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49. The Through and Joint Sectional Passengers carried were as follows:-
1919. 1920. 1921.
Passengers booked by Stations, in British Territory of Stations in China 344,716 365,665 435,933
Passengers booked by Stations in China to Stations in British Territory 354,699 373,776 462,379
50. The Local Passengers carried were as follows:-
Main Line Fanling Branch
1919. 1920. 1921. 345,314 392,206 429,133 48,917 47,787 43,733
51. The final division of Through and Joint Sectional Traffic Receipts has been agreed between the two Administrations to end of August 1921.
52. Accidents were few during the year and include the following-
Shunting Collisions 2 Engine Failures 1 Engine Derailments 2 Coach Derailments 1
Involving Serious deaths. injuries. Minor injuries.
To Railway Employees 1 2 Passengers 1 Others 1
The one fatal case was of a peculiar nature, a horse, being led by a man, running sideways into a passing train and dragging its leader to his death. The case referred to where a motor cyclist ran through the level crossing gates was fortunately one of slight injury only, though it happened immediately in front of an express train, both cycle and rider falling clear of the track.
53. Mr. R. Baker, Engineer of Way and Works, was granted leave from the 15th April and returned on the 7th December. During his absence Mr. A. H. Fenwick, A.M. Inst. C.E., was engaged to act for him. Arriving on February 22nd and leaving on December 18th, Mr. Fenwick, who had had previous experience in China, was appointed from Australia. His engagement proved highly satisfactory, he did excellent work during the year and