Service 859,961 & 985

off_service SG

TIB 821 E did not replace TIB 1098 U on sv 859. I'm not sure which bus was replaced or if it's simply fleet addition.

We can't confirm any redeployments now too. School holiday is the favourite time for bus companies to do PM, plus their deployments are in a HUGE mess (look at Dennis Lance and Volgren Bendies, for example). So, never conclude too early.

tintinspartan SG

Similar case to KTMB also. YDM4s doing most express trains today

But nevermind. What is yur meaning of 'PM'? PM Shift? Rolling Eyes

TIB1171R SG

Originally posted by TIB1171R:
Ridiculous? I dont think so. Given the location of Geylang Lorong 1 Terminal itself which is nearer to AMDEP than WLDEP/KJDEP, and the rising-like-nobody's-business oil prices, having some trips under AMDEP would serve to partly reduce costs and increase efficiency.

I don't think he meant that, if not he would not have mentioned that he doesn't mind 985 being partially amdep since they're all have to off-service to geylang lor 1 anyway.

I only worry if they schedule an off-service trip from CCK Int to amdep. That will defeat the purpose. Laughing

But true that a long trip on 961 Lance can be a torture.

Yes that would be very stupid of SMRT.

Lances are not totally bad lah. In fact it is when they speed when the shiok-ness of riding a Lance comes in. And most of the time, 961 buses do speed Laughing

off_service SG

Preventive Maintenance.

sBs_boy SG

I agree on this.

But the fact that many of the regulars on S985 are travelling long distance. by putting in a lance means less seats for the pax. This isnt something that the regulars on 985 will like.

IMO, DAFs are better than Lance.

patdog112 SG

I know UD appeared before... but if AMDEP take over will there be permernant one? Twisted Evil

carbikebus SG

The reason are simple.To have more SL travel and experience other Interchanges and to save diesel.Nowadays SL are required to switch off the AC during Off Service.

One more funny thing for AMDEP SLs on these services.
61 have to go to BBT Int to apply leave.
169,965 & 969 to WLD Int.
67 have to go CCK Int.
Last time got 3 Service Management Group(Route Group for SBST),Now left 2,Must change CEO to a man.
I dun think Geylang Lor 1 will be the bus park for these services.Only 2 Nissan and 14 Bus Plus buses are allowed to park there.Come to think of it 7 buses to WLDEP,4 AMDEP buses for 961 and probably 3 for 985,Not much difference.Apart from 853,854,855,804,806,811,812 and a few 859 buses park at Yishun,I think theres still space for the 12m to squeeze in.SMRT depots are like sardine.

^tamago^ SG

I agree. Sometimes I'm amazed at how close the bendies are squeezing in that tight space originally built to accomodate 12m's. Laughing

^tamago^ SG

Anyway DAF and Scania’s are confirmed to receive refurbishment next year.

nenepokey SG

859 might get Striders/Habits if it's gonna be over to WLDEP. but Striders' acceleration can't b compared to ELBO Sad

961's case...to AMDEP for 4 duties. let me see. currently, 961 has 23/26/27 buses. take out the not-so-good buses, like TIB642E, TIB768B, TIB831B & TIB431Y, and replace them with some M'sia/UK Lance from SP/852/853/855, hopefully TIB915T, TIB928G, TIB940U & TIB1013P.

for TIB940U and TIB1013P, replacement can b made by KJDEP by using DAF from 985 to replace the 2 buses. as for TIB915T, a merc, probably TIB821E can take over the duty.

now coming to 985. 3 DAFs might b out of 985 fleet, with 2 of them going over to join the fleet of 852. let the other take a rest after such hard work by resting at KJDEP as SP. now, AMDEP's gonna hav tougher work to do by thinking wad buses to deploy onto 985. think...think...think.........and da dang! not merc and not the Lances, the UD! hmm...they will think that the UD aren't bad, therefore, throwing TIB377X, CSS184S and CSS194M into 985's fleet, renaming the 3 UDs' status to 'AMDEP 985'!

swee_heng SG

wow! Lance on 985? I longing for it! At least i’ll get to see some lances & bendies on it

Volvo Olympian SG

Lances maybe yes but bendies I doubt so...

TIB1049L SG

I think he meant the S-Shift period perhaps

TIB1018B SG

Suspect 1 or 2 more duties of AMDEP service 980 being transferred to WLDEP. Saw TIB670Z on service 980 during AMDEP's timeslot, other than the Scania permers TIB658K, TIB665P and TIB673R. TIB970H on service 851 today. Anyone spotted TIB921A??

But so far no AMDEP buses on service 961 though Sad

off_service SG

921A on sv 969. Refer to http://buses.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=288434&page=9[/url]

patdog112 SG

DAF and SCANIAS condition is still okay... the worse seats SMRT have got to be CAC merz... the seat now is in sandy green ( goin to turn into white liao ).. sitting on it is like sitting on a wood chair

sBs_boy SG

This is because, there is only wood and cloth.
Welcome to the highest comfort level provided.

Off-Track : Skali we might be seeing 1st Gen Kawasaki seats on some of the buses. Laughing

patdog112 SG

CAC seats i supposed it is same as OAC one bah?

ZYX2005 SG

perhaps fit ramps on one step buses like DAf n scania due for refurbishment for msrtbuses?

Mr. Green

ZYX

Scania N113CRB luver SG

You have forgotten another good contender , the Dennis Lance. Laughing I believe the Dennis Lance , esp the Malaysian ones, will get a slight improvement too. Mr. Green

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