1. Position of Schemes still to be
submitted (Cont'd)
MERSEYSIDE AND NORTH WALES DIVISION
Chester - Rhyl - Llandudno -
Noted that preparation of scheme proceeding and Mr. Taylor would finalise
requirements for maintenance quickly.
NORTHERN DIVISION
Furness area - Noted that preparation
of scheme proceeding.
2. First class non-smoking accomodation on 2-car
sets
The Chairman stated that, following a complaint from a Member of
Parliament, the General Manager had informed the Commission that he would arrange
for further enquiries to be made to see if the request for first class non-smoking
accomodation in 2-car sets could be met.
After a full discussion it was agreed that the first class accomodation
is too small to allow it to be divided into smoking and non-smoking
sections. The only solution would be to convert a portion of the second class
accomodation in the motor open brake to first class and provide in each eight
non-smoking seats and would have the effect of providing a disproportionate
amount of first class accomodation. Even with the present proportions, first
class accomodation is in most cases lighly loaded, whilst the second class is
almost fully occupied and it was considered that no change should be made in the
present allocation.
3. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix "B".
772. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
1. Buckingham - Banbury Services
Noted that the question of a subsidy for bus services was being dealt
with by Mr. Blee.
2. Bedford - Hitchin - Northampton services
Noted that the scheme for the withdrawal of the Bedford - Hitchin
service was expected to be complete in the next week. The scheme for the
withdrawal of the passenger service on the Bedford - Northampton line was at
present under consideration with the United Counties Omnibus Company
