Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
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Transport for Brisbane Observations 2023
New thread for the new year.
Looking forward to the new South Brisbane loop Route 86 commencing on 23 January 2023 - wondering if there will be a special wrap for the buses on this loop like the purple City Loop buses (6001-6004) and yellow Spring Hill Loop buses (1065, 1066).
Looking forward to the new South Brisbane loop Route 86 commencing on 23 January 2023 - wondering if there will be a special wrap for the buses on this loop like the purple City Loop buses (6001-6004) and yellow Spring Hill Loop buses (1065, 1066).
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I note on the Translink website, disruption to some Inala services:
Route 100, 110 and N100 disruptions
We've been advised the following disruptions to routes 100, 110 and N100 may be in place from 6.30pm on Friday 20 January until further notice for safety reasons.
https://translink.com.au/updates/223496
Route 100, 110 and N100 disruptions
We've been advised the following disruptions to routes 100, 110 and N100 may be in place from 6.30pm on Friday 20 January until further notice for safety reasons.
https://translink.com.au/updates/223496
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Yes, I read from RTBU that they have done it due to concerns over driver safety. Many drivers are boycotting 100/110 because of frequent assaults in the area. Many attempts with security guards and mobile units but unfortunately no conclusion was reached.
Also I've heard from drivers that Yutongs will soon be employed on 30 Spring Hill and 86 South Brisbane loops. Purple CityLoop livery seems to be ambigious between the loops, interesting to see if they will order more Yutongs
Also I've heard from drivers that Yutongs will soon be employed on 30 Spring Hill and 86 South Brisbane loops. Purple CityLoop livery seems to be ambigious between the loops, interesting to see if they will order more Yutongs
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There will be 2 Volvo BZL Optimus on the Spring Hill Loops.
Who bleedin thanked me? I was just doin my job
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1218 parked outside Toowong workshops stripped on Tuesday. Looks about to be withdrawn. Wonder if it’s been there for a while? Anyways it’s the first withdrawal in a while if it is
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Last time I saw 1218 in service was in June 2021 so I assume it has been used for parts since then.BT Enthusiast wrote: ↑Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:51 pm 1218 parked outside Toowong workshops stripped on Tuesday. Looks about to be withdrawn. Wonder if it’s been there for a while? Anyways it’s the first withdrawal in a while if it is
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A TfB B12BLE (unknown fleet number) has caught fire on the Captain Cook Bridge. Luckily, emergency services arrived quickly to extinguish the flames and take the driver to hospital; but I wonder what will be the fate for the unlucky tag.
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it is W5045, first tag to be withdrawn.
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I think that's a premature conclusion.
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Fair chance it will be repaired, damage isn't that bad
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where did you find this out?Maladjusted wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:28 pm There will be 2 Volvo BZL Optimus on the Spring Hill Loops.
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T1039 on a Route 180, covering for Willawong.
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S2917 is also part of StationLink fleet now.
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T1272 did a P141 around 5pm this afternoon.
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V2233 and G5120 are both now cleanskins.
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There are 2 Volvo Electric Charging ports ready on lanes at Eagle Farm, expecting delivery soon.DanielRob wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:12 pmwhere did you find this out?Maladjusted wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:28 pm There will be 2 Volvo BZL Optimus on the Spring Hill Loops.
Eagle farm will take over all 30 loops.
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40 City Loop trial will conclude soon, I wonder what the result of that will be. I believe Toowong is to become all diesel so I'm not sure if they will buy some last new diesel buses for T or transfer from somewhere else? Interesting
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Maroon Glider buses having a breakout this morning - within a minute, I saw C2047 on a City-Valley 204 service and C2044 on a Carindale 202 service in Adealide Street.
Very rare to see Maroon Glider buses on routes other than the 61.
Very rare to see Maroon Glider buses on routes other than the 61.
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saw unknown fleet number of yutong with brisbane transport livery. (when i check the rego of this bus is not their free loop bus). would that mean that BT get new yutong and volvo BZL also.
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Be nice if they'd at least have a go with one of the other offerings (BZL, CD Element, even a Bustech) rather than Yutongs...
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Just seen C2037 on tow in Milton presumably heading to Toowong.
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Yes Toowong is a workshop.
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Seen Bendi 1647 doing a 475 today at Milton. Not seen a bendy on this route before.
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One of Eagle Farm's promised Volvo BZLs has arrived according to a now-deleted post, with fleet number E1596. I do have a screenshot of it that I can upload if need be.
Edit: In light of there being an unnumbered Yutong spotted, I'm retracting this until we get more evidence as to what E1596 is.
Edit: In light of there being an unnumbered Yutong spotted, I'm retracting this until we get more evidence as to what E1596 is.
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