Reviewing 2024.....
The Port Dock line and Port Dock interchange opened in August. All bus services to Port Adelaide were rerouted to service the new interchange.
The Flinders Medical Centre interchange in front of the Hospital was closed, and relocated onto Flinders Drive. Arrangements for buses servicing the interchange were changed as "U-Turns" were no longer provided for at the new facility.
South Rd and Flagstaff Rd buses had a major timetable revamp as a result. 'F' buses removed from both corridors with all day 'T' buses on South Rd and peak hour limited stop 'X" buses on Goodwood Rd (effectively 'T' buses). Route 720 was rerouted onto Anzac Hwy and 248/245 services were rerouted onto South Rd/Sir Donald Bradman Dr.
Introduction of a major service revamp to Mt. Barker, including a freeway express 'Go-Zone' to Mt. Barker. Scania hybrid buses were transferred from Torrens Transit and Busways to Southlink to allow the increase in service, with the Railway Terrace meal area being set up as a depot for Southlink.
A Yutong electric bus, numbered 7032 underwent two month trials at Busways, Torrens Transit and Link SA (Murray Bridge).
Bustech have had some financial difficulties, resulting in negligible deliveries from them. A small number of Volgren Scania hybrids are making their way to Southlink - which will allow the return of some of their borrowed buses back to their rightful custodians.
Please post your South Australian transport observations here that wouldn't seem to warrant their own thread.
I hope that all have a prosperous and happy new year for this 2025!
