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Reading Discussions on Inter-working
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cXPLORATORY discussions on some
degree of integration are being held between Reading Transport Department arrd the Thames Valley Traction Co., Ltd. Considerable local interest has been aroused by the suggestion that a form of merger might result in more frequent and, perhaps, cheaper bus services.
At present, the municipal undertaking serves the public within its own boundaries. Thames Valley operate a fleet of more than 300 buses, many of thern based on Reading, covering a wide country area. The company are obliged to charge a protective fare" within the borough boundary.
It is hoped that an inter-working scheme would result in the -removal of the protective fare arrangements and, at the same time, allow corporation buses to operate farther afield. A reduction in running costs of both operators might well be reflected in lower fare scales.
Although the first hint, of a proposed merger of interests came six months ago, it is understood that, at present, talks have progressed little beyond the preliminary stage.
TWO NEW VERSIONS OF MASTIFF TWO new versions of the Mastiff have been,produced by Transport Equipment (Thornycroft), Ltd. Particularly recommended for tanker bodywork, one has a 14-ft. 6-in, wheelbase, thus coming intermediately between two standard types with wheelbases of 12 ft. 6 in. and 16 ft. 6 in. The overall chassis length is 24 ft. and the recommended maximum body length 18 ft., whilst the unladen weight of the chassis in licensing order is 3 tons 19:1,cwt., plus 5.1 cwt. for the makers' own plastics cab. The Mastiff is designed for 14 tons g.v.w.
The other model is a 9-ft. 6-in, wheelbase tractor for a recommended gross train weight of 20 tons. Distance between the rear of the cab and the centre line of the back axle is 7 ft. 11 ain., and the chassis Weight is 3 tons 15 cwt. plus 51cwt. for plastics cab. A two-speed rear axle can be fitted.
TOWN ROAD EXHIBITION TRAFFIC congestion in large towns can be overcome without wholesale demolition or the banning of cars. That is the theme of an exhibition opened by the Minister of Transport in London on Wednesday.
Town Roads for Today—and Tomorrow," at the Institution of Civil Engineers, Westminster, is organized by the British Road Federation and is open to the public until next Saturday.
OLYMPICS FOR JAMAICA
FIFTEEN Leyland M.C.W, Olympic underfloor-engined chassisless buses are to be built for Jamaica Omnibus Services, Ltd. The 44-seat vehicles will be 35 ft. long and will, have two entrance doors. The engines specified are Leyland 0.600 125 b.h.p. oilers. Semi-automatic Pneumo-Cyclic gearboxes and automatic lubrication equipment will be provided.