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TABLE No. 4.

STATEMENT showing Rails Bequirei), hi addition to those already ordered, to complete Authorized Lines of Eailway.

53-lb. Steel Rails Miles. Tonnage Remarks, (including fastenings). ,^4 '4,47" 'To complete authorized lines North Island, excluding AVaikato to Taranak Railway, i ;:; 12,690 Waikato to Taranaki Railway. j»c ,is>2s° ! T° completo authorized lines Middle Island, excluding the made portion of the line from Cook Strait to Canterbury. 160 's>°4° Unmade portion of the line from Cook Strait to Canterbury. 824 77.456 Noti_. —If the proposal to relay the Southern Main Line with heavy rails is determined ou, a further length of zdo miles (24,440 tons) will be necessary.