Successful Inauguration

The railcar service between New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Wellington, was inaugurated successfully on 16th April. The railcar Aotea, which travelled from New Plymouth was fully booked. On its arrival at Aramoho a short civic welcome was given by the Mayor of Wanganui, Mr. W. J. Rogers.

Mr. Rogers congratulated the Government representative, the Minister of Justice, Hon. H. G. R. Mason, on the inauguration of the service, which he was sure would be greatly appreciated by the Wanganui public. Mr. Rogers pointed out that railcar travel was an established fact in the Dominion to-day.

In reply, Mr. Mason, who was heartily cheered by the gathering, said that well attended and enthusiastic receptions had been given all down the line. The railcar was one of the latest, comparing favourably with any throughout the world, and it was hoped to develop an even fuller service.

“The railcar maintained its schedule splendidly,” said Mr. W. M. Cole, District Traffic Manager in Wanganui, who travelled as far as Aramoho in it in company with Mr. J. Dow, District Engineer, Wanganui, and other officials of the Railways Department.