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The Council of the European Economic Community this week discussed the proposed action programme for implementing a common transport policy within the E.E.C.; it is to start Community licensing of international traffic next year. (P. 5) November 20 is the day when the Road Haulage Wages Council meets in London to consider objections to R.H.(73). (P. 5) British Road Services met the unions to discuss a pay claim said to be broadly similar to the proposals in R.H.(73).
Longer holidays have been agreed for long-service
employees of the British Oxygen Co. Ltd. (P. 5)
The new regulations on abnormal loads came into effect yesterday. There was early use of the new marker boards
by at least one haulier. (P. 5)
90 million tons of freight a year is the target Dr. Beeching !.:RS set British Railways for regaining traffic from road on main trunk routes in the British Isles; this was announced when the second of the British Transport Comn-U3sion's traffic surveys was made public on Monday. (P. 7) A Poole haulage company successfully appealed in the High Court against a magistrates' court conviction for alleged use of a vehicle with excessive overhang. (P. 91 Although this year's Turin Show, which opened on Wednesday, is not as remarkable as some earlier ones have been, there is evidence of the effect of the Common Market
bringing manufacturers together. (p. 9)
A report on the Channel link between Britain and the Continent should be ready by January, 1963, the chairman
of the Channel Tunnel Company has said. (P. 9)
The Appeal Court on Wednesday heard the Flower Freight appeal concerning the legality of using roofracks to carry
goods; the decision was reserved. (P. 9)
Mr. J. Beswick, secretary and legal adviser to Mullard Ltd., will be the new chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, (P. 9) Employers have been warned about the fact that all clauses
in the 1962 Road Traffic Act are not yet effective. (P. 9)
Following evidence by a War Office representative, = the South Eastern Traffic Commissioners have granted a licence for three assisted-travel express. services despite objections from an operator now providing the service.
The Air Transport Licensing Board heard an application on Tuesday for an air service to Blackpool, undercutting existing rail fares. (p. 11) The Transport Tribunal have allowed an appeal against refusal of a B licence which would enable three Utilibuses to be used as camera cars. (p. 11) A change of base amounting to a difference of 19 miles would not seriously affect other operators, decided the Transport Tribunal in London. (P. 11) A haulier who was said to have been the victim of a swindle, as a result of which he operated on a forged disc, was granted a licence by the Metropolitan Licensing Authority; but the grant will not come into operation until January 1, 1963. (p. 49) Union Cartage failed to convince the East Midlands deputy L.A. of the need to license some of their vehicles in that area. (p. 49) A bus company which told the South Eastern Traffic Cornmissioners that it was losing 2d. a mile on a bus route was granted permission to discontinue three of five services on the route. (p. 49) Because a 61-seat double-decker was in need of replacement, a Manchester independent operator has been granted a 53-seat double-decker and a single-decker as replacements. (p. 49) After hearing evidence of passengers' difficulties in obtaining suitable services, the North Western Traffic Commissioners partly granted an application for football excursions. (p. 49) A new claim is on its way to the National Council for the Omnibus Industry concerning pensions, three-week holidays and a guaranteed seven-hour day. (p. 52) The latest offer concerning London Transport's proposals to replace 56-seat RT buses with Routemasters of 64-seat capacity has once more been turned down. (p. 52) Cardiff Corporation is to begin replacing its trolleybuses with motorbuses on one route. (p. 52) The Ulster Transport Authority faces a deficit this year, despite increases in fares which have been granted, the Northern Ireland Transport Tribunal were told. (p. 53) More than 24,000 London Transport platform staff successfully competed in the Road Operators Safety Council safe driving and conductors merit competitions. (p. 53) The introduction of more one-man buses is planned by the Western Welsh Omnibus Co. Ltd. (P. 53) A new light alloy engine and gearbox have been developed for the latest Reliant Regal 3/25 three wheeler, and are to be used in a 5-cwt. van version of the vehicle. (p. 53) A completely new range of heavy-duty folding gooseneck semi-trailers has been developed by R. A. Dyson and Co. Ltd.; such units have not previously been available from British manufacturers, it is claimed. (p. 54) The leading bodies of professional engineers are to set up a joint council to consider and take action on matters of joint interest. (p. 54) Scammell frameless tank semi-trailer of 3,665 gal.
capacity has been announced.' (P. 55) In the third quarter of 1962, goods vehicle production dropped by some 7,000 vehicles compared with the same period of 1961; There were also reductions in the export figures for the same period. (P. 55)