Lackawanna R. R. To Curtail Service

Trains West of Dover - Newton - Franklin Branches Affected.

The Lackawanna Railroad was authorized by the Public Utilities last week to eliminate seven trains west of Dover and Discontinue passenger service between Newton and Franklin.

Elimination of the seven trains between Washington, Phillipsburg, Dover, Stroudsburg and Netcong is designed to save the railroad $258 a day in operating losses after April 24, when it becomes effective. Abolition of service between Newton and Franklin, effective April 1, was authorized to prevent operating losses of $38,000 a year.