132 REPORT OF THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION 



able to do this because the cost of the construction of railways in 

 Ireland, as indicated by the paid-up capital has been much less than 

 in either Scotland or England, much less than in Germany, France, 

 Belgium, and the Netherlands. Denmark alone has the advantage. 

 The following are the figures. They are applicable to " route " 

 and not to " track " mileage : — 



Country. Year. Miles. Paid up Capital, strviction per mile. 



