History of New Zealand. Vol. III.
21. Government Railways, 1893–4 (Gauge 3ft. 6in.)
page 457
21. Government Railways, 1893–4 (Gauge 3ft. 6in.)
Miles Open— | |
At End of Year | 1,948 miles. |
Per 1000 Inhabitants | 2·20 miles. |
Average for Year | 1.917 miles. |
Capital Cost | £15,137,036 |
Average per Mile | £7,771 |
Revenue Account— | |
Gross Receipts | £1,172,792 |
Average per train mile | 90½d. |
Working Expenses | £735,538 |
Average per train mile | 563/4d. |
Percentage of Receipts | 62·2 |
Net Receipts | £437,434 |
Percentage of Mean Capital Cost | 2·23 |
Traffic— | |
Train Mileage | 3,113,231 |
Per Head of Population | 7·71 |
Passenger Journeys | 6,122,340 |
Average per mile open | 3,194 |
Goods Carried (tons) | 2,198,709 |
Average per mile open | 1,110 |