Ultimate Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, 110B West Pickering said: Despite being used on the Special Olympic Shuttle last week in Whitby, the Novas weren’t ready for paying passenger service, however finally after arriving in late October, the 6100’s at Westney have entered service with 6101, on the 915 at 17:30 and 6102 on the 224B 20:05 6100 is on the 225 6104 is on the 110B Are those the new Nova's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ultimate said: Are those the new Nova's? Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 30 minutes ago, 110B West Pickering said: Yeah Are they the Pulse ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted February 27, 2019 Report Share Posted February 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ultimate said: Are they the Pulse ones? If you do your research and see the 7100 series is the BRT and the 6100s are the conventional. Also the routes they are on is a give away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Few updates here. 1. A congratulations to Richard Oldfield for becoming part of the Transit Advisory Committee which was recently assembled. 2. The 7100's are not in service 3. D40LF's have begun retirement, 8423, 8427, and 8428 as well as 8417 (obviously) are at the back of westney with no fare box, PRESTO, or bike rack. 4. Six new PULSE Buses this year, they will be the first articulated buses in the fleet. 5. Four PULSE XD40's will be converted to conventional service. in all the PULSE fleet with be 26+4+6-4 = 32 total vehicles. 6. 4 Growth conventional buses this year, no replacements. 7. Theres a bunch of service changes coming in the budget, its worth looking at (https://calendar.durham.ca/default/Detail/2019-03-06-1330-Transit-Executive-Committee-Meeting/198ea386-d9b3-4288-b75c-aa0300be86ae) 8. $50.5 Million for a new facility next year 9. $375,000 for "Destination sign upgrades" 10. $210,000 for terminal amenities 11. $96,000 for bus decal refresh (Yay!) 12. 333,000 for smart technology upgrades. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 ICYMI, Durham Region Transit is holding some Public Information Sessions for the future of transit service in the region. The link can be founded here: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/public-information-centres.aspx FYI, ICYMI = In Case You Missed It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Seeing as the last few years that DRT has had a 10- year Service Plan, I guess that with even one year that there updates and changes from the plan, that it was shelved, in favour for these PiC's to create a new 10 year Service Strategy, with all feedback to be used to shape a new Service Plan?Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 4:23 PM, newflyerinvero said: Seeing as the last few years that DRT has had a 10- year Service Plan, I guess that with even one year that there updates and changes from the plan, that it was shelved, in favour for these PiC's to create a new 10 year Service Strategy, with all feedback to be used to shape a new Service Plan?Is this correct? The Service Plan was designed to be altered as development progresses. A great example is the booming Windfield Farms neighbourhood in Oshawa's north end. The service plan incorporated service to this area but didn't forecast development to excel at the rate it currently is. The PIC's are an opportunity for the general pop to voice their concerns pertaining to the areas they use transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 DRT has actually begun the installation of on board security cameras on the rest of the fleet that didn’t have them. 8401, and 6111,6112 have them that I’ve seen so far. these new cameras are only placed in four spots throughout the bus rather than 9. front facing exterior rear facing exterior front to rear interior and rear to front interior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Any notice on when the pulse Nova's will go into service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 11:27 PM, Ultimate said: Any notice on when the pulse Nova's will go into service? “May” is all I know On other news 2009- 8977 is now retired, first 30” to go 8975 and 8976 are still active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=14632ce7-a448-49b1-a99c-206a36d7500d&feedId=fcda21e8-a0d7-4bbe-9955-c4e9163cc1fd Its official, Novas are ordered, I've seen a few people so far shocked by the 2021 date, considering the 7100 PULSE Novas still aren't in service after 7 months on property, im not too surprised. especially considering that these buses will require some modifications to bus stops and driver/maintenance training upon arrival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novabusfan_2004 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 6:46 PM, 110B West Pickering said: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=14632ce7-a448-49b1-a99c-206a36d7500d&feedId=fcda21e8-a0d7-4bbe-9955-c4e9163cc1fd Its official, Novas are ordered, I've seen a few people so far shocked by the 2021 date, considering the 7100 PULSE Novas still aren't in service after 7 months on property, im not too surprised. especially considering that these buses will require some modifications to bus stops and driver/maintenance training upon arrival. Any reason why the 7100s are taking so long to enter service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 7100-7103 are now in service they will be placed on route when they get put one, bearing in mind of 30 buses on 16 are required for Service 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 So they’re not in service yet but 8409 was on the 900 today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Yet again, 8409 is on PULSE according to Transee. also regarding my previous posts about 7100-7103, two weeks ago at Raleigh, they appeared complete, but still have “danger do not drive” on them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Any reason why 8409 keeps appearing on 900, of all buses? Shortage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 2 hours ago, 43 Kennedy said: Any reason why 8409 keeps appearing on 900, of all buses? Shortage? Turns out 8409 is in fact retired its INIT somehow made it inside of 8616 and has been operating like that. according to Transee, 8616 was last in service on July 15th. i though 8409 was retired, but was surprised when it popped back up on the map. (photo from July 3rd) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 8616 is tracking properly again, and 8409 is confirmed retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomasw Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 8443 was involved in a serious collision with a tow truck. The bus is most likely totalled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 14 hours ago, Thomasw said: 8443 was involved in a serious collision with a tow truck. The bus is most likely totalled UPDATE: 5 people injured but not critical. Bus was in service on route 922 The bus 8443 is going to be retired due to the extensive structural damage. this was towed back to Raleigh division. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 8977, the presumed retired ElDorado, was tracking on the 910/950 block earlier. Maybe another case with the INIT system like 8616 previously had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 3 hours ago, 43 Kennedy said: 8977, the presumed retired ElDorado, was tracking on the 910/950 block earlier. Maybe another case with the INIT system like 8616 previously had? It would have to be, 8977 is still at Westney as of last wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 7:07 PM, 43 Kennedy said: 8977, the presumed retired ElDorado, was tracking on the 910/950 block earlier. Maybe another case with the INIT system like 8616 previously had? Just following up, here is a photo taken literally 10 minutes ago of 8977 in its current state at Westney division 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 And they’re in service, after 10 1/2 months, DRT 7100-7103 are in service they have also now been outfitted with the white luminator destinations signs on the front, side and rear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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