Tokyo. Central Station, which was considered too large when opened in 1914, is now suffering badly from congestion. About 30,000 passengers use it hourly in the rush hours, while over 350,000 are handled daily on an average.
Plans for enlargement are held up owing to lack of necessary materials, due to the hostilities in China. The Railway Ministry is now offering prizes to officials and employees who send in good suggestions to relieve the situation.—Reuter.
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