These buses are not purchased exclusively for rail replacement use.
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- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: 200 new Rail Replacment Buses
- Replies: 21
- Views: 534
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: 200 new Rail Replacment Buses
- Replies: 21
- Views: 534
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2024
These buses will be leased to regular route operators when the rail replacement service is not required.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: 200 new Rail Replacment Buses
- Replies: 21
- Views: 534
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2024
I'd love to know how on earth they need 200 buses for rail replacement (some major, lengthy disruptions planned?), and who, exactly, gets to operate these - unless TMR themselves plan to do it? Can't see this being of relevance to the TfB thread. My friends and I guess these buses will be rented to...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:23 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: 200 new Rail Replacment Buses
- Replies: 21
- Views: 534
200 new Rail Replacment Buses
The Queensland Government has released a media statement detailing the basic spec information of the 200 state-owned buses. https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100080?fbclid=IwAR0f3VnsCRquhK6CBMSZNKJSa3zEr7BbyG3vw230WvQpVLRoP6Q2OHcaOWU Images and videos can be found in this link. The 165 buses ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Rail and private operator observations 2024
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3860
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:51 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2024
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7375
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2024
It seems the Free Loop 30 and 40 have swapped their fleets. The Spring Hill Loop 30 is now using the Yutong E12, while the Downtown Loop 40 is using the Volvo BZL. Is Brisbane Transport evaluating each model's hill-climbing capability? Also, I saw some E's buses are now deploying the digital mirror ...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 1:25 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
The bus with digital mirrors.
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 1:20 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
But hopefully, they will roll out to every bus in the coming months.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:21 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
I saw some W buses are now equipped with digital mirrors while conventional mirrors have been removed.
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:52 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
Will new diesel/diesel-hybrid buses be coming to Brisbane in the coming months? Some of my friends who work in related a manufacturer have disclosed this information, indicating that a great number of Scania Hybrid buses are heading to Queensland.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
Any words for the Yutong E12 trial (E6001-E6004) in TfB? How is their performance? Does the BCC plan to purchase any Yutong E12 in the future?
- Sat May 27, 2023 10:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
Good video, Sounds like a quiet ride and I like the new onboard announcements. Apparently, the onboard announcements and PIDs will be rolled out across the Translink/BCC bus network. I also noticed in your video that the driver cab is now fully enclosed for driver safety. Thanks for watching my vid...
- Sat May 27, 2023 7:22 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
Filmed a short video on the E1597 on Spring Hill loop service on Saturday afternoon.
https://youtu.be/Y_fMn6w37PI
https://youtu.be/Y_fMn6w37PI
- Thu May 25, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30171
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
I managed to get a few more pics yesterday of these new buses. Front and side view this time. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230524/2beff7d6960527104998cc2ba89da4a5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230524/8747d88a830793a2d33d81d143e74e39.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230524/35b5a...
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:20 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Brisbane Metro
- Replies: 112
- Views: 59427
Re: Brisbane Metro
It's really a huge change. Overall, I agree with the proposal for those parts related to my residential area.743 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:23 pm Proposed changes to the bus network have been announced.
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic ... us-network
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Volvo B8L/Gemilang Eco DD's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1601
Re: Volvo B8L/Gemilang Eco DD's
I'd doubt Bustech would want to end CDI production until they get their EV version sorted out. Maybe the Gemilangs are cheaper and they're just seeing how they stack up against the CDIs. Gemilang is cheaper for sure, but the bus company purchased the B8L because it is a Volvo and its D8K engine is ...
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:20 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Visited Gold Coast today and saw the new livery on the On-Demand bus.
I like the colour and would like to see more on Brisbane's buses.
More photos in https://busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopi ... 8#p1089218
I like the colour and would like to see more on Brisbane's buses.
More photos in https://busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopi ... 8#p1089218
- Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Surfside On Demand Gold Coast.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2377
Re: Surfside On Demand Gold Coast.
Visited Gold Coast today and saw the Gold Coast On-Demand bus with the new TransLink livery. Awesome looking and thanks to the driver for letting me take photos. https://i.ibb.co/6JkvhGY/20220418-111907.jpg https://i.ibb.co/Vtdfp5Y/20220418-111840.jpg https://i.ibb.co/YWZXbDt/20220418-112041.jpg htt...
- Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
does TfB ever does rail replacement. is the reason why rail replacement done by private operator is because bus availability or just a tender thing. because in perth rail replacement usually done by their main operator. Not quite sure, but Kangaroo Bus Lines, Brisbane Bus Lines, Thompson Bus Servic...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:09 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Furthermore, I also saw an old Mercedes Benz or MAN (I'm not sure) with a Custom CB60 body on the Bannon station which was fully low floor configured.
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Following up post... So surprised to see the B9TL double-decker in Queensland and a big THANK to those friendly staff to let me take photos in advance of the trip. https://i.ibb.co/JnHkPbK/20220416-160509.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dgzTF8D/20220416-160524.jpg https://i.ibb.co/XFG1pFK/20220416-160541.jpg h...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Just had some photos of today's Railbus. It is really a Bus Expo rather than railbus shifts. The Volgren Optimus double-decker on Volvo B9TL Euro 5 chassis with ZF Ecolife gearbox. https://i.ibb.co/zss0GD4/20220416-160203.jpg https://i.ibb.co/QFyyCS3/20220416-155832.jpg https://i.ibb.co/fx93gxd/2022...
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 1:48 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Just saw a cool E-Ink bus stop at Yeronga station.
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 5:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
Just saw a P546 with Custom CB80 bodywork on Friday on the new TransLink livery, which is blue on the rear half. Check the Gold Coast On-Demand bus for the example photo.
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:23 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
- Replies: 203
- Views: 38645
Re: Transport for Brisbane Observations 2022
It seems that many buses now have their radio removed. Why and is this permanent?
BTW, when will we see smart-ticketing facilities on BT's buses?
BTW, when will we see smart-ticketing facilities on BT's buses?