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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 6, Issue 6 (December 1, 1931)
Opening of Christchurch-Lyttelton Line
Opening of Christchurch-Lyttelton Line.
The line between Christchurch and Lyttelton was opened for passenger traffic on 9th December, 1867, Trains ran as under:—
| a.m. | a.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | |
| Christchurch dep… | 9.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Lyttelton dep… | 10.0 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
This service was also run on 10th December. The regular timetable was commenced on 11th December, as under:—
| a.m. | a.m. | noon | p.m. | p.m. | |
| Christchurch dep… | 8.0 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Heathcote Valley dep… | 8.30 | 4.30 | |||
| Lyttelton dep… | — | 10.0 | 1.0 | — | 6.0 |
Fares between Christchurch and Lyttelton were: First class, single 2/6, return 4/-; second class, single 1/6, return 2/6.
Mixed trains were run, the goods wagons being attached behind the carriages as when working to and from Ferrymead.
On the opening of the line to Lyttelton, the railway between the junction with the main line and the wharf at Ferrymead was closed. The staff at Ferrymead was transferred to Lyttelton. Mr. G. Fitzmorris became the first stationmaster at Lyttelton. Mr. G. Walker was booking clerk, Mr. W. Hasloch, shunter, and Mr. T. Fowke, platform porter and later head porter. Harry Smith was appointed stationmaster at Heathcote Valley.