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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 03, 1927

Page

5

Where the Truck Scores in Transportation Analysis

An in depth study argues motor trucks may outpace rail for short hauls and feeder service. It notes speed cost and service quality as key factors and cites agriculture freight costs and urban decline of horse power. It discusses trucks as feeders for rail lines, replacing unprofitable local rail service and easing terminal switching while supporting regional access and interchange of goods.

United Iies Ranes Co Department of Agriculture Farmat DR Wooster Ayre Et Ayre Et Sarenal Trips Per Day Over An Average Ponte Thom Frente Way Bureau of Stately Niabaler Vantin Waa Sagt Terminal

Rail freight reform and motor truck competition analysis

A historical discussion of rail feeder lines and highway trucking impact. It examines feeder line abandonment, daily haul limits, and the shift toward central distribution depots. The piece compares English and American practices, notes the rise of motor trucks replacing some rail services, and touches on maintenance and engine concerns.

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