692. SCHEMES AUTHORISED BUT NOT YET IN
OPERATION (Contd.)
St.Pancras Suburban
Services (Contd.)
(a) Programme for introduction of
service (Contd.)
Other works - Engineering and signalling
between Harpenden and Bedford
Sept. 28th, 1959
Diesel services to be substituted
for steam on existing
timetables
Sept. 28th, 1959
Full diesel services to be in operation
Jan. 4th, 1960
(c) Cricklewood Maintenance Depot
Commission approval given in principle for preliminary
expenditure. Noted that formal submission now costed and sent
to D.T.S. Mr.Baker will expedite despatch to General Manager.
Mr.Lambert reported that work on the site was generally
proceeding to programme but work on the side walls was being delayed
owed to national shortage of bricks. Sufficient facilities
would be available to enable service to commence on September
28th.
(c) Publicity
Noted that an inaugural run with the General Manager,
Departmental Officers, local dignitaries and press was being arranged
for September 28th and, at the request of the Chairman, Mr.Crawshaw
would invite members of the Committee.
693. SCHEMES AWAITING COMMISSION APPROVAL
Marylebone Suburban Services
(a) Submission of scheme
Noted scheme now approved by Area Board and awaiting
Commission approval.
(b) Construction of units
Noted that Commission approval now given for a further 20
4-car 63'6" high density sets powered by 4 x 230 H.P. B.U.T. engines
per set.
(c) Maintenance and fuelling facilities
Marylebone Carriage Shed
Noted that final plan now in circulation for approval.
(d) Publicity
Noted L.T.E. have now issued pamphlet of their proposals, and
P.R.& P.O. considering publicity for L.M.Region services.
