(2) Failures.
The arrangements for close liason between local M.P. and B.U.T. representatives
agreed as noted in Part 1 (iii) were explained to Mr.Ellis.
(3) Operating
Instructions. Mr.Ellis was supplied with copies of the temporary
instructions which have been issued. He agreed to scrutinise them and suggest any
revisions which B.U.T. consider are needed to ensure satisfactory operation of their
power equipments. During the discussion it was revealed that tail traffic was being
handled in the Cumberland district and Mr.Harvey undertook to issue instructions to the
effect that such traffic should not be handled by diesel trains unless agreement has been
received from the C.M.&E.E. concerned. Mr.Ellis will deal through Mr.Harrison with
any points which may arise regarding operating instructions in relation to the power
equipments.
(4) Advice of date to
Service. The usual railway procedure will be followed and the B.U.T. will
be advised by the appropriate C.M.& E.E. of release dates of cars built in railway
shops. B.U.T. will make their own arrangements in respect of cars built by
Contractors.
(5) Service
Literature. Arrangements made in respect of maintenance and operating
instructions referred to in (1) and (3) above are applicable, and Mr.Ellis will arrange
co-operation accordingly.
(6) Liason between
Railways and Contractors. Mr. Ellis was advised of the arrangements made
for regular monthly meeting as referred to in Part 1(ii).
(7) Training of
Staff. The training available to railway staff in B.U.T. Workshops was
appreciated and it was agreed that Mr.Harvey would pursue this aspect with the Motive
Power Superintendents with a view to increading the number of men receiving such training
with particular emphasis on ensuring that such men has received their training before the
services they would operate had commenced. It was also agreed that a period of training
in the Carriage & Wagon Dept. on the construction of the trains was desirable and
Mr.Randle can arrange accordingly.
(8) Preparation of
Maintenance Schedules and Operating Instructions. The arrangements made in
respect of paragraphs (1) and (3) above are applicable and Mr.Ellis will co-operate
accordingly.
B. DESIGN AND PRODUCTION.
(1) Liason between
Railways and Contractors. It was agreed that the closest liason must exist
between the vehicle builders, power equipment suppliers and operators. The regular monthly
meetings already referred to in paragraph (A)(6) will ensure such liason, but it was
essential that the various contractors should incorporate any modifications which
experience showed to be necessary and arrangements will be made accordingly.
