EAST COAST RAILWAY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 20 June 1931, Page 6

EAST COAST RAILWAY

BOARD TO MAKE REPORT An important announcement affecting the railway now under construction between Wharanui and Parnassus (South Island Main Trunk) is advertised by the Railway Board, states yesterday's “Post.” The board intends to make a report on that railway, and will be willing to receive statements regarding tlie line that any person or organisation may wish to make, such statements to be sent to the General Manager by 30th June. It is expected that the Railway Board will make a personal visit to the district shortly. While nothing definite is stated, it is considered in radway circles that the visit of the board and the preparation of a report foreshadowed a reopening of the question of the Soutli Island Main Trunk. It is thought that the action now being taken is to secure the latest information, in the light of changes and changed conditions, so that the board may approach the question with an open mind.

BOARD TO INSPECT COUNTRY ‘ NEXT WEEK (By Telegraph—Press Association) WELLINGTON, This _ Day. In connection witli the advertised announcement concerning the South Island Main Trunk Railway, members of the newlv-appointed Railway Board will leave Wellington on Wednesday to make an inspection of the country through which it is proposed that the line shall go. It will' collect whatever new information is available and a report on the scheme will be prepared as soon as possible.