THE RAILWAYS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18265, 26 December 1924, Page 12

THE RAILWAYS.

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1- (41). That the control of train Movement _ and distribution of waggon stock be centralised. (42) That collection and delivery of goods and parcels in combination - with motor-ownera be introduced. (43) That no rental in addition, to eost of construction and renewal be ( charged on private sidings. •j Bates and Pares. (44) That excursion fares be re- . dnced. (45) That fares for distances up '■ to three miles be reduced. (46) That great eautiou be exercised in reducing rates. (47) That certain coal rates be increased. Stor«. (48) That the stores branch be V reorganised 'so'that' the'whole of the stores, including coal, be brought under the direct supervision of the. Comptroller of Stores. (49) That improved methods of conservation, distribution, and stocktaking be introduced. (50) That the method of charging out stores be simplified and arranged so that the Railway Department assumes responsibility for items immediately they are delivered. General (51) That more complete statistical data be compiled. (52) That a graduated scheme of railway training be instituted. (53) That a programme of officers' visit* to other railways be arranged. In this report under the several headings we make a number of suggestions which we consider should ' follow on. the adoption of the abovementioned recommendations.