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ANN ARBOR RAILROAD

Very decided improvements continue to be made by this company in the condition of its road-bed and track, and they are maintained very satisfactory.

It is reported that the control of the road has been secured by the Wabash Railroad Company and there is no doubt that under the new management, still greater improvements will be made. Work upon the new union station at Durand is progressing and this much needed and talked of improvement will undoubtedly be completed within a short time.

The passenger train service and equipment are ample for the requirements of the traffic, both locomotives and cars being equipped as required by law. All freight cars are equipped with automatic couplers, and the freight train service appears to be satisfactory.

The highway crossings, cattle guards, wing fences and right of way fencing seem to receive the necessary attention and are well maintained.

A very important improvement has been begun in the city of Ann Arbor, and will result in a separation of the grade of several streets in that city with the railroad tracks.

By this change the grade crossing of streets will not only be abolished, but the necessity for the construction two grade crossing of electric railways will also be obviated.