RAILWAY REVENUE.
. j INCREASE IN EXCURSIONISTS. The fact that the rates of railway excursion fares for the period just closed were cheaper than for 102.1-24 holiday season induced a larger number of people to travel than was the case last year.' and. though the time of issue was shorter this year by two days, the revenue returns show a substantial increase. The number of excursion tickets issued for the 1024-23 period was 12.204, as against 10.824 for last year; ordinary tickets, 30.372 (31,46!)) ;" total, 42,57-" (42.203). The total revenue was £28.008, as compared with £27,836 for last year, an increase of £172. Excursion tickets netted n total revenue of £18.060, showing an increase of £l(i!) on the figures for last year. |
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 14, 17 January 1925, Page 12
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121RAILWAY REVENUE. Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 14, 17 January 1925, Page 12
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