AmanKh Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Spotted a 2020 Novabus being delivered yesterday (Unit 2016), travelling NB on the 410 north of Steeles around 11:30 AM. Couldn't grab a picture as I was driving, but it looks like this batch was ordered with the new driver window, which I noticed on this unit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 5 hours ago, AmanKh said: Spotted a 2020 Novabus being delivered yesterday (Unit 2016), travelling NB on the 410 north of Steeles around 11:30 AM. Couldn't grab a picture as I was driving, but it looks like this batch was ordered with the new driver window, which I noticed on this unit. Correct, new window and new recaro seats with 3 point seatbelts ( like cars ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
G.A Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 7 hours ago, ZümmyZüm said: Correct, new window and new recaro seats with 3 point seatbelts ( like cars ) For the three-point seat belts are they now mandatory or is it just an option to replace the standard lap belt. Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 10 hours ago, TTC 9701 said: For the three-point seat belts are they now mandatory or is it just an option to replace the standard lap belt. I’m not 100% sure but I believe going forward it’s a mandatory spec from the MTO, again I’m sure someone else may know better Link to post Share on other sites
ORION Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 1:11 PM, ZümmyZüm said: I’m not 100% sure but I believe going forward it’s a mandatory spec from the MTO, again I’m sure someone else may know better Yes its mandatory going forward by Transport Canada. Any vehicles purchased this year, delivered after September 2020 to be precise. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 To those than don't know 2007, 2012, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 3 other 2020 Novas are on the property at sandalwood. (Coming from a photo an operator sent me) Though considering theres a 2023 BT probably ordered more novas than we thought they would. Which is a good thing anyway Link to post Share on other sites
Chris.A Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, BramptonTransitFan84 said: To those than don't know 2007, 2012, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 3 other 2020 Novas are on the property at sandalwood. (Coming from a photo an operator sent me) Though considering theres a 2023 BT probably ordered more novas than we thought they would. Which is a good thing anyway It just dawned on me that you guys have the oldest production Xcelsiors in existents! How are your 2010 buses fairing these days? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, BramptonTransitFan84 said: To those than don't know 2007, 2012, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 3 other 2020 Novas are on the property at sandalwood. (Coming from a photo an operator sent me) Though considering theres a 2023 BT probably ordered more novas than we thought they would. Which is a good thing anyway I believe the final total is 23, they are typically lined up in order at sandalwood upon delivery and last I’ve seen is 2023, the most in orders seems to go to 23 conventional a year for expansion and replacement 2 hours ago, Chris.A said: It just dawned on me that you guys have the oldest production Xcelsiors in existents! How are your 2010 buses fairing these days? The 2010 XDE40s don’t seem to be showing their age much aside from air pressure issues that seem to plague all early 40ft xcelsiors, as for the 1100s which were part 2010 part 2011 order they are showing their age and I believe some are currently parked for quite some time for major repair. No talks of refurbs planned as of yet 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Update regarding the 2020 Nova's 2007, 2011 & 2012 have all entered service, 2007 & 2011 marked the first day on November 6th. From my observations 0216 and none of the remaining active 2003 units have been taken out of service yet, though 0305 & 0306 haven't seen much use since Oct 16th/Sept 25th. Also thanks to an update from a friend of mine these are the decommissioned D40LF's currently at the back of Sandalwood Garage: 0220, 0402, 0302, 0312, 0218 & 0424 EDIT: 0301 is also decomissioned however it is not at the back of Sandalwood Garage. Edited November 14, 2020 by BramptonTransitFan84 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ORION Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 12:13 AM, BramptonTransitFan84 said: EDIT: 0301 is also decomissioned however it is not at the back of Sandalwood Garage. I took a picture of brand new 0301 during my visit to Brampton Transit's Clark Garage back in October 2003. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Orion V Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 For the 2018+ ZUM XDE60s, I think the seat type is wrong in the CPTDB wiki. Some still list them as the pre-2018 seats while one shows a question mark. Anyone know what seats they have? Link to post Share on other sites
GTAmissions1 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Electric buses have arrived at Sandalwood. Two Nova buses and 6 New Flyer buses. To be prepared for revenue service in the spring. Training operators and mechanics on the new buses. Routes 23 Sandalwood and Route 26 Mount Pleasant will be the two routes that receive the electric buses. https://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/News/Pages/Feature-Story.aspx/13 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, GTAmissions1 said: Electric buses have arrived at Sandalwood. Two Nova buses and 6 New Flyer buses. To be prepared for revenue service in the spring. Training operators and mechanics on the new buses. Routes 23 Sandalwood and Route 26 Mount Pleasant will be the two routes that receive the electric buses. https://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/News/Pages/Feature-Story.aspx/13 It doesn’t say on the website or their Instagram but it may also be running on the 27 as the 26/27 typically interline during off peak periods, 23 usually runs as a standalone run without interlining. Of course this can change with the signup when these buses enter service Link to post Share on other sites
Someguy3071 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 Not my photo. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
buschic Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 The new Nova’s also will have the redesigned QStraint wheelchair restraints, (they look a lot alike, the changes are inside the devices themselves) Link to post Share on other sites
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Anyone happen to know if the New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE units will be XE60's? I was under the assumption that is a possibility since the demo from NFI was an XE60 but I still have my doubts Link to post Share on other sites
GM5000 Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 On 2/7/2021 at 11:51 PM, BramptonTransitFan84 said: Anyone happen to know if the New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE units will be XE60's? I was under the assumption that is a possibility since the demo from NFI was an XE60 but I still have my doubts NFI's are XE40 On 10/20/2020 at 8:33 PM, BramptonTransitFan84 said: To those than don't know 2007, 2012, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 3 other 2020 Novas are on the property at sandalwood. (Coming from a photo an operator sent me) Though considering theres a 2023 BT probably ordered more novas than we thought they would. Which is a good thing anyway 2007 - 2023. 2001-2006 were going to be eBuses, but those numbers will remain blank. The Nova eBuses are 2150-2151. On 1/28/2021 at 4:25 PM, ZümmyZüm said: It doesn’t say on the website or their Instagram but it may also be running on the 27 as the 26/27 typically interline during off peak periods, 23 usually runs as a standalone run without interlining. Of course this can change with the signup when these buses enter service 26-27 were interlined only on Saturday just prior to Covid. For now the test plan is limited to Route 26, but that could change. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AmanKh Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 Screenshot from BT Facebook of the NFI XE40. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
GTAmissions1 Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 A study is being undertaken regarding bus rapid transit along Queen Street (Zum Route 501) from just past Wignoss/Helen to Mississauga Road in Brampton. Drawing on the example of rapidways in York Region. https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/planning-development/projects-studies/QSTMP/Pages/Welcome.aspx 2 Link to post Share on other sites
GTAmissions1 Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 (edited) Due to a COVID-19 outbreak at an Amazon fulfilment facility, Zum 511 Steeles west of Chinguacousy will be temporaily suspended until further notice due to 9 transit operators testing positive for the virus. With a plan on how to detour happening next week to address the situation. Right now, operators are being tested and mandated to wear mask while on-duty. With the possibility of some operators having to self-isolate, some trips may be cancelled pending availability of resources. Right now, the capacity limit is 35 for regular buses and 55 for articulated buses. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/brampton-suspending-bus-route-testing-drivers-after-9-covid-19-cases-linked-to-amazon-warehouse-outbreak-1.5339566 EDIT: 511 Zum Steeles, 51 Steeles and 51 Hereford are suspended from serving Steeles West corridor for approximately one week effective March 10th. Depending on the situation. Though I am not surprised at the complaints regarding how to access during the detour. Edited March 10 by GTAmissions1 additional info 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Although the complaints are valid, there is coverage for almost everyone minus Amazon staff, the 51 is still going into Mississauga, it’s circling back before entering Brampton to avoid the Amazon facility area. I believe it’s turning around at hallstone, I do see problems arising from packed 51s however time will tell. The 51 will also carry any residents to their homes on the outskirts of Brampton Link to post Share on other sites
Gil Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 On 3/11/2021 at 12:32 PM, ZümmyZüm said: Although the complaints are valid, there is coverage for almost everyone minus Amazon staff, the 51 is still going into Mississauga, it’s circling back before entering Brampton to avoid the Amazon facility area. I believe it’s turning around at hallstone, I do see problems arising from packed 51s however time will tell. The 51 will also carry any residents to their homes on the outskirts of Brampton Wasn't sure if they'd file this under Detours & Update or COVID-19 Updates. Turns out it was the latter. Not sure how many connecting passengers boarded at Lisgar GO who will be impacted by this detour. Service to Steeles West Corridor Temporarily Suspended Brampton Transit service to the Steeles West Corridor will be suspended effective at the start of service on Wednesday March 10. This suspension will be in effect for at least seven days. We will provide an update when it is available. 511 Züm Steeles and 11 Steeles: last stop serviced will be Steeles Avenue and Chinguacousy Road 51 Hereford: last stop serviced will be Steeles Avenue and Financial Drive This is an additional measure implemented by Brampton Transit during the active Peel Public Health community investigation to protect the health and safety of operators and riders. We appreciate your understanding and patience at this time. For trip planning assistance call 905.874.2999. The following detours will be in effect: Routes 511 Züm Steeles and 11 Steeles Detour From Westbound Chinguacousy Züm Station Ahead on Steeles Avenue Right onto James Potter Road Right onto Charolais Blvd Right onto Chinguacousy Road Left onto Steeles Avenue Resume Regular Route Route 51 Hereford Detour From Steeles & James Potter Road Westbound Ahead on Steeles Ave Left onto Financial Drive cross over Highway 407 cross Meadowvale Blvd Right onto Derry Road Right onto Mississauga Road cross Meadowvale Blv cross over Highway 407 Right onto Hallstone Road Left onto Financial Drive Right onto Steeles Ave Resume regular route 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TransferCutter Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 On 3/9/2021 at 6:41 PM, GTAmissions1 said: Due to a COVID-19 outbreak at an Amazon fulfilment facility, Zum 511 Steeles west of Chinguacousy will be temporaily suspended until further notice due to 9 transit operators testing positive for the virus. With a plan on how to detour happening next week to address the situation. Right now, operators are being tested and mandated to wear mask while on-duty. With the possibility of some operators having to self-isolate, some trips may be cancelled pending availability of resources. Right now, the capacity limit is 35 for regular buses and 55 for articulated buses. What hasn't been released to the media and public but made this whole situation urgent to cancel part of the route, test operators and shut down Amazon is 1 Brampton Operator is in hospital in a coma. I know their name and have verified that 1 Operator is in a Coma. Prayers are with them and their family. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
TransferCutter Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 Unfortunately Brampton Driver has passed away Go Fund Me 4 Link to post Share on other sites
ZümmyZüm Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 3 hours ago, TransferCutter said: Unfortunately Brampton Driver has passed away Go Fund Me Fantastic operator and a genius at organizing and holding the union meetings together when it got a out of hand, he’ll be greatly missed All city of Brampton buildings will have their flags and half-mast Link to post Share on other sites
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