Passenger tickets vary according to above fares only—no reference to stations or distance. Goods rates, payable by stamps vary only according to weight or size of goods, whether carried in bulk, in open or closed trucks, or with special packing, but irrespective of any other difference in nature or value of goods, or of distance, as now with parcel post.
All Railway Stations to be Post Offices. All Post Offices to sell Railway Tickets, and, where required, to be Railway Receiving Offices. Steamers to be regarded as trains.
[Chapter II.]
Advantages of Scheme.
1. Cheapness and regularity of transport.
2. Economy of service;—by unification of railways;—abolition of Railway Clearing House, of expenses of varying rates and fares, of multiplication of receiving offices, stations, &c.,—and by amalgamation with Post Office;—all railway land and buildings available for Government purposes—Postal, Civil, Military and Naval.
3. Progressive increase always follows adoption of small uniform fares (e.g., in Post Office); hence progressive increase of revenue available for working expenses, purchase money, extensions, improvements, and adoption of new safety appliances.