Difference between revisions of "James Joseph Allport"
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* Introduction of 3rd Class to all trains | * Introduction of 3rd Class to all trains | ||
* Abolition of 2nd Class and upgrading of 3rd to 2nd | * Abolition of 2nd Class and upgrading of 3rd to 2nd | ||
* Introduction of Pullman carriages | * Introduction of Pullman carriages | ||
== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
Chris de Winter Hebron, 50 Famous Railwaymen, 2005 |
Revision as of 15:47, 5 April 2007
1811-1892. Born at Birmingam. Railway Manager.
Best-known works -
- Midland Railway's London Extension
- St. Pancras Station
- Settle and Carlisle line
- Introduction of 3rd Class to all trains
- Abolition of 2nd Class and upgrading of 3rd to 2nd
- Introduction of Pullman carriages
Sources of Information
Chris de Winter Hebron, 50 Famous Railwaymen, 2005