KING COUNTRY RAILWAY.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l do not often travel from the King Country by train, but whenever I do, I am struck with the remarkable difference between our train service, and that of other lines. Last week I had occasion to go to Rotorua, and, on leaving Te Kuiti station, there was not sitting room in the second class carriages. The passengers overflowed, and were to be seen standing on the platforms, without the chance of getting a seat until Frankton was reached. Moreover, with stopping, and shunting at every little way-station, there was a great amount of discomfort, in addition to the danger of being thrown off the platform when the train started, or stopped with violent jerks. On changing for Rotorua at Frankton Junction, a remarkable change came o'er the scene. There was ample room for all. The carriages were good, and the train glided out of the station without the semblance of a bump. The same order was maintained right throughout the journey, and the department is to be complimented upon the efficiency of the service. I am sorry to say the compliment cannot be extended to the King Country service, and would ask the reason why ? There is a great deal of traffic on our line, including tourists to the Wanganui river and Waitomo Caves. The passenger traffic, though not so great as that of Rotorua, is quite sufficient to justify better facilities, and it is time people protested against the invidious distinction. There has been talk of appointing a station master for Te Kuiti, a matter which should have been accomplished long since, but we are apparently no further forward than we were this time last year. It is high time the King Country settlers made themselves heard, and the railway matters are among the first, to merit attention. I have always supported the Liberal cause, and we have a Liberal member in Parliament, but if our support gets no more for us, than the leavings of other districts it is high time a strong protest was made. —I am, etc., D. C. MCDONALD. Aria, 3/4/07-
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King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 25, 12 April 1907, Page 3
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353KING COUNTRY RAILWAY. King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 25, 12 April 1907, Page 3
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