MacKay Commission on Indian Railways

Sir James MacKay Commission was set up by Secretary of States for India, John Morley in 1907 to look into the problems of administration and finances of Railways. The commission found out that there was a friction in the Government and the Board and this caused bottlenecks in the speedy business of the Railways. The commission recommended the modification of the Railway Board and thus in 1909; the Railway Board was reconstituted with 3 members. It was again modified in 1914 and one member with commercial and financial knowledge was appointed.

In 1920, it was decided that all 3 members of the Railway Board must possess experience and knowledge in the working of the Railways.