PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2022
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1662 is back from refurb this morning, this now completes the midvale refurbishments until the optimus starts.
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Volvo BZL 4002 or 4003 has returned to Joondalup depot. (sorry about the image quality)
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I recall the tender docs indicating we'd be up to 1909 withdrawn, and Karrinyup buses into the mid-2030s cascaded the time the new contracts started, although it's entirely possible that may have changed ...
On top of whatever is happening with the fleet for the FAL, regional transfers, potential for other service expansion, and even the choked supply chains, if its expected a Transperth contractor (or contractors) will handle the upcoming 18mo Armadale line shutdown, the extra buses to run these services will have to come from somewhere. I can't imagine the handful of parked NHs across the fleet will be sufficient to make up the numbers without holding OCs back from withdrawal, at least temporarily.
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OCs up to 1909 are from the first batch, with their interior reminiscent of the NH. Those are likely to be taken off sometime soon.Merc1107 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:53 pmI recall the tender docs indicating we'd be up to 1909 withdrawn, and Karrinyup buses into the mid-2030s cascaded the time the new contracts started, although it's entirely possible that may have changed ...
On top of whatever is happening with the fleet for the FAL, regional transfers, potential for other service expansion, and even the choked supply chains, if its expected a Transperth contractor (or contractors) will handle the upcoming 18mo Armadale line shutdown, the extra buses to run these services will have to come from somewhere. I can't imagine the handful of parked NHs across the fleet will be sufficient to make up the numbers without holding OCs back from withdrawal, at least temporarily.
Former KP OCs up to 2037 are at SR now. Those being sent to Transdev are the ones 2064 and under.
Also, WP CNG pumps are apparently being phased out IIRC. Will this mean WP OCs will be shifted out to Malaga in return for B8s?
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There doesn't seem to have been a steady movement of buses between the two contracts to indicate a phase-out is taking place. My guess would be on some sort of operational reason, like trying to balance out the accumulation of kilometres on different types or average fleet ages.Enviro 500 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:40 pm Also, WP CNG pumps are apparently being phased out IIRC. Will this mean WP OCs will be shifted out to Malaga in return for B8s?
That would seem to be the rationale with the swaps out of Karrinyup; allowing a new delivery to displace a heavily-used B7 (added benefit of a new bus being in warranty - makes sense to maximise the benefit of that), in exchange for an OC with fairly low average kilometres, to finally send a bus to Freo where it might be used a bit less intensively, and subsequently knock off whatever is next in line. Now while some grumpier bus drivers will allege this amounts to "favouritism" of specific depots or operators, it evens everything out nicely, with the end result presumably being better value for money on the contracts.
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Buswest CVL3492 - Mercedes-Benz O500R/Irizar Century, sighted near Forrest Lakes Shopping Centre with new 'Buswest' titles applied.
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Great to see 2707 back on the road following the horrific incident in King's Park. If I had finished work earlier on the day it happened I might hav actually witnessed it first hand.
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Carbridge 87/1HMQ168 - Optare Solo, sighted running the Perth Airport Terminal Transfer services (?).
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Nice one, Zidane! That's a pretty rare sighting as that used to only really be used for tent shuttles and only if it was busy or not enough buses etc...
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1218 at Cockburn Central running 520
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I saw 1219 during the week (Thursday morning I think) at Kwinana Station in service
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2282 is now with Swan at KP. 2060 is currently the highest OC at Karrinyup.
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2128 refurbed.
I'd post any important, bus-related links I had, but they're outdated anyways.
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3135 destined for Swan Transit, sighted at Trucks Centre Kewdale.
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For those who are free tomorrow, there will be buses from charter companies and schools at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre as some schools will be heading there.
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1157 spotted travelling north on Roe Highway after leaving the freeway.
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1660, 1661, 1663 and 1664 have gone to Albany to replace 1232, 1233, 1357 and 1358.
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Where’s 1157 going?Enviro 500 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:01 pm 1157 spotted travelling north on Roe Highway after leaving the freeway.
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4003 was out on a test run around the Kewdale area this afternoon, followed it behind at some point whlist at the helm of a Corolla and managed to snap a pic entering TCWA Kewdale.
Presumably withdrawn from service and on a trip to Manheims at Perth Airport where they'll be sold at auction as with many other O405NH's, just my guess.
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3288 on 910.
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3287 on 160.
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Spotted aset 10 working on midland line today, I believe it's first day back in service after 2.5yrs just sitting around in claisebrook.
3281 is also currently in midvale depot from Joondalup
3281 is also currently in midvale depot from Joondalup
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Evidently 10 was not as withdrawn as some might've thought...
Are As still going through refurbs?
Are As still going through refurbs?
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Speak of the A sets, Set 48 has received the new line map with Airport Line.
I'd post any important, bus-related links I had, but they're outdated anyways.