1. Programme of Diesel Multiple
Unit Operation (Contd.)
(b) Diesel Multiple Unit Building Programme
1960 (Cont'd)
3.
High Density vehicles (4-car sets)
(a) Liverpool (C) - Manchester (C)
express services
24 vehicles
(b) Marylebone Suburban services
(additional to 60 vehicle
already agreed for building
in 1960)
80 vehicles
It was the intention that the building of the 24 vehicles for
the Liverpool (C) - Manchester (C) express service should be interposed
between the building of the vehicles for the St.Pancras suburban scheme
and the 140 vehicles for the Marylebone suburban scheme.
(c) Future pattern of passenger train
services
Reference was made to the report on the above and it was
agreed that copies be circulated to the members of the Committee for
their confidential information and for discussion at the next meeting
in regard to the planning on the production of the diesel multiple
units recommended.
2. Review of schemes in operation or
projected
West Cumberland
Noted that the review of the Silloth branch and withdrawal of
the passenger services between Keswick and Workington were included in the
report referred to in Minute 651(i)(c).
3. Allocation of units being built at
Derby and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix "B".
Noted that back-checking report now complete and had been sent
to Director of Traffic Services for comments. Short report, based on
movement costs, sent to Secretary of Railways Sub-Commission.
