1whoknows wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:04 am Unlikely as TfB do not have any rail replacement contracts.

These buses are not purchased exclusively for rail replacement use.

Merc1107 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:04 pm Some of what shows up on rail has definitely seen happier days, although the economics of purchasing so many buses to have them waiting for something to go wrong, is not great.

These buses will be leased to regular route operators when the rail replacement service is not required.

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...

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 ...

James00 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:28 pm Not sure of the problem - but where it is located is not just a bus dealer. It is also where Bustech is now located.

If I was right, that location is the Bus Stop Brisbane, a comprehensive bus dealer. They sell King Long and Yutong as well.

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 ...

The bus with digital mirrors.

Merc1107 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:28 pm

Megumi wrote: ↑Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:21 pmI saw some W buses are now equipped with digital mirrors while conventional mirrors have been removed.

This is on buses that have had a barrier/cage retrofitted.

But hopefully, they will roll out to every bus in the coming months.

I saw some W buses are now equipped with digital mirrors while conventional mirrors have been removed.

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.

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?

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...

Filmed a short video on the E1597 on Spring Hill loop service on Saturday afternoon.
https://youtu.be/Y_fMn6w37PI

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...

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

It's really a huge change. Overall, I agree with the proposal for those parts related to my residential area.

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Just saw a cool E-Ink bus stop at Yeronga station.

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.

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?