Mr.Baker reported that the material for the modification of the six
4-car sets on the Manchester (Central) - Liverpool (Central) service had not
been received and was not now expected until the beginning of January,
1961. The C.M.& E.E. was in contact with the manufacturers and the
assistance of the management would be requested if required.
4. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix "B".
818. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
Bedford - Northampton Service
Withdrawal of passenger service - Noted that staff consultation
being arranged.
Bedford - Hitchin Service
Noted that proposal for the withdrawal of the passenger service
would shortly be submitted to the General Manager.
819. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Minutes of Meeting of Sub-Committees held on October
25th, 1960
Noted.
820. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. Marylebone Suburban Services
Noted that one 4-car unit would be introduced in steam timings on
the Marylebone/Aylesbury/High Wycombe services on January 16th, 1961.
Noted that progress on the new shed was satisfactory, the C.C.E.
work being 44% complete.
2. Liverpool, Leeds, Hull (N.E.sponsored)
Mr.Salmon reported that a meeting had been held with the North
Eastern Region and arrangements had been agreed for full publicity by posters,
press advertising etc. The Lord Mayors of Manchester and Liverpool were
to be invited to the inaugural runs on December 29th and so far as the London
Midland Region is concerned, the detailed arrangements for the runs were in the
hands of the Divisional Traffic Managers concerned.
