ATV Today: 04.04.1978: British Rail's new high speed train wins design award

Summary

British Rail's new high speed train wins a British Council Design award.

Year:

1978

Duration:

0:02:38

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shot of the new HST train moving towards the camera at British Rail's engineering centre in Derby. Bev Smith interview with Peter Gray of British Rail Engineering Ltd about the unique diesel train that can reach speeds of 125mph which costs £1m to build the engine and coaches. Also the valuable business and employment the train's development has brought to Derby. Brief interview with the driver of the train. (+ 2.30 trims of the train).


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