London, Oct. 6.
The report current to-day that the Ministry of Transport had suggest-the curtailment of train services with a view to the conserving of coat supplies has been authoritatively denied, No interference with the train service, nor the rationing of coal to the railways, is in eontemplation. The false report probably arose out of a recent interview of the Minister of Transport with all. way managers when a possible step for secondary supplies. of coal rofficient. quantities was considered. The situation has, however, improved since that interview and although the railways. will continue their coal expenditare on the stu est economy, rail travel facilities are in any Way threatened—British Wirelees through Reuter.
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