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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 6, Issue 7 (February 1, 1932.)

Operating Statistics and the European Practice

Operating Statistics and the European Practice.

It is interesting to note that in this period of depression in trade, the German railways continue to compile a vast mass of statistical data for the guidance of their officers. Operating statistics on the German railways follow much the same lines as those favoured in Britain, but as in other European countries a good many differences are found in the manner in which essential figures are segregated and in the method of their compilation.

Most of the European lands compile the usual data in regard to mileage of tracks; particulars of locomotives and rolling stock owned; train and locomotive miles; train and locomotive hours; passenger
Outward Bound to the Continent. Continental Pullman outside Victoria Station, London.

Outward Bound to the Continent.
Continental Pullman outside Victoria Station, London.

and freight car miles; freight tons; freight net ton miles, and so on. Data is also prepared in some European countries in regard to axle-kilometres and gross ton-kilometres or gross ton-miles. In Britain freight train-miles are comprised in one total embracing freight trains of all descriptions. Elsewhere, it is usual to divide the mileage between fast freight and ordinary freight trains. The number of passenger journeys and total passenger receipts are sub-divided by the Home railways under the heads of full fares, excursion and week-end, tourist, workmen, and other descriptions of reduced fares. In some other European countries the practice is to make distinction between ordinary trains and fast or special trains on which a special fare is payable, while passenger train-miles are separated in corresponding fashion.

It would be an excellent thing if operating statistics throughout the world could be placed upon a standard footing. This, however, can hardly be hoped for, in view of the different conditions existing in the various countries.