1. Programme of Diesel Multiple
Unit Operation (Contd.)
(b) Works Building Programme,
1961 (Contd.)
The Chairman asked for special attention to be given to the
submission of schemes covering the requirement of 228 vehicles and an
assurance was given that these would be submitted progressively up to
June, 1960, and in sufficient time to meet Mr.Randle's requirements.
(c) Alteration of 29 MC + DT units to MC + MC
units
Noted that the Commission had approved the proposal of 29
motor vehicles in place of 29 trailers at an estimated cost of
£197,200.
2. Allocation of units being built at Derby
and by Contractors
Revised schedule of allocation attached as Appendix "C".
3. Design of Units
(a) Repair costs for engines and
transmissions
Noted that Messrs.Robson and Harris were collaborating in the
preparation of a revised basis for repair costs of Rolls Royce and B.U.T.
engines and transmissions.
It was agreed that, as the Commission had accepted the repair
costs in use, it was appropriate that the views of the Chief Mechanical
Engineer, B.T.C. be obtained.
4. Diesel Parcels Vans
Noted that the first of the two diesel parcels vans for the St.Pancras
suburban scheme was delivered to Cricklewood on December 30th. Information
was awaited from the Commission as to when the second van could be expected.
731. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
(i) Buckingham - Banbury Services
Mr.Johnson reported that a re-submission to the East Midland T.U.C.C.
of the proposal for withdrawal of passenger train service, without provision of
an alternative bus service, was under consideration and consultation between
Mr.Arkle and Mr.Sinclair of the B.M.M.O.Company continued.
