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Railway Historical NotesHistorical NotesThe rail network in the UK was created by different companies all with a desire to link to the Capital London. This resulting in many lines terminating in London and other major cities at different stations. Doctor Beeching was called in by the Government in the mid 1960's to revamp British Rail. 2000 miles of track were closed to try on concentrate on the mainlines. I heard that at a meeting in York in the mid 60's, Dr Beeching likened his proposals to that of cutting out the dead wood on a rose to make it flourish. Further to this a railway worker allegedly said "Without the streams feeding a river it will dry up". The Woodhead line crossing over the Pennines and linking Manchester to Sheffield had the last passenger train withdrawn in 1970. The line from Penistone to Hatfield closed 17th July 1981.
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