Royal Railways with Uniform Rates by Whately C. Arnold
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"Royal Railways with Uniform Rates" by Whately C. Arnold is a proposal for the nationalization of railways in the UK, written in the early 20th century. This pamphlet advocates for a unified fare and rate system that would allow passengers and goods to be transported at a flat rate regardless of distance, similar to the postal system. The work emphasizes the economic benefits and efficiency improvements that could arise from this radical
change in railway operations. The beginning of the pamphlet outlines the author's vision for a railway system that merges with the General Post Office, proposing uniform fares for different classes of service. Arnold argues that the existing railway fare structure is inefficient and punitive, particularly for long-distance travelers, who are hindered by high prices. He presents the idea that if mail can be sent anywhere for a fixed price, then passengers and goods could also be transported universally at minimal costs. This initial portion sets the stage for a discussion on perceived benefits, financial implications, and the proposed changes to the system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Arnold, Whately C. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Royal Railways with Uniform Rates A proposal for amalgamation of Railways with the General Post Office and adoption of uniform fares and rates for any distance |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Railroads -- Freight -- Rates -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Railroads and state -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53222 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 333 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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