New batch of SMRT Mercedes Benz Citaro have arrived!
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Originally posted by SBS2601D:
Looking forward to their introduction, like how the KUBs entered service.
But that would mean bidding farewell to the MKIIIs. The truly ever-reliable workhorses. No mean feat that all 300 actually survived the 17 years with none being lost.
Before MKIIIs are fully gone, think the last of the SBST O405s will be gone by the first batch of Citaros arrival.
They will mark the end of the chapter of the first generation 1990s air con buses that SBS bought.Anyway, is there a Citaro on 853 yet??? Hope to catch.
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
The only thing i dont like about KUB is some of them, have the infamous heat wave that spreads rapidly throughout the rear of the bus especially on a hot day. One can feel as if its an oven. Other than that, its quite a good bus actually.
Speaking of the KUBs, I noticed the EURO 4s have drastically improved the jerking problems and the gear change is very smooth. Too bad the speed is still limited.
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Originally posted by SBS 1000U:
Speaking of the KUBs, I noticed the EURO 4s have drastically improved the jerking problems and the gear change is very smooth. Too bad the speed is still limited.Im not sure what KIB that SJE is using. Definitely not a K114IB because of the radiator and engine sound. A K114 have a different sound. Cant find the specs of the KIB they are using. It behaved like K230 actually, and sounded like one, but definitely ran much faster than a KUB LOL.
Edit: Saw some photos and learnt that its a K230IB. Funny, the performance is damn different than our dear city K230UB. It even overtook a volgren bendy with ease and speed. The bus doesnt feel lack of power, unlike some of our KUBs. Best part: they are not electronically speed limited.
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187 SL groups still never undergo TRG yet, according to 1 of 187 perm SLs. But it is a matter of time to get back some of WAB fleets after 'donating' 132M 133K to 858 last year.
When 187 gets Citaro appearance, most likely will appear on Split as few months ago, OC kept on cameoing on S Shift slots. Else, some A/P SLs who drove OC before can also be qualified to drive Citaro, but privided if they finish TRG.
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When would the Citaros come to KJDEP?
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Originally posted by SBS 1000U:
Speaking of the KUBs, I noticed the EURO 4s have drastically improved the jerking problems and the gear change is very smooth. Too bad the speed is still limited.
Yeah.They did away with the engine braking.
Good riddance.
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Guys, this is Citaro not Scania KUB, if you guys want to talk about that, please create another thread.
I am quite surprised KJ didn't get any, perhaps they will get when more buses (unknown yet) are out.
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Originally posted by Winson.W:
Where can I find the shift or the departure timing of the new Citaros??? Or if you know the shift or departure time, please tell me......
Thanks
For the uninitiated,
Premium 531 departs fullerton hotel bus stop around 1830hrs, be there early
sv75 citaro morning arrives at Fullerton bus stop at 0820hrs yest, 0835hrs this morning
Note that citaro CAN DUN APPEAR on the service due to a variety of reasons...
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Originally posted by zero gravity:
When would the Citaros come to KJDEP?
None. (For now)
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Hope that they will buy the MAN rigids and bendies too
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SMRT Buses Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro (Mercedes-Benz)
Depots:
- SMRT Buses Ang Mo Kio Depot (AMDEP)
- SMRT Buses Woodlands Depot (WLDEP)Cameo Bus Services:
- Service 75 (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Marina Centre Terminal)
- Service 167 (Sembawang Interchange - Bukit Merah Interchange)
- Service 700 (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Shenton Way Terminal)
- Service 700A (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Temasek Ave)
- Service 811 (Yishun Interchange - Yishun Ave 2 and Yishun Ave 1)
- Service 853 (Yishun Interchange - Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal)
- Service 855 (Yishun Interchange - HarbourFront Interchange)
- Service 920 (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Bangkit Rd)
- Service 960 (Woodlands Regional Interchange - Marina Centre Terminal)
- Service 962 (Woodlands Regional Interchange - Admiralty Link)Deployed Buses:
- SMB 136 C (AMDEP/YIBP 855)
- SMB 139 U (WLDEP SP)
- SMB 140 P (Suspected WLDEP 75)
- SMB 141 L (Suspected WLDEP 75)
- SMB 142 J (Suspected WLDEP 75)
- SMB 143 G (WLDEP SP)
- SMB 144 D (Suspected AMDEP 167)
- SMB 145 B (AMDEP SP)
- SMB 146 Z (AMDEP SP)
- SMB 147 X (Suspected AMDEP RWS8)Undeployed Buses:
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SMB139U (WL SP) on 962
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Originally posted by service_238:
You can try approaching the customer service at the interchanges. They would be more than happy to assist you.
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963 don't have any Citaro cameo lahx.
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Originally posted by TIB770T:
SMB139U (WL SP) on 962
Breakdown replacement for a bendy bus, did only like 1 trip.
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Originally posted by Acx1688:
For the uninitiated,
Premium 531 departs fullerton hotel bus stop around 1830hrs, be there early
sv75 citaro morning arrives at Fullerton bus stop at 0820hrs yest, 0835hrs this morning
Note that citaro CAN DUN APPEAR on the service due to a variety of reasons...
ACx
For 75, is it everyday, cause I got to go school on weekdays...... Anyway, thanks! -
Originally posted by ghost79:
That is confidental and sensitive info. Is it that hard to camp for the buses yourself?
Is not that I don't want to, Monday to Friday have school till 3 (Cause sec 2 streaming), Saturday has SYF taining and Sunday has tutions. So I don't really have enough time to camp for buses. It will be better for me at least knowing the time. Hope you understand......
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Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:
Im not sure what KIB that SJE is using. Definitely not a K114IB because of the radiator and engine sound. A K114 have a different sound. Cant find the specs of the KIB they are using. It behaved like K230 actually, and sounded like one, but definitely ran much faster than a KUB LOL.
Edit: Saw some photos and learnt that its a K230IB. Funny, the performance is damn different than our dear city K230UB. It even overtook a volgren bendy with ease and speed. The bus doesnt feel lack of power, unlike some of our KUBs. Best part: they are not electronically speed limited.
KUB, the U means Urban bus and KIB, the I means Intercity bus???
What are the differences between their engine placements and horsepowers??? We know the KUB is rear engined...
Originally posted by Winson.W:Is not that I don't want to, Monday to Friday have school till 3 (Cause sec 2 streaming), Saturday has SYF taining and Sunday has tutions. So I don't really have enough time to camp for buses. It will be better for me at least knowing the time. Hope you understand......
Bro, 300 SBST Citaros are coming their way here very soon. Till then, they will be all over Singapore and you can catch them easily as many times as you can. If you have studies to consider, better put your studies as priority. Catching buses is not that important as compared to studies.
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Originally posted by Winson.W:
Is not that I don't want to, Monday to Friday have school till 3 (Cause sec 2 streaming), Saturday has SYF taining and Sunday has tutions. So I don't really have enough time to camp for buses. It will be better for me at least knowing the time. Hope you understand......
In my opinion if u ask me,i tink it wld b better if u concentrate on yr studies 1st than rushing yrself for no reason on tis buses..They r gonna b here for 17 yrs and nt gonna run away anywhere.U gt all the time in the world to catch them later.I dunno wat u may think but this is just my opinion..
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Originally posted by SBS 1000U:
KUB, the U means Urban bus and KIB, the I means Intercity bus???What are the differences between their engine placements and horsepowers??? We know the KUB is rear engined...
Bro, 300 SBST Citaros are coming their way here very soon. Till then, they will be all over Singapore and you can catch them easily as many times as you can. If you have studies to consider, better put your studies as priority. Catching buses is not that important as compared to studies.
Yes, I means Intercity. Anyway can discuss at Scania thread as suggested before we go off topic
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Originally posted by SBS8930P:
Cameo Bus Services:
- - Service 700 (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Shenton Way Terminal)
- Service 700A (Bukit Panjang Interchange - Temasek Ave)
- - Service 960 (Woodlands Regional Interchange - Marina Centre Terminal)Since wen 700 and 960 had Citaros??
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
Hope that they will buy the MAN rigids and bendies too
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Originally posted by Merczrox:
Since wen 700 and 960 had Citaros??
SMB142J did 75/700 a few days back. SMB140P was spotted with 960 EDS @ Marina Ctr on Tuesday.
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so are there only 9 production citaro? i thought theres 10