Film - The London Docklands Light Railway

PART OF:: Films

Made:: 1987

part of archive:: GEC Traction Archive

maker:: GEC Traction Limited

Corporate film produced for GEC-Mowlem Railway Group by White Swan Films Ltd.

The film is introduced by Dr Tony Ridley (Chairman Docklands Light Railway, President LRTA - Light Rail Transit Association) who presents the Docklands light railway as successful project, and suggests light rail as a solution in cities around the world. Using the Docklands Light railway built by GEC-Mowlem, with footage of its construction and shots taken with passengers once the railway was on service, the video highlights the advantages of the light railway. The film also includes footage of the opening ceremony with Queen Elizabeth II on 30 June 1987 and archival black & white footage of the Docklands prior the railway construction.

Details

Extent:: 21 mins 20 seconds video on VHS cassette (2 copies)

Identifier:: GEC/4/6/4

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copyright:: Copies may be supplied of items in the collection, provided that the copying process used does not damage the item or is not detrimental to its preservation. Copies will be supplied in accordance with the NRM’s terms and conditions for the supply and reproduction of copies, and the provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Copyright is retained by the author of the footage.

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