Coast Mountain Bus Company 21001–21025
Coast Mountain Bus Company 21001–21025 are a set of 25 New Flyer Industries XDE60 units built in 2021.
Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
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Cummins L9 | BAE Systems HybriDrive HDS300 | 46 – USSC Aries | Luminator Horizon |
History
These are the first articulated units ordered in TransLink's new standard livery with a blue roofline and the first non-RapidBus articulated units in the fleet fitted with the BAE HybriDrive system.
The order of 19 units in 2020 and 30 in 2021 was first mentioned in May 2019 for service expansion along existing routes.[1] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the order for 19 units in 2020 was deferred to 2021 and was revised for an order of a total of 55 units due to arrive in August 2021.[2] This was later revised to 25 units. Production and delivery of this order were further delayed due to a global shipping and logistics shortage, among other challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compared to the other XDE60s, this batch has more seat padding and an additional curbside destination sign, similar to what is found on RapidBus units. However, unlike most XDE60s procured, these have an enlarged stop request button similar to the style used on the 2012 units. This was later standardized for future orders. These are also the first articulated units to be delivered with TSI's Internet Protocol Slim Line Wedge CCTV cameras pre-installed. This batch is the first to use the new CCTV installation layout for articulated units where the interior rear-facing camera in the rear section is moved closer to the rear, as opposed to being installed closer to the articulation joint. These are also the first conventional units to be delivered with a three-point driver's seatbelt, as opposed to the two-point lap seatbelts used in all previous conventional orders.
Most of these were used initially to increase capacity on the 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station service. They were initially scheduled to be introduced gradually starting January 3, 2022. However, entry was deferred initially to mid-February 2022 due to construction delays related to lengthening select bus stops along the route. Specifically stops along W. 4th Avenue east of Burrard Street, along W. 6th Avenue, W. 2nd Avenue and Great Northern Way. Work was delayed due to inclement weather from December to February. Entry was deferred again to March 2022 due to shipping delays as some mechanical components required replacement before they could enter service and the components were being shipped from the United States. With the exception of one unit which started service on a SkyTrain Bus Bridge shuttle, all units will have entered service on route 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station.
In September 2022, select units were fitted with loose lug nut indicators as part of a trial.
Deployment
This series is based out of Vancouver and can be commonly found on the following routes:
- 2 Macdonald
- 25 King Edward
- 44 UBC/Downtown
- 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station
- N8 Fraser/Downtown NightBus
- N20 Victoria/Downtown NightBus
- N22 Macdonald/Downtown NightBus
Depending on operational requirements, they can also be found on routes 3 Main, 8 Fraser, 10 Granville, and 20 Victoria.
In June 2022, some units began to transfer out of Vancouver. The first group to leave were units 21001–21003 to Burnaby. This was followed by 21004 to Hamilton and 21005 to Surrey. By the end of 2022, units made appearances in all depots that operated articulated buses. All units in the series eventually returned to Vancouver by May 2024.
Details
Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Paint | Build Date | Entered Service | VIN | License Plate | Transit Centre | Notes |
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21001 | ![]() |
July 2021 | 03/07/2022 | 2FYH8YU12MC082929 | RL 7432 | Vancouver |
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21002 | ![]() |
August 2021 | 03/07/2022 | 2FYH8YU19MC082930 | SC 0230 | Vancouver |
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21003 | ![]() |
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2021 | 05/31/2022 | 2FYH8YU10MC082931 | SC 0173 | Vancouver |
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21004 | ![]() |
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2021 | 03/10/2022 | 2FYH8YU12MC082932 | SC 0231 | Vancouver |
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21005 | ![]() |
2021 | 05/04/2022 | 2FYH8YU14MC082933 | SC 0169 | Vancouver |
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21006 | ![]() |
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2021 | 06/27/2022 | 2FYH8YU16MC082934 | SH 2889 | Vancouver |
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21007 | ![]() |
August 2021 | 04/05/2022 | 2FYH8YU18MC082935 | SC 0232 | Vancouver | ||
21008 | ![]() |
September 2021 | 06/09/2022 | 2FYH8YU1XMC082936 | SC 0174 | Vancouver | ||
21009 | ![]() |
September 2021 | 03/12/2022 | 2FYH8YU11MC082937 | SC 0233 | Vancouver | ||
21010 | ![]() |
September 2021 | 03/07/2022 | 2FYH8YU13MC082938 | SC 0234 | Vancouver | ||
21011 | ![]() |
2021 | 03/08/2022 | 2FYH8YU15MC082939 | SC 0235 | Vancouver | ||
21012 | ![]() |
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2021 | 03/12/2022 | 2FYH8YU11MC082940 | SC 0236 | Vancouver |
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21013 | ![]() |
2021 | 03/12/2022 | 2FYH8YU13MC082941 | SC 0237 | Vancouver | ||
21014 | ![]() |
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2021 | 03/17/2022 | 2FYH8YU15MC082942 | SC 0207 | Vancouver | |
21015 | ![]() |
2021 | 03/08/2022 | 2FYH8YU17MC082943 | SC 0238 | Vancouver | ||
21016 | ![]() |
2021 | 06/15/2022 | 2FYH8YU19MC082944 | SH 2890 | Vancouver | ||
21017 | ![]() |
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September 2021 | 03/07/2022 | 2FYH8YU10MC082945 | SC 0239 | Vancouver | |
21018 | ![]() |
October 2021 | 03/13/2022 | 2FYH8YU12MC082946 | SC 0208 | Vancouver | ||
21019 | ![]() |
2021 | 03/17/2022 | 2FYH8YU14MC082947 | SC 0209 | Vancouver | ||
21020 | ![]() |
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October 2021 | 05/12/2022 | 2FYH8YU16MC082948 | SC 0170 | Vancouver | |
21021 | ![]() |
November 2021 | 06/29/2022 | 2FYH8YU18MC082949 | SJ 8759 | Vancouver |
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21022 | ![]() |
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2021 | 05/19/2022 | 2FYH8YU14MC082950 | SC 0171 | Vancouver |
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21023 | ![]() |
2021 | 06/13/2022 | 2FYH8YU16MC082951 | SH 2891 | Vancouver | ||
21024 | ![]() |
2021 | 04/21/2022 | 2FYH8YU18MC082952 | SE 7422 | Vancouver |
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21025 | ![]() |
November 2021 | 06/16/2022 | 2FYH8YU1XMC082953 | SH 2844 | Vancouver |
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References
- ↑ TransLink Mayors Council Meeting Report, May 17, 2019 Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ↑ METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT (MVRD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING Friday, June 25, 2021, metrovancouver.org, retrieved 07-17-2021