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Enviro 500 wrote: Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:40 pm 2711 on 901 now.
I caught one yesterday on a saturday
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Tp2323 wrote: Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:21 pm 2238 has a giant panel gap the image is 310 kb so can't attach
I'd say the driver went through a puddle a little too quickly and dislodged the panel at the clip on the bottom of it.
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busdriver12 wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:19 am
Tp2323 wrote: Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:21 pm 2238 has a giant panel gap the image is 310 kb so can't attach
I'd say the driver went through a puddle a little too quickly and dislodged the panel at the clip on the bottom of it.
Bro if he hits a curb hidden in a puddle it would rip it off and other body panels
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Tp2323 wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:11 am
busdriver12 wrote: Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:19 amI'd say the driver went through a puddle a little too quickly and dislodged the panel at the clip on the bottom of it.
Bro if he hits a curb hidden in a puddle it would rip it off and other body panels
Not quite. The clips on those panels aren't always particularly strong, particularly after years of vibrations from the road, engine as well as being opened for routine maintenance. Even a strong gust of wind can sometimes cause them to pop open. The force of travelling through a deep puddle of water hitting the panel could quite easily dislodge it from the latches securing it.
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Possibly a new BZL at Truck Centre at the moment. Thought I saw something in the workshop with roof skirt panels. So at a guess 4002 isn't too far off.
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Bus-1809 wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:57 am Possibly a new BZL at Truck Centre at the moment. Thought I saw something in the workshop with roof skirt panels. So at a guess 4002 isn't too far off.
Wonder where 4002 will end up. I have a feeling Midland shuttle may be next for E-bus trial if Joondalup CAT is successful.

Another potential candidate is 555. The gas fleet can easily be replaced by an electric one.
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There has been no indication that electric bus charging facilities have been implemented at either depot at this stage.
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Enviro 500 wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 9:29 am
Bus-1809 wrote: Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:57 am Possibly a new BZL at Truck Centre at the moment. Thought I saw something in the workshop with roof skirt panels. So at a guess 4002 isn't too far off.
Wonder where 4002 will end up. I have a feeling Midland shuttle may be next for E-bus trial if Joondalup CAT is successful.

Another potential candidate is 555. The gas fleet can easily be replaced by an electric one.
I thought the trial page on some website said four new electric buses for Joondalup cat trial here https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/P ... nuary.aspx
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Broome’s 2203 spotted in Canning Vale refurbished yesterday. This was my observation.
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I can guarentee that was not your observation, but sure :roll:

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2x Volvo BZL in Transperth corporate livery sighted at Trucks Centre WA Kewdale.
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Zidanehartono wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:11 pm 2x Volvo BZL in Transperth corporate livery sighted at Trucks Centre WA Kewdale.
Hmm, for regular service?
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Enviro 500 wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:40 pm
Zidanehartono wrote: Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:11 pm 2x Volvo BZL in Transperth corporate livery sighted at Trucks Centre WA Kewdale.
Hmm, for regular service?
One would assume they'll be used in regular service. Whether at Joondalup or not, we'll have to wait and see - although if they're there, they could fill in for the CATs.
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Were the other two delivered in normal livery and then had the wrap added? Or delivered already in red??
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1whoknows wrote: Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:39 am Were the other two delivered in normal livery and then had the wrap added? Or delivered already in red??
4000 and 4001 was initially bare grey, although 4001 had the promotional decals, before being earmarked for use on CAT services wrapped with the red livery, while 4002 and 4003 in the normal livery.
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2972 on 909 arriving Bull Creek from Murdoch.
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Spotted 2754 on 341 arriving at Morley station
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This mornings 08:25 D pattern is stopping all stations to Claremont Image


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https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/AA ... cNEQ%3d%3d
There will be 3 new city services in Esperance starting a 12 month trial next month. Routes 810, 811 and 812.
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Already being discussed in viewtopic.php?t=92165

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Couldn't find it on the thread search, so might as well report that 2127 has been refurbed.
I'd post any important, bus-related links I had, but they're outdated anyways.
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Tomorrow (30th June), there will be a sports carinval event held at Ern Clark Athletic Track, Cannington with variety from GPB/WCBC and the like expected to be making the trip. Be there at around 9:30AM (drop-off only) or 1:00-1:45PM.
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Is set 10 faulty or withdrawn? noticed it hasn’t moved in over 4 months also has the pantograph down too


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Does anyone know when the Forrestfield/Airport Link will open and be operational?
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TransRegional wrote:Does anyone know when the Forrestfield/Airport Link will open and be operational?
This has been covered quite extensively an auditor general report says the end of July however that’s pushing it as that’s 6 weeks to full closure


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