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100 1 _aGrierson, James,
_d1827-1887
245 1 0 _aRailway Rates: English and Foreign
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-20
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Paul Marshall, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Railway Rates: English and Foreign" by James Grierson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. It explores the principles, practices, and controversies surrounding railway rates in the United Kingdom compared to those in other countries, providing analysis and commentary on various rate-setting methods. Grierson, the General Manager of the Great Western Railway, delves into the complex interplay of interests between railway companies, traders, and consumers, aiming for an understanding that serves the needs of all parties involved in railway transportation. The opening of the text begins with a preface in which the author outlines the impetus for his examination of railway rates, citing public complaints and discussions regarding the contentious Railway and Canal Traffic Bill. He sets the stage by emphasizing the necessity of considering all stakeholders—traders, the public, and railway companies—when discussing and establishing rates. Grierson acknowledges that misconceptions surround the current practices and indicates his intent to present a balanced view that avoids hasty legislation or simplistic solutions. He warns against ignoring the complexities inherent in the operation of railways and the diverse needs of different trading communities, foreshadowing the detailed analysis to follow in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRailroads -- Freight -- Rates
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47719
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