Mr.Gould reported that it has already been recommended by the Operating Committee, and confirmed by the General Managers that destination indicators are unnecessary on inter-city diesel trains, and roof boards and side indicators will meet requirements.
Mr.Dow was of the opinion that destination indicators are desirable and the Chief Commercial Manager, in conjunction with the Public Relations & Publicity Officer, will raise the matter with the General Manager.
3. Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford Scheme
Noted that scheme is with Chief Operating Superintendent, Chief Commercial Manager and Motive Power Superintendent for re-examination.
4. Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester Scheme
Noted that draft timetable for Saturdays excepted has been prepared and is being examined by Chief Commercial Manager.
489. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
1. Minutes of meeting of sub-committee held on the 30th November 1956 noted.
2. Priority of Maintenance schemes
Having regard to the anticipated dates of delivery of units for schemes to be put into operation in the near future, it was agreed that the order of priority for maintenance depots should be :-
Macclesfield
Nottingham
Etches Park, Derby
Newton Heath
Allerton
Walsall
Nuneaton
490. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN OPERATION
1. Manchester Part 1 Scheme (Certain services not yet in operation)
