AnnualReport-1933 — Page 784

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14. Local goods traffic was the one item which showed a slight decrease, partly owing to increased road competition, against which the railway cannot compete on account of the short hauls and the better facilities from "door to door" offered by motor lorries.

15. The total steam train mileage increased by 56,729 miles, amounting to 354,294 miles, as against 297,565 in 1932, or an increase of 18%, but the motor train mileage was less by 6,124 miles.

16. There was an increase of $4,900 in the receipts from rents, partly due to certain areas of railway land with water frontage being let on temporary leases for coal storage, though this business was eventually restricted owing to objections raised by neighbouring residents and property owners, and partly due to higher rents being obtained by tender for other areas.

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17. Repainting of the platform awnings at Kowloon Station was completed in the early part of the year. The ground floor of the building was renovated and alterations and improvements made for the examination of passengers' baggage.

18. At Taipo Market Station the yard was extended and widened, and improvements made to the approach road, to facilitate dealing with increasing traffic.

19. At Fanling Station a reinforced concrete waiting shelter was built on the main line platform.

20. All station buildings at out-stations were renovated, the platforms re-surfaced and signal posts repainted.

21. At Taipo Station extensive repairs were commenced to the pier, the steelwork above low water level being replaced by reinforced concrete; this work will be completed in 1934.

22. European Quarters, Class B, Nos. 4 and 5 were repaired, also the Traffic Quarters at Taipo Station and Gangmen's Huts at Miles, 1 and 10.

23. At the Locomotive Yard a vacant motor garage was converted into additional living accommodation for watchmen. The Paint Shop was extended to accommodate two more coaches. A range of 12 automatic flush-closets was installed in the main latrine, and a steel structure was erected to serve as a brass foundry.

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S 3- 14. Local goods traffic was the one item which showed a slight decrease, partly owing to increased road competition, against which the railway cannot compete on account of the short hauls and the better facilities from "door to door" offered by motor lorries. 15. The total steam train mileage increased by 56,729 miles, amounting to 354,294 miles, as against 297,565 in 1932, or an increase of 18%, but the motor train mileage was less by 6,124 miles. 16. There was an increase of $4,900 in the receipts from rents, partly due to certain areas of railway land with water frontage being let on temporary leases for coal storage, though this business was eventually restricted owing to objections raised by neighbouring residents and property owners, and partly due to higher rents being obtained by tender for other areas. ## ENGINEERING 17. Repainting of the platform awnings at Kowloon Station was completed in the early part of the year. The ground floor of the building was renovated and alterations and improvements made for the examination of passengers' baggage. 18. At Taipo Market Station the yard was extended and widened, and improvements made to the approach road, to facilitate dealing with increasing traffic. 19. At Fanling Station a reinforced concrete waiting shelter was built on the main line platform. 20. All station buildings at out-stations were renovated, the platforms re-surfaced and signal posts repainted. 21. At Taipo Station extensive repairs were commenced to the pier, the steelwork above low water level being replaced by reinforced concrete; this work will be completed in 1934. 22. European Quarters, Class B, Nos. 4 and 5 were repaired, also the Traffic Quarters at Taipo Station and Gangmen's Huts at Miles, 1 and 10. 23. At the Locomotive Yard a vacant motor garage was converted into additional living accommodation for watchmen. The Paint Shop was extended to accommodate two more coaches. A range of 12 automatic flush-closets was installed in the main latrine, and a steel structure was erected to serve as a brass foundry.

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S 3- 14. Local goods traffic was the one item which showed a slight decrease, partly owing to increased road competition, against which the railway carnot compete on account of the short hauls and the better facilities from "door to door" offered by motor lorries. 15. The total steam train mileage increased by 56,729 miles, amounting to 354,294 miles, as against 297,565 in 1932, or an increase of 18%, but the motor train mileage was less by 6,124 miles. 16. There was an increase of $4,900 in the receipts from rents, partly due to certain areas of railway land with water frontage being let on temporary leases for coal storage, though this business was eventually restricted owing to objections raised by neighbouring residents and property owners, and partly due to higher rents being obtained by tender for other areas. ENGINEERING. 17. Repainting of the platform awrings at Kowloon Station was completed in the early part of the year. The ground floor of the building was renovated and alterations and improvements made for the examination of passengers' baggage. 18. At Taipo Market Station the yard was extended and widened, and improvements made to the approach road, to facilitate dealing with increasing traffic. 19. At Fanling Station a reinforced concrete waiting shelter was built on the main line platform. 20. All station buildings at out-stations were renovated, the platforms re-surfaced and signal posts repainted. 21. At Taipo Station extensive repairs were commenced to the pier, the steelwork above low water level being replaced by reinforced concrete; this work will be completed in 1934. 22. European Quarters, Class B, Nos. 4 and 5 were repaired, also the Traffic Quarters at Taipo Station and Gangmen's Huts at Miles, 1 and 10. 23. At the Locomotive Yard a vacant motor garage was converted into additional living accommodation for watchmen. The Fainting Shop was extended to accommodate two more coaches. A range of 12 automatic flush-closets was installed in the main latrine, and a steel structure was erected to serve as a brass foundry. •

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14. Local goods traffic was the one item which showed a slight decrease, partly owing to increased road competition, against which the railway carnot compete on account of the short hauls and the better facilities from "door to door" offered by motor lorries.

15. The total steam train mileage increased by 56,729 miles, amounting to 354,294 miles, as against 297,565 in 1932, or an increase of 18%, but the motor train mileage was less by 6,124 miles.

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17. Repainting of the platform awrings at Kowloon Station was completed in the early part of the year. The ground floor of the building was renovated and alterations and improvements made for the examination of passengers' baggage.