This activity provides an insight into the history of trains and train travel, and the impact this has had on both people and the economy. Trains have developed substantially over time, shaping our economies, landscapes and cultures. The Industrial Revolution saw huge technological advances that shaped the economy and society. The timeline can be explored through the accompanying match up cards or short quiz.
This is the second activity in a series of resources designed around trains. See the others below:
- Examining trains using slow looking
- How trains shape our imagination
- Representation of trains in film and literature
- HS2: Trains and environment
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