Illinois Central Suburban Service First Year of Electric Operation in Chicago

This paper gives operating records of the first year of electrical operation of the suburban service of the Illinois Central Railroad. It shows monthly curves of load, kw-hr. per car-mile, maximum demand, load factor, and temperature. It also shows monthly curves for the last four years of passengers, car-miles, seat-miles, and operating income. The improvements in service are enumerated and the general results at this date are discussed.