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SPECIFICATION OF TAXES, DUTD-IS, &c.
R A I L W A Y R A T E S A N D CHARGES—continued.
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Demurrage.—When any wagons are ordered and not used, or when they are not
loaded or unloaded within 24 hours after their arrival, a demurrage charge is made
at the rate of os. per truck or part thereof per day exclusive of Sundays, Christmas
Day
and Good Friday.
Store rent.—Goods to be forwarded which are not loaded, or goods received which •
are not removed from the RaUway goods sheds, yards of other premises within 24
iiours from the time of arrival are subject to store rent at the rate of 10 paras
per piece per day or part of a day exclusive of Sundays, Chirstmas Day and Good
Friday.
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Goods conveyed or to be conveyed by the RaUway m a y be stored in the RaUway
goods shed at Famagnsta Harbourfreeof charge for seven days after arrival. Thereafter
the foUowing charges are made :—
20 paras per ton per day for the 2nd 7 days.
30 parew per ton per day for the 3rd 7 days.
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lcp. per ton per day thereafter.
Explosives and dangerous or obnoxious goods are not stored.
In cases of large consignments or in special circumstances application for special
terms should be made in advance to the Superintendent, Railway.
Lost and unclaimed property is subject to a storage charge of lcp. per day per
package.
Loading and unloading.—Goods loaded or unloaded by the RaUway are charged as
follows :—
(i) At Nicosia Station and Famagusta :—
At goods shed or private sheds or sidings in station
limits .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44cp. per ton.
Consignments of 6 tons and over ..
.. .. 3cp. per ton.
Goods whose size, weight or bulk demands a special
arrangement and handling
.. Is. per ton.
(u) At aU other stations
.. ..
..
Is. per ton.
Minimum charge for both loading and unloading, 3cp.
Special rates m a y be made for any large or regular quantities or according to
special circumstances on application to the Superintendent, RaUway.
Loading and unloading at Nicosia is done by the RaUway unless consignors or
consignees express a wish to the contrary.
Collection and delivery and road transport services.—The charges for these services
are at such rates as the Superintendent, Railway, with the approval of the Governor mav
from time to time determine. Particulars of such rates can be obtained at anv
Radway office.
Clearing of bonded goods.—The RaUway undertakes the foUowing services in con–
nection with the clearance of bonded goods :—
(a) Delivery of bUl of lading to steamer agent.
(6) CoUection of deUvery order.
(c) Payment of landing charges, wharfage, porterage and loading.
Goods so dealt with are sent in bond to tbe Customs Bonded Warehouse, Nicosia,
where consignees can pay duty and receive their goods.
The charges made by the RaUway for these services are :—
per ton. "Mmimnm charge.
One ton and under .. .. ..2s.
Is.
Over one ton and under 5 tons..
Is.
2s.
Five tons and over
4-tep.
Zs.
Maximum charge, 10s.
Motor cars or lorries, packed, Is. per case.
Telegrams.—See section 33.
Tarpaulins can be hired (when available) at the rate of Is. 4-kp. per dav or Dart
thereof.
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Lost property.—Ail property found at stations or in carriages is retained at the
stationat which it is found for a period of 14 days ; after that time it is sent to the
Lost Property Office, Famagusta, where it is kept for three months. On the expiration
of this period it is sold.
Special rates and charges.—-The Superintendent, RaUway, may make such special
rates and charges as he m a y thinkfitin the interests of the RaUway.
Rebate.—A. rebate of 10% on rail freight is granted for any consignments not already
earned at special rates of two tons and over booked through from Famagusta Harbour
or Famagusta town for carriage by RaU and Road to any place served by RaUway Road
Services a distance of 10 mUes and over from Nicosia.