[Mar/Apr 2021] SA Transport observations

[BusFan23]

I wasn’t aware that it is the Department who does fleet numbering

[Former driver37]

I wasn’t aware that it is the Department who does fleet numbering

Yep they sure do think about it they own the vehicles except the ones purchased by TT

[Route 506]

Does anyone know why TT renumbered 1791 and 1792 to 5701 and 5702? Also, why did those SouthLink buses (3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232) get transferred?

Quite a bizarre and random change of numbers for these two fairly new Hybrid buses. If the four transfers from the hills are to get re numbered one would think they can be slotted into 15** number range pretty easily unless they just become 452 onwards

[Crispy!]

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Does anyone know why TT renumbered 1791 and 1792 to 5701 and 5702? Also, why did those SouthLink buses (3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232) get transferred?

Quite a bizarre and random change of numbers for these two fairly new Hybrid buses. If the four transfers from the hills are to get re numbered one would think they can be slotted into 15** number range pretty easily unless they just become 452 onwards

It is bizzare to re-number 1791 at 5701, it would of made sense if it was 5001, or 8001 or something like that.

[bigrobbo]

The song nut in me already is singing a song if a bus is ever numbered 5705. Here are a sample of lyrics from a City Boy song called 5.7.0.5.

Hey operator
Five seven o five
But there's no reply
Five seven o five
Why do you keep me hanging on the line?

[Lt. Commander Data]

Scania L94UB 3270, which was retired in November last year has re-entered service tonight.

3269, retired in November 2020, and 3271, retired last month have both re entered service again today

[leftyandy76]

Scania L94UB 3270, which was retired in November last year has re-entered service tonight.

3269, retired in November 2020, and 3271, retired last month have both re entered service again today

I suspect this could only be temporary while 3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232 are with Torrens Transit?

[jibb]

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Quite a bizarre and random change of numbers for these two fairly new Hybrid buses. If the four transfers from the hills are to get re numbered one would think they can be slotted into 15** number range pretty easily unless they just become 452 onwards

It is bizzare to re-number 1791 at 5701, it would of made sense if it was 5001, or 8001 or something like that.

Neither of these 2 buses have been out in service over this weekend. Electric Bus 1788 is still off the road.

[jibb]

New Scanias 1098-1099 have entered service from Morphettville Depot this morning.

[Former driver37]

A TT 2200 was involved in a accident on route 440 with 4 people injured does anyone know what bus number it was?

[jibb]

A TT 2200 was involved in a accident on route 440 with 4 people injured does anyone know what bus number it was?

2204

[BusFan23]

What was the bus that broke down while turning a corner in the city this morning? I think it’s an Ed. North bus on a GA3 but could be wrong. Video: https://fb.watch/57JIhdScyi/

[Former driver37]

What was the bus that broke down while turning a corner in the city this morning? I think it’s an Ed. North bus on a GA3 but could be wrong. Video: https://fb.watch/57JIhdScyi/

Did it break down or has the turntable locked up it's hard to see from the video angle

[BusFan23]

What was the bus that broke down while turning a corner in the city this morning? I think it’s an Ed. North bus on a GA3 but could be wrong. Video: https://fb.watch/57JIhdScyi/

Did it break down or has the turntable locked up it's hard to see from the video angle

I’m not sure. I would say that the turntable locked up. How does something like that even happen?

[Eagle Eye]

Could be a combination of the tight angle of the turn and possibly the gradient (slightly uphill) when turning left. Possibly the same issue that prevents articulated trams from making some turns at that intersection, and why the western approach track had to be raised prior to the intersection.

[Eagle Eye]

I suspect this could only be temporary while 3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232 are with Torrens Transit?

These buses are in use this afternoon based out of Mile End. Definitely weird seeing single door Scanias on Torrens Transit routes!

[Crispy!]

I suspect this could only be temporary while 3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232 are with Torrens Transit?

These buses are in use this afternoon based out of Mile End. Definitely weird seeing single door Scanias on Torrens Transit routes!

It was like that during the last days of Serco, seeing ex Hills Transit/Transitplus single door Volvo B58's 1403,1405,1406,1408.1416,1418 with dome lights on front and rear on Serco routes.

[Eurostar]

Major MVA Southern Expressway between Majors Rd and Marion Rd affecting towards Noarlunga.

Services will be detouring along South Rd.

Many South Road buses running late

[Lt. Commander Data]

Massive accident on SE Freeway as well between Stirling and Bridgewater, meaning Glen Osmond Rd and the Freeway are both car parks. Delays of 30+ minutes to basically all services heading to the Hills

[jibb]

I suspect this could only be temporary while 3227, 3229, 3231 & 3232 are with Torrens Transit?

These buses are in use this afternoon based out of Mile End. Definitely weird seeing single door Scanias on Torrens Transit routes!

R3229 is still at Morphettville Depot.

[jibb]

Fleet numbering for the next batch of Torrens Transit Scania Bustech's will commence at 5001.