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- Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:43 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: 2017 Review of Public Transport: Queensland
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8866
Re: 2017 Review of Public Transport: Queensland
NGRs entered service
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Glink to Tweed Heads? & Byron Bay??
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20399
Re: Glink to Tweed Heads? & Byron Bay??
Surfers paradise to Byron Bay is 93 km. Would that be the longest Light Rail run in the world? As most trams are designed for urban use, what changes would they need to speed them up?
- Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Wrong way
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3247
Re: Wrong way
Thanks Moreton. I wondered whether covering all the stops was more or less important than keeping to time, especially on a BUZ route. I know keeping to time would be scant consolation for those who were overcarried.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:17 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Wrong way
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3247
Wrong way
A recent journey on a 333 got me thinking. Now, this is not intended to have a go at drivers, or be in any way critical of the trip I had. I will not say when this was, or what depot the bus came from. The driver inadvertently went onto the APL instead of the busway. They had only a short time to de...
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:37 pm
- Forum: Photos - Brisbane/Qld
- Topic: NGR701
- Replies: 22
- Views: 51680
Re: NGR701
I did not suggest they would be replaced after 20 years. Rather they would still be running, but there would be a couple of newer generation models running around with them, thus rendering the nomenclature ironic or inappropriate.
- Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: Photos - Brisbane/Qld
- Topic: NGR701
- Replies: 22
- Views: 51680
Re: NGR701
When these sets are 20 years old and no longer new generation, wonder what the acronym NGR will stand for?
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:13 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Rail and Private operator Observations - 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 21353
Re: Rail and Private operator Observations Q1 - 2016
EMU 23 was slowly travelling alongside Acacia Ave Northgate about 11.10 this morning, with Test Train on the desto. May have come from the sidings
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 3:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Denning:Model By Model History.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3722
Re: Denning:Model By Model History.
And people get remunerated for their research by publishing it in magazines that people pay for.
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:05 am
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Route P332 Chermside to Citywill be extended to begin at St.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13567
Re: Route P332 Chermside to Citywill be extended to begin at
simonl wrote The other issue with putting the 77 on those side streets is that it would need to do a lap of the block after dropping off to reach them. Entering the interchange seems the best option. the issue of putting buses into side streets was in reference to earlier discussion about using TAGs...
- Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:11 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Route P332 Chermside to Citywill be extended to begin at St.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13567
Re: Route P332 Chermside to Citywill be extended to begin at
though why not just create a dedicated stop outside the centre? surely a hold up area could be created in a side street somewhere that's appropriate for the larger buses.. ? There are not a lot of street options around Chermside. When the 77 is waiting for departure time on Hamilton Rd it affects t...
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:40 am
- Forum: Photos - Brisbane/Qld
- Topic: EX Brisbane Transport B10L's @ Sita Bus Lines Melbourne 2
- Replies: 9
- Views: 19080
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:00 pm
- Forum: Photos - Brisbane/Qld
- Topic: EX Brisbane Transport B10L's @ Sita Bus Lines Melbourne 2
- Replies: 9
- Views: 19080
Re: EX Brisbane Transport B10L's @ Sita Bus Lines Melbourne
How is 547 earning its keep now?
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 2:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Toombul free buses
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4891
Re: Toombul free buses
Not really familiar, Hornibrook. But a long time ago. If pressed I would say it was more of a clipper shape at the back, but really stretching my memory
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:57 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Toombul free buses
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4891
Re: Toombul free buses
And thanks for the photo of the Cribb Island bus - used to catch them from Vernon St to Hendra HIgh in the early 70s.
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Toombul free buses
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4891
Re: Toombul free buses
Thanks Hornibrook - amazing how the years can affect memory - in my mind's eye I see a longer bus with Minden Bus Service on it running to Hendra, and a smaller bus heading to Wavell Hts. But I'm not going to argue with Mr White!
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:46 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Toombul free buses
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4891
Re: Toombul free buses
Thanks Hornibrook - I did not know that Cribby ran the free bus! I am now wondering whether this was the case from the opening of TST. The buses used in the 60s did not carry the Red and White or Cribb Island Bus Service livery, were not of a type they used AFAIK and ran more frequently that the tim...
- Sat Dec 26, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Toombul free buses
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4891
Toombul free buses
This is a long shot, but does anyone have, or know where I can find, information about the two buses Toombul Shopping Centre operated as free buses to get people to the centre when it opened on 1967, and the extent of the routes they followed? One went towards Wavell Hts and the other towards Hendra...
- Sat Dec 05, 2015 2:51 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4885
Re: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere
I've heard plenty of people complain about long wait times at red lights. And I agree - not sending the 330 and 340 into the shopping centre at peak times would be a great option.
- Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:33 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4885
Re: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere
But with the B signal, you upset everyone. With the dedicated right turn lane you only upset those turning right. Don't want to be a politician or town planner.That's what I'm saying. I'd bet dollars to doughnuts (well, almost) that the B signal would be more acceptable. It's a bit more hidden.
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4885
Re: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere
Perhaps extend Rod Harding's transitway to Hamilton rd instead of Sparkes St northbound with add a lane on the left and a B signal. What do you think? Will be hard getting across to the right turn lanes if there is not something to assist. If you are suggesting a bus only signal that allows right t...
- Sat Nov 28, 2015 7:25 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4885
Re: Political support for bus lanes. Is it possible anywhere
The left hand right turn lane from Gympie Rd into Hamilton Rd in the evening peak.
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:01 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: BT Scanias
- Replies: 267
- Views: 164745
Re: BT Scanias
Is there a reason that BT are seemingly replacing low floor air conditioned Scanias with 5-6 years service remaining? On the face of it, not a good financial decision.
- Fri May 29, 2015 11:28 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: BT Scanias
- Replies: 267
- Views: 164745
Re: BT Scanias
I'm no expert, so just speculating. If they were not planning to use it, would they not cash in the rego? The yellow line sounds like a temporary measure to me.
- Sun May 10, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: South West Transit
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3188
Re: South West Transit
Thanks Daveeyh
- Sat May 09, 2015 8:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: South West Transit
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3188
South West Transit
Gday all - having no luck finding what routes the above are responsible for - can any locals please enlighten me?
Thanks. Richard
Thanks. Richard