(d) Overspending on coversion of goods lines
etc. (Contd.)
that whilst there had been some overspending, some additional
work had been involved, and the whole of the items concerned were being
listed. To assist in the preparation of the submission to the
Commission, Mr.Lawrence would supply Mr.Reynolds with particulars of
current traffic receipts.
2. Watford - St.Albans Service
Noted that the possibility of using the 3-car A.C.V. units as
staff trains between Annesley M.P. depot and Bulwell was awaiting consideration
of maintenance facilities at Nottingham.
3. Liverpool (Lime Street) - St.Helens - Wigan
Service
Noted report on difficulties experienced due to technical troubles
and overcrowding. Mr.Gould stated that two additional units had since
been sent to Liverpool, bringing the total to the ten units originally
allocated. Units for the Manchester Part 3 scheme were now being
delivered and would be sent to Liverpool to cover any difficulties.
757. MIDLAND PULLMAN.
MANCHESTER-ST.PANCRAS
Mr.Reynolds stated that the visit by the Minister had now been arranged for March 21st. Mr.Gould would arrange for the cleaning of the train.
It was noted that the first train, after undergoing trials on the Region,
was now back at Metro-Cammell Works where modified suspension has been fitted to the
power bogies. The train was expected to be delivered to Derby in the next week
or so when riding trials would be carried out to ascertain how much improvement has
been made.
Brake trouble, due to block fractures, had not yet been overcome, but
investigation was proceeding in conjunction with the makers.
Both trains would require modification to the brake work and the second
train would also require modification to the suspension on the lines of that already
being done to the first train.
The second train was still undergoing running trials and being used for
driver training.
For the reasons stated above it was still not possible to say when the
trains would be ready for service.
