SUBURBAN TRAINS
, TO THE EDITOR.
Sir,—May I have space to air one of the grievances that the workers have who live in that suburban area, north of Johnsonville. A train leaves for Paekakariki at 5.10 p.m., the first three or four carriages of which have notices placed on the windows' stating that they aro reserved foi% passengers beyond Johnsonville only. Now, Sir, these carriages aro always overcroiyded, with the result that most of the legitimate passengers beyond Johnsonville have to stand part of their journey. The rear half of the train is seldom full, but if passengers beyond Johnsonville sat there they would have to change to the front portion at Johnsonviile. Many complaints have been made to the Railway oflicials, but without success. Apparently tho other passengers think that by travelling in tho front portion they get a longer ride, or is it only pure enssedness on their part? Wo workers pay nearly twice as much per mile as the passengers for this side of Johnsouvillo. 1 think we are entitled to a lit 110 more consideration from the Department.—l am, etc, „ i if FED-UP. 2.2nd May.
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 119, 23 May 1925, Page 8
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