What was the primary reason for the dieselisation and electrification of British Rail?
To increase speed
To reduce costs
To modernize the network
All of the above
Answer
The dieselisation and electrification of British Rail were undertaken to increase speed, reduce costs, and modernize the network. This process led to the complete replacement of steam locomotives by diesel and electric traction by 1968.
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