The State and Indian Railway Performance, 1870–1920 Part I. Financial Efficiency and Standards of Service

@article{Christensen1981TheSA,
  title={The State and Indian Railway Performance, 1870–1920 Part I. Financial Efficiency and Standards of Service},
  author={R. Christensen},
  journal={The Journal of Transport History},
  year={1981},
  volume={2},
  pages={1 - 15}
}
  • R. Christensen
  • Published 1 September 1981
  • Business
  • The Journal of Transport History
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