The Chairman said that enquiries had now revealed that,
having regard to the legal situation, it could not be expected that
the passenger service could be withdrawn completely in less that two
years. In these circumstances, and having regard to the
considerable opposition to the withdrawal of the passenger service,
the Secretary General had been requested to arrange for the submission
for the introduction of the diesel multiple unit service to be
considered by the Works and Equipment Committee at the first
available meeting.
It was agreed that the diesel service, subject to
Commission approval, be introduced with the commencement of the
winter timetable, and it was noted that, owing to the printing
dispute, it may be necessary to defer the winter timetable until
October. In anticipation of approval being given all concerned
to proceed with arrangements.
(b) Requirements of Diesel Units
Noted that eight 2-car sets would be available for the
commencement of the service.
(c) Maintenance facilities
Arrangements could be made for sufficient facilities to be
ready.
(d) Halt Platforms
Mr.Lambert said that the raising of the existing platforms
could be completed but it was doubtful whether their extension to a
length of 120 feet would be finished by the introduction of the service
but no difficulty was anticipated from this.
(e) Publicity
Agreed that no press story be issued before Commission
approval of introduction of diesel service. In the meantime
Messrs.Crawshaw and Johnson would prepare press story for issue
immediately approval received.
695. SCHEMES UNDER CONSIDERATION BY COMMITTEE BUT NOT
YET SUBMITTED TO B.T.C.
Priority Schemes
1. Manchester Part 3 (N.E.Lancs)
Noted:- Scheme now costed and will be submitted to
General Manager by end of July.
