✨ Railway Fare Adjustments
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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
[No. 5
SUBURBAN WEEKLY TWELVE-TRIP TICKETS BETWEEN PAEKAKARIKI OR PUKERUA BAY AND WELLINGTON
Omit this sub-heading, and substitute:—
SUBURBAN WEEKLY TEN-TRIP TICKETS BETWEEN PAEKAKARIKI, MURI, OR PUKERUA BAY AND WELLINGTON
Paragraph 6: Omit this paragraph, and substitute:—
6. Suburban weekly ten-trip tickets, second class, available for five outward and five homeward trips per week, will be issued for travel between Paekakariki, Muri, or Pukerua Bay and Wellington at the following fares:—
| Between | And | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| s. d. | ||
| Paekakariki .. .. .. | Wellington .. .. | 10 6 |
| Pukerua Bay and Muri .. .. | Wellington .. .. | 10 0 |
These tickets will be subject to the same conditions as suburban weekly ten-trip tickets issued under the provisions of regulation 33.
SPECIAL FARES ON THE WELLINGTON-JOHNSONVILLE LINE
Paragraph 8:
Subparagraph (b):
Omit from the schedule of fares shown in this subparagraph the words "Weekly Twelve-trip", and substitute the words "Weekly Ten-trip".
Subparagraph (c):
Omit the words "Weekly twelve-trip", and substitute the words "Weekly ten-trip".
LUGGAGE, PARCELS, ETC.
- Excess Luggage
Paragraph 9, subparagraph (a): Omit this subparagraph, and substitute:—
9. (a) Rates.—Goods which are accepted for carriage as luggage but which are not entitled to be carried free as such, and goods which are entitled to be carried free as luggage but which in the aggregate are over the weight allowed to be carried free, will (in the first case as to all such goods and in the second case as to the weight in excess of the free allowance) be charged at the ordinary rate for parcels provided in regulation 55, paragraph 1, computed on the actual mileage to be travelled by the passenger (i.e., the route covered by the ticket held). Charges will be based on grouped weight, except that each 2 cwt. or part thereof in excess of the first 2 cwt. will be charged as a separate consignment. Terminal charges as per regulation 55, paragraph 2, will not apply.
- Pedal Bicycles or Tricycles Accompanying Passengers
Omit this heading, and substitute:—
- Pedal Bicycles or Tricycles
Paragraphs 1 to 9 inclusive: Omit these paragraphs, and substitute:—
- Rates.—Bicycles, pedal, assembled, not otherwise specified, not packed in cases or crates, will be charged at the following rates for each machine seated to carry one rider:—
| Miles: Not Exceeding | s. d. | Miles: Not Exceeding | s. d. | Miles: Not Exceeding | s. d. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 .. | 1 0 | 200 .. | 4 0 | 450 .. | 7 0 |
| 25 .. | 1 3 | 250 .. | 5 0 | 500 .. | 8 0 |
| 50 .. | 2 6 | 300 .. | 5 6 | 550 .. | 8 6 |
| 100 .. | 3 0 | 350 .. | 6 0 | Over 550 .. | 9 0 |
| 150 .. | 3 6 | 400 .. | 6 6 |
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Bicycles, pedal, assembled, as under, will be charged as shown:—
Bicycles seating more than one rider .. .. .. .. Bicycle rate plus 50%.
Bicycles with motor propelling attachment total weight not exceeding 65 lb. .. .. .. .. .. .. Double bicycle rate.
Exceeding 65 lb. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. As motor bicycles—Regulations 53 or 55.
(Motor propelled bicycles will not be accepted for conveyance when charged with benzine or other inflammable liquid or vapour).
Bicycles, fitted with parcels delivery carriers .. .. .. Bicycle rate plus 50%. -
Bicycles, pedal, unassembled, not packed in cases or crates will be charged as shown hereunder:—
Each machine (consignors are to certify as to the number of machines in each package) .. .. .. .. Bicycle rate.
With parcels delivery carriers attached .. .. .. .. Bicycle rate plus 25%. -
Tricycles, pedal, will be charged double bicycle rate (see regulation 46, paragraph 7 (a) re children's tricycles).
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Bicycles, pedal, packed in cases or crates will be charged at parcels rates, regulation 55.
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Terminal charges as per regulation 55, paragraph 2, will apply to bicycles not accompanying passengers. The terminal charge will not apply to bicycles accompanying passengers.
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Conditions.—Each passenger will be allowed to take one bicycle or tricycle (pedal) at the above rates, which must be prepaid in all cases.
The charges on bicycles not accompanying passengers must be prepaid, provided that in the case of an unattended station, or of an attended station at a time when no employee is on duty, bicycles may, at the discretion of the Department, be accepted without prepayment of freight subject to an additional charge of 2s. 6d. per consignment.
Bicycles or tricycles, pedal, accompanying passengers by rail must be fully and legibly addressed with the name and destination of passenger, and be presented at the railway station for booking at least ten minutes before the due time of departure of the train by which they are to be carried. The Department will not be responsible for loss of bicycles or tricycles unless this regulation is complied with. Bicycles not accompanying passengers must be presented at least thirty minutes before the due departure time of the train by which they are to be forwarded.
The Department will not be responsible for bicycles or tricycles left about the premises of the railway and not duly delivered into the custody of the Department. Any such articles found about the premises on the railway will be treated as lost luggage and charged for as provided in regulation 49.
Bicycle tickets are not available for break of journey. -
Storage.—Bicycles or tricycles, unchecked, accompanying passengers, not claimed immediately after arrival at destination station will be allowed free storage until midnight of the day of arrival; after that time they will be treated as lost luggage and charged for as provided in regulation 49.
Bicycles not accompanying passengers will be charged storage at the rates shown in regulation 55, paragraph 5. -
Bicycles not claimed within six months may be sold.
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