(b) Noted that Messrs.Wickham & Co. have now supplied details
of a proposed diesel van capable of hauling two or three standard
passenger coaches.
Mr.Gould stated it was not considered advisable to add to
the types of units employed on parcels services and there would be no
advantage in a vehicle of the type described by Messrs.Wickham.
661. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
Banbury - Bletchley Service
Noted that submission for withdrawal of passenger service
will be made to the T.U.C.C. at the end of March, 1959.
662. INTER CITY SERVICES
Liverpool, Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and Hull
Scheme (L.N.W. route)
Noted that approval of the L.M. Area Board has now been
given to these proposals and the North Eastern Region have submitted
to the Commission.
663. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ARRANGEMENTS
1. Minutes of Sub-Committee Meeting held on
Feb.24th, 1959
Noted.
2. Nottingham London Road Low Level
Mr.Lambert reported that the estimated cost for the erection
of a new building could not be reduced below the figure of £100,000,
as the total estimated cost including work by the Signal Engineer and Chief
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer and in addition approximately
£15,000 for fuelling facilities at New Basford Sidings, would be of
the order of £140,000. It was agreed that Mr.Lambert proceed
with preparation of an estimate for a new building, and Mr.Gould will look
specially into the preparation of schemes for the introduction of diesel
services in the Derby, Nottingham and Leicester areas, to enable a
submission to be made quickly.
664. 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 will be brought into operation on
June 15th, 1959.
