13 NEW MOBILE CANTEENS FOR LONDON TRANSPORT THIRTEEN mobile canteens
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of a new type are being developed by London Transport. The dining saloon seats 16 persons, and the vehicle includes a snack bar, separate kitchen, and washing facilities. The kitchen has a gas cooker, refrigerator, plastic sinks and plastic-finished counters.
A hot-water supply is provided and the equipment is operated by butane gas. The vehicle carries its own generating set for lighting and is based on an articulated chassis, in Which a mechanical horse supplies the motive power.
According to "London Transport Magazine," the Board has a five-year plan for the development of. canteen services. The number of canteens provided for the staff has increased from 113 in 1939 to 165 at the present time. Under the five-year programme 30 new canteens will be built and 47 will be reconstructed. In addition, 13 major and 33 minor plans for alterations or extensions are projected. The canteens serve 120,000 meals a day.