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 It will be seen, from Figure No. 2 which follows, that one third of the stations contributed only 1 per cent. to passenger revenue, and that half of the total number contributed only 2 per cent.



The geographical distribution of the stations throughout the country, together with an indication of the contribution each makes to passenger revenue, is shown in Map No. 3. It will be seen that the smaller stations are not necessarily confined to areas and lines of low density, although, as would be expected, it is in such localities that they predominate.

Parcels Traffic

Most passenger stations also deal with railway parcels and miscellaneous traffic by coaching trains although all stations open for parcels do not deal with passengers.

In the following table this traffic arising at the same stations is grouped according to originating receipts.