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English Railways: Statistically Considered is a book written by John Fraser and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the English railway system at the turn of the 20th century. Fraser uses statistical data to examine various aspects of the railways, including their financial performance, passenger and freight traffic, rolling stock, and infrastructure. He also discusses the impact of government regulation on the railways and the challenges they faced in competing with other forms of transportation, such as the automobile and the bicycle. The book provides insights into the economic and social significance of the railways in England during this period and offers a valuable historical perspective on the development of modern transportation systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.