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CONFIDENTIAL ##
1.
Subject
Modernisation
of the KCR
(CR 56/5591/74)
(ENV 40/05/39)
Purpose
To electrify the KCR in conjunction with a programme of capital works to improve the carrying capacity of the railway.
2.
Franchised Bus Services
(SCR 2/5621/79)
ENVIRONMENT BRANCH PROGRESS REPORT TRANSPORT DIVISION
1st May 1981 to 31st July 1981
Part I
Progress Made & Present Position
Next Quarter Targets
(a)
The programme for electrification remains :-
(a)
(b)
(i) completion of an inner
suburban service to Fo Tan by Spring 1982;
(ii) completion of electrifica-
tion to Io u by the end
of 1982.
The Co-ordinating Group which dealt (b) with progress and outstanding
items on the overall project has.
CONFIDENTIAL B
now been wound up. It may be
recalled if necessary, but
problems will now be handled by CRD as appropriate.
(c)
First section of track energised, after inspection by Railway Inspectorate, on 6:7.81.
(c)
(a)
The Sub-groups established to review KMB operations have continued with their work on schedule.
Start trial runnin in August.
Frepare final report for submission to TAC and ExCo.
To respond to requests by KMB and CMB for fare increases; to review standards of bus services, of IB in particular, and to re-examine the Agreements concluded with both companies following a study of the operational and financial requirements of each.
(a)
(b)
A revised "moderate" route development programme has been developed and agreed for implementation by KMB
(b)