Mr.Johnson reported that, although it was hoped to withdrawn the
passenger service between Buckingham and Banbury on 2nd January, 1960, this was
now doubtful. The Central T.U.C.C. had agreed to the withdrawal on the
understanding there would be a substitute road service, but the Birmingham &
Midland Motor Omnibus Company were not willing to provide a substitute service
in the absence of a long term assurance that they would receive a
subsidy. Under a Commission directive, all such subsidies are to be
terminated, but in this particular case an undertaking had been given to the
T.U.C.C. that a substitute road service would be introduced, and the matter
now rests between Mr.Arkle and Mr.Sinclair of the B.M.M.O.
2. Bedford - Hitchin - Northampton Service
Noted that the case for the withdrawal of the passenger services on
these lines was still being prepared. Mr.Johnson stated that if the
service were withdrawn, there was no prospect of the rail buses being put into
use elsewhere on the L.M.Region. Mention was made of the possible
transfer of the rail buses to the Scottish Region, but it was considered that
no action should be taken in that direction until the question of the
withdrawal of the passenger service had been resolved.
722. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Minutes of Meeting of Sub-Committee held on
October 15th, 1959
Minute 726. Chester West Motive Power Depot
Noted that temporary fuelling facilities would be available for the
commencement of the diesel multiple unit service on January 4th, 1960.
723. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. St.Pancras Suburban Services
(a) Introduction of Service
Departmental representatives reported that all arrangements
were complete for the introduction of the full diesel multiple unit service
on January 4th, 1960.
(b) Cricklewood Maintenance Depot
Noted that submission for new shed approved by Area Board on
October 7th but still awaiting Commission approval.
