The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, October 22, 1918.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 22 October 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, October 22, 1918.

The intentions ol' the Railway Department in regard to the acceleration of toe Mam Trunk (service, were indicated by the general manager, Mr E. T. Hiley, in replying to an Auckland! deputation that asked that the inward express should stop at Newmiairket. iMir H'iley said it was the intention of the "to accelerate the running of expresses aftetr tfce end of the (war. At present every opportunity was being taken to improve gradients audi alignments on the Main/Trunk line. Additional crossing-places alno would be provided with a view to the f-amo .end. If additional .stopping-places were provided/ it would defeat the Department's object, and" he suggested to the members of tihe deputation that tlhey would be better employing their energies by assisting, and, in fact, urging, the Department to continue reducing the .running time between Auckland and Wellington until the journey practically I was brought down to a 14-hou,r service.

The moment seems to be opportune to iremind the general manager and the Minister tJfoat at least two hours can bo saved on the Main Trunk service by the adoption of the 'Levin to iGreatford deviation. The Chief Justice and a Commission of experts ilras already reported on til© merits of the proposal but lias recommended the postponement of any action wfliite a state of war continues. Towns interested might very well take tihe general manager's advice and "employ their energies in urging the Department to continue reducing the running time" in the manner suggested. A Railway League to secure tins object ivouH be strongly supported by ■all who favour after-war efficiency in the matter of railway services.