Noted that departmental proposals received and scheme to be
considered at the March Area Board meeting.
746. SCHEMES IN OPERATION
1. St.Pancras Suburban Services
(a) General position
Noted there was now a considerable improvement in the diesel unit
operation.
(b) Design of stock
A summary of passenger complaints of design of stock was considered,
and it was agreed that no action was necessary.
2. Watford - St.Albans Service
Noted that Director of Traffic Services has under consideration the
possibility of using the 3-car A.C.V. units as staff trains between Annesley M.P.
depot and Bulwell in place of steam push and pull units, and enquiries are
continuing. Other departments have no suggestions to offer for use of the
units.
3. Liverpool (Lime Street) - St.Helens - Wigan Services
The Chairman stated that information had been received of failures of units
on this service powered by Rolls Royce engines. Mr.Robson gave details of the
technical difficulties which were being encountered. Mr.Gould would circulate a
report on the working of the scheme for consideration at the next meeting.
4. Traffic Receipts
(a) Statements of receipts for November, 1959 attached as Appendix 'A'.
(b) Statement of traffic receipts compared with anticipated receipts for
schemes in operation considered, and agreed that Mr.Johnson, in conjunction with
Mr.Horner as necessary, would scrutinise and report in two months.
