Transport for Brisbane Observations 2020

[385BUZ]

There’s currently no MANs Listed on Manhiem, and none at the rear of Eagle Farm Depot where they are usually withdrawn to. (I assume there is none... all that’s visible is the new Artics!)

[daveeyh]

T2895 out and about at Kenmore yesterday. (I think )

I haven't seen any new B8's on route service yet. Or new artics for that matter.

This suggests no MANs have been de-commissioned recently, although I believe that the last remaining Scanias may be the first to go when the new buses are running.

[ABS]

Up to at least 1670 is now delivered (late September 2020).

[daveeyh]

Up to at least 1670 is now delivered (late September 2020).

I believe 1670 is the last of the current order.

[ABS]

I would not be surprised. 1670 was clearly on the roof.

[BT Enthusiast]

The report has been released for the Western Suburbs bus transit audit. Results are late morning and early afternoon p443 services and a new community bus

[Cazza]

^Link?

Looking at aerial imagery over Eagle Farm Depot, there were (on the 17th of Sep) 8 artics in CityGlider livery as well as another 9 in standard livery (parked on the western side of the yard). So they encompass 17 of the 18 buses between 1653 and 1670.

There was also a TAG parked behind them there too (fleet number looked like 5068 but the image is very blurry at that level of zoom).

[385BUZ]

Would assume 3 more have been delivered in that period of time.

[385BUZ]

The report has been released for the Western Suburbs bus transit audit. Results are late morning and early afternoon p443 services and a new community bus

Might the ‘community bus’ mean on demand??? Could you post a link?

[385BUZ]

T2895 out and about at Kenmore yesterday. (I think )

I haven't seen any new B8's on route service yet. Or new artics for that matter.

This suggests no MANs have been de-commissioned recently, although I believe that the last remaining Scanias may be the first to go when the new buses are running.

It wasn’t in service.

Also, haven’t seen a scania around for ages... wonder what this means

[BT Enthusiast]

link for the bus: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic ... t-research

And one of the 6xx scanias was doing a 590 the other day

[James00]

I haven't seen any new B8's on route service yet. Or new artics for that matter.

This suggests no MANs have been de-commissioned recently, although I believe that the last remaining Scanias may be the first to go when the new buses are running.

It wasn’t in service.

Also, haven’t seen a scania around for ages... wonder what this means

There's 4 in service today. 627, 630, 633 and 646

[daveeyh]

^Link?

Looking at aerial imagery over Eagle Farm Depot, there were (on the 17th of Sep) 8 artics in CityGlider livery as well as another 9 in standard livery (parked on the western side of the yard). So they encompass 17 of the 18 buses between 1653 and 1670.

There was also a TAG parked behind them there too (fleet number looked like 5068 but the image is very blurry at that level of zoom).

Is the aerial imagery publicly available?

[daveeyh]

T2895 looks to be in service this morning on a 375.

[BT Enthusiast]

can confirm it is in service on anytrip

[daveeyh]

T2897 on a 475 this afternoon.

[385BUZ]

^Link?

Looking at aerial imagery over Eagle Farm Depot, there were (on the 17th of Sep) 8 artics in CityGlider livery as well as another 9 in standard livery (parked on the western side of the yard). So they encompass 17 of the 18 buses between 1653 and 1670.

There was also a TAG parked behind them there too (fleet number looked like 5068 but the image is very blurry at that level of zoom).

Is the aerial imagery publicly available?

Yes, Google earth Pro on a PC and you seem to be able to access it!

[385BUZ]

can confirm it is in service on anytrip

T2897 on a 475 this afternoon.

T2895 looks to be in service this morning on a 375.

2897 seen on a 379. Confirmed on anytrip.

[385BUZ]

2895 on a 425 (anytip). No word of 2896 yet.

[385BUZ]

Also spotted C1822 on a 372...

[Cazza]

Is the aerial imagery publicly available?

Yes, Google earth Pro on a PC and you seem to be able to access it!

I use Nearmap which I can use for free with the uni course I'm doing (but you'll need a licence for it otherwise), but Google Earth Pro I believe is free, yes.

Also spotted C1822 on a 372...

I also saw a Carina bus doing a 372, 390 and 232 a few weeks ago, presumably covering an Eagle Farm run.

[Cazza]

2896 on a 385 tonight.

[daveeyh]

2896 on a 385 tonight.

Yes, I took a quick trip on it tonight from Cultural Centre to Bardon and then T2895 turned up for the return trip.

[385BUZ]

2896 on a 385 tonight.

Darn it!! missed it!!

[Cazza]

Surely you know what buses are running on your route at all times!