Past bus routes and deployment (Part 2)

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Then what are the buses perming on 852 before 1996? Mostly Hino HT238K/HT228KA/Nissan U31SCN.. Before Sv 852 gets their set of AC buses with the conversion t...

Gus.chong SG

What are the histories (+amendments & route details) of bus services in the 30x series?

Blue Arrow Services (1975-1989):

Blue Arrow Service 301:

Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Katsuri, Bedok Terr, Jln Langgar Bedok, Bedok Rise, Bedok Rd, Upp East Coast Rd, Sennett Rd, Sennett Ave, Lucky Rise, Lucky Gdns, Lucky Heights, Upp East Coast Rd, Nallur Rd, Marine Parade Rd, Amber Rd, Meyer Rd, Fort Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, St. Andrew's Rd, Beach Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Slip Rd, Stadium Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Fort Rd, Meyer Rd, Amber Rd, Marine Parade Rd, Nallur Rd, Upp East Coast Rd, Sennett Rd, Sennett Ave, Lucky Rise, Lucky Gdns, Lucky Heights, Upp East Coast Rd, Bedok Rd, Jln Langgar Bedok, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Katsuri, Bedok Terr, Jln Langgar Bedok & Bedok Rise.
Bold = Extended part of Blue Arrow Service 301.
Blue Arrow Service 301 was merged with Blue Arrow Service 302 in 1978 and it was withdrawn in 1989.

Blue Arrow Service 302:

Jln Langgar Bedok, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Bali, Jln Limau Purut, Tanah Merah Kechil Rd, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Kasturi, Bedok Terr, Bedok Rise, Bedok Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok Walk, Bedok Plains, Bedok Heights, New Upp Changi Rd, Changi Rd, Siglap Rd, Siglap Dr, Frankel Ave, Changi Rd, Geylang Rd, Guillemard Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.
(Bold = Deleted sectors replaced by Bedok South Ave 2, Bedok South Rd & New Upp Changi Rd.)

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Place, St. Andrew's Rd, Beach Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Rd, Guillemard Rd, Paya Lebar Rd, Sims Ave, Jln Eunos, Changi Rd, Frankel Ave, Siglap Dr, Siglap Rd, Changi Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok Heights, Bedok Plains, Bedok Walk, New Upp Changi Rd, Bedok Rd, Jln Langgar Bedok, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Bali, Jln LImau Purut, Tanah Merah Kechil Rd, Jln Limau Manis, Jln Limau Kasturi, Bedok Terr & Bedok Rise.
(Bold = Deleted sectors replaced by Bedok South Rd & Bedok South Ave 2.)
Blue Arrow Service 302 was amended in 1977 and withdrawn in 1978 after merging with Blue Arrow Service 301.

Blue Arrow Service 303:

Jln Lokam, Tai Kheng Gdns, Jln Mahir, Jln Korban, Thrift Dr, Rochdale Rd, Upp Paya Lebar Rd, Bartley Rd, Mt Vernon Rd, Upp Aljunied Rd, Lichi Ave, Wan Tho Ave, Kee Choe Ave, Siang Kuang Ave, Tai Thong Cres, Upp Serangoon Rd, Bendemeer Rd, Lavender St, Crawford St, Beach Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, St. Andrew's Rd, Beach Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, Sumbawa Rd, Kallang Rd, Lavender St, Serangoon Rd, MacPherson Rd, Tai Thong Cres, Siang Kuang Ave, Kee Choe Ave, Wan Tho Ave, Lichi Ave, Upp Aljunied Rd, Mt Vernon Rd, Bartley Rd, Upp Paya Lebar Rd, Jln Lokam, Tai Kheng Gdns, Jln Mahir, Jln Korban, Thrift Dr & Rochdale Rd.
Blue Arrow Service 303 was withdrawn in 1989.

Blue Arrow Service 304:

Chartwell Dr, Burghley Dr, Berwick Dr, Tavistock Ave, Hemsley Ave, Kensington Park Rd, Serangoon Gdn Way, Lor Chuan, Braddell Rd, Upp Serangoon Rd, Bendemeer Rd, Lavender St, Crawford St, Beach Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, St. Andrew's Rd, Beach Rd, Crawford St, Sumbawa Rd, Kallang Rd, Lavender St, Serangoon Rd, Upp Serangoon Rd, Braddell Rd, Lor Chuan, Serangoon Gdn Way, Chartwell Dr, Burghley Dr, Berwick Dr, Tavistock Ave, Hemsley Ave & Kensington Park Rd.
Blue Arrow Service 304 was withdrawn in 1978.

Blue Arrow Service 305:

Mayflower Ave, Mayflower Rd, Mayflower Way, Mayflower Pl, Mayflower Dr, Mayflower Ave, Cheng San Rd, Sembawang Hills Dr, Jln Chengam, Jln Lanjut, Jln Chempedak, Jln Kuras, Sembawang Hills Dr, Upp Thomson Rd, Thomson Rd, (Keng Lee Rd), Kg Java Rd, Bt Timah Rd, Rochor Canal Rd, Bencoolen St, Bras Basah Rd, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, CID Car Park, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, St Andrew's Rd, Coleman St, Armenian St, Stamford Rd, Waterloo St, Middle Rd, Selegie Rd, MacKenzie Rd, Kg Java Rd, Thomson Rd, Upp Thomson Rd, Sembawang Hills Dr, Jln Kuras, Jln Chempedak, Jln Lanjut, Jln Chengam, Cheng San Rd, Mayflower Ave, Mayflower Rd, Mayflower Way, Mayflower Pl, Mayflower Dr & Mayflower Ave.
Bold = Roads that were included in later route details.
Blue Arrow Service 305 was withdrawn in 1989.

Blue Arrow Service 306:

Lor Kismis, Eng Kong Rd, Eng Kong Pl, Eng Kong Gdn, Eng Kong Cres, Eng Kong Terr, Lor Kismis, Toh Tuck Terr, Toh Tuck Rd, Jln Jurong Kechil, Upp Bt Timah Rd, Dunearn Rd, Clemenceau Ave, Orchard Rd, Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah Rd, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, Coleman St, Armenian St, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Clemenceau Ave, Bt Timah Rd, Upp Bt Timah Rd, Jln Jurong Kechil, Toh Tuck Rd, Toh Tuck Terr, Lor Kismis, Eng Kong Rd, Eng Kong Pl, Eng Kong Gdn, Eng Kong Cres, Eng Kong Terr & Lor Kismis.
Blue Arrow Service 306 was withdrawn in 1988.

Blue Arrow Service 307:

(Bedok South Rd, Bedok South Ave 2), New Upp Changi Rd, Changi Rd, Guillemard Rd, Mountbatten Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Stamford Rd, Orchard Rd, Penang Rd, Somerset Rd, Grange Rd, Orchard Boulevard, Paterson Rd, Orchard Rd, Tanglin Rd & Tanglin Circus.

Tanglin Rd, Orchard Rd, Dhoby Ghaut, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Guillemard Rd, Paya Lebar Rd, Sims Ave, Jln Eunos, Changi Rd, New Upp Changi Rd, (Bedok South Ave 1 & Bedok South Rd).
Bold = Extended sector of Blue Arrow Service 307.
Bold = Deleted sectors replaced by Tomlinson Rd.
Blue Arrow Service 307 was amended in 1977 and withdrawn in 1978.

Blue Arrow Service 308:

Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, Ave 1, Upp Thomson Rd, Thomson Rd, Kg Java Rd, Bt Timah Rd, Rochor Canal Rd, Bencoolen St, Bras Basah Rd, Nicoll Highway, Connaught Dr, Fullerton Rd, Collyer Quay, Raffles Quay, Shenton Way & Robinson Rd.

Robinson Rd, Cecil St, Collyer Quay, Fullerton Rd, Empress Pl, St. Andrew's Rd, Coleman St, Armenian St, Waterloo St, Middle Rd, Selegie Rd, MacKenzie Rd, Kg Java Rd, Thomson Rd, Up Thomson Rd, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 & Ave 6.
Blue Arrow Service 308 was withdrawn in 1978.

Blue Arrow Services 301-306 were introduced in 1975 and the other two services were introduced circa 1976/1977.

starscream_07 SG

I need some ans..

1- When did Bedok Int start operation ? Is it 1977,78 or 79?

2- A lot of posts state that svc 225 has never been amended. But I heard when it first came abt, the route/bus stops were slightly different. Any Bus Guides to confirm?

3-Any info regarding Special svc 777 (was it 767 or 757) somewhere in 1988-90 Singapore Airshow? Plied Xilin Ave, Changi Coast Rd..

Just sharing some info regarding my previous curiosities etc regarding Bedok bus services in the past...

2-Answering my own qn.- SVC 225 was a one direction only svc (existing White plate route) when 1st introduced. (from BG79-80). Was made to ply 2 directions (White-Green plate) later (from BG80-81). No change of route till present.

**SVC 33 was the bus that plied Chai Chee St/Dr in the opposite direction of
existing SVC 222 (from BG77). That shows why we can see signs of bustops there.
SVC 33 - Old Upp Changi Rd (Track 6) - Pasir Panjang Rd. Track 6 was somewhere
ard blks 41-44. (Old Upper Changi Rd was renamed Chai Chee St/Dr)

**SVC 228 when 1st introduced was plying one direction : Bedok Int, BN Ave 1, BN Rd, Bdk Resvr Rd, BN Ave 3, BN St 1 & Bedok Int. When SVC 226 was introduced, SVC 228 changed route to the other direction : Bedok Int, BN St 1, BN Ave 3, Bdk Resvr Rd, BN Rd, BN Ave 1 & Bedok Int. (from BG82)

SVC 228 was later extended to Bdk Resvr Rd Loop (From BG85).

Somewhere in late 80s I tink, SVC 226 & 228 was slighlty amended when Bedok Resvr Rd Loop was changed to a one-way road.
SVC 228 - No change of route till present.
SVC 226 was integrated with SVC 385 to form SVC 60 somewhere during late 90s?

Gus.chong SG

Just sharing some info regarding my previous curiosities etc regarding Bedok bus services in the past...

SVC 228 was later extended to Bdk Resvr Rd Loop (From BG85).

Feeder 226 was merged with Feeder 385 in 2002.

By the way I remembered DDs doing 385 before. Can anyone confirm?

starscream_07 SG

Feeder 226 was merged with Feeder 385 in 2002.

By the way I remembered DDs doing 385 before. Can anyone confirm?

Yes...The Merc DDs (can't rmbr the model?). One was 7108 if i'm not wrong. There were several 25xx too..

Gus.chong SG

Yes...The Merc DDs (can't rmbr the model?). One was 7108 if i'm not wrong. There were several 25xx too..

Oh yes. There was only Mercedes-Benz O305 DDs. 202 buses of such models were purchased.

Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1) SG

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starscream_07 SG

Oh yes. There was only Mercedes-Benz O305 DDs. 202 buses of such models were purchased.

Yeah missed them, my favourite bus. Rmbr taking them on svc 26 during my sec sch days... Btw 7108 was ex-svc 26.

SBS 1000U SG

Yeah missed them, my favourite bus. Rmbr taking them on svc 26 during my sec sch days... Btw 7108 was ex-svc 26.

My favourite double decker too. Last took it on 70 before they retire by 2000.

SBS7440T SG

Blue Arrow Services (1975-1989):

Blue Arrow Service 301:

Blue Arrow Service 302:

Blue Arrow Service 303:

Blue Arrow Service 304:

Blue Arrow Service 305:

Blue Arrow Service 306:

Blue Arrow Service 307:

Blue Arrow Service 308:

Blue Arrow Services 301-306 were introduced in 1975 and the other two services were introduced circa 1976/1977.

Thanks, what about the 30x series in their second generation (1992-current)?

SBS7440T SG

Does anyone noticed Feeder 323's route details in TransitLink Guide 1995:

Hougang South Interchange, Tampines Rd, Defu Ave 1, Tampines Rd, Hougang South Interchange.

I thought Feeder 323 used to ply Hougang Ave 7 & 5 after merger with Feeder 329?

Gus.chong SG

Does anyone noticed Feeder 323's route details in TransitLink Guide 1995:

Hougang South Interchange, Tampines Rd, Defu Ave 1, Tampines Rd, Hougang South Interchange.

I thought Feeder 323 used to ply Hougang Ave 7 & 5 after merger with Feeder 329?

Oh...that's a good question.

Feeder 323 still plies Hougang Ave 7 & 5 after merger with Feeder 329. It was only in June 1992 that it was amended to use Tampines Rd.

C151 039/040 SG

Service 61 and 173 redeployment to WLDEP and service 700 redeployment to KJDEP should have done earlier in 2006 instead of 2008.

Quarterly Reviews should have done earlier every day instead of waiting for now. Whether it is crowd or not, it depends.

Gus.chong SG

Service 61 and 173 redeployment to WLDEP and service 700 redeployment to KJDEP should have done earlier in 2006 instead of 2008.

Quarterly Reviews should have done earlier every day instead of waiting for now. Whether it is crowd or not, it depends.

Even if 61 and 173 were made WLDEP controlled earlier, they will still be redeployed back to KJDEP in 2008. So what's the purpose of redeploying them to WLDEP?

C151 039/040 SG

Just to add on:

SBS1000U Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1965 and were de-registered in 23 July 1979.

SBS1001S – SBS1010R Albion Viking VK41L were introduced in 1967 and were de-registered in 1979 – 1980.

SBS1011M – SBS1012K Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1968 and were de-registered in 1979 – 1980.

SBS1013H – SBS1014E Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1968 – 1969 and were de-registered in 1979 – 1980.

SBS1015C Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1968 – 1969 and were de-registered in 1980.

SBS1016A – SBS1018U Albion Viking VK41L were introduced in 1968 – 1969 and were de-registered in 1980.

SBS1019S – SBS1027T Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1968 – 1969 and were de-registered in 1980.

SBS1028R Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1969 and were de-registered in 1980.

SBS1029M – SBS1051Y Albion Viking VK41L were introduced in 1969 and were de-registered in 1981.

SBS1052U – SBS1061T Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1969 – 1970 and were de-registered in 1981.

SBS1062R Leyland Comet 13C/6RP (British-built) were introduced in 1969 – 1970 and were de-registered in 1981 – 1982.

SBS1064K Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1970 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1066E – SBS1068A Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1970 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1069Y – SBS1072L Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1970 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1077Z – SBS1089P Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1970 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1091G Albion Viking EVK41UL were introduced in 1970 – 1971 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1092D – SBS1096Y Austin 1100F were introduced in 1970 – 1971 and were de-registered in 1982.

SBS1098M – SBS1105B Austin 1100F were introduced in 1971 and were de-registered in 1983.

SBS1108T – SBS1112E Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1971 and were de-registered in 1983.

SBS1116U Ashok-Leyland Comet ALCOP 3/1 were introduced in 1971 and were de-registered in 1983.

SBS1119L was Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1971 and were de-registered in 1983.

SBS1121D – SBS1124X Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1971 – 1972 and were de-registered in 1983.

SBS1125T – SBS1130C Austin 1100F were introduced in 1971 – 1972 and were de-registered in 1983 – 1984.

SBS1137J – SBS1155G Albion Viking EVK41UL were introduced in 1971 – 1972 and were de-registered in 1983 – 1984.

SBS1156D – SBS1183A Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1972 and were de-registered in 1984.

SBS1184Y was Ashok-Leyland Comet ALCOP 3/1 were introduced in 1972 and were de-registered in 1984.

SBS1185U – SBS1191B were Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1972 and were de-registered in 1984.

SBS1192Z – SBS1231U Albion Viking EVK41UL were introduced in 1972 – 1973 and were de-registered in 1984 – 1986.

SBS1341K, SBS1342H Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988.

SBS1350J Albion Viking EVK41L was inrtoduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988.

SBS1354Z – SBS1365S Albion Viking EVK41UL were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988.

SBS1366P – SBS1382S Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988.

SBS1383P – SBS1412P, SBS1417B – SBS1426A Albion EVK55CUL (Soon Chow) that were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988 – 1989.

SBS1413L – SBS1416D, SBS1427Y, SBS1428U were Albion EVK41AL (Soon Chow body) that were introduced in 1974 – 1975 and were de-registered in 1989.

SBS1429S – SBS1433D Albion EVK55CUL (Soon Chow) were introduced in 1975 and were de-registered in 1989.

SBS1434B – SBS1502M were Albion EVK55CL (Soon Chow body) were introduced in 1975 and were de-registered in 1989.

SBS1503K – SBS1516Z were Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1975 – 1976 and were de-registered in 1989 – 1990.

SBS1517X was Isuzu BDTIZCHSS were introduced in 1976 and were de-registered in 1990 – 1991, replaced by Mercedes-Benz O405.

SBS1518T – SBS1616T were Mercedes-Benz OF1417 (NZ Hawke body) were introduced in 1976 and were de-registered in 1990 – 1991, replaced by Mercedes-Benz O405.

SBS1617R was Mercedes-Benz OF1417 (Supreme Star body) were introduced in 1976 and were de-registered in 1990 – 1991, replaced by Mercedes-Benz O405 (service 190).

C151 039/040 SG

SBS1232S, SBS1233P Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1235J – SBS1249U Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1250P – SBS1265Y Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1266U – SBS1285P Mercedes-Benz OF1413 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1286L, SBS1287J Mercedes-Benz LP1113 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1297E Ashok-Leyland Comet ALCOP 3/1 were introduced in 1973 and were de-registered in 1986.

SBS1300D, SBS1302Z, SBS1303X Austin 1100F were introduced in 1973 – 1974 and were de-registered in 1986 – 1987.

SBS1322R, SBS1324K Albion Viking EVK41L were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988.

SBS1327C, SBS1336B – SBS1338X, SBS1340M – Ashok-Leyland Comet ALCOP 3/1 were introduced in 1974 and were de-registered in 1988 – 1989.

C151 039/040 SG

Other than bus rego info:
1) Service 540 is former Svc 306 (Blue Arrow). Do you know when service 540 started operating to Hillview ?
2) Did service 450 operates after 1990, to Pasir Laba Camp? Buses use include O405, Leyland Olympian, Enviro400, Dennis Trident 2/Plaxton President and Scania K230UB. Even before Leyland Olympian, MCW Metrobus were deployed.
3) When did service 180, 194, 201, 204, 206, 208, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 230, 245 was withdrawn?
4) Did you know what are the regos for STC, all those bus companies pre-1973 (incl. SH and SZ series)?
5) When did service 197 and 198 receive changes?
6) When did service 194 re-intro to Bird Park?
7) On SGWiki, you only show histories post-1979? Can you lend the histories of pre-1979?
Can you also show it on SGForums Buses, and start from 1900s?
Cool When did bus lanes were introduced in all other roads. I only find histories in -
1974: Victoria Street, Hill Street, Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, North Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Orchard Road, Bras Basah Road, Stamford Road & CBD
1977-1978: Serangoon Road
1985: Thomson Road, Upper Thomson Road
1993: Jurong Town Hall Road
can u find histories of how did started for bus lanes in Upper Bukit Timah Road, Changi Road-Geylang Road, Sims Avenue-Sims Avenue East, Jalan Eunos-Eunos Link-Hougang Avenue 3-Hougang Avenue 2-Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Yishun Avenue 2?
9) When did service 179 actually withdrawn and kena re-introduced?
10) When did service 177 was actually refined to become Bukit Batok – Bukit Panjang service?
11) When did service 101 (Serangoon Garden Circus – New Bridge Road) withdrawn. Is it due to the MRT rationalisation, or actually merged with service 103?
12) Can you actually find former bus deployments of other bus models other than listed above?
13) When did SBS bus actually started converting to OPO operation, first bus route?
14) Service 39 is BNDEP. This bus route anyhow transfer to AMDEP. Should stay in BNDEP?
15) Service 139 is AMDEP until 1999. Then comes to a 12-year hiatus. Should they stay in AMDEP for Double-Decker Buses?
16) SBS & Tibs Handover Exercises, are quite screwed. Shouldn’t all services stay in SBS while Tibs can refine 864, 865 and 866 into specific services?
17) When did service 97 actually started? in 1982 or 1983?
1 Cool When did service 74 actually get fully air-con buses?
19) Which bus routes get fully air-con earlier than 1998?

sbst275 SG

194 was withdrawn in 1993/ 1994.

201 became part of today's Sv 151 in 1993.

204 & 208 = today's 925

216 was rationalised in 1990 as 96 has been introduced.

245 was withdrawn during the Jurong Int rationalisation prog in July 1990, became part of Sv 78.

206 was withdrawn in 1993.

There was a number of versions of 179. The 3 recent was Choa Chu Kang - New Bridge Rd (Merged w/ 190 in 1992), CCK - Fajar Rd & Boon Lay - NTU.

The Gombak Sv 177 was originally Gombak Dr - Upp Bt Timah - Hillview Rd service. It became Bt Batok - Bt Panjang abt a year later.