PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2023

[LawBayly]

1570 is another NH that is in service with Swan Transit which ran a 207 this morning.
I saw an NH running the 205 also but didn't catch the fleet number, chances are it's one I've already mentioned anyway.
How many extra busses are they needing to run for the rail shutdown?
Are they using only transperth busses to provide rail replacement services?

[Merc1107]

Are they using only transperth busses to provide rail replacement services?

All the big shutdowns in the past few years have been Transperth, with the exception of some emergency closures.

[Enviro 500]

1570 is another NH that is in service with Swan Transit which ran a 207 this morning.
I saw an NH running the 205 also but didn't catch the fleet number, chances are it's one I've already mentioned anyway.
How many extra busses are they needing to run for the rail shutdown?
Are they using only transperth busses to provide rail replacement services?

1570 was briefly brought back during last year's Mandurah Line closure to facilitate works on Cockburn Central platform 3. Since then, it's just been sitting in storage.

[Enviro 500]

Are they using only transperth busses to provide rail replacement services?

All the big shutdowns in the past few years have been Transperth, with the exception of some emergency closures.

I understand Route 44 will be operated by Horizons West.

[HL7619]

Does Anybody know why the Mercedes Benz OC500LE Diesels went to regional fleets early in 2015/2016
When will the new Volvo BZL Eletric Buses be running on the Perth CATS and when numbers will they be and where will 2139-2145 be going once the electric buses come in and what 26xx series buses will be leaving the Perth Cats?
Is That true that Buses 2431-2441 will be going to TransBusselton fleet soon and will they be replacing buses 1500 and 1501 and some of the 8xx series buses in Busselton and does that Mean that Karrinyup bus depot will only have 2246-2299, 2419-2423, 2442-2445, 2537-2547, 2607-2609, 2611-2612 and 2614 out of the Volvo B7 optmuis body buses once that happens and would that mean that Buses 2446-2455 will replace Buses 2431-2441

[Merc1107]

Does Anybody know why the Mercedes Benz OC500LE Diesels went to regional fleets early in 2015/2016

As there were older high-floor buses that were being replaced at the time - and politically it would look good sending what were quite new buses to the regions. That said, in the same period, O405NHs were also being sent to the regions.

When will the new Volvo BZL Eletric Buses be running on the Perth CATS and when numbers will they be and where will 2139-2145 be going once the electric buses come in and what 26xx series buses will be leaving the Perth Cats?
Is That true that Buses 2431-2441 will be going to TransBusselton fleet soon and will they be replacing buses 1500 and 1501 and some of the 8xx series buses in Busselton and does that Mean that Karrinyup bus depot will only have 2246-2299, 2419-2423, 2442-2445, 2537-2547, 2607-2609, 2611-2612 and 2614 out of the Volvo B7 optmuis body buses once that happens and would that mean that Buses 2446-2455 will replace Buses 2431-2441

It is unlikely anyone can give you an answer to these questions, as anyone who does know will be bound by rules barring the dissemination of operational information.

[perthbus]

Does Anybody know why the Mercedes Benz OC500LE Diesels went to regional fleets early in 2015/2016
When will the new Volvo BZL Eletric Buses be running on the Perth CATS and when numbers will they be and where will 2139-2145 be going once the electric buses come in and what 26xx series buses will be leaving the Perth Cats?
Is That true that Buses 2431-2441 will be going to TransBusselton fleet soon and will they be replacing buses 1500 and 1501 and some of the 8xx series buses in Busselton and does that Mean that Karrinyup bus depot will only have 2246-2299, 2419-2423, 2442-2445, 2537-2547, 2607-2609, 2611-2612 and 2614 out of the Volvo B7 optmuis body buses once that happens and would that mean that Buses 2446-2455 will replace Buses 2431-2441

HL7619…you might wanna get a new source of info. Please only post factual observations and news.

[Enviro 500]

4002 is on loan to Transdev for trials with the Perth CATs. I was on it recently and spoke with the bus captain. Apparently the government is eager for EVs to serve on the Perth CAT routes in the future, meaning Claisebrook will be EV only depot.

From my understanding, buses deployed on the Perth CATs have a 10-year tenure as per PCC guidelines, so I'm expecting 2139-45 to be redeployed soon. It is likely they may replace 114-6 on the Freo CATs. But then again, the CNG OC500LEs just had their rego extended, save for 112. For all we know, the Claisebrook B7s may wind up at SR for the Armadale line shutdown. The B8s should all be staying for the foreseeable future. 2610 is still less than 10 years old, while 2777-82 are pretty much near new.

For regional transfers, I won't be surprised if some of the early 21** ones at Wangara get shipped down to Busso and new B8s registered to replace them.

[TransRegional]

4002 is on loan to Transdev for trials with the Perth CATs. I was on it recently and spoke with the bus captain. Apparently the government is eager for EVs to serve on the Perth CAT routes in the future, meaning Claisebrook will be EV only depot.

From my understanding, buses deployed on the Perth CATs have a 10-year tenure as per PCC guidelines, so I'm expecting 2139-45 to be redeployed soon. It is likely they may replace 114-6 on the Freo CATs. But then again, the CNG OC500LEs just had their rego extended, save for 112. For all we know, the Claisebrook B7s may wind up at SR for the Armadale line shutdown. The B8s should all be staying for the foreseeable future. 2610 is still less than 10 years old, while 2777-82 are pretty much near new.

For regional transfers, I won't be surprised if some of the early 21** ones at Wangara get shipped down to Busso and new B8s registered to replace them.

There’s 1670-1699 still to go regional as a possibility too.

[perthbus]

For regional transfers, I won't be surprised if some of the early 21** ones at Wangara get shipped down to Busso and new B8s registered to replace them.

Don’t forget 2124-2126 are at CV.

[TransRegional]

1445 has landed in Bridgetown after getting refurbished and being a regional refurb fill in bus.

[Zidanehartono]

Received words from another enthusiast member that TransAlbany 1449 had its AOA removed.

[Shoudy Chen]

I saw TP1332 operating the Route 38F as it traverses along the Shepparton Road. I wonder which depot the 1332 is stored — WP or KAL?

[HL7619]

Does anybody know why the Mercedes-Benz O405NH are back in service at Joondalup because I Saw 1226 on a 442 route Today and does anybody know why the 22xx series Volvo Optmuis bodies went to karrinyup to replace the Gas Buses and does anyone know which TransBusselton NH Buses will be retired this year would it be 1500-1501 and would 1586-1590 be going Aswell or will they be staying I know that 1220, 1232-1233, 1357-1358 will be staying in Busselton as they have only been in fleet for about a year now.

[Enviro 500]

I saw TP1332 operating the Route 38F as it traverses along the Shepparton Road. I wonder which depot the 1332 is stored — WP or KAL?

I've seen 1332 at RCDEP near the airport some time ago.

[Enviro 500]

Does anybody know why the Mercedes-Benz O405NH are back in service at Joondalup because I Saw 1226 on a 442 route Today and does anybody know why the 22xx series Volvo Optmuis bodies went to karrinyup to replace the Gas Buses and does anyone know which TransBusselton NH Buses will be retired this year would it be 1500-1501 and would 1586-1590 be going Aswell or will they be staying I know that 1220, 1232-1233, 1357-1358 will be staying in Busselton as they have only been in fleet for about a year now.

22** series went to KP so that KP gas buses could be sent to RO to replace the 19** ones that moved to Freo when the 12** ones retired.

[Merc1107]

Does anybody know why the Mercedes-Benz O405NH are back in service at Joondalup because I Saw 1226 on a 442 route Today

There is a large shutdown on the Midland line. To provide rail replacement buses on top of the regular peak requires a substantial number of additional buses operational, so that would be part of why those O405NHs are in service again.

[Enviro 500]

1569 spotted moving eastbound on the Terrace with what appears to be 900 rear desto.

[Enviro 500]

2848 on 901 city bound along Guildford Road in Baysie.

[Enviro 500]

2165 on 100 interlining with 206. CV or Beckenham?

[Zidanehartono]

2165 on 100 interlining with 206. CV or Beckenham?

Southern River

[Shoudy Chen]

Tp2327 was the latest Path transit bus to be refurbished. Saw it operating the route 283

[Enviro 500]

2313 on 271.

1162 off service at HW Station.

[Shoudy Chen]

Tp2645 operating Route 998 as the bus pulled in at Curtin Uni Bus station. I’m not sure whether it’s on loan at O’Connor or transfer

[the c man]

Whilst driving nh 1571 last night spotted 3087 been towed back to midvale depot last night from midland stn.