840. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ARRANGEMENTS (Contd.)
Min.1043.
Kirkdale (Multiple Units)
Mr.Beatty said that lay-out plan for fuelling installation had been
agreed and full details were expected to be available by the end of March.
Min.1044.
Delays to the preparations of submissions
The Chairman drew the attention of the Committee to this minute and
the question of delays was discussed at some length. The Chairman
suggested that perhaps earlier consultation with the local officers may
expedite matters.
It was noted that members were alive to the problem and every effort
would be made to cut down delays in the future.
841. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION
1. Marylebone Suburban Services
Progress in bogie modification and refurbishing
Mr.Stanley reported the bogies of the first three sets from the
Liverpool (Central) - Manchester (Central) services had been modified and the
last three would be done after the completion of the Marylebone sets so as
not to delay the programme in respect of the latter stock. He reported the
riding of the modified sets was very much better than originally.
Mr.Stanley stated the first of the Marylebone sets had been sent to
Derby for bogie modifications and refurbishing, but owing to three of the
coaches being damaged, this would take longer to complete than one
week. It was subsequently ascertained that two more Marylebone units
were delivered to Derby on the 6th March and work was proceeding on these, so
there should be no delay to the programme.
Mr.Gould confirmed that as from the 11th September, 1961, the
whole of the High Wycombe services would be operated by diesel trains in
steam timings and the diesel timings would be brought into operation in
March, 1962, when the full diesel service on both the High Wycombe and
Aylesbury lines are due to commence.
2. Chester - Birkenhead
Services due to commence 12th June.
Mr.Gould confirmed this date would be kept.
3. Chester - Liverpool (Lime Street)
Service due to commence 12th June. Mr.Gould confirmed the
service would commence on this date.
