Railway Operated Air Services.

Air services operated by the Home railways provide rapid communication between north and south, and between South Wales and western points. The services on the north to south route operate between Liverpool and Brighton, via Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, and Ryde (Isle of Wight). The other route links Bristol and Plymouth, with intermediate stops at Cardiff and Exeter. Three planes are used to maintain the services, these covering 1,386 miles daily. The planes are the latest type multi-engined airliners, named after the Cities of Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. Each plane seats eight passengers in a well-ventilated cabin. Speeds of between 110 and 130 m. p. h. are maintained. Each passenger is allowed up to 35 lbs. of hand-luggage free, and heavier luggage is collected, conveyed by rail, and delivered to destination, under the “Luggage in Advance” system, available for rail passengers. The planes also provide traders and others with an express service for the conveyance of perishable or urgent goods.