Express691 Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Due to Punjabi market today, 3 is using XDE60. Route via 57th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 The ongoing construction on the Granville Bridge has resulted in the SB Howe wire being shifted over a lane, putting it closer to the Granville wire. This shifted position means that the SB switch at the north end of the bridge that was installed earlier this year has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 The federal government announced they have funded the upgrades of the trolley overhead to extend its lifespan by 30-60 years https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-infrastructure-bank/news/2023/12/federal-government-invests-in-longevity-of-trolley-bus-service-for-metro-vancouver.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Walton Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 1:12 PM, Express691 said: The federal government announced they have funded the upgrades of the trolley overhead to extend its lifespan by 30-60 years https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-infrastructure-bank/news/2023/12/federal-government-invests-in-longevity-of-trolley-bus-service-for-metro-vancouver.html Page not found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Mark Walton said: Page not found. Try this one https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2023/12/federal-government-invests-in-longevity-of-trolley-bus-service-for-metro-vancouver.html# 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog222 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Is the Solaris demo still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 39 minutes ago, madog222 said: Is the Solaris demo still around? Sent away September 9. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Can't wait to see what the new trolleybuses are going to look like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busmanic92 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, TransitFanKid said: Can't wait to see what the new trolleybuses are going to look like! From NFI, looking like current xd40/xn40/xde60/xe40's But with added poles. I'm not totally excited... Just a new bus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 19 hours ago, Busmanic92 said: From NFI, looking like current xd40/xn40/xde60/xe40's But with added poles. I'm not totally excited... Just a new bus. But no more old buses running around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 3 minutes ago, TransitFanKid said: But no more old buses running around! What’s old now was once new, and what’s new now will become old too. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 1 minute ago, Citaro said: What’s old now was once new, and what’s new now will become old too. I know, but I still prefer the new bus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 17 minutes ago, TransitFanKid said: I know, but I still prefer the new bus! ^ You 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNelson Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 To me the New Flyer trolleys still seem to be going pretty strong, even after having been in service for the better part of 20 years. Seems a shame to retire them if they're still doing the job. Have they been becoming less reliable, or is this just a proactive measure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 35 minutes ago, SeanNelson said: To me the New Flyer trolleys still seem to be going pretty strong, even after having been in service for the better part of 20 years. Seems a shame to retire them if they're still doing the job. Have they been becoming less reliable, or is this just a proactive measure? I only have been on a dewired trolley 4 times. However, in the summertime, it is crazy hot inside and there is no AC obviously as they are the older buses in the CMBC fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busmanic92 Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 22 hours ago, TransitFanKid said: I only have been on a dewired trolley 4 times. However, in the summertime, it is crazy hot inside and there is no AC obviously as they are the older buses in the CMBC fleet. What I've heard (i wasn't in the region until 2012) these ones came with AC, but translink removed them once they were broken. But translink has a 20 year cycle before 2012(?) units, after that units stay for 10-12 without mid life work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaintrolley Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 57 minutes ago, Busmanic92 said: What I've heard (i wasn't in the region until 2012) these ones came with AC, but translink removed them once they were broken. Interesting. I did not hear about this. I always thought (they came without a/c) because trolleys didn't get as hot inside as diesel buses because they have no 'engine heat' to contend with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 3 hours ago, Busmanic92 said: What I've heard (i wasn't in the region until 2012) these ones came with AC, but translink removed them once they were broken. But translink has a 20 year cycle before 2012(?) units, after that units stay for 10-12 without mid life work. I thought only buses made after 2012 have AC? (Except Orion Vs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marriott Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Since this rumor refuses to die, let me restate was has been said about it numerous times over the years. A/C was not standard on Translink buses before the 2012 Xcelsior orders. The Orion V's got A/C as part of their premium features for the highway runs. The LFR trolleys, as well as any other bus order from before. 2012 were NOT delivered with A/C. No buses have had A/C removed because it failed/didn't work/was too expensive/Translink is evil/whatever rationale people think up. They never has the system in the first place. 7 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFanKid Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Michael Marriott said: Since this rumor refuses to die, let me restate was has been said about it numerous times over the years. A/C was not standard on Translink buses before the 2012 Xcelsior orders. The Orion V's got A/C as part of their premium features for the highway runs. The LFR trolleys, as well as any other bus order from before. 2012 were NOT delivered with A/C. No buses have had A/C removed because it failed/didn't work/was too expensive/Translink is evil/whatever rationale people think up. They never has the system in the first place. I thought the 2012 NFI XDE60s have AC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 16 minutes ago, TransitFanKid said: I thought the 2012 NFI XDE60s have AC? He said anything before 2012 did not have air conditioning (with the exception of the Orions). Anything 2012 or after has it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I’d say something about the downtown 19 shuttles using trolleys and being extended to Kingsway at 10th for the spring change, but I guess these days literally all sources are invalid. mmmmm well I guess the next phase of St. Paul’s hospital is under way (complicating the southern turnaround) and the return of the 23 conventional runs is imminent. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 About the wires in Vancouver: besides wires on main trolley routes, there are some that exist on minor streets and where trolleys won’t normally travel. (Such as, Frederick Street, Slocan St, Beatrice St, 34th Avenue). These are apparently for deadheads, unscheduled short turns, and training runs. Now, supposing u-turn wires did exist - would trolleys be able to turn around in the middle of the road using these? Or would they still have to pull poles or use side street wires (when available)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 -spends money on u-turn wires -still require buses to de-wire to turn around ?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madog222 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Not to mention it is illegal to perform a u-turn… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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