A hundred years ago | Efficiency of British railways
The Hindu·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
American hotel proprietors touring Europe praised British railways' performance. They traveled 189 miles from Manchester to London in 3.25 hours, averaging 60 mph with peak speeds of 83 mph. Another journey covered 227 miles in 2 hours 33 minutes. Officials attributed high-speed express trains' safety and efficiency to quality rolling stock and track infrastructure. Americans were impressed by the smooth train operation.
Key Entities
American hotel proprietorsBritish railwaysManchesterLondonPlymouthPaddington