“Otago Daily Times,” Dunedin, 27th April, 1935:

“The figures as a whole seem to demonstrate that the railways are recapturing much of the traffic which severe competition had diverted from them. They may be regarded also as a practical vindication of the progressive policy which the Railways Board has adopted in organising frequent excursions. In this respect the Board is familiarising the public of New Zealand with a practice which has been extensively developed by the railway companies in England and which has proved highly popular. In railway management, as in every other form of commercial enterprise, it is necessary to study the wishes and requirements of the general public. Not otherwise can the goodwill of the community in the mass be won and retained.”

“Sun,” Christchurch, 26th April, 1935:

“There is cause for gratification in the fact that the railways continue steadily to gain ground, and there will be no reluctance on the part of the public to commend the Board for the vigour with which it has put its full policy into effect, for the improvements it has made in the comfort and efficiency of its rolling stock, and for the importance it has attached to a well-planned publicity campaign. The Board's record is one of enterprising administration, and the results achieved so far have proved the wisdom of the change in the system of control.”

“Taranaki Daily News,” New Plymouth, 27th April, 1935:

“To have achieved an increase in revenue of £600,000 during the two years when general recovery in trade and industry has been slow is further justification of the non-political control of the State railway enterprise.

“A most encouraging feature is the improvement in passenger traffic, thus showing that the comfort and reliability of railway travel is once more making an appeal to the travelling public.

“The progress already achieved should give the Board courage and hope for the future, and the taxpayers' confidence in its management of the largest State undertaking in the Dominion.”

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