APPENDIX III. TARIFFS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF MERCHANDISE TRAFFIC.
Reading edition
HOLLAND.
There is no scale of rates universally chargeable in Holland; each railway company is authorised by the Concession under which the railway was constructed to charge certain specified rates. The rates actually charged are, as in England, generally lower than the maximum, and they are controlled by the State.
Although the same maximum rates do not govern all the railways in Holland, and the classifications also vary, the basis of a mileage scale is practically the same throughout, viz.:—a rate per kilometre and per ton according to distance, and a fixed charge for Station terminals according to class. The terminal charges on Fast and “Piece” (ordinary) goods include loading and unloading, but in the wagon load classes the terminals do not include those services.
The tariff for the conveyance of through Goods Traffic—i.e., traffic exchanged between all Dutch Railways—is divided into the following classes, viz.:—
1. Fast Goods, carried by ordinary Passenger Trains.
2. “Piece” (Ordinary) Goods, or consignments under 5 tons carried by Goods Trains.
3. Truck loads—Classes A, B and C.
Mileage rates per kilometre and per ton of 1,000 kilos.:—
Ordinary Goods Truck Loads.
DISTANCES Fast Goods less than 5 ton s. Class A. Class B. Class C.
Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents.
1 to 50 kilometres 0.10 0.06 0.04 0.03 0.02
51 to 150 ” 0.09 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.01
151 to 250 ” 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01
251 and upwards 0.07 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01
Note.—One cent. per 1,000 kilogrammes per kilometre equals 0.327d. per ton per mile.
Terminal charges per 1,000 kilos.:— s. d.
Fast Goods Fl. 2.50 {Including loading} (4/2)
Ordinary Goods ” 1.50 { and unloading } (2/6)
Class A. ” 0.90 (1/6)
” B. ” 0.80 (1/4)
” C. ” 0.70 (1/2)
Consignments of Fast Goods and Piece Goods weighing less than 50 kilos. (1 cwt.) are charged as for 50 kilos.—the minimum charge per freight note being 60 cents. (1s.) by Fast Train; 30 cents. (6d.) by Goods Train.
To the “Ordinary Goods” class belong all goods in lots of less than 5 tons carried by Goods Train; to the “Truck Load,” class A—all goods in 5 ton lots, or paying as for 5 tons, which, according to the classification, do not belong to classes B or C. Classes B and C comprise Truck Loads of 5 and 10 tons respectively of such goods as are specified in the classification.
On the Dutch States and Central Railways the mileage rates for local traffic are the same as the foregoing scale for through traffic; but the terminals vary as under:—
Terminals per Ton of 1,000 Kilos.
Fast Goods Fl. 1.40 {Including loading} (2/4)
Ordinary Goods ” 0.90 { and unloading } (1/6)
Class A. ” 0.70 (1/2)
” B. ” 0.70 (1/2)
” C. ” 0.70 (1/2)
On the Holland Railway the mileage rates and the terminals for local traffic are as follows:—
Mileage Rates per Ton, and per Kilometre. Terminals per Ton of 1,000 Kilos.
Fast Goods Fl. 0.08 Fl. 1.20 {Including loading} (2/-)
Ordinary Goods ” 0.05 ” 1.20 { and unloading } (2/-)
Class A. ” 0.02½ ” 0.80 (1/4)
” B. ” 0.02 ” 0.80 (1/4)
” C. ” 0.013 ” 0.70 (1/2)
On the Dutch Rhenish Railway the following are the mileage rates charged:—[119]
Fast Goods. General Goods. Bulk Goods. Spec’l Class.
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I. II. A. B. C. D.
[120](_Per 1000 Kilogramme in Cents._)
cts. cts.[121] cts. cts. cts. cts. cts. cts.
Rate per Kilometre 13·3 6·7 5·3 4 3·3 2·7 2 1·3
Terminals fl. 1·20 60 60 60 60 60 60 72
(In English Money. Pence)
d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
Rate per mile 4·28 2·156 1·7 1·288 1·056 0·87 0·64 0·418
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Terminals 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2·5
The tariff of the Dutch Rhenish Railway is divided into the following classes:—
(a) Fast goods, which are usually forwarded by mixed Goods and Passenger trains and by Fast Goods trains.
(b) General Goods in quantities of less than 5 tons not mentioned in the classification as belonging to another class. (Class I.)
(c) General Goods in quantities of less than 5 tons which pay less according to classification. (Class II.)
Goods of these two Classes in lots of at least 5 tons pay the rate of Class A.
(d) Bulk Goods which in quantities of at least 5 tons, or quantities which are charged as if for that weight, are carried at reduced rates. These are subdivided into Classes A, B, C and D. Goods belonging to Class A, in quantities of 10 tons in one truck are carried at the rates of Class B.
(e) Special class—Goods which in consignments of 10 tons, or paying for that weight, are carried at special reduced rates.
Goods in the Special Class must be in lots of 10,000 kilos. (10 Tons.) If a consignment weighed 11,000 kilos., the first 10,000 kilos, would be charged at the Special Rate, and the remaining 1,000 kilos. at the rate for Class I.
Goods in classes A, B, and C, are only charged at those rates if the consignments exceed 5 tons.
Goods belonging to Classes B, C, and D, and to the Special Class are carried in open wagons, the railway not being compelled to provide covers; but the consignor may cover the trucks at his own expense and risk, or give instructions in the freight-note for having the goods rated according to Class A, in which case they are treated in the same manner as goods belonging to that class. An exception is made, however, in the case of those goods which, according to law, must be carried in open trucks.
The consignor may also give directions that the goods belonging to Class A are to be carried at the rates of Class B, in which case they are conveyed in open trucks. Those goods, which although paying the rates of Class A, must be carried in open trucks, are excluded from this regulation.
At the special request of senders, tarpaulins are supplied by some of the railway companies, if there are any available, upon payment of fl. 1.60 (2s. 8d.) each, for distances up to 225 kilometres, with an additional charge of fl. 0.80 (1s. 4d.) for each additional 225 kilom. The Dutch Rhenish and Holland Railway Companies do not supply tarpaulins under any circumstances.
The railway companies undertake no responsibility whatever for damage arising from goods being carried in open trucks.
The following charges are allowed by law in addition to the foregoing rates and terminals: and with few exceptions they are the same on all railways.
For loading or unloading goods carried under the conditions of the truck load classes, if the service is performed by the railway company—
Dutch States and Central Railways, 5d. per ton.
Holland Railway, 4d. per ton for ordinary sized goods, for articles weighing 1 ton or more 1s. 2d. per ton.
Dutch Rhenish Railway, 4d. per ton.
Goods which are of unusual size or weight, or for the loading and unloading of which special arrangements have to be made, must always be loaded and unloaded by consignor or consignee at their own cost and risk.
For the use of cranes and other hoisting tackle, when the owner of the Goods finds the labour, the following are the charges:
Dutch States and Central Railways, 10d. per ton.
Dutch Rhenish Railway.
Per ton for loading or unloading s. d.
For articles weighing 1 to 5 tons 0 10
5 to 10 ” 1 3
10 to 12 ” 1 8
For tipping coals in quantities of— 100 tons and above 1d.6 per ton. 50 to 100 tons 1d.8 ” Up to 50 tons 2d. ”
On the States Railway the charge is reduced to 1d.2 per ton if 20,000 tons per year are tipped.
For counting general goods—Per package, 0d.2, with a minimum of 1d.2.
The Holland Railway Company make no charge for counting ordinary goods, but for truck loads they charge 1d.2 per 10 packages, with a minimum of 1s. per truck load.
For stamping duplicate freight note—1d.2 each.
The States, Central and Holland Railways make no charge.
For delivery of general goods—
(a) Under ordinary circumstances 1d. per cwt., with a minimum charge per consignment of 6d.
(b) Under unusual circumstances, such as closed water, snow in street, etc., 2d. per cwt., with a minimum per consignment of 1s.
For collection—
(a) Under ordinary circumstances 1d. per cwt., with a minimum charge per consignment of 10d.
(b) Under unusual circumstances 2d. per cwt., with a minimum charge per consignment of 1s. 8d.
The Holland Railway Company make charges for collection and delivery varying according to the Station.
The Dutch Rhenish Railway Company raise the charge only under unusual circumstances.
For advising the consignee of the arrival of his goods a charge of 1d. is made in all cases, except—
(a) In the case of goods to be called for;
(b) If consignee signs an agreement releasing the Company, not only from advising arrival, but also from all responsibility for detention of goods arising from notification of arrival not having been made.
The Holland Railway Company charge 0d.6 if the advice is sent by post.
Labelling.—All goods in consignments of less than 5 tons must be labelled or marked with the name of the receiving Station. If the goods are tendered without this having been done, a charge for labelling of 0d.6 per package, with a minimum of 2d.4 is made by the Company. The Holland Railway Company do not show any such charge in their rate book.
Commission for Collecting Paid-ons.—A commission of 1% with a minimum of 1d. for ordinary paid-ons, and ¼ %, for amounts paid for duty, &c., and for all costs incurred in connection with the last-named, is charged.
Warehouse Rent.—All goods other than truck loads which are left till called for, are subject to the following charges if they are not taken away within 24 hours after receipt of advice of arrival:—
Dutch Rhenish per 2 cwt. Dutch States and Central. Holland.
(a) If warehoused in the sheds per day 1d.2 0d.4 1d.2
With a minimum of 2d.4 2d. 4d.
(b) If left in the Company’s yard per day 0d.6 0d.2 0d.6
With a minimum of 2d.4 2d. 4d.
Demurrage.—If trucks are not unloaded within eight hours after receipt of the notice of arrival a charge is made of 2d.4 per hour and truck, with a minimum of 1/-; or the Company may unload the goods at the owner’s expense, and warehouse them, charging rent.
The same amount of demurrage is charged if the trucks, which are to be loaded by consignors themselves, are not ready within the appointed time. If the consignor receives notice that the trucks are at his disposal in the morning, the loading must be effected on the same day; if notice is given in the afternoon, the loading must be over before 2 p.m. on the day following.
Weighing.—On the Dutch Rhenish Railway a charge of 0d.6 per 2 cwt., with a minimum of 1d.2 for each item included in the freight-note, is made for weighing. On the Dutch States and Central Railways the charge is 0d.2 per cwt., with a minimum of 4d. per consignment, and on the Holland Railways 0d.8 per 2 cwt. with a minimum of 4d.
(a.) If the goods are weighed at the request of the consignor or consignee.
(b.) If the weight is not given in the freight note, but has to be filled in by the Company.
(c.) If the Company load the goods on behalf of consignor.
If the goods are weighed in full truck loads, the charge on the Dutch Rhenish Railway is 3d. per ton on the net weight; on the Dutch States, Central and Holland, 2s. If each article is weighed separately the charge is 0d.5 per 2 cwt.
Time allowed by Law for Transport.—The time occupied by the conveyance of goods, carriages, &c., may not exceed the following maxima, which are in force on all the Dutch Railways, and also on all the Railways forming part of the German Union:—
(a) Express Goods—
1. Time for forwarding 24 hours.
2. Time for conveyance for each
186 miles or part thereof 24 ”
(b) General Goods—
1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
2. Time for conveyance—
(a) For distances up to 62 miles 24 ”
(b) For each 124 miles, or part
thereof, above 62 miles 24 ”
(c) Horses, cattle, or other large animals—
(a) If carried by Passenger Train—
1. Time for forwarding 24 ”
2. Time for conveyance for each 186
miles or part thereof 24 ”
(b) If carried by Goods Train—
1. Time for forwarding 48 ”
2. Time for conveyance for each
186 miles or part thereof 48 ”
The time allowed for forwarding may only be reckoned once, irrespective of the number of railways over which the goods have to pass. On occasions of pressure of traffic caused by fairs, closed water, &c., these limits may be extended by the Minister of Railways. The time allowed for transport commences at the midnight following the stamping of the freight note, and it is not exceeded if the goods are delivered to consignee before the prescribed time has expired, or, in the event of the goods not having to be delivered, if notice is given in writing to consignee of their arrival before the expiration of the prescribed time.
Amount to be paid by the Company in case the time allowed by Law is exceeded, and no value is Insured.
(a) For General Goods, if the delay amount to more than 24 hours; or in the case of horses and other animals to more than 48 hours: up to 72 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 8 days ⅓ of the freight; beyond 8 days, ½ of the freight.
(b) For Express Goods: beyond 12, and up to 24 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 3 days, ⅓ of the freight; beyond 3 days, ½ of the freight.
(c) For Parcels: beyond 6, and up to 12 hours, ¼ of the freight; up to 24 hours, ⅓ of the freight; beyond 24 hours, ½ of the freight.
Insurance.—A premium is charged for insurance if the declared value of the goods, cattle, &c., exceed that allowed by Article 33 of General Regulations, as compensation in case of damage or loss.
The value allowed is £25 for a horse, £10 10s. for a fat ox, £7 10s. per head for other cattle, £1 for a calf, £3 for a fat pig, £1 5s. for a lean pig, 13s. 4d. for a sheep or goat, 7s. 8d. for a dog, and £1 10s. per cwt. for other animals. If the value exceeds these sums, and the consignor wishes to insure such value being paid to him in case of damage, the premium is 1 per 1,000 of the sum insured for every 93 miles with a minimum of 4d.
The maximum value allowed for carriages and carts, including the articles placed in them, is £42. If the value exceeds that sum the premium payable is the same as for animals, with a minimum of 3d.
The value allowed for goods is assumed by law not to exceed £2 10s. per cwt. (30 fl. per 50 kilos). In case of whole or partial loss, the commercial value of the goods—which has to be proved—is taken as a basis. In the absence of data for arriving at the commercial value, the value which similar goods would have at the time and place of delivery is taken as the standard, deducting the amount of duty and other costs not paid owing to loss. If the goods are insured, the premium payable is one-tenth per 1,000 of the value declared, for each 93 miles (parts of that distance reckoned as 93 miles), with a minimum of 2d.
In case of wilful misconduct on the part of the Company or their servants, the liability is not limited to the normal or declared value.
To recover from the Railway Company the full amount of damage sustained, if delivery is not effected within the time allowed by law, the following premiums have to be paid:
For horses and other animals 0·2d. per 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., parts of this distance and amount reckoned as 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., with a minimum of 3d.;
For carriages, carts, &c., 0·4d. per 9 miles and £8. 6s. 8d., with a minimum of 3d.;
In respect of goods for the first 94 miles, 1 per 1,000 of the sum declared; for the following 140 miles, not more than ½ per 1,000; for each succeeding 234 miles, not more than ½ per 1,000, with a minimum of 2d., parts of 94, 140, and 234, reckoned as 94, 140, and 234. This premium is charged per each 10fl. (16s. 8d.) of the declared value.
On the States, Central and Holland Railways bulky goods, consisting of such goods as come in the classification under special tariff No. 1, or are enumerated in the rate book, are charged double the fast goods or piece goods rates, as the case may be, unless it is more advantageous to pay as for 5 tons at class A rate.
Grain, vegetables, meal, seed, and the like, which are classified under special tariff No. 2, are carried in box or covered trucks at the rates of class B.
On the Dutch Rhenish Railway bulky goods (i.e., goods weighing less than 340 lbs. per cubic yard) and goods of unusual weight, the size of which does not admit of their being passed through the door of an ordinary covered truck (5 ft. 3 in. by 5 ft), will not be carried in consignments of less than one ton, unless the freight for this weight, with a minimum of 4s. 2d. is paid, provided the conveyance can take place without an extra truck being necessary. Articles which prevent space being occupied by other goods are charged for at the rate of 340 lbs. per cubic yard occupied.
For articles totally unsuitable for loading with others, the freight for at least 5 tons must be paid for each truck used.
If a single consignment of bulky goods occupies less than 35 cubic feet, double freight is charged for the actual weight. An ordinary covered wagon is assumed to be capable of containing goods weighing at least four tons; the freight, therefore, for this weight must be charged for each wagon used.
Cattle Rates.—The rates for through cattle traffic from a Station of one Railway to a Station of another Railway in Holland, are, if carried by Goods Train, as follows.—
(a) For large cattle (oxen, cows, large calves, heifers, horses, donkeys, and foals) fl. 0·12 per square metre truck room per 10 kilometres (2½d.) 6·21 miles with fl. 5 (8s. 4d.) terminals for all trucks of all sizes.
The size of the trucks being from 12 to 18 square metres (about 14½ to 21½ square yards).
For a truck of 15 square metres (about 18 square yards) for a distance of 108 kilometres (67 miles) the charge would be—
Mileage rate fl. 19·44 32s. 5d.
Terminals fl. 5 8s. 4d.
Disinfecting fl. 0·60 1s. 0d.
fl. 25·04 41s. 9d.
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(b) For small cattle (pigs, small calves, sheep, goats, &c.) the rates are:—
Fl. 0·09 (1.8d.) per square metre per 10 kilometres if carried in trucks with one floor.
Fl. 0·15 (3d.) per square metre per 10 kilometres if carried in trucks with two floor stages, with fl. 5 (8s. 4d.) terminals in every case.
If carried by passenger trains the above rates are increased by one-third.
In addition to the rates a charge of fl. 0·60 (1s.) per truck is made for disinfecting the wagon.
There are no rates per head for through traffic between the various railways of Holland, except between the Dutch Rhenish and Dutch Central Railways. If, for instance, a cow is carried from a Station on the States Railway to a Station on the Dutch Rhenish Railway, the charge would be as for a full truck, unless it would be cheaper to charge the consignment from Railway to Railway at the local rates. In the case of traffic between the Dutch Rhenish and Central Railways, for which traffic rates per head exist, the following rates would be charged (by goods train only):—
With a minimum of fl. 4 (6s. 8d.) per consignment.
From the Hague to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres (51 miles) per cow fl. 1·29 (2s. 2d.)
From the Hague to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres (51 miles) per sheep fl. 0·33 (6½d.)
From the Hague to Amersfoort, 83 kilometres (51 miles) per horse fl. 1·90 (3s. 2d.)
From Rotterdam to Zwolle, 142 kilometres (88 miles) per cow fl. 3·14 (5s. 3d.)
From Rotterdam to Zwolle, 142 kilometres (88 miles) per sheep 0·80 (1s. 4d.)
From Rotterdam to Zwolle, 142 kilometres (88 miles) per horse 4·15 (6s. 11d.)
For local traffic on the Dutch States Railways, rates per head and per truck load exist. Such rates per head are only available per goods trains; full truck loads are carried by passenger train.
I.—By Goods Trains.
(a) For full truck loads 1 cent. per square metre per kilometre, with terminals fl. 5 (8s. 4d.) (irrespective of size of truck). No difference is made for large or small cattle.
The charge for a truck of 15 square metres for 108 kilometres (67 miles) would be—
Mileage rate fl. 16·20 27s. 0d.
Terminals fl. 5 8s. 4d.
Disinfecting fl. 0·60 1s. 0d.
fl. 21·80 36s. 4d.
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The rate per head for 124 kilometres (77 miles)—
Per cow fl. 2·88 (4s. 9½d.)
” sheep ” 0·72 (1s. 2½d.)
” horse ” 3·70 (6s. 2d.)
With a minimum of—
Up to 100 kilometres fl. 2·0 (3s. 4d.)
” 200 ” ” 3·0 (5s. 0d.)
Above 200 ” ” 4·0 (6s. 8d.)
BELGIUM.
The basis on which the rates are fixed in Belgium is:—
(a) A fixed charge of one franc per ton, irrespective of distance, which is practically equivalent to a structural terminal charge for the use of stations and for clerkage.
(b) A mileage scale, graduated according to distance.
On all lines worked by the State, whether constructed by it, purchased by, or the subject of a concession, the local tariff of the State Railways is applied generally. Before 1884, the Grand Central Belge had a distinct classification and a tariff of rates on the whole higher than that of the State Railways, but the rates charged on the independent lines are now based on those adopted by the State Railways, and sanctioned by the Minister.
The rates for traffic with France are framed by assimilating the Belgian to the French scale, based on the shortest route; for certain important kinds of traffic there are exceptional tariffs, by which each Company make a reduction from their ordinary rates.
In addition to the weight and distance, the value, and bulk of the goods are taken into consideration in the classification, if it can be said that any classification exists.
The tariff of the State Railways contains a classification which divides the Petite Vitesse goods into four classes. Besides these, twenty special tariffs have been adopted.
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT SHEWS THE BASIS OF THE TARIFFS FOR LOCAL AND INTERCHANGED INLAND TRAFFIC EXISTING ON THE 1
ST
JANUARY, 1886, DIVIDED INTO GENERAL AND SPECIAL TARIFFS:—
A.—LOCAL TARIFFS.
UNIFORM RATES IN FRANCS FOR PARCELS BY PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, FOR “BULLION” BONDS, &c.
No. 1 Tariff. Parcels by Passenger Train. ———————————— No. 2 Tariff. Parcels by Goods Train. ———————————— No. 4 Tariff. Bulln., Bnds.,&c., by Passngr. Train. ————————
DISTANCES. Prepaid Packages weighing 5 Kilos and under. 6 to 10 Kilos and non-prepaid Packages. weghng. 5 Kilos& under. Over 10 Kilos. ———— Minimm. Charge per parcel Prepaid Packges. weighing 5 Kilos and under. 6 to 10 Kilos and non-prepaid Packges. weighing 5 Kilos & under. Over 10 Kilos. ———— Minimum Charge per consignment. ———— Minimum Charge per consignment. Per 1,000 francs.
{Uniform Rates 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.20
1 to 25 {Delivery at Kms. {Consignee’s { Address 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.05
{Uniform Rates 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.25
26 to 75 {Delivery at Kms. {Consignee’s { Address 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.05
{Uniform Rates 0.60 0.80 0.80 0.30 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.30
Over 76 Kms. { Delivery at {Consignee’s { Address 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.05
RATES IN FRANCS FOR GOODS, CARRIAGES AND HORSES BY
PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, AND CATTLE BY GOODS TRAIN.
No. 1 Tariff. No. 2 Tariff.
DISTANCES. Passenger Train. Goods Train.
TERMINAL CHARGES
1.05 0.40
MILEAGE RATES.
1 to 25 kil. per Kilomètre 0.03 0.02
TERMINAL CHARGES
1.05 0.40
MILEAGE RATES.
26-75 kil.,extra per kil. 0.03 0.03
76-100 ” ” ” 0.02 0.016
101-125 ” ” ” 0.02 0.016
126-150 ” ” ” 0.02 0.016
151-200 ” ” ” 0.016 0.012
201-350 ” ” ” 0.012 0.008
351 and over ” ” 0.012 0.008
RATES IN FRANCS FOR GOODS, CARRIAGES AND HORSES BY
PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, AND CATTLE BY GOODS TRAIN.
No. 3 Tariff.
Goods Train.
Per 1,000 Kilogrammes. Furniture Vans per Vehicle.
DISTANCES. (A) 1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class (B) (C) (D)
TERMINAL CHARGES
0.40 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 5.00 6.00 7.02
MILEAGE RATES.
1-25 kil. per Kilomètre 0.04 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.06 0.20 0.60 0.702
TERMINAL CHARGES
0.40 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 6.00 7.02
MILEAGE RATES.
26-75 kil., extra per kil. 0.04 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.20 0.60 0.702
76-100 ” ” ” 0.032 0.08 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.10 0.48 0.5616
101-125 ” ” ” 0.032 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.05 0.48 0.5616
126-150 ” ” ” 0.032 0.08 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.48 0.5616
151-200 ” ” ” 0.024 0.06 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.36 0.4212
201-350 ” ” ” 0.016 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.24 0.2808
351 and over ” ” 0.016 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.24 0.2808
(A) = Minimum per Consignment.
(B) = Railway Carriages and Trucks on Wheels. Rate per Carriage or Truck on 2 Axles.
(C) = Property of Private Parties.
(D) = Provided by the Railway.
RATES IN FRANCS FOR GOODS, CARRIAGES AND HORSES BY
PASSENGER AND GOODS TRAINS, AND CATTLE BY GOODS TRAIN.
No. 5 Tariff. No. 6 Tariff.
Ordinary Passenger Train. Horses and Cattle by Goods Train.
DISTANCES. Carriages. (each.) (A) 1st Category. 2nd Category. 3rd Category.
TERMINAL CHARGES.
6.00 6.00 3.00 4.50 6.00
MILEAGE RATES.
1-25 kil. per Kilomètre 0.60 0.40 0.12 0.18 0.24
TERMINAL CHARGES.
6.00 6.00 3.00 4.50 6.00
MILEAGE RATES.
26-75 kil., extra per kil. 0.60 0.40 0.12 0.18 0.24
76-100 ” ” ” 0.48 0.32 0.09 0.135 0.18
101-125 ” ” ” 0.48 0.32 0.09 0.135 0.18
126-150 ” ” ” 0.48 0.32 0.09 0.135 0.18
151-200 ” ” ” 0.36 0.24 0.06 0.09 0.12
201-350 ” ” ” 0.24 0.16 0.04 0.06 0.08
351 and over ” ” 0.24 0.16 0.04 0.06 0.08
(A) = Horses by Ordinary Passenger Train. Rate per every 3 heads.
B—TARIFF FOR INTERCHANGED INLAND TRAFFIC.
The General Tariff comprises two Standard Scales, viz.:—Scale A and Scale C.—Scale A is the same as the Local Tariff except as regards the 4th Class rates for distances from 1 to 4 kilometres, for which a minimum of 5 kilometres per ton has been fixed.
Scale C differs from Scale A only by an increase of—Franc 0.10 per 100 kilogrammes on the Tariff Rates Nos. 1 and 2, and Franc 0.10 per 1000 kilogrammes on the rates of Tariff No. 3[124] (except in the case of Railway Carriages and Trucks on wheels), which latter charge is credited to the Western of Flanders Railway Company.
The following tables show, in English money, the terminal charge per ton, and the mileage rate per ton per mile:—
1st Class. 2nd Class. 3rd Class. 4th Class.
Terminals. Per 1000 kilos. Per ton. Per 1000 kilos. Per ton. Per 1000 kilos. Per ton. Per 1000 kilos. Per ton.
Station terminals up to 25 kilom. (15 miles) fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. .50 5d.
Station terminals above 25 kilom. (15 miles) fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d.
Loading and Unloading charged in addition fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d. fc. 1.0 10d.
1st Class. 2nd Class. 3rd Class. 4th Class.
Basis of Rates. General goods under 5 tons, minimum charge as for 8 cwt. 5-ton lots. 5-ton lots. 10-ton lots.
Per 1000 kilos. per km. Per ton per mile. Per 1000 kilos. per km. Per ton per mile. Per 1000 kilos. per km. Per ton per mile. Per 1000 kilos. per km. Per ton per mile.
miles. cts. d. cts. d. cts. d. cts. d.
Up to 25 kiloms. (15) 10 1·56 8 1·25 6 0·94 6 0·94
” 75 ” (46) 10 1·56 8 1·25 6 0·94 4 0·62
” 100 ” (62) 8 1.25 4 0·62 3 0·47 2 0·31
” 125 ” (77) 8 1·25 4 0·62 2 0·31 1 0·15
” 150 ” (93) 8 1·25 2 0·31 1 0·15 1 0·15
” 200 ” (124) 6 0·94 2 0·31 1 0·15 1 0·15
” 350 ” (217) 4 0·62 2 0·31 1 0·15 1 0·15
Over 350 ” 4 0·62 2 0·31 1 0·15 2 0·31
The foregoing Tariffs do not include the following various additional charges which are authorised and are, in fact, charged over and above the ordinary tariff rates:—
Tariff No. 1. Tariff No. 2. Tariff No. 3. Tariff No. 4. Tariff No. 5. Tariff No. 6.
Frs.C. Frs.C. Frs.C. Frs.C. Frs.C. Frs.C.
Booking per consignment, compulsory 0.20 0.20 0.20
Collection from domicile, per 100 kilos.[125] 0.30 0.30 0.30
Collection from domicile for Bullion per 1,000 francs (£40), with a minimum of 30 cents. (3d.) per consignment 0.15
Collection of Furniture Vans provided by the Railway 10.00
Delivery to domicile per 10 kilos.— a ” in Brussels ” ” [126] 0.05
b ” in other localities ” [127] 0.03
Delivery to domicile after9 p.m. of Express parcels, per consignment 0.25
Delivery to domicile by Express any distanceof prepaid parcels not ex- ceeding 5 kilos. (11 lbs.) any dist- ance within 5 kilometres (3.10 miles) beyond the ordinary radius of delivery 1.00
Delivery to domicile of Furniture Vans belonging to the Railway 10.00
Delivery to consignees’ cellars. {Maximum charge per 100 kilos.— { a Goods in casks[128] { b Goods in sacks, cases { or baskets[129] 0.50 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.50 0.25
Loading and Unloading, per 100 kilos.[130] 0.10
Numbering of packages, per 100 kilos. 0.01
Postage for the advice of goods consigned to wait at the Station 0.10
Tariff No. 1 applies to parcels carried by Passenger Trains, and includes all charges for terminal services and delivery to domicile, but not collection.
Parcels up to 5 kilos. (11 lbs.), the carriage of which is prepaid, are carried at an uniform rate of franc 0.80 (8d.), irrespective of distance, but if the carriage is not prepaid, they are charged as for 10 kilos. (22 lbs.)
Parcels 6 to 10 kilos., whether the carriage is or is not prepaid, are charged as for 10 kilos.
Parcels above 10 kilos. (22 lbs.) and up to 20 kilos., are charged as 20 kilos.; above 20 kilos. fractions of 10 kilos. are charged as 10 kilos.
Parcels of no declared value sent by Passenger Train must in all cases be prepaid.
In towns where there are cartage arrangements, delivery to “domicile” takes place immediately after arrival of the trains up to 9.0 p.m.
Parcels to be delivered between 9.0 p.m. and 7.0 a.m. are charged franc 0.25 extra each parcel.
Tariff No. 2 applies to packages up to 200 kilos. (4 cwt.) in weight to be forwarded by Goods Train, unless a written order is given for them to be sent by Passenger Train, under conditions of Tariff No. 1, or by Goods Train, under Tariff No. 3.
Prepaid parcels not exceeding 5 kilos. (11 lbs.) are carried at an uniform rate of franc 0.50 (5d.) each parcel, irrespective of distance.
Above 5 kilos. in weight the carriage is charged on the weight of the consignment consisting of one or more packages, any fraction of 10 kilos. being charged as for 10 kilos.
Prepaid parcels of 5 kilos. and less, are delivered to “domicile” on the morning following the day of forwarding, provided they be handed to the Railway at least one hour before the departure of the train. Other packages and goods sent under this tariff are generally forwarded on the evening of the day they have been accepted. They are delivered to “domicile,” in towns where there are cartage arrangements, within six hours of the arrival (night hours excluded), and provided this be not prevented by glut of traffic.
The rates of this Tariff include the loading charges, booking, and delivery to “domicile,” but not collection.
Tariff No. 3 applies to goods traffic, and is divided into four classes according to the nature and value of the goods as well as to other considerations.
All goods not specified are charged at the first-class rate (the highest), with a minimum of 400 kilos. (8 cwt.), as also are all consignments of goods, irrespective of class, the weight of which is less than 5 tons, unless it is more advantageous to pay as for 5 tons at the rate fixed for consignments of that weight. The exceptions are:—Empty vehicles used at fairs the minimum charge for which is as for 4,000 kilos. (4 tons) each. Flax and Hemp (raw), 4,000 kilos. (4 tons) per truck.
The minimum charges for the 2nd and 3rd classes are as for 5,000 kilos. (5 tons), and for the 4th class 10,000 kilos. (10 tons). Consignments under 10 tons are charged 3rd class rate, unless they pay as for 10 tons 4th class. The exceptions are for mining timber, which is charged at 4th class rate, with a minimum of 5,000 kilos. (5 tons). Above the minimum weights, fractions of 10 kilos. (22 lbs.) are charged as 10 kilos. Goods sent in bulk are accepted only in lots of 5,000 kilos. (5 tons) for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Classes, and in lots of 10,000 kilos (10 tons) for the 4th Class.
If a consignment, carried under the conditions of Tariff No. 3, consists of goods of different classes, the highest of such classes is charged for the whole consignment.
Goods of the 4th class are carried in open trucks only; but if, at the request of the consignors, they are carried in box or covered trucks, they are charged at 3rd class rate unless the consignor himself supplies the tarpaulin, or pays for hire thereof at the rate of 2 frs. (1s. 7d.) each. Tarpaulins provided by Consignors are returned free of charge, except 5d. for booking fee.
In the case of a sender requiring three trucks, he must give two full days’ notice to the railway of such requirement.
Provided forwarding be not prevented by a glut of traffic, consignments forwarded under this tariff are due at the arriving station three full days after acceptance. Another full day is required if the goods have to be carted to “domicile.”
Bulky goods weighing less than 200 kilos. per cubic metre, are charged 50 per cent. in addition to the ordinary rate, with a minimum of 200 kilos. per cubic metre, or half the tonnage capacity of the truck used; the exceptions to the rule being in favour of
1. Flax and hemp, raw, the maximum charge for which is 4 tons for a truck of 10 tons capacity.
2. Eggs, wool (except combed or carded), sheep skins, cotton and wool waste, oakum, flax and waste thereof pressed in bales or bundles, and live plants, which are charged at actual weights.
Goods sent in full truck loads may be loaded and unloaded at option by Senders and Consignees respectively, but if loaded by Senders they must be unloaded and carted by Consignees. Consignments under 5 tons and goods insured against damage or loss must in all cases be loaded and unloaded by the Railway.
The charge made by the Railway for loading and unloading is 10d. per ton of 1,000 kilos. If cranes or other loading appliances belonging to the Railway are used by Consignor or Consignee, a charge of 3d. per ton is made for their use.
The Railways on demand will verify the weight of the consignment as far as the appliances of the station will admit, a charge of franc 0.05 per 100 kilos. being made if the difference in the declared weight does not exceed 2 per cent. and the original charges are maintained.
Tariff No. 4 applies to the conveyance of Bullion, Bonds, Bank-notes, Title Deeds, &c., a false declaration of which, either in regard to weight, value, or nature of contents, is considered a fraud.
Carriage is charged upon 1,000 francs (£40) in value, any fraction of which sum is charged as for 1,000 francs, but if the charge so calculated is lower than it would be under the conditions of Tariff No. 2 the latter will be charged.
Additional services, viz., loading, unloading, booking and delivery to “domicile,” are included in the Tariff Rates.
Tariff No. 5 applies to carriages forwarded by Passenger Train; but at the option of the Sender, Carriages, as also Vans, Carts, Omnibuses, Tramway Cars, Engines and Threshing Machines, can be sent by Goods Train at the 2nd Class rate of Tariff No. 3, the minimum weight being:—
For 1 Vehicle—in pieces or on wheels—on one Truck 2,500 kilos. ” 2 Vehicles ” ” ” 4,000 ” ” 3 ” ” ” ” 5,500 ” ” 4 ” ” ” ” 7,000 ”
Vans, Carts, Omnibuses, &c., can also be charged at the 1st Class rate of Tariff No. 3, with 50 per cent. added as for bulky goods, if the latter is more advantageous to the Sender.
Loading and unloading are included in the Passenger Train rate, but are performed at Sender’s risk. In the case of Goods Train, those services are performed at the risk and expense of the Owner.
Carriages conveyed in covered Trucks specially provided for such traffic are charged 25 per cent. over and above the Ordinary rates, both by Passenger and Goods Train.
Tariff No. 6 applies to Horses, Cattle and Dogs. Cattle is carried exclusively by Goods Train; Horses, Colts, Mules and Ponies are admitted for conveyance by Passenger Trains (Express Trains excepted), only in the two following cases, viz.:—
a. When the distance of the journey is 75 kilometres (46 miles) or more.
b. When the departure and arrival stations form the extreme points between which the Train runs.
The minimum charge for Horses, Colts, Mules or Ponies by Passenger Train is as for three heads.
The Goods Train rates are divided into three categories, viz.:—
1st Category.—One Horse or one Mule, one or two Colts, Ponies, Oxen, Cows or Donkeys, one to five Pigs or Calves, one to ten Sheep, one to thirty Sucking Pigs.
2nd Category.—Two Horses or two Mules, three or four Colts, Ponies, Oxen, Cows or Donkeys, six to ten Pigs or Calves, eleven to twenty Sheep, thirty-one to sixty Sucking Pigs.
3rd Category.—Three Horses or three Mules, five or six Colts or Ponies, a Truck load[A] of small or large Cattle, sixty-one to one hundred Sucking Pigs.
Colts or Ponies exceeding 1 metre 30 (15 hands) in height are considered and charged as Horses.
Senders may load as many head of Cattle into the Trucks as they please, but the Railways are exonerated from all responsibility for injuries, accidents on the road and loss of Cattle.
The rates of Tariff No. 6, 3rd Category, are increased by 25 per cent. if a larger number of Cattle is loaded into a Truck[131] than the quantity shown hereunder.
Oxen. Cows. Donkeys. Heifers. Pigs or Calves. Sheep or Goats. Sucking Pigs.
Number. Number. Number. Number. Number. Number. Number.
8 8 10 10 20 30 100
The loading and unloading of animals, whether carried by Goods or Passenger Trains, is effected at the expense and entire responsibility of Senders and Consignees respectively.
Horses and Cattle must be accompanied by a man in charge. One man per consignment or per truck is conveyed free in the horse box or cattle trucks, but if he travels in another carriage, he pays the ordinary Passenger fare.
Dogs, irrespective of size, accompanying Passengers are charged 3rd Class Passenger fare.
Small animals in cases, baskets or crates, are conveyed by ordinary Passenger Trains on the conditions of Tariff No. 2.
The Company do not deliver to “domicile,” and undertake no responsibility whatever in respect of these consignments.
SPECIAL TARIFFS.
The following statement shows the bases of the special tariffs:—
Special Tariff No. 1—For coal, coke, stones and earth sent direct from pits for export.
1 to 84 kilometres, francs 2.20 per 1000 kilos. (minimum charge).
85 to 187 kilometres, franc 0.026 extra per kilometre.
188 to 300 kilometres, rate of 4th Class, Standard Scale, 1867.[132]
301 kilometres and over, franc 0.02 extra per kilometre.
Special Tariff No. 2.—For coal, coke, stones, earth, iron, ore, paving stones, gravel sand in bulk and 10 ton lots, for export provided the sending stations are situated at least 100 Kilometres (62 miles) from the Sea ports.
1 to 100 kilometres, francs 2.00 per 1000 kilos. (minimum charge).
101 kilometres and over, franc 0.02 extra per kilometre.
Special Tariff No. 3.—For paving stones, gravel, common bricks and lime in 10 ton lots or more for export.
1 to 30 kilometres, rate of 4th Class, General Standard Scale.
31 to 84 kilometres, francs 2.20 (uniform rate).
85 kilometres and over, rate of Special Tariff No. 1.
Special Tariff No. 4.—For general export goods:—1st Category in 5 ton lots., 2nd Category in 10 ton lots.
1st Category, average between rates of 1st and 2nd Class of General Standard Scale.
2nd Category, rate of 2nd Class, General Standard Scale.
Special Tariff No. 5.—For certain export traffic, such as beer in casks, metal refuse, &c.
Average between 2nd and 3rd Class rates, General Standard Scale.
Special Tariff No. 6.—For castings, girders, zinc, &c., for export.
Rate of 3rd Class, General Standard Scale.
Special Tariff No. 7.—For rough steel, grindstones, sheet iron, chalk, &c., for export.
Rate of 4th Class, General Standard Scale.
Special Tariff No. 8 (Import).—Marble in blocks, Sulphate of Soda.
Lots of 10,000 kilos. 4th Class Rate General Standard Scale.
Iron Ore—10 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[133] 100 tons, 4th Class Rate (reduced by 75 cents.) 200 tons, 4th Class Rate (reduced by 1 franc).
Zinc, lead ores, pyrites—10 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[134] 100 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867 (reduced by 50 cents.) 200 tons, 4th Class Rate, Standard Scale, 1867 (reduced by 75 cents.)
Special Tariff No. 9 is for import goods as per classification.
1st Category—Average between 1st and 2nd Class Rates.
2nd Category—Average between 2nd and 3rd Class Rates—General Standard Scale.
Special Tariff No. 10.—All goods sent for Exhibition.—First Journey—full rate. Return Journey—free.
Special Tariff No. 11.—For iron between certain specified stations—
1st Category, 4th Class Rate, General Standard Scale.
2nd Category, Terminal charge 1 franc. Mileage rate franc 0.03 per ton per kilometre.
Special Tariff, No. 12.—For iron ore between certain specified stations, in consignments of 10 tons, terminal charge, 1 franc. Mileage rate franc O.02 per kilom. per ton, or at 4th Class rate, General Tariff, whichever is more advantageous.
For consignments of 100 tons, 4th Class rate, General Standard Scale, reduced by 1 franc 25 centimes.
For consignments of 200 tons, 4th Class rate, General Standard Scale, reduced by 1 franc 50 centimes: Minimum charge being fr. 1.35 and 1.10 respectively.
Special Tariff, No. 13.—For iron ore and pyrites between certain specified stations in consignments of 10 tons, 4th Class rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[135] In consignments of 100 tons, 4th Class rate, reduced by franc 0.50. In consignments of 200 tons, 4th Class rate, reduced by franc 0.75.
Special Tariff, No. 14.—For coal between certain specified stations, same basis as for Special Tariff No. 13.
Special Tariff, No. 15.—For coal from certain stations, for shipment, uniform Rates without fixed basis.
Special Tariff, No. 16.—For coal from certain mines in 10 ton lots, 4th Class rate, Standard Scale, 1867.[136]
Special Tariff, No. 17.—For goods from certain stations in 5 ton lots, Terminal Charge, franc 0.50. Mileage Charge franc 0.06 per kilometre per ton.
Special Tariff, No. 18.—For articles of all descriptions sent from or to the pits of Bascoup, the same rate of the four Classes of the General Tariff, calculated according to distances fixed for Mariemont, with franc 0.20, added apply.
Special Tariff, No. 19.—For traffic passing to and from a certain branch line, 4th Class rate, General Standard Scale, reduced by franc 0.20.
Special Tariff, No. 20.—For the conveyance of Goods to works connected with the railway by a siding, A. Carriage in Trucks provided by the Railway. Rate for the four Classes, franc 0.56 per ton. B. Carriage in Owners’ Trucks. Rate for the four Classes, franc 0.20 per ton.
Special Contract Tariffs, Nos. 22, 23 and 24, consist of rates for import traffic from Belgian Ports to certain inland stations.
The Special Tariffs for export and import traffic interchanged between different Belgian Railways are the same as those charged for local export and import traffic Nos. 1 to 16, 20 and 22, with the following two exceptions:—
(a) The rates of the Special Tariffs in which the Western of Flanders Railway Company is concerned are uniformly increased by the addition of franc 0·10, which is specially credited to them, except in the case of Special Tariff, No. 7, the rates of which are not increased.
(b) Whenever the Special Tariffs involve the application of the 4th Class rates, the rates fixed for the 5th kilometre have been adopted (the same way as in the case of the General Standard Scales) for distances of from 1 to 4 kilometres.
LIABILITY.
The Belgian Railway Administration undertake no responsibility for a delay of six hours or less to horses and cattle, beyond which their responsibility is limited to the amount of the carriage; provided that the delay does not arise from any accidents, accumulation of traffic, or circumstances beyond the Companies’ control. For Goods Traffic they are not responsible for
Tariff No. 1. (Passenger Train), a delay of six hours or less. ” 2. (Goods Train), a delay of one day or less. ” 3. (Goods Train), a delay of two days or less.
Their responsibility is limited to one-tenth of the carriage for every day’s delay beyond the fixed time of transit. After the expiration of 15 days the goods are considered lost. If they are subsequently found Consignee is entitled to take delivery on returning to the Railway three-fourths of the indemnity paid to him. Senders may insure their goods against delay by payment of a premium of 50 centimes per 1,000 frs. (5d. per £40), on the value upon which they wish to be indemnified in case of delay.
In case of loss of, or damage to goods carried by passenger train on the conditions of Tariffs Nos. 1 and 2, the Railways are responsible to the extent of 4 frs. per kilogramme (1s. 6d. per 1 lb.), and in respect of goods carried by goods train at the conditions of Tariff No. 3, 75 centimes per kilogramme (3½d. per 1 lb.) The goods can, however, be insured for their actual value, the premium for insurance against damage or loss being 50 centimes per 1,000 frs., the same as for insurance against delay.
On payment of the two premiums the goods may be insured at the same time against delay, damage or loss, but the indemnity is in no case to exceed the actual loss sustained by the owner through the delay, damage or loss.
The Railway Administration decline all liability for damage:—
(a) Unless it be stated at the time of delivery, or within 24 hours of advice of arrival of goods to order, or if the goods are refused by consignee.
(b) If the case or packing shows no outward trace of breakage or wet.
They decline all liability for chafage, waste or leakage, or for rust to iron, steel or zinc goods.
Live animals, perishables and provisions of all kinds, chemical products, works of art (more especially pictures), goods not packed or imperfectly packed, are only carried at owner’s risk without any guarantee whatsoever on the part of the Railway.
GERMANY.
The Tariff of Rates for the conveyance of Goods Traffic in Germany is divided as follows:—
Eilgut.—Goods carried by Passenger Train.
Stückgut.—Goods carried in consignments of less quantities than Wagon loads.
Class A1.—General Goods in Wagon loads of 5 tons.
” B.—General Goods in Wagon loads of 10 tons.
Special Tariff A2.—Goods in 5 ton lots included in Special Classes I., II. and III.
Special Tariff I. } ” ” II. } Certain Goods specified in the Classification ” ” III. } in Wagon loads of 10 tons.
The rates for conveyance are based on a mileage scale per 100 kilogrammes and per kilometre.
In addition to the tariff rates a fixed charge called “Terminals” is also made per 100 kilogrammes.
For local traffic carried over the Prussian State Railways or over the railways worked by the State, the following rates and terminals are charged:—
Tariff Rates.
For the Eastern and Western Districts of the State Railways.
Per 100 kilos and per kilometre in Mark Pfenning.
Eilgut. Stückgut Wagon Loads. Special Tariff. Excptl. Tariff Wood.
(Passenger Train.) (or small consignments by Goods Train.) A1 B A2 I. II. III. Incl. in ST.II.
In Mark Pfenning per 100 Kilos per Kilometre.
In English money per ton of 1000 Kilos per mile.
d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
The terminals charged in the Districts of the Eastern States Railway are as under:—
Per 100 kilos in Mark Pfenning.
Wagon Loads. Special Tariff. Exctnl Tariff.
Eil- gut Stück- gut A1 B A2 I. II. III. Wood Special Trff.II.
1 to 10 Km. 20 10 10 8 6 6 6 6 6
11 ” 20 ” 22 11 11 9 6 6 6 6 6
21 ” 30 ” 24 12 12 10 6 6 6 6 6
31 ” 40 ” 26 13 13 11 6 6 6 6 6
41 ” 50 ” 28 14 14 12 6 6 6 6 6
51 ” 60 ” 30 15 15 12 9 9 9 9 9
61 ” 70 ” 32 16 16 12 9 9 9 9 9
71 ” 80 ” 34 17 17 12 9 9 9 9 9
81 ” 90 ” 36 18 18 12 9 9 9 9 9
91 ” 100 ” 38 19 19 12 9 9 9 9 9
101 and over 40 20 20 12 12 12 12 12 12
In English money and miles per ton of 1,000 kilos.
Up to 6·21 miles 2/- 1/- 1/- -/9½ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼
” 12·42 ” 2/2½ 1/1¼ 1/1¼ -/11 -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼
” 18·63 ” 2/5 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/- -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼
” 24·84 ” 2/7¼ 1/3¾ 1/3¾ 1/1¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼
” 31·05 ” 2/9½ 1/5 1/5 1/2½ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼ -/7¼
” 37·26 ” 3/- 1/6 1/6 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 43·47 ” 3/2½ 1/7¼ 1/7¼ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 49·68 ” 3/5 1/8½ 1/8½ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 55·89 ” 3/7¼ 1/9½ 1/9½ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 62·10 ” 3/9½ 1/11 1/11 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
over 62·10 ” 4/- 2/- 2/- 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½
The Rates on the Western States Railway, and for Traffic passing between the Eastern and Western States Railway system, are—
Per 100 kilos in Mark Pfenning.
Wagon Loads. Special Tariff. Exctnl Tariff.
Eil- gut Stück- gut A1 B A2 I. II. III. Wood Special Trff.II.
1 to 10 Km. 20 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8
11 ” 20 ” 22 11 11 9 9 9 9 9 9
21 ” 30 ” 24 12 12 10 9 9 9 9 9
31 ” 40 ” 26 13 13 11 9 9 9 9 9
41 ” 50 ” 28 14 14 12 9 9 9 9 9
51 ” 60 ” 30 15 15 12 9 9 9 9 9
61 ” 70 ” 32 16 16 12 9 9 9 9 9
71 ” 80 ” 34 17 17 12 9 9 9 9 9
81 ” 90 ” 36 18 18 12 9 9 9 9 9
91 ” 100 ” 38 19 19 12 9 9 9 9 9
101 and over 40 20 20 12 12 12 12 12 12
In English money and miles per ton of 1,000 kilos.
Up to 6·21 miles 2/- 1/- 1/- -/9½ -/9½ -/9½ -/9½ -/9½ -/9½
” 12·42 ” 2/2½ 1/1¼ 1/1¼ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 18·63 ” 2/5 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/- -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 24·84 ” 2/7¼ 1/3¾ 1/3¾ 1/1¼ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 31·05 ” 2/9½ 1/5 1/5 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 37·26 ” 3/- 1/6 1/6 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 43·47 ” 3/2½ 1/7¼ 1/7¼ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 49·68 ” 3/5 1/8¾ 1/8¾ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 55·89 ” 3/7¼ 1/9½ 1/9½ 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
” 62·10 ” 3/9½ 1/11 1/11 1/2½ -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11 -/11
over 62·10 ” 4/- 2/- 2/- 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½ 1/2½
All consignments under 20 kilos. are charged as 20 kilos., any fraction of 10 kilos. above 20 kilos. being charged as 10 kilos.
The tariff rates are charged according as the goods are consigned, viz.:—
1. As Eilgut (Ordinary Passenger Train Service). 2. As Stückgut (by Goods Trains). 3. As Wagenladungen (full wagon loads).
I. Eilgut.—(Passenger Train).
Goods of all descriptions, in less quantities than wagon loads, consigned by Passenger Train are charged at the rates set out in the tariff, but Goods forwarded by Passenger Train in wagon loads are charged at double the general class rates for wagon loads by Goods Train.
The minimum charge by Passenger Train is 0·50 mark (6d.) per consignment.
For goods sent by Express Trains double the Passenger Train rates are charged, with a minimum of 1 mark (1s.) per consignment.
II. Stückgut.—(General Merchandise).
This tariff applies to all goods traffic not forwarded by Express or Passenger Train, or in Wagon loads.
The minimum charge for Stückgut is 0·30 mark per consignment.
III. Wagon Loads.
A.—General Tariff.
The tariff rates provided for Classes A1 and B are charged for all goods forwarded in wagon loads, which are not included in any of the special tariffs or subject to special regulations. For consignments of 5 tons or paying as for 5 tons per wagon, the rates of Class A1 are charged, and for 10 ton lots or paying as for 10 tons per wagon, the rates of Class B.
B.—Special Tariffs, I., II., and III.
The rates of the Special Tariffs are for certain goods specified in the classification, if forwarded in 10 ton lots. The same goods, if despatched in 5 ton lots or paying as for 5 tons, are charged at the rates of Class A2, unless it is more advantageous to pay carriage as for 10 tons at the rates of Special Tariff I., II., or III., as the case may be.
Wagon loads may be made up by grouping goods included in different classes, as far as their nature will permit, when forwarded by the same sender to the same consignee, in one consignment; in which case the tariff for the goods which pay the highest rate is charged for the total weight of the consignment, unless it is more advantageous to pay carriage, calculated on actual weight, and at the rate provided for each class of goods.
Explosives and dangerous articles are charged at double the rates of the general tariff for piece goods or wagon loads; the minimum charge per consignment being the carriage for five tons of the tariff rate of Class A1.
Milk, beer in casks, bread, fresh fruit, also grapes (except costly hot-house fruits, or fruits imported from southern countries at unusual seasons, which are considered as delicate fruit, and chargeable at Eilgut rates) and returned milk cans, when consigned by goods train, are conveyed by passenger train at goods rates, as far as the train service and working arrangements will allow of such traffic being so carried.
For the conveyance of Live Stock, the following rates are charged on the Prussian State Railways:
Small animals in cages, crates, cases, sacks, &c., are charged either in accordance with the Goods Tariff, or if forwarded by Passenger Train, at the Parcels Rates. Dogs belonging to Passengers are charged at 0·015 m. per head, and per kilometre, with a minimum charge of 0·10 m. (1d·2) for each dog.
For Horses in Horse Boxes, the charge is:—
Per Kilometre. Per Mile. d. for 1 horse 0·30 m 5·79 ” 2 ” 0·40 ” 7·72 ” 3 ” 0·50 ” 9·66
For each additional horse carried in same truck 0·10 m. per kilometre, plus a fixed charge of 1·00 m. (1s.) per head for terminals, the minimum charge for each consignment being 3 marks (3s.).
In cases where the ordinary tariffs do not apply, the carriage for the conveyance of Live animals in wagon loads is calculated according to the space of the Railway Trucks. Any fractions up to and including half a square metre (0·598 square yard) are not charged for, but anything exceeding half a square metre is charged as for one square metre.
The charge per square metre (1·196 square yards) per kilometre is—
d. {In the district For horses—0·025 m. (0·30) { of Berlin and { Bromberg. d. ” 0·03 m. (0·36) In other districts For other live stock— d. 0·020 m. up to 100 kilometres (0·24) } 0·0175 m. 101 to 200 ” (0·21) } In the districts 0·015 m. 201 to 300 ” (0·18) } of Berlin and 0·010 m. over 300 ” (0·12) } Bromberg. 0·020 m. (0·24) In other districts.
For small live stock in composite trucks the above tariff of charges are increased by 33⅓ per cent. The fixed charge for terminals is 0·40 m. (4d·8) per square metre of the floor of the trucks.
Among other exceptional tariffs which are in force on all German Railways, there is one for European wood, which is charged at 0·30 pf. per 100 kilos, per kilometre (or 0·579d. per ton of 1,000 kilos per mile), plus the terminals shewn in the foregoing table. There is also an exceptional tariff for coal from the Ruhr district, as under:—
Tariff rate 0·22 pf. 100 kilos per kilometre (0·425d. per ton of 1,000 kilos per mile) with terminals of—
1 to 10 kilometre 6 pf. equivalent to 6·21 miles 7·2d. per ton.
11 ” 20 ” 7 ” ” 12·42 ” 8·4d. ”
21 ” 30 ” 8 ” ” 18·63 ” 9·6d. ”
31 ” 40 ” 9 ” ” 24·84 ” 10·8d. ”
41 ” 50 ” 10 ” ” 31·05 ” 1s. ”
51 ” 60 ” 11 ” ” 37·26 ” 1s. 1d. ”
61 & over ” 12 ” ” and over 1s.2·4d. ”
For services which are distinct from the actual conveyance, such as marking, weighing, counting, warehousing, demurrage of wagons, and use of tarpaulins, the railway companies are entitled to make separate and additional charges. For the hauling of wagons to or from sidings, connecting coal pits or other works with the railway system, a special charge also is made by agreement.
Loading and Unloading of Goods.—The loading and unloading of grande vitesse and piece goods are effected by the railway company, those services being included in the tariff rates.
Packages which weigh more than 750 kilos (15 cwt.) or the dimensions of which exceed the space of a truck, may, at the discretion of the railway company, be required to be loaded by the sender and unloaded by the consignee.
The loading and unloading of all other goods has to be performed by senders and consignees respectively, unless the service is undertaken by the railway company, for which a charge of 10d. per ton is made; in which case however the staff who perform the service are considered as employed by the sender or consignee respectively, with whom all responsibility rests.
Covering of Goods in Open Trucks.—It is understood that the railway company, in the absence of instructions to the contrary, convey the goods included in the Special Tariffs—except certain articles specially provided for—in open wagons, the railway being exempted from all responsibility in case of damage arising from such mode of transit. If instructions are given on the consignment note to forward in covered wagons, such goods as the railway company is entitled to convey in open wagons, the tariff rates are increased by 10 per cent.
Senders may supply their own tarpaulins for the covering of the goods, and they are returned free of charge, at owners’ risk, or at the company’s risk on payment of the ordinary carriage.
Articles of unusual size.—Articles which, owing to their extraordinary size, cannot pass the side doors of the wagons, are charged at the ordinary rates for grande vitesse, if forwarded by Passenger Train, and at the piece goods rates if sent by Goods Train, with a minimum as for one ton for every wagon used, unless the charge calculated at the rates of the tariffs for wagon loads is more advantageous.
Bulky Goods are charged 50 per cent. above the ordinary rates both by grande vitesse, and by Goods Train. In the case of timber, girders, and such articles which necessitate the use of guard wagons, a charge 15 pf. (1¾d.) per wagon per kilometre is made in addition to the mileage rates; but no part of the articles must actually rest on the guard wagons.
The general regulations of the Goods Tariff in Germany prescribe the maximum time for delivery of goods as follows:—
(A.) For Eilgut (Goods carried by Passenger Train), one day for forwarding, and one day for every 300 kilom. (186 miles) or part thereof.
(B.) For Goods Train traffic (Stückgut), two days for forwarding, and for the first 100 kilom. (62 miles), one day; for every part of each subsequent 200 kilometres (124 miles), one day.
The time of transit commences at midnight following the date of the stamp on the consignment note; and the Companies are relieved from responsibility if within the stipulated time, delivery is made to the consignee’s “domicile,” or if an advice note of the arrival of the goods is posted or otherwise sent to the consignee. The time allowed for delivery does not include the time occupied for Customs’ formalities or other delay over which the Railway Companies have no control.
The Prussian and German Law as to Rates.
By Article 33 of the Prussian Law relating to railway undertakings, dated 3rd November, 1838, the Commissioners were empowered, in certain events, to fix the maximum tariff. If after deducting working expenses and a fixed amount for the reserve fund, as sanctioned by the Ministers, the net profits yielded more than 10 per cent. on the capital expended, the railway rates were to be reduced so that the net receipts should not exceed 10 per cent. If, on the other hand, the receipts did not reach the maximum of 10 per cent. (Article 39), railway rates might be increased by 10 per cent. until the receipts yielded 10 per cent. on the total capital. Subject to these conditions, the fixing of the tariff rates was left to the railway companies.
Article 45 of the Constitution of the German Empire (dated 16th April, 1871) provides that the Government should secure, as much as possible, the adoption of uniform and reduced tariffs, especially for long distances for the carriage of coal, coke, wood, ore, stones, salt, rough iron, manure, and similar goods, and that such low rates should be adopted as might be required to further the interests of the trade of the country. Article 46 enacts that the railway companies in case of need, as for instance, the outbreak of a famine, should carry provisions, such as grain, flour, and potatoes, &c., at such a reduced rate as circumstances might require, and as directed by the Bundesrath Auschuss. Such special rates are not, however, to be below the lowest rates charged by the respective railways for “raw materials.”
By the terms of the early Concessions granted to railway companies the greater part of the private railway companies in Prussia had no power to fix or alter the tariff rates; reductions have to be sanctioned by the Minister. For instance,—Clause 10 of the regulations of the Crefeld-Threis-Kempener Industrie Railway Company (concession granted 6th October, 1868) provides that—
“The State reserve a right to control the tariff rates for goods, as well as passengers, and the alteration of the same.”
In the same way Article 5 of the concession for the Dortmund Granan Euscheder Railway Company of the 8th January, 1872, stipulates—
“That the Ministers of the Royal State reserve their right to control the fares and rates for goods and passenger traffic, as well as any subsequent modifications in respect of the same.”
Clause 3 of the regulations of the Bergish-Märkische Railway, which was transferred to the State on the 1st January, 1882 (concession dated 12th February, 1884), states that—
“The tariff for goods, as well as passengers, must undergo no alteration without the sanction of the Royal Ministers of Finance.”
In the more recent concessions the same rights have been reserved to the State Ministers; but greater freedom is now granted to the railway companies than was permitted during the first years of working the lines. Maximum rate tariffs are fixed by the Minister of Public Works for the various classes; and, as in England, the companies may adopt rates, and modify them as they please, as long as the maximum figures, fixed by the State, have not been exceeded.
For the Prussian States railways the tariffs are now fixed by the Royal Railway Administration, which is a species of a Provincial Court; but before they can be put in force they must be submitted for the approval of the Minister of Public Works. The Railway Administration consist of a Chairman and eleven Directors, and there are eleven Boards of Directors to manage the Prussian States railways. For private railways the arrangements are of a similar character. The application for rates and conditions other than those published in the official tariffs is prohibited by Prussian Law of the 3rd November, 1838, relative to the working of railways. The granting of special conditions to any particular sender or consignee is therefore legally inadmissible. Any alterations in the tariff system must be submitted to the Permanent Tariff Commissioners of the German Railway Administration, appointed to study the interests of trade. They consist of thirteen members of German railways, four elected members for the protection of agriculture and trade, and (in accordance with stipulations made by Bavaria) of, a representative of the Bavarian trade interests. On the proposals discussed at these Assemblies resolutions are passed by the General Conference of German Railway Administration, and the resolutions are submitted for the approval of the Courts of Judicature.
FRANCE.
There is no uniform scale of rates in France; each railway has its own tariff and classification. The following tables, however, are illustrations of the basis of the old tariff in force on the Western of France Railway, and of the reformed tariff adopted by the Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean Railway.
WESTERN OF FRANCE RAILWAY.
Classes.
Distances, Kilometres. I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
Rate per 1,000 Kilos. per Kilometre.
Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents.
Up to 100 Kilometres 16 14 12 10 8 8
” 300 ” 5
Above 300 ” 4
Miles. Rate per ton per Mile.
Up to 62 miles 2d.50 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.25 1d.25
” 186 ” 0d.78
Above 186 ” 0d.62
PARIS, LYONS, AND MEDITERRANEAN RAILWAY.
Rate per 1,000 Kilos. per Kilometre.
Distances. Classes.
Kilometres. I. II. III. IV. A. V. B. C. D. VI. E. F.
Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents. Cents.
Up to 25 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08
26 ” 30 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.04
31 ” 50 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.0425 0.04 0.04 0.04
51 ” 100 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.080 0.06 0.045 0.0425 0.04 0.03 0.02
101 ” 150 0.15 0.13 0.11 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.06 0.045 0.0425 0.035 0.025 0.02
151 ” 200 0.15 0.13 0.11 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.045 0.0425 0.035 0.025 0.02
201 ” 300 0.15 0.13 0.11 0.09 0.065 0.04 0.04 0.0375 0.04 0.035 0.025 0.02
301 ” 400 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.065 0.04 0.035 0.0325 0.0325 0.03 0.025 0.02
401 ” 500 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.05 0.04 0.035 0.0325 0.0325 0.03 0.025 0.02
501 ” 600 0.13 0.11 0.09 0.07 0.05 0.04 0.035 0.0325 0.0325 0.03 0.025 0.02
601 ” 700 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.035 0.0325 0.0325 0.025 0.025 0.02
701 ” 800 0.11 0.09 0.07 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.035 0.03 0.03 0.025 0.025 0.02
801 ” 900 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.035 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.02 0.02
901 ” 1000 0.09 0.07 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.025 0.025 0.02 0.02 0.02
1001 ” 1100 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.03 0.025 0.025 0.02 0.02 0.02
PARIS, LYONS, AND MEDITERRANEAN RAILWAY.
BASIS OF TARIFF PER TON PER MILE.
Distances. Classes.
Miles. I. II. III. IV. A. V. B. C. D. VI. E. F.
Up to 15 miles 2d.50 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.41 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25
16 ” 18 ” 2d.50 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.41 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 0d.78 0d.62 0d.2 0d.62
19 ” 31 ” 2d.50 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.41 1d.25 1d.25 1d.25 0d.66 0d.62 0d.62 0d.62
32 ” 62 ” 2d.50 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.41 1d.25 0d.94 0d.70 0d.66 0d.62 0d.47 0d.31
63 ” 93 ” 2d.35 2d.04 1d.72 1d.41 1d.25 1d.25 0d.94 0d.70 0d.66 0d.54 0d.39 0d.31
94 ” 124 ” 2d.35 2d.04 1d.72 1d.41 1d.25 1d.10 0d.94 0d.70 0d.66 0d.54 0d.39 0d.31
125 ” 186 ” 2d.35 2d.04 1d.72 1d.41 1d.02 0d.62 0d.62 0d.58 0d.62 0d.54 0d.39 0d.31
187 ” 248 ” 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.25 1d.02 0d.62 0d.54 0d.51 0d.51 0d.47 0d.39 0d.31
249 ” 310 ” 2d.19 1d.88 1d.56 1d.25 0d.78 0d.62 0d.54 0d.51 0d.51 0d.47 0d.39 0d.31
311 ” 372 ” 2d.04 1d.72 1d.41 1d.10 0d.78 0d.62 0d.54 0d.51 0d.51 0d.47 0d.39 0d.31
373 ” 435 ” 1d.88 1d.56 1d.25 0d.94 0d.78 0d.62 0d.54 0d.51 0d.51 0d.39 0d.39 0d.31
436 ” 497 ” 1d.72 1d.41 1d.10 0d.78 0d.62 0d.62 0d.54 0d.47 0d.47 0d.39 0d.39 0d.31
498 ” 559 ” 1d.56 1d.25 0d.94 0d.62 0d.62 0d.62 0d.54 0d.39 0d.39 0d.39 0d.31 0d.31
560 ” 621 ” 1d.41 1d.10 0d.78 0d.62 0d.62 0d.62 0d.47 0d.39 0d.39 0d.31 0d.31 0d.31
622 ” 683 ” 1d.25 0d.94 0d.78 0d.62 0d.62 0d.62 0d.47 0d.39 0d.39 0d.31 0d.31 0d.31
Classes A, B, C, D, E, F, apply generally to full truck loads only, and for Classes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. The minimum charge is as for 40 kilos. (88 lbs.), fractions of 10 kilos. being charged as 10 kilos. For consignments under 40 kilos. the rate charged is 25 cents. per 1,000 kilos. per kilometre, including terminals, irrespective of distance, equal to 3d.92 per ton per mile; but the charge so calculated must not exceed what would be charged for 40 kilos. at the ordinary Class rates. The minimum charge for consignments up to 40 kilos. is 25 cents. (2½d.), and above 40 kilos. 40 cents. (4d.), inclusive of loading and unloading and station terminals.
Plated Goods, Quicksilver, Embroidery, Lace, Articles of Art (Statues, Paintings, Bronze Figures) are charged at the highest Class rates, plus 50 per cent.
Explosives, Inflammable and Dangerous Articles, for the conveyance of which special precautions have to be taken, are charged the highest Class rate plus 50 per cent.
Bulky Goods, specified in the Classification, which do not weigh 200 kilos. (4 cwt.) per cubic metre (1.308 cubic yard), are charged 50 per cent. in addition to the ordinary Class rates. The carriage so calculated must not, however, exceed the amount chargeable at a computed weight of 200 kilos. per cubic metre.
Packages of extraordinary Size or Weight.—The Class rates are increased by 50 per cent. for packages weighing from 3 to 5 tons, and by 100 per cent. for packages weighing over 5 tons, but not exceeding 10 tons, with a minimum in the latter case of 25 cents. per 1,000 kilos. per kilometre (3d.92 per ton per mile). Packages which weigh over 10 tons, or the dimensions of which exceed those of the ordinary rolling stock, are not carried except under special contract.
The loading or unloading of packages weighing over 5 tons must be performed by the sender or consignee respectively, and at their own risk and expense at stations which are not provided with hoisting gear.
Terminals.—The charges for the two services of loading and unloading and station terminals are:—
Goods carried in Truck Loads. In less quantities.
Per 1000 kilos. Per ton. Per 1000 kilos. Per ton.
cts. s. d. cts. s. d.
Loading at sending station 30 0 3 40 0 4
Unloading at destination 30 0 3 40 0 4
Station terminals at sending station. 20 0 2 35 0 3¼
Station terminals at destination station. 20 0 2 35 0 3¼
Per 1000 kilos. fcs. 1·0 10d. fcs. 1·50 1 2½
Fractions of 10 kilos. are charged as 10 kilos.
Full truck loads may be loaded or unloaded by sender and consignee respectively at their option, risk and expense; in which case a reduction is made in the terminal charges of 30 cents. per ton, for each service, either loading or unloading. The station dues are charged in any case, viz.: 20 cents. per ton at sending station, and 20 cents. at destination station.
If the traffic passes over different lines a further charge of 40 cents. per ton is made for transfer at the junction, which amount is apportioned in equal proportions to the two Companies between which the traffic is exchanged.
Booking.—A charge of 1d. is made for each consignment.
Weighing.—Goods, which at the request of sender or consignee have to be weighed in addition to, and irrespective of the weighing by the railway company for the purpose of calculating the carriage, are subjected to a charge of 10 cents. (1d.) per 100 kilos. (2 cwt.) or part thereof. If weighed over the weigh-bridge, the charge is 30 cents. (3d.) per ton with a minimum of frs. 1·50 (1s. 2½d.) per truck or cart. If the re-weighing proves that an error in the invoiced weight was committed by the railway company to the prejudice of sender or consignee, the above charges are not made.
Warehousing.—For the Warehousing of Goods, consigned to wait orders at the station, the delivery of which for some cause or other is not taken within 48 hours from the time the advice note is posted, the following charges are made:—5 cents. (one halfpenny) per 100 kilos. (2 cwt.) or part of 100 kilos. per day for the first three days after the expiration of the time fixed above, minimum charge 10 cents. (1d.), and for every subsequent day 10 cents. (1d.) per 100 kilos. or part of 100 kilos. per day.
Goods consigned to “domicile,” and which are not delivered in consequence of consignee being absent or unknown or refusing to accept delivery, are subject to the same warehouse charges, provided an advice of the cause of the non-delivery is immediately addressed by the railway company to the sender. In this case the company are entitled to charge return cartage of the goods to the station.
The same warehouse charges are made at sending stations if the goods for some cause or other cannot be despatched within 24 hours after delivery to the station; besides which, the Railway Company can decline to receive goods at their stations or quays unless they are ready for immediate dispatch.
Demurrage.—For truck loads, which may be loaded or unloaded by sender and consignee respectively at their option, the following regulations apply:—At sending stations the trucks must be loaded within 24 hours from the time they are held at the disposal of sender, after which 10 frs. (8s.) per truck per day is charged. At destination stations, the trucks must be released during the day following the date of the advice sent by the railway company to consignee, provided such advice can be delivered before 5.30 p.m. on the day it is sent, failing which one day more is allowed. After the time allowed has elapsed, the railway company can at their discretion unload the trucks, and make a charge of 30 cents. (3d.) per ton, the goods unloaded being subject to the general regulations and warehouse charges; or the goods may be allowed to remain in the trucks and a charge made, after the stipulated time allowed, of 10 frs. (8s.) per truck per day. Sundays and fête days are not taken into account in the time allowed for the loading or unloading of the trucks.
Carriages.—The rates charged for the conveyance of carriages are as follows:—
Per carriage. Per kilometre. Per mile.
Carriages with 2 or 4 wheels, and one seat in the interior 0·25 cents. (3d.85.)
Carriages with 2 seats in the interior, omnibuses, stage coaches, &c. 0·32 ” (4d.94.)
Furniture vans empty are charged at the rate of 0·20 ” (3d.08.)
If loaded, an additional charge is made of 14 cents. per 1,000 kilos. per kilometre (2·16d. per ton per mile) for the contents of the van.
Horses and Cattle.—The following rates apply to the conveyance of horses and cattle by goods train:—
Per head. Per kilometre. Per mile.
Oxen, cows, bulls, horses, mules, donkeys, and ponies 10 cents. (1d.54.)
Calves and pigs 04 ” (0d.61.)
Sheep, ewes, lambs, and goats 02 ” (0d.30.)
Drovers, who accompany the cattle, pay the ordinary 3rd class fare.
Animals, the declared value of which is over 5,000 frs. (£200), are charged 50 per cent. in addition to the ordinary rates.
In case of any accident the Company’s liability is limited to 5,000 frs. (£200) per head, unless a higher value is declared on the consignment note.
Small animals such as Sucking Pigs, Cats, Rabbits, &c., packed in crates or baskets, are charged at 1st class rate calculated on double the actual weight.
Dogs, even if in crates, are carried by Passenger Train only.
For Carriages, Horses, and Cattle the following terminals are charged:—
Booking 10 cents. (1d.) per consignment.
Loading and unloading, for carriages, frs. 2 (1s. 7d.) each.
For Oxen, Cows, Bulls, Horses, Mules, Donkeys, and Ponies, fr. 1 (10d.) each.
For Calves and Pigs, 40 cents. (4d.) each.
For Sheep, Lambs and Goats, 20 cents. (2d.) each.
No charge is made for station dues.
For carriages, which for some cause or other are not taken delivery of within 48 hours from the time of the advice being posted by the Railway Company, a charge of fr. 1 (10d.), per carriage per day is made for warehousing.
Cattle and horses, which cannot be delivered on arrival at the destination, are fed and taken care of by the Railway Company at the risk and expense of the Owner.
The time allowed for the conveyance of traffic by Goods Train on French Railways is calculated at the rate of 24 hours for every 125 kilometres (77½ miles), or a fraction thereof. Any fraction of and including 25 kilometres (15½ miles) in excess of this distance (125 kilometres), is not taken into account. Thus 150 kilometres are calculated as 125 kilometres, as shewn hereafter.
Distances. Time allowed for loading and dispatch. Time allowed for conveyance by rail. Total number of days, station to station, exclusive of day of delivery.
Kilometres. Miles. Days. Days. Days.
1 to 150 = 1 to 93 1 1 2
151 ” 275 = 94 ” 170 1 2 3
276 ” 400 = 171 ” 248 1 3 4
401 ” 525 = 249 ” 326 1 4 5
526 ” 650 = 327 ” 403 1 5 6
651 ” 775 = 404 ” 481 1 6 7
776 ” 900 = 482 ” 559 1 7 8
901 ” 1,025 = 560 ” 637 1 8 9
1,026 ” 1,150 = 638 ” 714 1 9 10
1,151 ” 1,275 = 715 ” 792 1 11 10
1,276 ” 1,400 = 793 ” 870 1 11 12
1,401 ” 1,525 = 871 ” 947 1 12 13
1,526 ” 1,650 = 948 ” 1,025 1 13 14
For the conveyance of animals and goods paying the two highest class rates to stations on the main lines, the time of transit is fixed as follows:—
Distances. Time allowed for loading and dispatch. Time allowed for conveyance by rail. Total number of days, station to station, exclusive of day of delivery.
Kilometres. Miles. Days. Days. Days.
1 to 200 = 1 to 124 1 1 2
201 ” 400 = 125 ” 248 1 2 3
401 ” 600 = 249 ” 372 1 3 4
601 ” 800 = 373 ” 497 1 4 5
801 ” 1,000 = 498 ” 621 1 5 6
1,001 ” 1,200 = 622 ” 745 1 6 7
1,201 ” 1,400 = 746 ” 869 1 7 8
1,401 ” 1,600 = 870 ” 994 1 8 9
1,601 ” 1,800 = 995 ” 1,110 1 9 10
For traffic which has to pass from one line to another one day in addition to the time specified above is allowed for transfer if the transfer station is a joint station, and two days if the transfer stations are apart from each other.[141]
TOLL AND MAXIMUM RATE CLAUSES IN RAILWAY ACTS.
The following are illustrations of the Tolls and Rates which Railway Companies have been authorised to charge in this country:—
Tolls authorised by the Stockton and Darlington Railway Act, 1821—1 and 2 Geo. IV., cap. 44, s. 62.
“And in consideration of the great Charge and Expense which the said Company of Proprietors must incur and sustain in making and maintaining the said Railways or Tramroads, and other the works hereby authorised to be made and maintained: be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for the said Company of Proprietors, from time to time, and at all Times hereafter, to ask, demand, take, recover, and receive, to and for the Use and Benefit of the said Company of Proprietors for the Tonnage of all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, and other Things which shall be carried or conveyed upon the said Railways or Tramroads, or upon any part thereof, the Rates, Tolls, and Duties hereinafter mentioned: (that is to say),
“For all Limestone, Materials for the Repair of Turnpike Roads or Highways, and all Dung, Compost, and all sorts of Manure, except Lime, which shall be carried or conveyed upon the said Railways or Tramroads, such sum as the said Company of Proprietors shall from time to time direct or appoint, not exceeding the Sum of Fourpence per Ton per Mile.
“For all Coal, Coke, Culm, Cinders, Stone, Marl, Sand, Lime, Clay, Ironstone, and other Minerals, Building Stone, Pitching and Paving Stone, Bricks, Tiles, Slates, and all gross and unmanufactured Articles, and Building Materials, such sum as the said Company of Proprietors shall from time to time direct and appoint, not exceeding the Sum of Fourpence per Ton per Mile.
“For all Lead in Pigs or Sheets, Bar Iron, Wagon Tire, Timber, Staves, and Deals, and all other Goods, Commodities, Wares and Merchandises, such Sum as the said Company of Proprietors shall from time to time direct and appoint, not exceeding the Sum of Sixpence per Ton per Mile.
“For all the Articles, Matters, and Things for which a Tonnage is hereinbefore directed to be paid, which shall pass the Inclined Planes upon the said Hail ways or Tramroads, such Sum as the said Company of Proprietors shall appoint, not exceeding the Sum of One Shilling per Ton.
“And for all Coal which shall be shipped on board of any vessel or vessels in the Port of Stockton-upon-Tees aforesaid, for the purpose of exportation, such Sum as the said Company of Proprietors shall appoint, not exceeding the Sum of One Halfpenny per Ton per Mile.”
By the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Act, 1826, that Company were empowered to charge maximum rates for the whole distance, 31 miles 6 chains, viz.:—
“For all Lime, Limestone, and all sorts of Dung, Compost, and Manure, and all materials for the repair of the public roads and all Stone, Sand, Clay, Building, Pitching and Paving Stones, Tiles and Slates, and also for all Timber, Staves and Deals not exceeding Eight Shillings per Ton.
“For all Sugar, Corn, Grain and Flour, Dyewoods, Lead, Iron, and other metals not exceeding Nine Shillings per Ton.
“For all Cotton and other Wool, Hides, Drugs, Groceries and, manufactured goods not exceeding Eleven Shillings per Ton.
“For all Wines, Spirits, Vitriol, Glass, and other hazardous goods not exceeding Fourteen Shillings per Ton.
“And for any distance short of the whole length, not exceeding a rateable proportion of such several sums according to distance.
“And for all Coals, Coke, Culm, Charcoal and Cinders carried or conveyed along the same or any part thereof any sum not exceeding Twopence Halfpenny per Ton per Mile.
“And for all Persons, Cattle and other Animals, such reasonable charge as shall from time to time he determined by the said Company.”
In 1835 the Toll Clauses sanctioned by Parliament were generally as follows:—
Great Western Railway Act, 1835, 5 and 6 William IV., cap. 107, s. 164, 166, 167.
“And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the said Company to demand, receive, and recover, to and for the Use and Benefit of the said Company, for the Tonnage of all Articles, Matters and Things which shall be conveyed upon or along the said Railway, any Rates or Tolls not exceeding the following: (that is to say,)
“For all Dung, Compost, and all sorts of Manure, Lime, and Limestone, and Salt, and all undressed materials for the Repair of Public Roads or Highways, the Sum of One Penny per Ton per mile;
“For all Coals, Coke, Culm, Charcoal, Cinders, Building, Pitching, and Paving Stones Dressed, Bricks, Tiles, Slates, Clay, Sand, Ironstone, Iron Ore, Pig, Bar, Rod, Hoop, Sheet, and all other similar Descriptions of wrought Iron and Castings not manufactured into utensils or other Articles of Merchandise, the Sum of Three Halfpence per Ton per Mile;
“For all Sugar, Grain, Corn, Flour, Dyewoods, Earthenware, Timber, Staves, and Deals, Metals (except Iron), Nails, Anvils, Vices, and Chains, the Sum of Twopence per Ton per Mile;
“For all Cotton and other Wools, Hides, Drugs, manufactured Goods, and all other Wares, Merchandise, Articles, Matters, or things, the Sum of Threepence per ton per Mile.
“And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the said Company, and they are hereby empowered to provide Locomotive or Stationary Engines or other Power for the drawing or propelling of any Articles, Matters, or Things, Persons, Cattle, or Animals, upon the said Railway, and also along and upon any other Railway communicating therewith, and to receive, demand, and recover such Sums of Money for the Use of such Engines or other Power as the said Company shall think proper, in addition to the several other Rates, Tolls, or Sums by this Act authorised to be taken.
“And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the said Company, and they are hereby authorised, if they shall think proper, to use and Employ Locomotive Engines or other Moving Power, and in Carriages or Wagons drawn or propelled thereby to Convey upon the said Railway and also along and upon any other Railway communicating therewith, all such Passengers, Cattle and other Animals Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, Articles, Matters and Things, as shall be offered to them for that Purpose, and to make such reasonable Charges for such Conveyance as they may from Time to Time determine upon, in addition to the several Rates or Tolls by this Act authorised to be taken: Provided always, that it shall not be lawful for the said Company or for any Person using the said Railway as carriers to charge for the Conveyance of any Passenger upon the said Railway any greater Sum than the Sum of Threepence Halfpenny per Mile, including the Toll or Rate hereinbefore granted.”
By the Great Western Railway Company’s Act, 1847, the power of the Company in regard to rates and charges was reduced and limited,
“For all Coals, Coke, Culm, Cannel, Ironstone, Iron Ore, Pig Iron, Bar Iron, Rod Iron, Sheet Iron, Hoop Iron, Plates of Iron, Slabs, Billets and Rolled Iron, Limestone, Lime, Bricks, Salt, Sand, Fire-clay, Cinders, Slag and Stone, per ton per mile One Halfpenny; and if conveyed in carriages belonging to the Company an additional sum per ton per mile not exceeding One Farthing.
“For all Dung, Compost, and all sorts of Manure, and all undressed materials for the Repair of Public Roads or Highways, Charcoal, Stones for building, pitching, and paving, Tiles, Slates, and Clay (except Fire-clay), and for Wrought Iron not otherwise specifically classified herein, and for heavy Iron Castings, including Railway Chairs per ton per mile, not exceeding One Penny; and if conveyed in carriages belonging to the Company an additional sum per ton per mile not exceeding One Farthing.
“For all Sugar, Grain, Corn, Flour, Hides, Dyewoods, Earthenware, Timber, Staves, Deals and Metals (except Iron), Nails, Anvils, Vices and Chains, and for light Iron Castings per ton per mile Twopence; and if conveyed in carriages belonging to the Company an additional sum per ton per mile not exceeding One Halfpenny.
“For Cotton and other Wools, Drugs and Manufactured Goods, the sum of Twopence Halfpenny per ton per mile; and if conveyed in carriages belonging to the Company an additional sum per ton per mile not exceeding One Halfpenny.
“For Fish and all other Wares, Merchandise, Articles, Matters or Things, per ton per mile not exceeding Threepence; and if conveyed in carriages belonging to the Company an additional sum per ton per mile not exceeding One Halfpenny.
“And be it enacted, That the Toll which the Company may demand for the use of Engines for propelling the Carriages of other parties on the said Railways shall not exceed One Penny per mile for each Passenger or Animal or for each Ton of Goods or other Articles, in addition to the several other tolls or sums by this Act authorised to be taken for the use of the said Railways.
“And with respect to the conveyance of Goods, the maximum rates of charge to be made by the Company for the conveyance thereof along the said Railways, including the Tolls for the use of the said Railways, and Wagons or Trucks, and Locomotive Power, and every expense incidental to such conveyance, except a reasonable sum for loading, covering and unloading of Goods, and for Delivery and Collection, and any other services incidental to the Business or Duty of a Carrier, where such services or any of them are or is performed by the Company, shall not exceed the following sums (that is to say):—
“For every Horse, Mule, and other Beast of Draught or Burden, Threepence per mile.
“For Horned Cattle, the sum of One Penny Three Farthings per Head per Mile.
“For Calves, Pigs, Sheep and small Animals, One Halfpenny each per Mile.
“For every Private Carriage, Fourpence per mile.
“For all Coal, Coke, Ironstone and other Articles hereinbefore classed therewith, conveyed any distance not exceeding Fifty Miles, the sum of One Penny and One-eighth per ton per mile; and the sum of Seven-eighths of a Penny per Ton per Mile for the whole distance travelled, if conveyed a Distance exceeding Fifty Miles.
“For all Dung, Compost and other Articles hereinbefore classed therewith, conveyed any distance not exceeding Fifteen miles, the sum of One Penny Halfpenny per Ton per Mile, and the sum of One Penny and One-eighth per Ton per Mile for the whole distance travelled, if conveyed a distance exceeding Fifteen Miles.
“For all Sugar, Grain, and other Articles hereinbefore classified therewith, conveyed any distance not exceeding fifty Miles, the Sum of Twopence Halfpenny per Ton per Mile, and the Sum of Twopence per Ton per Mile for the whole distance travelled, if conveyed a distance exceeding Fifty Miles.
“For all Cotton and other Articles hereinbefore classified therewith, conveyed any distance not exceeding Fifty Miles, the Sum of Threepence per Ton per Mile; and the Sum of Twopence Halfpenny per Ton per Mile for the whole distance travelled, if conveyed a distance exceeding Fifty Miles.
“For Fish and all other Wares, Merchandise, Articles, Matters and Things conveyed any distance not exceeding Fifty Miles, the Sum of Threepence Halfpenny per Ton per Mile; and the Sum of Threepence per Ton per Mile for the whole distance travelled, if conveyed a distance exceeding Fifty Miles.”
By the Regulation of Railways Act, 1844 (7 and 8 Vic. cap. 85), the Government were given the right, on certain conditions, to revise the scale of Tolls, Rates and Charges as follows:—
“Be it enacted, by the Queen’s most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, spiritual and temporal, and Commons in this Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, That if at any time after the end of twenty-one years from and after the first day of January next, after the passing of any Act of the present, or any future Session of Parliament for the construction of any New Line of Passenger Railway, whether such New Line be a Trunk, Branch, or Junction Line, and whether such New Line be constructed by a New Company, incorporated for the purpose, or by any existing Company, the clear annual profits divisible upon the subscribed and paid-up Capital Stock of the said Railway upon the average of the three then last preceding years shall equal or exceed the rate of Ten Pounds for every Hundred Pounds of such paid-up Capital Stock, it shall be lawful for the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, upon giving to the said Company three calendar months’ notice in writing of their intention to do so, to revise the scale of tolls, fares and charges, limited by the Act or Acts relating to the said Railway, and to fix such new scale of tolls, fares and charges, applicable to such different classes and kinds of Passengers, Goods, and other Traffic on such Railway as in the judgment of the said Lords Commissioners, assuming the same quantities and kinds of traffic to continue, shall be likely to reduce the said divisible profits to the said rate of Ten Pounds in the Hundred: provided always that no such revised scale shall take effect, unless accompanied by a guarantee to subsist as long as any such revised scale of tolls, fares, and charges shall be in force, that the said divisible profits, in case of any deficiency therein shall be annually made good to the said rate of Ten Pounds for every Hundred Pounds of such Capital Stock, provided also that such revised scale shall not be again revised or such guarantee withdrawn otherwise than with the consent of the Company for the further period of twenty-one years.”