Era 7 - TOPS (1971 - 1986)
Bringing a standardised numbering system for locomotives, wagons and coaches in the UK, the TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) era represents the ultimate in railway organisation.
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What is era 7?
The British Rail TOPS categorisation came into play in 1971 and InterCity high-speed travel was an exciting new prospect. The railway network had been struggling with falling passenger levels and investment, but this was a period of recovery and revival, lasting until 1986.