Railways of Britain Magazine

25 August 2023

Goodnight BR! As we cover the period 1993-1997, BR’s Sectors are disbanded as the railway is sold off and franchised piece by piece. Among the many major changes privatisation brings, RAILTRACK is created, the Shadow Freight companies are formed and sold, while the passenger businesses are franchised with their rolling stock coming from leasing companies. Signaller’s strike, preserved diesels return to the main line, Res opens Railnet and much more – it’s all in Issue 10 of The BR Chronicles, our final look at BR’s near 50-year history.