827. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION (cont'd.)
1. Marylebone Suburban Services (cont'd.)
The Chairman emphasised that work was required to be carried out
before the sets are brought into operation without affecting the arrangements laid
down for the introduction of the services. It was noted that in order to decide
the arrangements necessary to achieve this requirement the representatives of the
Office of the Director of Traffic Services and Chief Mechanical Engineer would
review the position at an early date.
The Chairman undertook to obtain direction in respect of a draft Press
hand-out given to him by Mr. Salmon.
2. Liverpool, Leeds, Hull (N.E.sponsored)
Noted that the inaugural runs were taking place today.
828. SCHEMES IN OPERATION
1. Watford - St.Albans Service
Following discussion as to the nature of the submission required to
cover the replacement of the A.C.V. vehicles by standard units it was agreed that
statements should be prepared as early as possible showing the net revenue position
of the Watford - St. Albans and Harrow - Belmont services separately, on the basis
of working the services by standard units and by A.C.V. vehicles, when the matter
would again be considered by the Committee.
2. Manchester Central - Chester Service
The Chairman referred to a complaint received that the label on the
"Non-smoking" accomodation could not be seen from the outside. Mr.Howes undertook
to look into the matter.
3. Liverpool (Lime Street) - St.Helens - Wigan Service
The Chairman referred to a letter from the Divisional Traffic Manager,
Liverpool in which he had expressed grave concern of the effect of the failure of
the "Dragonair" type heating aparatus which had led to a number of public
complaints. Mr.Baker said the matter was being specially investigated.
