for unauthorized persons trying to get into the prohibited border These searches are now done on trains between Taipo
area.
Market and Fanling.
No. of passenger Percentages
trains
No. of trains on time
5,170
64.74
No. of trains delayed for less than 5 mins. No. of trains delayed for 5 mins. and over
Total number of passenger trains run:
2,352
29.46
463
5.80
7,985
100.00
Numbers and types of special trains run during the
year as follows:
Goods (loaded)
Goods (empty)
Passenger
Military
Ballast train
Up
Down
Total
41
274
315
5
12
17
104
52
156
1
1
71
70
141
222
408
630
In April, internal telephones were installed at all level- crossing gatemen's huts in the New Territories. Messages in connexion with unexpected train-movements can now be sent to the gatemen on duty with the least possible delay.
The branch line to the cemetery station at Wo Hop Shek was brought under proper control by mechanical signalling on October 15th. This station has dealt with no less than 14,473 coffins for burial during the current year.
15. Rates and Fares. There was no change in the basic rates and fares.
16. Accidents. It gives satisfaction to report that during the year there has been no costly damage to property and instal- lations. This is due to the good team work on the part of all sections of the department.
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