Excerpt from Pamphlets, 1846
On both occasions, the Directors of the respective Railways yielded to the necessities of their position; and endeavoured to comply with the wishes of the public as far as the incomplete state of the works at the opening of the Lines permitted, and thus originated what has been since termed the Clearing System.
The system in the simple form in which it was first reduced to practice, produced unforeseen results, the tendency of which was to create dissensions between the Companies.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a concise account of the origins of the Railway Clearing House, a crucial 19th-century institution that facilitated the passage of through traffic at points where three railways joined, leading to a more streamlined and efficient railway system in Britain. The author traces the development of the Clearing House from its humble beginnings to its widespread adoption, highlighting its role in resolving disputes between railway companies and promoting cooperation within the industry. The book also sheds light on the challenges faced by early railway companies, including the need for a standardized system of accounting, invoicing, and claims settlement. Through its exploration of these topics, this book provides valuable insights into the history of railway transportation and the importance of collaboration in infrastructure development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331944983_0
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