Chris W Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 For those that are wondering, there is an XN60 on 52/5E right now. The bus is 1429. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishap Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Multiple 60-footers on Delaware, all branches, not just 5A/5C. I can't confirm it was all Delaware buses - of which there would be 12 - but I did not see a 40-footer. Don't know if something was going on in the west end, or this is a new regular thing (as Winter schedules began on Sunday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid0920 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Have any Nova photos surfaced yet? Rear shot, side shot and interior shot? I've looked around and couldn't find any photos except for the front shot on Hamilton Transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Speaking of the Novas, seeing they're all CNG as well as the XN60's, are there any restrictions in terms of how long they can be in service for on a typical day? I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the C40LFs did at one point which meant that there was a better chance of seeing a diesel bus operating on those 16+ hour shifts on a route. Given that these newer CNG buses are well, newer, has the CNG fuel technology improved the reliability of these buses to be out on the roads longer on a day-to-day basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Have any Nova photos surfaced yet? Rear shot, side shot and interior shot? I've looked around and couldn't find any photos except for the front shot on Hamilton Transit. Not my pic https://flic.kr/p/CuaRBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Not my pic https://flic.kr/p/CuaRBT That would be my shot of it. I took it on Christmas Eve. One thing you will notice is that the stripes are actually a reflective decal, which makes for higher visibility at night. Our Novas are the only ones that have this striping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishap Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 I saw 1513 heading towards the garage on Upper James around the noon hour today. I noticed that the yellow stripe is not quite the same colour used by the HSR. Wasn't that an issue with some of the New Flyer buses a few years back (ca. 2008)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashore_518203 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I saw 1513 heading towards the garage on Upper James around the noon hour today. I noticed that the yellow stripe is not quite the same colour used by the HSR. Wasn't that an issue with some of the New Flyer buses a few years back (ca. 2008)? If you are referring to this (photo below of the 0800s), it was not a mistake by New Flyer. HSR requested the new colors as they were the same color stripes that were on the metallic paint scheme of the articulated buses. Once the first few buses were delivered, it was decided that it did not look good at all and the switch was made back to what it was originally. As for the Novas, it is clearly a different yellow. As mentioned above, the yellow stripe is reflective on the Novas which most likely resulted in the slightly different color. I do not know if this will be specified for all future 40' orders now. It will be interesting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Looks like the security cameras are going into the budget: "Bus safety HSR drivers suffered close to 40 assaults in 2014, a five-year high. Troubling incidents in recent years included a driver beaten with a steel coil and another dragged off a bus by a group of teens. Council turned down a request for on-board cameras last year, but the $1.7 million in security spending appears set to be approved. "This is important for the safety of our employees and our customers. Hopefully, (the cameras) act as a deterrent," said HSR director Dave Dixon. http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6219694-hamilton-s-capital-budget-plan-your-summer-traffic-jams/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busdriver385 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just curious if anyone knows if LRT will be operated by HSR? Or is it going to be a whole separate transit company in Hamilton? I would love to see LRT be owned and operated by HSR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just curious if anyone knows if LRT will be operated by HSR? Or is it going to be a whole separate transit company in Hamilton? I would love to see LRT be owned and operated by HSR! I believe it will be owned and operated by Metrolinx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just curious if anyone knows if LRT will be operated by HSR? Or is it going to be a whole separate transit company in Hamilton? I would love to see LRT be owned and operated by HSR!Most likely be P3 will Metrolinx will give the contract to operate the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonka Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Officially, none of this has even been decided yet. The meeting a few days ago was just in regards to timelines, they have yet to discuss operation, maintenance, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just curious if anyone knows if LRT will be operated by HSR? Or is it going to be a whole separate transit company in Hamilton? I would love to see LRT be owned and operated by HSR! I wonder who will be trusted to build the LRT cars since Bombardier made such a mess of the TTC order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lip Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I wonder who will be trusted to build the LRT cars since Bombardier made such a mess of the TTC order. Well you'll disappointed to hear that it will indeed be Bombardier who will manufacture the LRT cars for Hamilton. On the bright side (although not officially announced), Metrolinx will operate the LRT line. In my opinion that's great since the HSR proves on a consistent basis that they are inept in providing adequate service throughout various parts of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 On the bright side (although not officially announced), Metrolinx will operate the LRT line. In my opinion that's great since the HSR proves on a consistent basis that they are inept in providing adequate service throughout various parts of the city. Technically, Metrolinx won't operate the line - they don't have the capability to operate anything. What they will do is contract out operations and maintenance. And who knows....maybe they'll contract it out to HSR. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lip Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 And who knows....maybe they'll contract it out to HSR. I really hope you're wrong on that one (for Hamilton's sake). But I can definitely see the HSR begging to operate the line though since the Main-King corridor essentially subsidizes other routes in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Councillors expected to take next step in LRT plan Hamilton, ON, Canada / AM900 CHML | Hamilton News Rick Zamperin | Posted: January 25, 2016 07:13 am City Councillors will be asked to approve a “memorandum of agreement” with Metrolinx when the LRT subcommittee meets Monday. The agreement states that while the city can give input on major components of the project, the provincial agenda will have final control over everything from budget and scheduling to planning, design and construction. Construction is expected to start in 2018 with the line to be operational by 2024. http://www.900chml.com/2016/01/25/councillors-expected-to-take-next-step-in-lrt-plan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Seen last week at Hamilton International Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid0920 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Does anybody have a rear shot and interior shot of the new Novas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busdriver385 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I work in the morning, so I will try to get some shots if I get to work a few minutes early! Don't see any with bike racks or anything yet! Seems like they are being delayed on the retro fits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted February 1, 2016 Root Admin Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Does anybody have a rear shot and interior shot of the new Novas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashore_518203 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Here are some interior shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid0920 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Wow they are nice looking buses! Thanks for posting the photos guys. Too bad they didn't choose the rear window option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 The wheelchair ramps are located at both doors?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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