First part of scheme introduced on June 9th,
1958. Remainder of scheme would be brought into operation on
June 15th, 1959.
(2) Liverpool Lime Street - St.Helens
- Wigan Scheme
Scheme partially brought into operation on January 5th,
1959. Anticipated remainder of scheme would be brought into
operation in September, 1959.
(3) St.Pancras Suburban Scheme
(a) Rolling Stock - Delivery
between April and December, 1959. Part of scheme would be
introduced in September, 1959 and complete scheme in January, 1960.
(b) Improvements to running
facilities between Harpenden and Bedford - Proceeding
to programme and would be complete by September, 1959.
(c) Cricklewood Maintenance Depot -
Preparation of submission proceeding satisfactorily.
(d) Lengthening of platforms -
Mr.Lambert stated he had not yet been advised of what may be required
in this connection but if more work was required to be done in addition
to what was already been agreed it was doubtful if it could be covered
before the introduction of the scheme.
Mr.Gould would ascertain what is required and advise the
Chairman.
(e) Closing of stations -
Noted that Ampthill Station would be closed on April 6th, 1959 and the
case for the closing of Napsbury would be considered by the T.U.C.C. on
March 12th, 1959.
(4) Bletchley - Oxford - Cambridge
Noted scheme approved by Area Board on February 4th and now
awaiting Commission approval.
656. SCHEMES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY
COMMITTEE BUT NOT YET SUBMITTED TO B.T.C.
(1) Marylebone Suburban Service
(a) Submission of scheme - Mr.Gould
reported that the submission was now with the Derby Costs Office, after
which it would be sent to the Accountant for final financial assessment.
