Mr.Johnson stated that, the rail buses having proved unsatisfactory,
arrangements had been made for them to be temporarily replaced by 2-car multiple
unit sets until a decision was reached on the future of the passenger train
services of the two branches. The case for the withdrawal of the
Bedford-Northampton service would shortly be submitted to the General Manager,
and that for the Bedford - Hitchin service was nearing completion.
The future of the three rail buses at present in Wolverton works
awaiting repair was considered, and it was decided that departments which may be
interested be approached as to possible use of the buses, and the matter be
further considered at the next meeting.
732. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Minutes of Meeting of Sub-Committee held on
November 17th, 1959
Noted.
733. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. St.Pancras Suburban Services
(a) Introduction of Service
Noted it had been decided to defer the introduction of the full
diesel multiple unit service from January 4th to January 11th, 1960.
The circumstances under this decision had been taken were fully
discussed, and it was stated that all departments concerned were satisfied
that all facilities would be available for the commencement on January 11th,
the present off-peak service being operated from the then new shed from
January 4th. Mr.Lawrence said there had been virtually no public
reaction to the deferment of the full service.
At the conclusion of the discussion on this item the Chairman
said that should any similar cases arise it would be desirable for them
to be dealt with by the Diesel Trains Committee.
(b) Cricklewood Maintenance Depot
Noted that submission approved by Area Board, but Commission
approval still awaited.
