Richard Beeching
English physicist and engineer
Born
1913
113 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English physicist and engineer contributed to the modernization of the British railway system. Served as Chairman of British Railways from 1961 to 1965. Oversaw the controversial Beeching cuts, which involved the closure of numerous underused railway lines. These decisions aimed to make the rail system more efficient and financially viable. Published reports that detailed recommendations for the restructuring of the British rail network.
Chairman of British Railways
Led the Beeching cuts
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