Robertson commission & Establishment of Railway Board in India

In 1900, Railways showed a small profit for the first time. In 1901, Thomas Robertson was appointed the special commissioner to examine the organization and working of the Railway and thus began the drastic changes in the administration of the Railways.

The Robertson commission recommended the appointment of a “Railway Board” with a chairman, 2 members and 1 secretary. In 1905, the Railway Board was set up. The Railway Board was made subordinate to the Government.