Re: PTA/Transperth Bus Observations - April 2014

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:44 am

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/226 ... es-on-app/

Commuters will be able to track their Transperth bus.
A high-tech system that allows commuters to track the real-time movements of their bus - and know when it is due to arrive at their bus stop - will be rolled out across the Transperth fleet next year.

Transport Minister Dean Nalder will today announce that a $17 million contract to install the technology in 1300 buses has been awarded to Downer EDI Engineering Power.

The Real Time Tracking System will allow passengers to track their bus on the Transperth website or app.

"You will be able to look at your smartphone, your tablet or your work PC to determine the exact location of your bus, rather than referring to a timetable," Mr Nalder said.

Transperth has already tested the technology in 130 buses out of the Karrinyup depot.

The success of the trial has prompted the decision to roll out the system to the entire fleet.

The Public Transport Authority previously worked with Downer in the successful rollout of the SmartRider ticketing system from 2005.

"SmartRider is widely viewed across industry as the best cashless ticketing system in the country," Mr Nalder said.

Transperthpaperbus · Post by **Transperthpaperbus** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:58 am

TP1462 wrote:https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/226 ... es-on-app/

Commuters will be able to track their Transperth bus.
A high-tech system that allows commuters to track the real-time movements of their bus - and know when it is due to arrive at their bus stop - will be rolled out across the Transperth fleet next year.

Transport Minister Dean Nalder will today announce that a $17 million contract to install the technology in 1300 buses has been awarded to Downer EDI Engineering Power.

The Real Time Tracking System will allow passengers to track their bus on the Transperth website or app.

"You will be able to look at your smartphone, your tablet or your work PC to determine the exact location of your bus, rather than referring to a timetable," Mr Nalder said.

Transperth has already tested the technology in 130 buses out of the Karrinyup depot.

The success of the trial has prompted the decision to roll out the system to the entire fleet.

The Public Transport Authority previously worked with Downer in the successful rollout of the SmartRider ticketing system from 2005.

"SmartRider is widely viewed across industry as the best cashless ticketing system in the country," Mr Nalder said.

The article is also in today's West Australian newspaper as well.

I love the old buses · Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:48 pm

I saw a CanningVale reno out late last night around about 11pm heading back to the depot. Surely they wouldn't leave the reno's out that late? especially at that time of night when there are plenty of other low floors in the depot...

the c man · Post by **the c man** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:36 pm

1352 now on midland shuttle. Saw it just after 730. Do we know what is going to happen to stm 2001?

Post by **perthbus** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:43 am

1821 and 1822 both arrived back from refurb yesterday.

1765 and 1766 are fairly recent refurbs too.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:45 am

the c man wrote:1352 now on midland shuttle. Saw it just after 730. Do we know what is going to happen to stm 2001?

2001's still in service, 1352 only runs after 6PM because 2001 doesn't have a cage, I rode in 2001 yesterday morning,

also saw 1655 the other day testing out the new bus tunnel.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:07 pm

Butler station to open in September

Butler Station construction complete

Thursday, 17 April 2014
Butler Extension Project to be delivered early and under budget
Work continues to connect the Butler extension to the Joondalup Line
A major milestone in the Liberal National Government’s Butler Extension Project has been achieved, with the rail station now complete.

Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the station would open in September for passenger use, once the signalling, overhead wiring and technical works were completed.

Mr Nalder said the Butler Extension Project would come in $20million inside the budgeted $241million, and would open about three months early.

“We are working hard to deliver this project ahead of schedule, hopefully in time for the September school holidays.”

The station features CCTV cameras linked to the PTA’s high-tech Central Monitoring Room, digital display boards, extensive landscaping, and public art.

The State Government will provide 11 new buses to provide feeder services, 900 car bays and a route called a principal shared pathway so passengers can walk or cycle to and from the station.

The PTA will begin testing trains along the extension later this year.

Fact File
About 2,000 passengers a day are expected to use the new station and bus interchange
The line extension requires 41,600 tonnes of ballast, 1,870 tonnes of rail and 28,100 concrete sleepers
Originally to be completed end of 2014, the station will open around three months early
Exact date of opening to be advised soon

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/pa ... tatId=8251

Post by **Mr OC Benz** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:23 pm

Is it possible to put those article posts elsewhere? Either as a new topic (as it will probably generate some discussion not suited to here) or existing topics (which already exist for discussion related to the articles above). Correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought this thread has always been about "unusual" or interesting bus observations that occur, not just general bus news?

Post by **perthbus** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:34 pm

TP1462 wrote:
the c man wrote:1352 now on midland shuttle. Saw it just after 730. Do we know what is going to happen to stm 2001?

2001's still in service, 1352 only runs after 6PM because 2001 doesn't have a cage, I rode in 2001 yesterday morning,

also saw 1655 the other day testing out the new bus tunnel.

I could of sworn I've seen STM2001 with a cage installed.

Look forward to seeing some pics of 1352 in it's new surroundings.

Post by **Mr OC Benz** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:38 pm

Yes I have photos from a few months ago of STM2001 with its cage.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:15 pm

Mr OC Benz wrote:Yes I have photos from a few months ago of STM2001 with its cage.

Nope the cage has recently been removed

Q4004 · Post by **Q4004** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:52 pm

perthbus wrote:1821 and 1822 both arrived back from refurb yesterday.

1765 and 1766 are fairly recent refurbs too.

So is 1847.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:25 am

1352 has replaced 2001 as the Midland shuttle bus, the ETIM has been removed and the TransPerth logo is noticeably missing from the refurb

the c man · Post by **the c man** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:32 am

Stm 2001 no longer in midvale depot and no longer on the road

Leyland B21 · Post by **Leyland B21** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:03 am

I was under the understanding STM 2001 was going to Sydney to be part of the Transit Systems Franchise in Western Sydney!!

Off The Rails · Post by **Off The Rails** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:02 am

Jase, you do realise there is no point for it to go to Sydney. It'd be as ridiculous as sending it to London!

Cheers!

Post by **busrider** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:17 am

Could send it to Adelaide, which is considerably closer to Perth, and already has a fleet of 11.190s...

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:15 am

the c man wrote:Stm 2001 no longer in midvale depot and no longer on the road

Mandi has reportedly been rear ended by a path bus awaiting repairs at Volgren in Malaga can't be confirmed

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:35 pm

1286 a long way from home at Mandurah foreshore

High Floor Bus · Post by **High Floor Bus** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:38 pm

Path newbe 2351 seen heading west on Reid hwy before Malaga drv still on trade plates around 2.30 pm today.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:57 pm

670's back out saw it yesterday on William street presumably heading to the busport

renaultartic · Post by **renaultartic** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:32 pm

TP1462 wrote:670's back out saw it yesterday on William street presumably heading to the busport

Might I add, with a new bum.

TP1462 · Post by **TP1462** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:39 pm

renaultartic wrote:
TP1462 wrote:670's back out saw it yesterday on William street presumably heading to the busport
Might I add, with a new bum.

I noticed their was something that looked different about it

ozi_mister_d · Post by **ozi_mister_d** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:10 pm

HI All, little late, but I saw 1211 on Ellen Stirling Blvd, near Westfield Innaloo on Wed just after 4pm, doing 99.
Never seen 12xx midi on circle before.

Post by **perthbus** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:37 pm

Bus-1809 wrote:2016 is a permanent transfer to Gosnells. It's had VIX removed, it's radio has been relocated to where the Gosnells CNG buses have theirs and the metal plate for the operators duty sheet to be placed has been installed.

Confirmed it's been replaced at Karrinyup by 2438 which has been transferred from Midvale.