During the year plans were being formulated for the introduction of the diesel-electric locomotives which will dictate a reorganization of some of the artisan grades employed in the workshops.
In order to improve the standard of English, two evening staff classes were formed on November, 9th. Staff enrolled in the intermediate class numbered 25 with 29 in the elementary class.
STAFF WELFARE
68. Every encouragement was given to officers to take earned leave and leave rosters were prepared in advance for their leave arrangements. The earned leave granted during the year amounted to:
1,040 days vacation leave
5,251 days casual leave
for a total staff of 666.
Total sick leave for the year for all kinds of sickness on full and half pay amounted to 2,005 days and a further 943 days no-pay leave was also approved. Maternity leave totalling 215 days was also granted.
69. The Railway Club run purely by subscriptions from about 90% of the Railway staff continues to flourish. From 12th February, 1954 to 31st March, 1955 the club had repaid $7,386 on the loan of $43,000 given by Government.
70. Film Shows. Film shows were organized by the Railway Club once a week throughout the year for members and their families at the expense of the club and were well attended. Films on the working of railways in the United Kingdom and films of an educational nature were selected in addition to films of purely entertainment value.
71. Tombola Games. Tombola games were run twice a week during the earlier part of the year but a rigid control was exercised by the Club on outsiders so that unless a visitor
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