Can we please refrain from starting rumours and posting hearsay? This is getting ridiculous.
Thanks.
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- Tue Jul 12, 2022 9:45 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions
- Replies: 318
- Views: 118418
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:24 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2022
- Replies: 603
- Views: 82989
Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2022
Please be advised that, as per BCM buses in Singapore, contracted operators do not own and therefore do not have the final say in where they are redeployed.Enviro 500 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:10 pm 2309 in Kal? I thought Kal only takes in Swan buses now.
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2019
- Replies: 381
- Views: 149157
Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2019
There's your problem right there.Pinza wrote:I’m entitled to...
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 2:45 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: Next generation railcars for Transperth
- Replies: 143
- Views: 88927
Re: Next generation railcars for Transperth
This was the result I expected after the debacles experienced with QLD's latest acquisitions.Bus Suggestions wrote:Not the result I was hoping for after 5 years of anticipation. Was expecting either something similar to Brisbane's new NGR trains or the Adelaide A-City 4000-Class EMUs. Too bulky for my liking.
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2019
- Replies: 381
- Views: 149157
Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2019
Many of the differences are to do with the requirements as specified in the tender documents.Squiddy wrote:As has already been said, unless you have any new information you wish to share...?
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Private Observations 2019
- Replies: 698
- Views: 198202
Re: Private Observations 2019
The Citaro is an integral product. Mercedes-Benz aren't going to change their production regime just to suit a single country with such a small market.tonyp wrote:The tone of the this interview seems to suggest that MB might prefer regulations to change rather than compromise on bus width.
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: Discussion - Sydney / NSW
- Topic: Private Observations 2019
- Replies: 698
- Views: 198202
Re: Private Observations 2019
...looking at the image outline in the article I thought it was a modern-day Mercedes Citaro like you see in Europe.. Don't be surprised if the Gemilangs are delivered with Citaro fronts like the Adelaide demonstrator. ...if they keep looking at bodies from overseas, I hope they give the Polish Sol...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:23 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Brisbane / QLD
- Topic: Experience with MAN 19.320
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15481
Re: Experience with MAN 19.320
The engine found on the 19.320s is nothing short of extraordinary. So much power but so little noise, vibration and harshness. They're supposed to be really good on fuel too. The low amount of vibration would contribute to prolonged vehicle lifespan due to lower overall fatigue over time. It's a gre...
- Sun May 12, 2019 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Perth Compared with other cities
- Replies: 104
- Views: 66052
Re: Perth Compared with other cities
It's the same anywhere in this lovely country really. No more than usual really. It must have cleaned up a lot since a friend visited there in 2005. He noticed more anti socials in the city centre than in Sydney at the time. He also said I would love the buses there, even though he wasn't and isn't...
- Thu May 09, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Perth Compared with other cities
- Replies: 104
- Views: 66052
Re: Perth Compared with other cities
It's the same anywhere in this lovely country really. No more than usual really.Swift wrote:Perth has classy transport, but from what I've gathered, they have some unclassy behaviour, both on buses and trains.
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: Photos - Brisbane/Qld
- Topic: Brisbane Transport, Mercedes Benz Citaro W1599
- Replies: 55
- Views: 74813
Re: Brisbane Transport, Mercedes Benz Citaro W1599
One more thing should be mentioned: the demonstrator Citaro was equipped with a Voith 4-speed gearbox which is not good at high-speed services as it makes the engine sounds noisy, such as any routes via the southern busway like 111, 150, 140, 130, etc. Most services via the busway are utilising ZF ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:51 am
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: Ex Transperth Mercedes CR225Ls List
- Replies: 64
- Views: 56167
Re: Ex Transperth Mercedes CR225Ls List
As they are only a government contract you may find that the 20yr life applies and the SA government already has a contract for a new fleet as well Adelaide's buses still have a 25 year maximum life. The NHs being withdrawn in Perth are between 18 and 20 years old so still have quite a few years le...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Perth Compared with other cities
- Replies: 104
- Views: 66052
Re: NSW Future Rail Plan - NWRL/Metro/Harbour Crossing
Perth commuters have had mainly longitudinal seating since the inception of electric services, they have grown up not knowing anything different. Not quite true. The A-series EMUs were delivered with transverse seating throughout much of the carriages. They were not modified until they received the...
- Fri Mar 22, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: Local business to help build next generation of Transperth buses
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22766
Re: Local business to help build next generation of Transper
I don't know of too many buses that could cover 1000km in suburban traffic without needing a refill. Even the most fuel-efficient buses will cover about 800 km safely (and that's brimmed to dry) given that they generally carry between 250 and 300-litres of fuel. Also I'm not aware of any normal rout...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: Local business to help build next generation of Transperth buses
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22766
Re: Local business to help build next generation of Transper
CNG engines still have a reason to exist, and it's a reason that isn't exploited at all in Australia. In many parts of Europe, methane emitted from sewerage and waste disposal is used as a fuel. Biogas, as this product is known, has the potential to be a renewable fuel that can be harnessed and made...
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Increaed widths for buses??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7851
Re: Increaed widths for buses??
Agreed. Australia should have access to world-class products offered in Europe such as the 2.55m-wide Mercedes-Benz Citaro.
- Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Full Low Floor Buses and Singapore
- Replies: 42
- Views: 30490
Re: Full Low Floor Buses and Singapore
I think it's now boiling down to the fact that the Australian bus sector (agencies, operators and manufacturers/distributors) have fallen into a lazy mindset and are not rising to the challenge of providing the necessary engineering solutions to the huge rises in patronage that are now occurring as...
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:53 pm
- Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
- Topic: Using Mobi Info Edit (MIE)
- Replies: 133
- Views: 271729
Re: Using Mobi Info Edit (MIE)
^ Disagree.
The ultimate destination suburb or landmark should be on the top line of EVERY scroll with the bottom line for terminus and intermediate route info.
For example:
MIRRABOOKA | 970
Bus Station
MIRRABOOKA | 970
Via Flinders St
The ultimate destination suburb or landmark should be on the top line of EVERY scroll with the bottom line for terminus and intermediate route info.
For example:
MIRRABOOKA | 970
Bus Station
MIRRABOOKA | 970
Via Flinders St
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:01 pm
- Forum: New Users/Ask a Simple Question
- Topic: MAN 10.180 HOCL 1993 6.6L 6cyl turbo
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9026
Re: MAN 10.180 HOCL 1993 6.6L 6cyl turbo
Gearbox would be a ZF-Ecomat 4 HP 500, possibly with Neutral at Bus Stop function. It's a very common city and intercity bus gearbox. Engine is a 6.596-litre 6-cylinder, model D 0826, either TOH (turbocharged only) or LOH (turbo & intercooled). It is an engine that loves revs, being happy to wor...
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 1:31 am
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13832
Re: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
I'm theorising Mercedes bit the bullet after the problems experienced with their computer controlled W3E110/112 series and realised the popularity of the ZF alternative. It was interesting times up to 1991 when the last Mercedes-Benz automatic gearbox left the factory. At that stage, there were dif...
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13832
Re: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
I believe that the engineering was done in-house at Daimler-Benz with the production outsourced to ZF.Swift wrote:Was it a joint development between ZF and Mercedes Benz and ZF were then charged with building the boxes for Mercedes use?
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13832
Re: When Did Computer Gearboxes Appear?
...which overcame that refusal to kick down to 1st... There's a setting on W 3 D and W 3 A gearboxes that permit them to shift into 1st gear at a higher speed. The setting is normally disabled to ensure a smoother ride over regular topography. Both Merc transmissions, as well as ZF Ecomats also occ...
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions
- Replies: 318
- Views: 118418
Re: WA Transport General Discussion & Questions - 2018
End of 2010 was the transition from Ecomat to EcoLife on the OC 500 LE/RF chassis production. Operators did not get a choice.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion - Perth / WA
- Topic: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2018
- Replies: 448
- Views: 139791
Re: PTA / Transperth & Private Observations - 2018
Rubbish. CDC does NOT own Swan Transit. Transit Systems does!Transperthpaperbus wrote:...they already own Swan Transit.
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Transport Discussion
- Topic: Full Low Floor Buses and Singapore
- Replies: 42
- Views: 30490
Re: Full Low Floor Buses and Singapore
P1050956A_edited-1.jpg P1050895.jpg My apologies for wrongly quoting the engine size for Citaros, I don't know where I got that number from! The Euro VI mode of the Citaro received a major overhaul including a completely new range of engines. The 6.4-litre and 6.9-litre engines (OM 906- and OM 926-...