644. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ARRANGEMENTS (Contd.)
(3) Future pattern in regard to closure
of motive power depots
Noted that information requested by Commission was
being compiled and would be deaalt with in correspondence. The
Chairman requested that in preparation of future schemes for
maintenance and servicing facilities, the Chief Mechanical &
Electrical engineer be associated with the Director of Traffic
Services and submissions be jointly prepared and signed by the
two departments.
645. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
(1) Manchester Part 2 (S.E.Lancs.)
Scheme
First part of scheme introduced on June 9th,
1958. Remainder of scheme would be brought into operation on
June 15th, 1959.
(2) Liverpool, Lime Street - St.Helens
- Wigan Scheme
Scheme partially brought into operation on January 5th,
1959. Anticipated remainder of scheme would be brought into
operation in September, 1959.
(3) St.Pancras Suburban
Scheme
(a) Rolling Stock - Delivery
between April and December, 1959. Part of scheme would be
introduced in September, 1959 and complete scheme in January, 1960.
(b) Improvements to running
facilities between Harpenden and Bedford - Proceeding
satisfactorily and would be completed by September, 1959.
(c) Cricklewood Maintenance
Depot - Mr.Baker reported that preparation of submission
proceeding satisfactorily.
(d) Lengthening of platforms -
Mr.Lambert reported that the question of the possible lengthening
of some platforms was still under investigation.
(e) Closing of stations -
Noted case for the closing of Ampthill Station waiting consideration
by T.U.C.C. and the case for the closing of Napsbury in course of
preparation.
(4) Greater Birmingham Scheme
Full diesel scheme covering greater Birmingham area
introduced on November 17th, 1958. Noted that scheme now approved
by Area Board and Commission. Scheme for maintenance facilities
at Ryecroft also approved by Area Board and Commission.
