Mr.Gould reported that agreement had now been reached for
the diesel parcels vans to convey a tail load of 32 tons instead of
25 tons, thereby increasing the utility of the vans and the whole
aspect of their operation was being reconsidered.
(b) Manchester Part 2 Scheme
Two vans authorised; delivery June, 1959.
(c) St.Pancras Suburban Scheme
Two vans authorised; delivery June; 1959.
652. RAIL BUSES FOR RURAL AREAS
Banbury - Bletchley Service
Noted that staff consultation now complete and no serious
difficulty. Submission to T.U.C.C. proceeding as quickly as
possible.
653. INTER CITY SERVICES
Liverpool, Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and Hull
Scheme (L.N.W. route)
Noted report now received from North Eastern Region.
Agreed copies be sent to Departments concerned for observations before
submission to L.M. Area Board. North Eastern Region to submit final
report to Commission.
654. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
ARRANGEMENTS
(1) Minutes of Sub-Committee Meeting held on
February 3rd, 1959
Noted.
(2) Nottingham London Road Low Level
Revised estimates for conversion of old building and alternative
of building a new shed as follows :-
Conversion of old building
Annual costs
£107,000
£9,000
New building
Annual costs
£110,000
£3,800
Mr.Lambert would investigate whether a more economical building
could be employed and supply revised estimates.
