1. Programme of Diesel Multiple
Unit Operation (Contd.)
(b) Submission of Schemes
Statement showing position, at the 12th October, of schemes
still to be submitted (attached as Appendix "C") was examined. Revised
target dates were noted an the Chairman again drew attention to the Manchester
(C) - Liverpool (C) express services scheme, the submission for which had not yet
been submitted to the General Manager, although the units would come into
production early in 1960. It was stated that a re-assessment of the
savings on steam locomotives was necessary, but this was well in hand and it was
expected that the submission would be complete within the next month.
The Chairman again stressed the necessity for the submission of
schemes covering the 1961 requirements of units in order that Mr.Randle could
formulate the works programmes, and reiterated that future orders would have to
be based on firm schemes.
(c) Passenger Traffic Plan
Noted that the report of the Working Party had been passed to the
Planning Officer.
2. Design of Units
(a) Diesel Fuel Additive
Noted that, following Mr.Randles's contact with the Research
Department, it had been agreed that no useful purpose would be served by
pursuing this matter.
3. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix "D".
711. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
1. Buckingham - Banbury Servicea
Mr.Johnson reported that the East Midlands T.U.C.C. had approved the
withdrawal of the passenger service between Buckingham and Banbury and the
recommendation awaits confirmation by the Central T.U.C.C. on November
10th. Subject to approval it was proposed to withdraw the service from
January 2nd, 1960 and operate the displaced rail cars in the Bletchley -
Buckingham service.
2. Bedford - Hitchin - Northampton Services
Noted that the question of withdrawal of passenger services on these
lines was still under consideration.
