This book traces the uncertain history of the British railway network during the second half of the 20th century. It begins by looking at earlier railway closures, before looking at the Beeching Report of 1963 and the closures which followed. Also looks at repeated attempts to cut the network further in the decades following the Beeching closures and at how politicians, campaigners and passengers saved many lines from closure. Well illustrated with black & white photographs and maps. 144 pages. First published 2012.