1. Position of Schemes still to be
submitted (Cont'd)
The general position in regard to other schemes still to be submitted
was considered and it was noted that these were progressing
satisfactorily. In certain schemes the present postition was reported as
follows:-
Nottingham - Leicester - St.Pancras
Timetable approved in principle and proposals being costed.
Derby (Mid.) - Sheffield (Mid.)
Some delay in preparation due to necessity for negotiations
with Eastern Region.
Skipton - Lancaster - Morecambe
Provision of fuelling facilities at Carnforth in hand between
D.T.S. and C.M.& E.E.
Broad Street - Tring
Mr. Lawrence stated that on further consideration of the type
of traction for these services he felt that electric stock would offer
definite advantages over diesel multiple units by the creation of greater
flexibility and utilisation outside the peak periods. It was
appreciated that such electric stock would require to be dual AC/DC either
locomotive-hauled or multiple units and the Chairman said he would ask Mr.
Robson whether dual electric stock was a technical possibility.
2. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix 'B'.
782. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
1. Buckingham - Banbury Services
Noted that the question of a subsidy for bus services was being dealt
with by the General Manager.
2. Bedford - Hitchin - Northampton Services
Noted that the proposal for the withdrawal of the passenger service
on the Bedford - Northampton line had been submitted to the General Manager but
had been passed back to the D.T.S. for further information. Every effort
was being made to submit the proposal to the August meeting of the Area
Board.
Noted that the proposal for the withdrawal of the Bedford - Hitchin
service was proceeding.
783. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Minutes of Sub-Committee held on May 31st, 1960
Noted with the following comments:-
Minutes 857 to 862 - Diesel Locomotives for the Midland Lines
The Chairman stressed the necessity for the early submission of schemes for
maintenance and fuelling of diesel locomotives on the Midland Lines and asked for all
Departments concerned to deal specially with the matter.
