Appendix S.
KOWLOON - CANTON RAILWAY.-
(British Section.)
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1922.
1. The platforms at Kowloon Terminus were surfaced with a composition of asphaltum, sand and cement on a foundation of rolled ballast. Similar surfacing was laid throughout the concourse area and approaches in substitution of wooden blocks which were found to be both unsatisfactory and insanitary.
This work was carried out by the Public Works Department. 2. Water was laid on to the platforms and concourse area at several points for washing down purposes.
3. The kitchen accommodation of the 1st class Restaurant was extended by altering the arrangement of the back staircase and utilising the space below to form a commodious pantry. Gas cookers were installed in substitution for the coal burning range, and new kitchen furniture was provided.
4. Owing to the increasing difficulty in obtaining quick and accurate messages between Kowloon and Canton, through telegraphic communication has now been established by laying a telegraph line between Kowloon Station and Shum Chun Station thus connecting with the Chinese Section's telegraph line.
Previously all messages had to be telephoned over the British Section.
5. At the Workshops at Hunghom an Oil Fuel Depot was installed for serving the motor coaches.
6. The three sidings to the east of the new carriage shed were extended 500 feet each, and a crossover road laid between two, to facilitate repairs and cleaning of rolling stock.
7. A contract was let for the building of a second bay to the new carriage shed, which will accommodate two more trains of 500 feet each, and it is anticipated that the shed will be completed by May, 1923.
8. During the year the premises of the China Light & Power Co., which adjoined the Locomotive Yard were acquired by the Railway Department together with the buildings thereon. The tall chimney stack, for which no use could be found was razed. The buildings formerly used as offices and staff quarters were renovated, and the first floor is now used as quarters for the Traffic Inspector, while the basement serves as a store. A contract was
Appendix S.
KOWLOON - CANTON RAILWAY.-
(British Section.)
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1922.
1. The platforms at Kowloon Terminus were surfaced with a composition of asphaltum, sand and cement on a foundation of rolled ballast. Similar surfacing was laid throughout the concourse area and approaches in substitution of wooden blocks which were found to be both unsatisfactory and insanitary.
This work was carried out by the Public Works Department. 2. Water was laid on to the platforms and concourse area at several points for washing down purposes.
3. The kitchen accommodation of the 1st class Restaurant was extended by altering the arrangement of the back staircase and utilising the space below to form a commodious pantry. Gas cookers were installed in substitution for the coal burning range, and new kitchen furniture was provided.
4. Owing to the increasing difficulty in obtaining quick and accurate messages between Kowloon and Canton, through telegra- phic communication has now been established by laying a telegraph line between Kowloon Station and Shum Chun Station thus connec- ting with the Chinese Section's telegraph line.
Previously all messages had to be telephoned over the British
Section.
5. At the Workshops at Hunghom an Oil Fuel Depot was installed for serving the motor coaches.
6. The three sidings to the east of the new carriage shed were extended 500 feet each, and a crossover road laid between two, to facilitate repairs and cleaning of rolling stock.
7. A contract was let for the building of a second bay to the new carriage shed, which will accommodate two more trains of 500 feet each, and it is anticipated that the shed will be completed by May, 1923.
8. During the year the premises of the China Light & Power Co., which adjoined the Locomotive Yard were acquired by the Railway Department together with the buildings thereon. The tall chimney stack, for which no use could be found was razed. The buildings formerly used as offices and staff quarters were renovated, and the first floor is now used as quarters for the Traffic Inspector, while the basement serves as a store. A contract was
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