Britain’s railway network is widely used by commuters and holiday-seekers these days. When it was first built back in 1830, the British railway network transformed our society, politics, and economics. It gave people a chance to explore different areas of the UK and learn about different cultures. Jobs were created, food was transported, and political movements exploded. The British railway network has had a profound effect on our culture today – and here’s why. British time became standardised It’s no secret that trains run on a unique schedule. Each one is scheduled precisely to the minute, such as 11:59 or…
How the railway changed Britain
