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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1881

Page

3

Railroads Report Highlights Growth and Costs in 1880

The railroad commissioners in the House report 3114 miles of new track in the year ending Sept 30 1880. Standard gauge cost about 63000 per mile including equipment, narrow gauge about 26118 per mile plus 5174 for equipment. Total gross debt rose by 3.42 million with cash assets up to 1.545 million. Total earnings reached 35.14 million with net income 11.19 million, while passenger and freight earnings rose substantially and dividends totaled 65.99 million. Crossings at grade numbered 2137 with 50 accidents, 19 fatal, prompting renewed safety warnings. Street railways increased to 29 companies with Globe added. Middlesex line absorbed Medford and Charlestown. Detention of freight mentioned.

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Railroads seek time extensions and land takings in hearings

The Massachusetts Central seeks an extension to May 1, 1853 to build its line and authorization to cross Massachusetts Agricultural College land and the Fitchburg requests land in Belmont for a new track and to lease its old one. City officials urge reenactment of marshal and police appointments. Stone supports. Waterman asks Home Circle charter changes for wider admission. Towns committee hears boundary disputes between Wareham and Sandwich and Framingham and Lowell Railroad.

Boston New York East Charlestown Charles and Mystic South Boston Europe Liverpool South Commonwealth Mersey Docks Great Britain Committee On Railroads Massachusetts Central Railroad Massachusetts Agricultural College Fitchburg Railroad Company Belmont Central Company Burleigh Lawrence House Judiciary Committee A. C. Stone Thomas Waterman Insurance Committee Supreme Council of the Home Circle Committee On Towns Wareham Sandwich Framingham and Lowell

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