THE RAILWAY.
To the Editor of the Globe. • Sir —Some discussion is at present taking place in reference to decreasing the fares on the railway, and also making certain alterations in the time table to. have early morning up trains. In refence to the fares I would offer a suggestion that the Government shotild try as an experiment, the running of trains at single fares for the return journey on Wednesdays as well as Saturdays. This I am convinced would answer admirably, in ways which I need not take up your space to explain. As to the early morning up-trains, there are only a few persons who appear to be agitating for them. It is a wonder these persons did notjfind out this want before, j Taking the northern line as an example, it
would be unwise at present to have the first train into Christchurch at even nine o’clock, considering the distance many persons have to travel to reach the railway. It might answer better when the line is extended, but it will not accommodate the majority of count,i y folks to have an up train to arrive at 8.90 am, as some are proposing. The running of early trains from the country will necessitate the erection of cosily engine sheds, which although treated as a secondary matter has also to be con idered. Thanking you for granting space for this letter. Yours, See., Common Sense.
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Globe, Volume I, Issue 15, 17 June 1874, Page 3
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THE RAILWAY.
Globe, Volume I, Issue 15, 17 June 1874, Page 3
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