Rail Report 13: On Track for the Eighties

This documentary reviews key developments in British Rail and its associated businesses. It covers the modernization of freight facilities and the introduction of services to new companies, highlighting the Bedford/St. Pancras electrification project and maintenance initiatives for paved tracks and permanent ways.

Additionally, it features the Sealink's "Galloway Princess" and Seaspeed's SRN4, showcasing the variety of transportation methods in use during this era. The film also discusses the Research department's work on magnetically levitated vehicles, providing a glimpse into future technologies that were being explored at the time. This documentary serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of rail transport in the UK during the 1980s.