What is the Railways Act 1921?
Q: What is the Railways Act 1921?
A: The Railways Act 1921 is a law that grouped most railway companies in Great Britain and a few in Northern Ireland into four main companies.
Q: When did the railway grouping take effect?
A: The railway grouping took effect from 1 January 1923.
Q: How many railway companies were grouped under the Railways Act 1921?
A: The majority of railway companies in Great Britain and a few in Northern Ireland were grouped under the Railways Act 1921.
Q: What were the main companies formed by the railway grouping?
A: The main companies formed by the railway grouping are often termed the Big Four.
Q: How many Big Four companies were formed by the railway grouping?
A: The railway grouping formed four main companies, commonly referred to as the Big Four.
Q: Why were the railway companies grouped together?
A: The railway companies were grouped together to rationalize and improve the efficiency of the rail industry in Great Britain.
Q: Did the railway grouping have any effect on Northern Ireland?
A: Yes, a few railway companies in Northern Ireland were also grouped under the Railways Act 1921.
