THE MAIN TRUNK.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 176, 16 July 1908, Page 2

THE MAIN TRUNK.

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■ It follows, therefore, that n satisuctorv service between tho North and South portions of the Dominion can be given only by limiting the number ol stopping places for the through 'trains, and tins will be done accordingly. '"The through train in the North Island _ will consist of soft cars, convertiblo into sleeping cars, 'The time-table will be approximate-"South-bound—Leave Auckland 8.30 p.m. Holiday, arrive Wellington 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, leave by steamer for Lyttelton 8 o'clock samc evening, connect with iirst express at CliristehurcJi Wednesday, arrive InvercargiU 0.30 o'clock same night. "North-bound Leave Invereargill 7.10 p.m. Monday, Lyttelton by steamer 10 o'clock same night, arrive Wellington 9 a.m. Tuesday, leave 12 noon, arrive Auckland 7.1(5 a.m. Wednesday. "Similarly on other days. Daily connection will be provided between Napier, New Plymouth, and Auckland. The success of the operation of the North Island Main Trunk railway will be materially assisted by the acquisition of the Ifanawatu Company's line. It is desirable that tilie company's lino be taken over at the earliest possible date. Plans for the necessary increase of accommodation are being prepared."