British Railways: Their Organization And Management

By Hugh Munro Ross

Book Overview

British Railways: Their Organization And Management is a book written by Hugh Munro Ross and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the organization and management of the British railway system during the early 20th century. It covers topics such as the history of the railways, the structure of the railway companies, the management of railway operations, and the challenges facing the industry at the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the railway system. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the railways in Britain, from their inception in the early 19th century to the present day. The following chapters cover topics such as the structure of the railway companies, the management of railway operations, and the role of the government in regulating the industry.Throughout the book, Ross provides detailed descriptions of the various aspects of the railway system, including the organization of the companies, the management of the workforce, and the technological innovations that were transforming the industry. He also discusses the challenges facing the industry, such as competition from other forms of transportation and the need to maintain and upgrade the infrastructure.Overall, British Railways: Their Organization And Management provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of the British railway system and the challenges faced by the industry during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and infrastructure development in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164592149
• ISBN13: 9781164592143
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"