467. SCHEMES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE BUT NOT YET SUBMITTED TO B.T.C. (Contd.)
5. Birmingham Part 2.
Final report well in hand.
6. Manchester Part 2.
The Regional Accountant's financial assessment of this scheme was considered in detail.
Mr.Gould stated that a total of 26 2-car sets would be required, 16 in circuit, 4 operating spares and 6 maintenance spares, and also two diesel parcels units.
Mr.Read said it was now anticipated there would be an increased revenue of £100,000, representing an increase of 90%.
The Chairman requested that the complete amended report be submitted as a matter of urgency.
468. SCHEMES IN COURSE OF PREPARATION BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED BY COMMITTEE.
Western Division
Furnesss Section
North Wales Part 2
Bletchley - Oxford, Cambridge
Central Division
Manchester Part 3.
Preston, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Southport
Midland Division
St.Pancras suburban service
Derby, Nottingham, Leicester Part 2.
469. PROPOSED FURTHER SCHEMES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Midland line service from Manchester Central to Buxton
Mr.Gould said that the dieselisation of this service was already in mind.
2. Cheshire Lines services from Manchester Central
Mr.Gould said that the dieselisation of this service was already in mind.
