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Network SouthEast: From Sectorisation to Privatisation
Network SouthEast From Sectorisation to Privatisation Author:Mark Lawrence Network SouthEast was launched in June 1986 and was one of the five business sectors of British Rail. It was created to provide a single railway system to serve customers in the densely populated area surrounding the capital. With its unique and distinctive red, white and blue livery, NSE has, in its short life span, changed and influenced many ... more »aspects of rail travel in Great Britain. New and refurbished stations, new trains, improved service standards and greater efficiency were the hallmarks for the first few years, but the declining economic climate brought about a dramatic reduction in the pace of change during the 1990s. Further major reorganization will be taking place as railway privatization plans unfold from April 1994. This is the illustrated story of Network SouthEast train operations, from its inception through to the advent of "shadow franchises", as the first step towards full privatization. A chronology charts the many major events and developments that have occurred since the sector was initiated by its high profile founder, Chris Green. Contains interesting and fascinating facts, figures and statistics relating to NSE's passenger operations on some of the busiest rail services anywhere in the world, including the world's busiest station, Clapham Junction.« less