Messrs. Gould and Adkinson stated they would require the
three 2-car units at least two weeks before the opening of the Fair on
May 2nd and Mr.Stanley said by that time he anticipates the first three
2-car units being built for the East Anglia service will be
available. The Chairman said he would speak to the Assistant
General Manager of the Eastern Region regarding the use of these cars
for the period of the Fair.
With regard to publicity for this service, Mr.Tonge referred
to possible repercussions from the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce when
the diesel service was withdrawn but it was agreed that arrangements
should proceed for the service. Mr.Tonge said a meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce was to be held on the 24th February at which the
Commercial and Publicity Departments would be represented, and Mr.Tonge
will arrange for the proposals to be explained to the Chamber of Commerce
and report and reactions.
255. NORTH WALES SCHEME.
Nothing further to report.
256. CAMBRIDGE SCHEME (L.M. &
E.R.)
Mr Gould stated that the E.R. are still looking into the
possibility of providing a unit for the early morning service from
Kettering to Cambridge and it was hoped the matter would be settled by
the next meeting.
257. NOTTINGHAM AREA SCHEME. (L.M. &
E.R.)
Noted that substantial progress has been made with this
scheme.
258. FUTURE SCHEMES.
The following progress was noted:-
Western Division.
(1) Birmingham scheme (Part 2) - well in hand.
(2) C.L.C. services in Merseyside area and local services fom Lime
Street. - Some progress made. Lime Street - St.Helens-Wigan being
re-examined.
(3) Old G.C. Wrexham, Chester, Bidston and Seacombe. - Not yet
commenced.
(4) North Wales scheme. (Part 2). - Not yet commenced.
