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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 7, Issue 6 (October 1, 1932.)

“Should Inaugurate a New Era of Prosperity.”

“Should Inaugurate a New Era of Prosperity.”

That rapid and adequate means of intercommunication between the two great provinces of Auckland and Taranaki are essential if commercial interests in both areas are to expand to the full, is being quickly realised by thoughtful and far-sighted business people. That the new Stratford Main Trunk will provide for a long-felt want is recognized by all but the most sceptical. With page 40 the general reaction against the wasteful duplication of transport services and with the general return to the rail, the opening of the line should inaugurate a new era of prosperity and profitable inter-relation between these hitherto separated districts. Road communication has gone only some of the way toward providing for this need. Now that the rail is here, cheaper, safer, and far more rapid haulage of the heaviest of merchandise will not only be possible, but will rapidly become an element of growing importance. It may be said here that with the awakening of popular interest by bold advertising, the prospects of the line will be further brightened. It is from the Great Public that the real backing will come. By far the greater portion of the population of the North Island can and will be served by the new trunk route. It is in the interests of these people and of taxpayers generally, through the Railway Department, that the possibilities and the capabilities of the line as a part of New Zealand's National Transport System has been explored.

On The Route Of The Stratford Main Trunk Railway. The Tangarakau Gorge, where the rail-traveller will view some of the finest bush scenery in the North Island.

On The Route Of The Stratford Main Trunk Railway.
The Tangarakau Gorge, where the rail-traveller will view some of the finest bush scenery in the North Island.