SMRT launches Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 MMC

last SG · 2014-05-30T23:42:13+00:00

They will definitely give a bulk of DDs to Sv 190... But SMRT does not have experience with DDs... Why add to the problems of 190... Better to try out on 963...

carbikebus SG

Because 969 connect Tampines to Yishun faster than any other svc..

Off peak loadings from WRI mostly alight at Yishun,From Yishun most travel to Tampines..

Now stop at TPE and loadings suddenly shoot up to 50% even during off peak.

I proposed Wldep side take 16 all DDs duties and Amdep 4 SDs and 4 bendies.

Wldep:8 A/P 4 S1 4 S2 Amdep:5 A/P 2 S1 1 S2

CSS608 SG

SMB3552P on Svc 176 spotted towards Bukit Merah interchange, opposite Telok Blangah MRT station at around 8.50am.

23ispolo SG

Today seems to be the next wave of Enviros on SMRT services after the first few... Heard 61 and 176 are using DDs now.

phillipC SG

So happening now at BBI now, Sv61 got DD. Got BSEP Sv990 and the real time bus arrival big tv screen. All because BBI route need to be tendered out for competitions?

Before that (Prior to SMRT take over TIBS), nothing happen in BB. except two additional trips of 868 in the morning to Suntec City.

BusAnalayzer SG

SMB3552P on Svc 176 spotted towards Bukit Merah interchange, opposite Telok Blangah MRT station at around 8.50am.

Super excited to see DDs on 176... this means sv 145 can also get DDs? coz sv 145 pain point was Henderson road.

23ispolo SG

SMB3552P on 176 today, might be replacing SMB3010L which has been said to be 990 perm...

Gemsdare SG

SMB3531A spotted on Svc 965 departing Woodlands Interchange at 7:02am towards Sengkang Interchange.

TIB1234T SG

To be honest, Hillview Ave is still very dangerous for DDs... As you know Hillview Ave only has 2 lanes per direction, if left lane is obstructed by a breakdown vehicle or roadworks, changing to right lane can cause serious damage and injury... The trees are not even trimmed on the right lanes after seeing some big branches...

And for the Henderson Rd where 176 plies, I didn't see any trim marks on the big trees (From Bt. Merah > Bt. Panjang direction) and so far no hazards, so possibly that direction is DD passable... The other direction heading to Bt. Merah Int I'm still not sure yet...

carbikebus SG

Saw an Enviro parking inside Wldep near the refuelling stn today

TIB429E SG

They should start cleaning their Enviros SMB3536L exterior damn dusty, macham 925 buses. The interior still got a "Pet Shop Like" Smell :x

Some observations :

Onboard SMB5020U 963 this afternoon(3plus), lower deck was somewhat fully seated + upper deck too. Imagine a SD were to replace it, it's likely to be 3/4 full.

carbikebus SG

Hope the newer buses isnt shoddy as their current buses with scotch tape,undermaintenance engines etc..

SBS5010P SG

61 got DD.

carbikebus SG

61 got DD.

As a matter of facts i saw 2 if im not mistaken.After this im not suprised if they give a couple to 189.

carbikebus SG

Next round should be from Sembawang Int,Higher chance 167 might get 2 DDs also plus a BSEP A22 full day from Amdep next month..Saw a couple of times DD trainings on 167 routes.Yishun might get DDs once the new temp Int start,851 should be dual control.

carbikebus SG

So the production batch is from SMB5001-5103?

BSEP from SMB3501-3598?

BusAnalayzer SG

As a matter of facts i saw 2 if im not mistaken.After this im not suprised if they give a couple to 189.

If you notice, all DDs to new services like 61/176/700/965 are from BSEP side. Hence, unlikely for 189/172/180 to get any as it does not have BSEP.

I think 187 can get coz it just got a new BSEP slot.

Soon 67/960 will get.

I am hoping 167, 985 also get its BSEP slot converted to DDs.

Surprise could be if 178 gets, but it really doesn't need though it has BSEP.

Yishun services will start getting once move to new interchange. For sure 854/855/857/860.

TIB1234T SG

So the production batch is from SMB5001-5103?

BSEP from SMB3501-3598?

Yes, from their Press Release, it's like that since LTA opted for 98 BSEP E500s...

carbikebus SG

If you notice, all DDs to new services like 61/176/700/965 are from BSEP side. Hence, unlikely for 189/172/180 to get any as it does not have BSEP.

I think 187 can get coz it just got a new BSEP slot.

Soon 67/960 will get.

I am hoping 167, 985 also get its BSEP slot converted to DDs.

Surprise could be if 178 gets, but it really doesn't need though it has BSEP.

Yishun services will start getting once move to new interchange. For sure 854/855/857/860.

They can always add one more production one to the svc

SBS3688Y SG

should sv961 get some ADDs?

SBS5010P SG

should sv961 get some ADDs?

if 61 can get 2 ADDs i dont see why 961 cant get ADDs.

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