(a) Design. - Noted that revised drawing has been circulated to
departments concerned. Replies have been received and are being
examined, and B.T.C. will be requested to incorporate as many details as
possible in the design.
(b) Proposals for employment of four rail buses on L.M.R. - Noted that schemes are being prepared for introduction of rail buses on the undermentioned lines :-
Noted that report has been received from Chief Mechanical & Electrical
Engineer and Carriage & Wagon Engineer that tests have proved
satisfactory, and has been sent to Eastern and North Eastern Regions for
comments prior to submission to B.T.C. Four-day test is being
arranged on the route of the Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford proposed service
and Mr.Finlayson will report result, including particulars of fuel
consumption.
2. Destination Indicators
Noted that the General Managers have agreed to this question being considered
by the Operating Committee.
3. Liverpool - Leeds - Bradford Scheme
The question arose as to whether a preliminary report on this scheme should be
submitted to the General Manager before consultation with the North Eastern
Region and the Chairman stated that this was the intention.
4. Birmingham - Liverpool - Manchester scheme
Noted that investigation into this scheme has been re-opened on the basis of
replacing existing services by diesel units.
518. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
1. Minutes of meeting of Sub-Committee held on the 11th April, 1957 noted.
