Existing comment:
1924 Book of Rules. Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad System
Each rail company included in its operating manuals and rule books specifications for keeping time and maintenance of timepieces, and stipulated that each employee responsible for time schedules was to keep and consult reliable timekeepers.
Through the implementation of standard time, watch inspection systems, and a telegraphically transmitted time series procedures for the maintenance of correct railroad time were accepted. This vastly improves the safety and reliability of American railroads at the turn of the century. |