TechnicianKeith Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 On 7/26/2024 at 6:01 PM, Highway of Heroes said: Just curious on is NRT 2368 retired from service just yet? No. 2368 is still in Welland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niatrans10 Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 On 7/29/2024 at 10:05 AM, TechnicianKeith said: No. 2368 is still in Welland. tracking on 112 in NF today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 On 7/30/2024 at 1:24 PM, niatrans10 said: tracking on 112 in NF today Looks like all the NF units have been returned to Falls division. Welland NFIs 1154-55 and Novas 1164/1173-74 are back in service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 On 7/31/2024 at 8:53 PM, TechnicianKeith said: Looks like all the NF units have been returned to Falls division. Welland NFIs 1154-55 and Novas 1164/1173-74 are back in service. NRT 1932 tracking on Welland 509 Niagara today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessarion Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 Anyone who is familiar with Niagara Region Transit know if route 435 will be running tomorrow? Brock University to Pen Center?  The website is not entirely clear if this route runs on Sundays or not.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitStudios Posted August 4 Report Share Posted August 4 11 hours ago, Bessarion said: Anyone who is familiar with Niagara Region Transit know if route 435 will be running tomorrow? Brock University to Pen Center?  The website is not entirely clear if this route runs on Sundays or not.   Yes, the 435 runs evenings/weekends/holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 On 7/31/2024 at 8:53 PM, TechnicianKeith said: Looks like all the NF units have been returned to Falls division. Welland NFIs 1154-55 and Novas 1164/1173-74 are back in service. NRT 1932 tracking on Welland 509 Niagara today.  2679 also spotted on 501 Broadway again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 I had a conversation with a driver in Welland today. I was told Welland is due for route modifications, which could begin as soon as September 1. Although NRT has not released anything yet, the modifications are said to be as follows: 503 First Ave - inbound from Thorold Road: continue along Thorold Road, turn right on Aqueduct Street. From there, right on Church Street, left on Niagara and proceed downtown. 508 Woodlawn - service restored to Walmart. From River Road outbound, the bus will turn right onto Woodlawn and left onto Primeway Drive. Right at the next set of lights, left at the stop sign by Mark's Warehouse and stop by the Walmart garden centre. The bus will then continue straight behind Canadian Tire, then turn left onto River Road and exit the way it enters the plaza. 509 Niagara - will lose the Aqueduct portion to 503. From Niagara and Thorold (inbound), the bus will continue straight along Niagara Street. I'm also hearing that 20 new 40' NovaBus units have been confirmed for NRT. Mechanics have inspected the entire fleet and will slowly decommission units purchased in or before 2015. St Catharines will be taking at least 7 new buses, Niagara Falls will take at least 6, and Welland will be receiving whatever new units are left, plus a few "hand-me-downs" from Niagara Falls. When new buses arrive, Welland's 0604, 1146, 1150-51, 1154, 1155, and possibly 1140-41 will be retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SCT Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 On 8/16/2024 at 3:58 PM, TechnicianKeith said: I had a conversation with a driver in Welland today. I was told Welland is due for route modifications, which could begin as soon as September 1. Although NRT has not released anything yet, the modifications are said to be as follows: 503 First Ave - inbound from Thorold Road: continue along Thorold Road, turn right on Aqueduct Street. From there, right on Church Street, left on Niagara and proceed downtown. 508 Woodlawn - service restored to Walmart. From River Road outbound, the bus will turn right onto Woodlawn and left onto Primeway Drive. Right at the next set of lights, left at the stop sign by Mark's Warehouse and stop by the Walmart garden centre. The bus will then continue straight behind Canadian Tire, then turn left onto River Road and exit the way it enters the plaza. 509 Niagara - will lose the Aqueduct portion to 503. From Niagara and Thorold (inbound), the bus will continue straight along Niagara Street. I'm also hearing that 20 new 40' NovaBus units have been confirmed for NRT. Mechanics have inspected the entire fleet and will slowly decommission units purchased in or before 2015. St Catharines will be taking at least 7 new buses, Niagara Falls will take at least 6, and Welland will be receiving whatever new units are left, plus a few "hand-me-downs" from Niagara Falls. When new buses arrive, Welland's 0604, 1146, 1150-51, 1154, 1155, and possibly 1140-41 will be retired. I'm thinking that the "hand me downs" would be the surviving 40 foot transit owned WEGO units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 1396 is almost done its rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SCT Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 2 minutes ago, G.A said: 1396 is almost done its rebuild. It could likely be the first bus to get this "proposed" livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 22 Report Share Posted August 22 Another Welland Nova is out of commission for body work. Not sure which one it was, but it was rear ended by Welland's 1168 at downtown terminal today. The Nova was parked downtown as 508, and 1168 (running 503) attempted to pull around, but was too far forward to negotiate the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitStudios Posted August 23 Report Share Posted August 23 2305 involved in an accident today, looks like it was rear-ended while on the 40/45B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitStudios Posted August 27 Report Share Posted August 27 According to the NTC meeting this period, NRT will be purchasing 17 electric buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97SCT Posted August 29 Report Share Posted August 29 Fare increase coming on July 1, 2025 from $3.00 to $3.50. In addition the $6.00 inter-municipal fare will be decreased to $3.50 as NRT looks to make a one-fare system for all services. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 1155 and 1174 have returned to service in Welland. 1173 is now missing, presumably at Falls yard for maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway of Heroes Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Is 1149 Eldorado &Â 1170-1171 Vincity Buses retired from service from Welland? Just Curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashore_518203 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 As a transit geek, I like to think that I know transit better than the average customer. However, I am confused about the changes to the WEGO Red Line and NRT route 116 that takes effect tomorrow. I am assuming that the WEGO daily pass will no longer be good on route 116. Is this correct? Will customers on Lundy's Lane now require an NRT day pass for $7 in addition to the $13 for the WEGO daily pass. Route 116 will only go as far as Stanley Avenue. That means people who stay in hotels on Lundy's Lane will need a transfer to WEGO Blue Line to get to the Falls. In a city that should be promoting transit for tourists, these latest changes sound like they will do exactly the opposite. Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 5 hours ago, Highway of Heroes said: Is 1149 Eldorado &Â 1170-1171 Vincity Buses retired from service from Welland? Just Curious Yes. All 3 have been retired. 1149 due to mileage and a lack of available parts and the Vicinitys due to their size and a lack of available parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Classic Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Quote As a transit geek, I like to think that I know transit better than the average customer. However, I am confused about the changes to the WEGO Red Line and NRT route 116 that takes effect tomorrow. I am assuming that the WEGO daily pass will no longer be good on route 116. Is this correct? Will customers on Lundy's Lane now require an NRT day pass for $7 in addition to the $13 for the WEGO daily pass. Route 116 will only go as far as Stanley Avenue. That means people who stay in hotels on Lundy's Lane will need a transfer to WEGO Blue Line to get to the Falls. In a city that should be promoting transit for tourists, these latest changes sound like they will do exactly the opposite.  Yes, 116 is now under the region and there fares apply. Check out this link  which explains everything about the changes to Lundy Lane service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Squishy Bus Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 10 hours ago, Highway of Heroes said: Is 1149 Eldorado & 1170-1171 Vincity Buses retired from service from Welland? Just Curious All 3 are Retired. 8 hours ago, Seashore_518203 said: In a city that should be promoting transit for tourists, these latest changes sound like they will do exactly the opposite.  Too true. The hours WEGO & NRT have on holidays and in the summer are ridiculous, forcing you to try and book a hotel. Or, if you're not that far from the GO Station, you have to run all the way back to the GO Bus Terminal after getting off a WEGO Blue Line somewhere. Just made our bus by 5 minutes. NRT doesn't operate very good on the holidays, for a city that has 3 transit systems, 1 intercity (GO), 1 region-wide (NRT) and one for tourists. Wishing NRT and GO could consult together with the public to say what needs to be improved. The Green Line schedule is horrendous too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 53 minutes ago, The Squishy Bus said: All 3 are Retired. Someone already stated that they were. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway of Heroes Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 NFT: 1935 & 2340 is the last 2 buses to operate on WEGO Red Line for this evening before it gets discontinued 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnicianKeith Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 1159 has returned to service in Welland. Seen running 502 Rice Road this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laliok Posted September 7 Report Share Posted September 7 Something interesting I saw on a YouTube video I was watching where they passed a Niagara Falls bus with a 75A headsign. This was on Stanley ave for more context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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