Midlands News: 01.05.1962: Opening of Rebuilt Coventry station

Summary

Opening of rebuilt Coventry railway station. Reg Harcourt interview about the new building and the future electrification.

Year:

1962

Duration:

0:01:53

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

View of the platforms at Coventry station and views of the opening ceremony which was performed by retired railwayman Bert Holmes. Reg Harcourt talks to George Dow, the West Midlands Divisional Manager of British Railways about the investment of a million pounds in the new building, the future plans for electrification and competition from the M1 motorway.


Credits

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Notes

Story number - 4101