THE CLUTHA TRAINS.

Evening Star, Issue 3955, 28 October 1875, Page 3

THE CLUTHA TRAINS.

To the Editor, Sib, —No one can appreciate more than I do the great utility of our lately opened Clutha railway in fostering trade, as well as in assisting “ those on pleasure bent ” to see, at a very low cost, some of the beautiful scenery along its route; still I am inclined to think tint its utility (to at least the latter class) could bo greatly enhanced by the more judicious timing of the trains. As they now run they are quity useless to a very large section of the population —that section which is perhaps most in need of the relaxation afforded by a run into the country, aud which, I fed convinced, would patronise the line very largely if we had a more suitable arrangement of the time-table. I refer to these who are confined constantly iu the offices and warehouses of our City. It is true that the half-past one train to Mosgiel might be Used by them if it were not for the fact that if they wish to remain in the country till Monday morning they cannot do so without being at least two hours late for business, the first through train only arriving in Dunedin at twelve minutes to eleven o’clock. This objection holds good through the whole week; as although many can use the 4 p.m train from Dunedin, they are forced to remain in town in consequence of the first train the following morning arriving there too late for buiness hours. When we consider the beautiful scenery to be met along the line, and the great advantages which would arise if the Waihoia and Kaitangata lakes were thrown open to boating parties, I feel confident that the altering of the time-table to suit the class I have mentioned, while not interfering with the present traffic, would amply repay the Government and be an inestimable boon to many citizens. Ido not know what difficulties may be iu the way of my suggestion, aud I do not for a moment wish to impugn the skill of our general manager in compiling the existing table ; but I am, at the same time, convinced that if the present 1,30 train to_ Mosgiel were sent on at least to Milton, if the 4 p.m, train were detained till 4.30 p.m,, and a through train run from Milton, to arrive in town about nine o'clock every morning, the expeiiment would prove a success iu every respect.—l am, &c,, M. S. Dunedin, October 26.