[May/June 2017] SA Transport observations

[TA3001]

I heard from a driver that 428 was built in May 1992, not the date listed in the fleet lists. So this is why I asked about it. The fleet lists aren't 100% accurate.

[jibb]

I heard from a driver that 428 was built in May 1992, not the date listed in the fleet lists. So this is why I asked about it. The fleet lists aren't 100% accurate.

Drivers aren't always accurate either with regards to info.

[mmosca447]

I was lucky enough to ride the Zone Cruiser today on a 734. I was sitting at the back and I noticed quite an evident rattle coming from the engine, not sure if it has been like this for a while?

[Diesel_MAN]

I was lucky enough to ride the Zone Cruiser today on a 734. I was sitting at the back and I noticed quite an evident rattle coming from the engine, not sure if it has been like this for a while?

It's been more than six months since the last time I caught 2801, but it sounded fine back then. It must be a relatively recent problem.

[Diesel_MAN]

TransitTimes doesn't appear to be working for certain routes. Most runs are showing up normally, but J1s and 167s don't have any real-time info available.

[jibb]

TransitTimes doesn't appear to be working for certain routes. Most runs are showing up normally, but J1s and 167s don't have any real-time info available.

Most other routes are working as normal.
No info on Glenelg tram services due to Jetty Road closure and trams terminating at stop 15(Brighton Road).

[Diesel_MAN]

168s aren't showing up either, so it sounds like the real-time data was updated to reflect the temporary changes to routes that normally service Jetty Road while TransitTimes hasn't been updated. I just checked, and it hasn't been updated for almost two months now. It's strange that 167Cs and inbound 167s from Camden Park also aren't appearing on TransitTimes, though.

[coach driver 1981]

LCB 1575 in new aoa for optus

[transenthusiast]

An as yet unidentified Torrens Newton gas NL202 is in a new AOA celebrating Norwood FC's women's team's recent premiership win. Does anyone who's seen it recently know the fleet number?

[TA3001]

1925 is hard to identify using it's number, as it's barely visible. I couldn't find it on the sides or the back. I had to check the rego on the fleet lists to identify it.

I'm not aware of any reason why Torrens would want to hide the visual numbers like Southlink do on the inside, as Transit Times gives it away anyhow most of the time.

In my opinion, the vehicle shouldn't be allowed out on the road if the fleet number is not clearly visible on all sides. At least 443 can be easily identified.

[jibb]

Another new Scania CB80 at ScaniaWingfield.
New Southlink Mercedes 2452 is at Custom Coaches.

[The Phonj]

The Norwood FC AOA bus is 1669 (identified in channel 7 news last night)

[Eurostar]

From August this year 206s and 208s will no longer have to wait too long to come out of Galway Avenue onto Regency Road because traffic signals will be installed.

[transenthusiast]

The Norwood FC AOA bus is 1669 (identified in channel 7 news last night)

Ah right, I wouldn't mind getting a photo og it.

[The Phonj]

From August this year 206s and 208s will no longer have to wait too long to come out of Galway Avenue onto Regency Road because traffic signals will be installed.

One bad intersection down, plenty more that need some form of effective traffic control to help buses keep on time. Corner Sixth Ave and Stephens Tce, St. Peters springs to mind here although I could reel off many others.

[Eurostar]

From August this year 206s and 208s will no longer have to wait too long to come out of Galway Avenue onto Regency Road because traffic signals will be installed.

One bad intersection down, plenty more that need some form of effective traffic control to help buses keep on time. Corner Sixth Ave and Stephens Tce, St. Peters springs to mind here although I could reel off many others.

Even a roundabout might help

[jibb]

A serious accident involving a Southlink bus and a semi trailer occurred around 800 o'clock last night at around stop 20 Main North Road at Blair Athol. One passenger sustained minor injuries and was admitted to hospital. The bus suffered significant damage.
Video footage on Channel 9 news tonight,and write up on Adelaide Now.

[TA3001]

Out of curiosity, which bus was it? Does anyone know?

[nscaler69]

The rego puts it as bus 2558.

[TA3001]

So is it a write off, or will it return to service?

[jibb]

So is it a write off, or will it return to service?

No it can be repaired,but will be off the road for a few weeks.

[TT]

New Scania 1955 (rego SB27MU) now at Port. Another SL202 will be off to the graveyard, guessing 425 or 426 going by their build dates.

[Diesel_MAN]

New Scania 1955 (rego SB27MU) now at Port. Another SL202 will be off to the graveyard, guessing 425 or 428 going by their build dates.

Wouldn't 426 be retired before 428?

[TT]

Whoops I meant 425 and 426. Now edited.

[thedom]

http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Announc ... ng-weekend

June Long weekend Rail closures: Gawler Central line (between Adelaide and Mawson) & Outer Harbor/Grange Lines (fully closed).
Sat 10th June first services to last services Monday 12th June 2017; Bustitutes in place of the closed services.