In one year saving of 9 1/2 cents per car-mile was made; of this amount 3 1/2 cents was saved by greater utilization of existing equipment and man-power; no lowering of maintenance standards permitted; map of transit system operated by Des Moines Railway; changes made in departments and methods; power costs reduced.


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    Title :

    Operating expenses reduced by improved maintenance practices at Des Moines


    Additional title:

    Transit J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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