A "FULL" TRAIN.

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 11, 12 July 1930, Page 15

A "FULL" TRAIN.

A train with seating accommodation for three huildrcd passengers, which, when all seats are occupied and no one standing, is called a "full" train, left Wellington on a holiday run to "V," making one stop at '"X." The regulation governing the maximum number of passengers was enforced, and though the number never exceeded three hun dred at one time, the- train was a "full" one right through. The proper fares were paid in all cases, the prices being: From Wellington to "X," six shillings; to "V,".twelve shillings, and from "X" to "Y'-f seven shillings. Now if all those from Wellington travelled to "V" the fares would total one hundred and eighty pounds, but the receipts were ten pounds in excess of that, and the interesting question is, what is the largest number of passengers who could havo used the train, all holding tickets, .uabling them to

travel in a "full" train? It will be noted that tho receipts could havo exceeded the sum stated, but the amount collected represents the largest number possible at these prices, some travelling the whole journey, others for one section only.