TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS.
Sir, —I also would like to lift up my voice against the public grievance of which Mr Bennett writes in your issue of to-day. I have used the so-called 2.40 train from Christchurch Jor a number of years, and I cannot recollect more than a few instances of its being up to time. This train is so constantly lace that it ia absurd to continue its advertised time. Why not advertise it as the 2.50 train, which is about what it really is.
Considering the amount of traffic and the high charges made, I think we ought to have absolute punctuality, combined with a fair rate of speed. Twenty-five minutes for six miles and a half is not a fair rate of speed. Probably much better time could uot be made Avith the engines now in use, but the traffic warrauts the use of engines more in accordance Avith the requirements.
It aeenis that the delays on the Lyttelton line are chiefly caused by the lateness in arrival of connecting trains. If it is found impossible to run these trains to time a larger margin should be given. This Avaa done with the Lyttelton train connecting with the express. Why not make the necessary alterations with others?— Yours, &.„, - A. Anderson. Ghristchurch,' March 13tb.
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9365, 14 March 1896, Page 5
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