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Hokitika Guardian, 6 January 1925, Page 2

The reorganisation scheme now being effected in the Railways of Now Zealand should have good results. That changes were overdue, the comment of the press lots long made evident. Xow lia.s come the report of the ( oinmission, which appears to have given the Minister of Railways courage and hacking to attempt many reforms he lias had in mind for twelve months or more. It is over a year since Mr Conies made his tour, and much was expected of that excursion; hut probably changes were suspended pending a . report- from the English experts whom it was possible to secure while mi their Australian tour. Reorganisation is now going ahead apace, and the appointment of Air S. E. Fay. son of Sir Sam Fav. one of the experts, is of tin' greatest importance, tor it seems to indicate that Mr bay o-.-'-o was with tlie will lx- used as an important adjunct to the adoption of the rei.-omnu-ndal ions ol the experts governing the transportation side of I'll,, railways, lie is to he appointed to that branch, which is of special importance governing the earning power of the railways. Mr l-’av lias had wide experience and the new blood should he helpful to the Department. The Minister of Itailwavs is setting about the reorganisation in a very practical way, and is evidently bent on adhering 1a the trend of the report. The report in point of fact pointed out mauy hlemishes in Ihe Department, and as there has been a regular change round of officers, there is an exceptional opportunity to do fair just ice to the recommendations of the report. I here should he no reason why the railways should not he made to pay. It enjoys a monopoly which places it in a very favorable position. Results depend on internal management and organisation. AVith a loyal stall’ the railways should prosper exceedingly, and the important changes in the staff now going on should permit of real reforms coming to pass quickly. The railways have inr -o lone been the butt of newspaper comment, that it will he pleasing indeed to be called upon to praise instead of blame, and this happy outcome, we trust will soon come to pass from the general changes in the management now being made.