1. Position of Schemes still to be
submitted (cont'd.)
(b) Every effort is being made to expedite the submissions for the
remaining schemes having regard to the considerable information required to be
compiled in each case.
Immediately it is know that the method adopted for the assessing
of parcels receipts for the Manchester Part IV Scheme has proved effective
a similar procedure will be introduced for the St.Pancras - Leicester -
Nottingham (and associated local services) Scheme.
2. Allocation of Vehicles
In accordance with Minute 817 Item 2 the following details in respect
of the availability of Diesel Multiple Unit Vehicles for week ending the 22nd
October had been circulated to Mr.Robson and the Office of the Director of
Traffic Services:-.
%
London Midland Region
80.3
for 706 cars
Eastern Region
80.6
" 217 "
Western Region
88.0
" 507 "
Scottish Region
88.4
" 275 "
North Eastern Region
85.5
" 414 "
Mr.Baker said that the availability of L.M.R. units had improved, but the
withdrawal of a number of vehicles for modifications of the engines and bogies would
result in reduced availability. Once the initial troubles and subsequent
modifications had been made he thought the allowance of 15% for maintenance spares
was reasonable.
It was noted that multiple unit sets released in consequence of the
implementation of electrification will be added to those not at present
allocated. Appendix 'B'.
825. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
Bedford - Northampton Service
Noted that this service had been approved for withdrawal by the Area
Board and that staff consultation was to take place on January 4th.
Bedford - Hitchin Service
Noted that this service was recommended for withdrawal as submitted
to the General Manager on December 6th. Various points raised by the General
Manager were now being examined.
