How Railways Transformed the World

How Railways Transformed the World « Series from 2024

Series from 2024

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Genres: Documentary

Railways are a world-changing technology.

In this course, you’ll explore the story and impact of railways, as you track evolving rail technology; learn how railways galvanized industry, commerce, and tourism; note the roles of railroads in colonial empires and major wars; learn where you can enjoy the best of rail travel today; examine railways’ impact on art; and learn about future rail systems.

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The Idea of Railways

Britain’s Railway Pioneers

The First American Railroads

Early European Ventures

Railways Go to War

America’s Transcontinental Railroads

Railways and Colonialism

Mountain Railways

The Invention of Tourism

Railway Workers and Unions

Urban Railways above and below Ground

Great Railway Stations of the World

The Challenge of Cars, Trucks, and Planes

Railways in the Two World Wars

Railways in Literature

Railways in Art and Photography

Railways in Cinema

Nationalization and Decline in Britain

Railroads in Postwar America

High-Speed Trains in Europe and Asia

Nostalgia and Railway Preservation in Britain

Railroad Nostalgia in America

Enjoying Europe’s Railway Heritage

Repurposed Railways