chasbo2 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I noticed MBTA did a groundbreaking ceremony on their new qunicy garage two days. So I guess this means the new flyer D40LF's are now on their last heels of service:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 On 2/18/2022 at 2:53 PM, chasbo2 said: I noticed MBTA did a groundbreaking ceremony on their new qunicy garage two days. So I guess this means the new flyer D40LF's are now on their last heels of service:( The next new 40-foot bus order is for 160 hybrids for delivery in 2023 and 2024, which would replace the remaining Neoplan AN440LF diesels and approximately the first 100 D40LF's, so at least some of this model will make it to 2025 at minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Yorker 2001 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 15 hours ago, RailBus63 said: The next new 40-foot bus order is for 160 hybrids for delivery in 2023 and 2024, which would replace the remaining Neoplan AN440LF diesels and approximately the first 100 D40LF's, so at least some of this model will make it to 2025 at minimum. Are these confirmed to be more XDE40s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo2 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 8:45 AM, New Yorker 2001 said: Are these confirmed to be more XDE40s? It would not surprise me if they were to be more XDE40s but I'm not sure why MBTA is going for Proterra electric buses. I've seen a lot of agencies including chicago purchase at least 20 models from this brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 8:45 AM, New Yorker 2001 said: Are these confirmed to be more XDE40s? Not sure, but I'll be surprised if they go with anyone but New Flyer. 10 hours ago, chasbo2 said: It would not surprise me if they were to be more XDE40s but I'm not sure why MBTA is going for Proterra electric buses. I've seen a lot of agencies including chicago purchase at least 20 models from this brand. The electric bus order hasn't been placed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 They still got trolleys going ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo2 Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 2/25/2022 at 10:11 PM, doglover44 said: They still got trolleys going ? Nope. Not anymore. They got rid of those and replaced them with diesel electric buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 41 minutes ago, chasbo2 said: Nope. Not anymore. They got rid of those and replaced them with diesel electric buses Not so fast. The trackless trolleys are still running Monday through Saturday on routes 71, 73 and 77A, but only until March 12th. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Yorker 2001 Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, RailBus63 said: Not so fast. The trackless trolleys are still running Monday through Saturday on routes 71, 73 and 77A, but only until March 12th. Those buses been out since 2004 and will probably deserve a much needed retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 12:23 PM, New Yorker 2001 said: Those buses been out since 2004 and will probably deserve a much needed retirement. The 4100's are low-mileage buses thanks to reduced vehicle requirements (no more 72 Huron or 77A North Cambridge service), minimal use on weekends, and construction-related dieselization of trolley routes during their lifetime. They do appear to be in great shape - 4104 was used two weeks ago on a fantrip and looked and rode great. They could easily have another 5 to 10 years of service with proper maintenance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46tVAld-1d8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxFfqay-Uew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Today is the final day for these trackless trolleys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 12 hours ago, DCTransitFilms said: Today is the final day for these trackless trolleys RIP Trackless Trolleys. Thank you for your gallant and noble service. Hopefully the trolleys will serve elsewhere, maybe Mexico ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 7 hours ago, captaintrolley said: RIP Trackless Trolleys. Thanks you for your gallant and noble service. Hopefully the trolleys will serve elsewhere, maybe Mexico ??? Hope at least some get a second life somewhere ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Seems the 71 and 73 are now out of Charlestown. XDE40s are tracking on the routes rn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrabbleship Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, DCTransitFilms said: Seems the 71 and 73 are now out of Charlestown. XDE40s are tracking on the routes rn Sunday service has been out of Charlestown for many, many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Scrabbleship said: Sunday service has been out of Charlestown for many, many years. Didn’t know that (haven’t done much MBTA). So Charlestown will do the routes from this point on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, DCTransitFilms said: Didn’t know that (haven’t done much MBTA). So Charlestown will do the routes from this point on? Charlestown Garage is essentially two garages in one, with operators assigned to one of two districts (also known as 'rating stations' in MBTA terminology). The 'Charlestown' district comprises the routes which operated out of the original Charlestown Garage plus the Fellsway Garage routes and some routes from the defunct Eagle Street garage like the 111. The 'Somerville' district (also known as the Bennett St., rating station) comprises the routes which operated out of the closed Somerville garage plus the North Cambridge trackless routes. The only change going forward is that operators will pull Xcelsior hybrids in and out of Charlestown instead of Neoplan TT's from North Cambridge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Yorker 2001 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 2 hours ago, RailBus63 said: Charlestown Garage is essentially two garages in one, with operators assigned to one of two districts (also known as 'rating stations' in MBTA terminology). The 'Charlestown' district comprises the routes which operated out of the original Charlestown Garage plus the Fellsway Garage routes and some routes from the defunct Eagle Street garage like the 111. The 'Somerville' district (also known as the Bennett St., rating station) comprises the routes which operated out of the closed Somerville garage plus the North Cambridge trackless routes. The only change going forward is that operators will pull Xcelsior hybrids in and out of Charlestown instead of Neoplan TT's from North Cambridge. That's very interesting indeed. So this is like a JFK/FR and MF/RVC depot type situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/13/2022 at 11:24 AM, New Yorker 2001 said: That's very interesting indeed. So this is like a JFK/FR and MF/RVC depot type situation? I'm not sure, do those operators bid on work that could run out of either depot? On the MBTA, the Cabot and Albany St. garages also comprise a single rating station with a common pool of operators. Albany St. operates weekdays only and it's routes like the 57 Watertown-Kenmore are run on evenings and weekends with Cabot buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 When did the last trolley run ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, doglover44 said: When did the last trolley run ? Pretty sure it was Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin607 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Yes the last trolleybuses were on Saturday, with last runs to the garage early Sunday morning https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/boston-no-more-trolley-buses-in-cambridge/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX BRT Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Article from the Boston Globe about the end of trolley-bus service in Cambridge: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/09/metro/overhead-electric-buses-have-been-gliding-down-streets-cambridge-nearly-90-years-this-weekend-theyll-take-their-last-trips/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Unsurprisingly, the new CRRC railcars have been pulled once again. This is the sixth time this have happened. https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2022/06/21/all-new-orange-line-trains-pulled-amid-mbta-scrutiny/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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