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How the Railways Will Fix the Future

How the Railways Will Fix the Future

Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road

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  • Release Date: 12/11/2024
  • Barcode: 9781915672483
  • Genre: Sports & Hobbies
  • Sub-Genre: Travel & Transport
  • Publisher: Watkins Media
How the Railways Will Fix the Future

How the Railways Will Fix the Future

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Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road
Railway engineer and transport policy specialist Gareth Dennis shows why the railways arekey to the fight for a better world for us all.
GarethDennis explores the transformative potential of railways in the fight for amore equitable and sustainable future.Inthis compelling book, railway engineer and transport policy specialist GarethDennis argues for the vital role of railways, questioning their historicalroots in capital and empire while advocating for their potential as a commongood. He makes a strong case for railways as critical tools for humanity'ssurvival and progress. Keythemes and highlights include:-  Historical Context: Understanding the originsof railways as tools for extraction and exploitation and questioning theirlegitimacy in today's world.-  Railways as a Common Good: Advocating for therailways to serve humanity's interests and contribute to societal well-being.-  Power of Organized Labour: Examining howlabour movements can leverage railways for social change and worker rights.-  Impact of Technology: Analysing the threatsand opportunities presented by new technologies in the railway sector.-  Democratic Power Distribution: Exploring howrailways can influence and enhance democratic processes.-  Addressing Climate Change: Investigating therole of railways in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promotingsustainable transport solutions.Througha global journey, from Virgin Hyperloop's abandoned test track in the Nevadadesert to the bustling stations of Northern England, Dennis illustrates howrailways can shape our future choices, emphasising the importance of taking along-term view to improve transport systems for the better.Withdeep knowledge of railways, history, and politics, How the Railways Will Fixthe Future equips readers with essential tools to tackle crucial questionsabout the purpose and beneficiaries of our railway systems. This book is amust-read for anyone interested in transport policy, environmentalsustainability, and social justice.

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