Points out futility of charging what traffic will bear; classification of goods as foundation of rate making; importance of good loading conditions; speed; need for inclusion of substantial charge not varying with distance; dividing traffic according to rate-bearing capacity; exceptional rates. (See also - discussion p 254-258)


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    Title :

    Principles governing railway rates


    Additional title:

    Inst. Transport -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Gibbs, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1925


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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