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Unfortunately Neoplan AN460 #7195 caught fire at Penns Landing. The rear of the bus was destroyed. This is bus will likely be retired given the damage and age of it.

THESE ARE NOT MY PHOTOS. COURTESY OF PTV FACEBOOK PAGE

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Speaking of the Novas, it is still unclear how soon they will enter into revenue service. Recent photos from PTV facebook page show some were on driver training. However, the saga of when the production units will arrive continues as source(s) reported that problems on SEPTA's units are resolved and SEPTA will not take anymore delivery until they are fixed.


RIP #7195. This was the bus it look like before it was caught on fire.

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This report seems kind of strange...first of all, SEPTA probably has to put out rfps to replace the El Dorados...secondly, Gillig has never had any type of interest in any previous SEPTA contracts over the years...lastly, I think that New Flyer and El Dorado would have interest in it.

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This report seems kind of strange...first of all, SEPTA probably has to put out rfps to replace the El Dorados...secondly, Gillig has never had any type of interest in any previous SEPTA contracts over the years...lastly, I think that New Flyer and El Dorado would have interest in it.

Well sources with documents including evaluation sheets and cad drawing and other documents are showing signs SEPTA is eyeing at those buses (no official confirmation of the order yet). Obviously according the union contracts, these buses have to be 29 ft for those to be operated by the contractor on those contracted routes. Gillig Advantage Low Floor 29ft and Eldorado Transmark RE, XHF and EZ Rider are the only known buses that may potentially fit SEPTA's requirement.

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SEPTA Rodeo 2014

Of course the main highlight on bus display was SEPTA's newest 2014 Nova LFS Hybrid #8673 and LFS Artic Hybrid #7342. They were on display at Cornwell Heights Parking Lot (SEPTA Station) where the festival was hosted on. These new buses are slated to replace the 1997 NABI 416 and 1999-2000 Neoplan AN460

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More pics and vids coming soon.

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Lolol Septa105r5/Seclip9 you beat me. I was gonna put my LFS picture in the wiki but then right before I uploaded something told me to double check. Glad I did...

Anyway here's my picture of the newest addition to SEPTA's fleet; the 2014 NovaBus LFS 40102 HEV

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Thanks SEPTAKID, your pic of that 40ft Nova LFS Hybrid is awesome as well.


Videos from SEPTA Rodeo 2014 day event


An exclusive look on SEPTA's new 2014 Nova LFS Hybrid #8673 and Nova LFS Artic Hybrid #7342


Whole complete footage at SEPTA Rodeo 2014


Free rodeo event shuttle provided between event area and train station aboard 2004 Freightliner/Champion Defender #2096



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A BYD demo did stop by SEPTA head office yesterday for demo

Yeah, the BYD All Electric bus at SEPTA 1234 HQ for a visit and evaluation. I wonder if SEPTA had interest to go in that.

And finally, here are the pictures taken from SEPTA Rodeo 2014. From the classics buses there to SEPTA's newest Nova LFS Hybrid #8673 and LFS Hybrid 7342
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