According to figures, just released railway authorities here, the total Income of "the Nanking-Shanghai, Shanghai-Hangchow-Ningpo Railways! for the 25th fiscal year amounted to '$20491,161.51, showing an increase of '$00,202'52 as compared with thet the previous year.
Of this total $14,199,588.10 was de-' ved from passenger service; $4,950,- 01.09 from freight service; and $1,- 341,20132 from miscellaneous sources.
"The total receipt of the newly opened Soochow-Kashing Line for the period from July 18, to December 31, 1936, Is given at' $79,149.88.
Prior to 1936, the planes used only long, wave transmitters for com~ musication with the ground stations, Because Tong wave transmission is more steady and accurate than short wave. On the other hand, short waves have a much wider range and are less liable to atmospherical disturbances. Most of the Eurasia lines running over northern country with adverse weather conditions and covering great distances between two stations, both planes and ground stations' have. Been equipped with short wave sets, combining thus the advantages of long and short waves, and ensuring the greatest possible Safety and regularity in flying.
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