634. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION (Contd.)
(3) St.Pancras Suburban
scheme (Contd.)
(b) Improvements to running
facilities between Harpenden and Bedford - Proceeding
satisfactorily and would be completed by September, 1959.
(c) Cricklewood Maintenance
Depot - See Minute No.632.
(d) Closings of stations -
Noted that the case for the closing of Ampthill station was
awaiting consideration by T.U.C.C. and the case for the closing
of Napsbury station was in course of preparation.
635. SCHEMES SUBMITTED TO B.T.C. BUT NOT
YET APPROVED
Birmingham Part 2 scheme
Full diesel service covering the Greater Birmingham area
introduced on November 17th, 1958. Scheme approved by
Area Board on October 15th and now awaiting Commission
approval.
Scheme in respect of maintenance facilities at Ryecroft approved
by Area Board on December 4th and now awaiting approval by Works
& Equipment Committee.
636. SCHEMES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY
COMMITTEE BUT NOT YET SUBMITTED TO B.T.C.
(1) Marylebone Suburban
Services
(a) Submission of scheme - Full
scheme to be submitted to Commission early in January,
1959. Proceeding satisfactorily.
(b) Production of vehicles -
To commence in January, 1960, following vehicles for
St.Pancras scheme.
(c) Power Equipment - Basic
principles for future design of cooling system now agreed and
order being placed with British United Traction Ltd.
(d) Seating arrangements -
Question of provision of first class accomodation not yet
resolved but was under urgent enquiry. Copies of drawing
DE.11289 showing proposed seating arrangements circulated to
members of Committee for decision when question of first class
seating was cleared.
