A JOURNEY BY DESIGN. 2. THE SHAPES OF THINGS TO COME

The external appearance and interior design of new trains are a strong element in the marketing of British Rail services. Recently introduced suburban multiple-unit designs, in particular, have come under fire as inadequate in these respects. In this second article on BR design, the author discusses the current situation and looks at work in hand for the future for local and InterCity services. Some personal ideas are also expressed with regard to the future of the Pullman trains.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • Haresnape, B
• Publication Date: 1984-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 357-360
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 430
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Electric multiple unit cars; Marketing; Passenger cars; Passenger comfort; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391919
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1985 12:00AM