682. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION (Contd.)
3. St.Pancras Suburban Scheme (Contd.)
(a) Programme for introduction of
service (Contd.)
Maintenance facilities at new diesel
shed at Cricklewood to be available
Sept.14th, 1959
Other works - Engineering and signalling
between Harpenden and Bedford
Sept.14th, 1959
Diesel services to be substituted
for steam on existing
timetables
Sept. 14th, 1959
Full diesel services to be in operation
Jan.4th, 1960
(c) Cricklewood Maintenance Depot
Commission approval given in principle for preliminary
expenditure. Noted that formal submission now with the Regional
Accountant for costing.
Mr.Lambert reported that work on the site was proceeding
and sufficient facilities would be available to enable service to
commence on September 14th. The question of temporary lighting
which would be required by September would be dealt with.
(c) Publicity
Mr.Salmon reported that good reaction had resulted from the
press following the inspection of June 1st.
(d) Repair Costs
See Minute 684 re Marylebone services.
683. SCHEMES IN ABEYANCE
Bletchley - Oxford - Cambridge
Noted that submission for the introduction of diesel service has
been withdrawn from the Commission.
Mr.Johnson reported that the submission for the closing of the line
to passenger traffic was in course of preparation and the question of
statutory powers was in the hands of the Chief Solicitor.
