Did you know...? (Part 5)
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Originally posted by azharjj:
... that service 56 is the only service from bishan interchange that is not WAB ?
i wonder why...
No big deal. At YCK side, 70/70M is also the only SBST service not WAB yet.
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Originally posted by TIB433S:
Singapore Buses Facebook page..
They are full of lies!!! Trust BIS facts better!!! -
Originally posted by SMB228X:
They are full of lies!!! Trust BIS facts better!!!You telling me service 111 doesn't terminiate in Ghim Moh Terminal?
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Originally posted by TIB1218R:
Another one...
PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release
25 Jul 99
SBS TAKES OVER BUS OPERATIONS IN SENGKANG
From today, SBS takes over from Tibs the operation of Services 864, 865 and 866 in Sengkang. The takeover of Sengkang services will enable SBS to provide an integrated and seamless bus and rail service along the northeast corridor. SBS will be a multi-modal public transport operator when the NorthEast MRT and Sengkang LRT start operation in 2002, followed by Punggol LRT 2 years later.
This will involve SBS taking over the bus services in Sengkang and Punggol in exchange for our services in Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Batok. Under Phase 1 implemented today, SBS gives up Service 190 in Choa Chu Kang.
MPs for Cheng San GRC, Dr Michael Lim Chun Leng (Punggol Central) and Mr Zainul Abidin Rasheed (Punggol East) joined residents and grassroots representatives in Sengkang town this morning in a ceremony to mark the takeover of Sengkang bus services by SBS.
In his speech, Dr Michael Lim said that Sengkang residents can look forward to a yet higher level of public transport service as the integration would cover routes, fares, information and facilities. He added, There will be better integration of timings, schedules and routes to further enhance the service level of residents in the NorthEast corridor.
To mark the takeover of Sengkang services, residents are given a complimentary ride on any of the 3 services today. The first 500 residents who turned up at the ceremony also received a farecard from SBS.
Immediate service improvements by SBS in Sengkang..
More than 30 double deck Superbuses are deployed on Services 864, 865 and 88 to immediately increase the capacity and provide a higher level of comfort for Sengkang residents.
Starting today, Sengkang residents get a new service. The extension of Service 27 to Sengkang provides residents with new links to Tampines and Changi Airport. Previously, Service 27 plied between Tampines and Changi Airport.
Improved service information..
Commuters of Services 864, 865 and 866 can now pick up a copy of service guide on board the buses. These guides tell commuters all they need to know about the service. It contains information on fares, route details, operating hours, frequency and major landmarks along the route. Service guides are already available on all regular SBS trunk services and at interchanges.
Service information boards will be strategically placed at 4 locations around Sengkang. Besides displaying route and fare information, we have included an additional feature, a Sengkang Town map, to facilitate travel in Sengkang. Major landmarks like schools, playhouse, community centre and place of worship are clearly shown on the map.
SBS President, Mr Phua Tin How on future bus plans.
Said SBS President, Mr Phua Tin How, SBS will increase the number of services and network coverage in Sengkang in tandem with the growth of the town. We have added one more service today and have plans to introduce three more services by the end of this year, and another four services by end 2000. These services will provide new links to the other housing estates and major centres of activities.
Service 864 plies between Sengkang and Marina Centre via Upper Serangoon Road.
Service 865 plies between Sengkang and World Trade Centre via Orchard Road.
Service 866 plies between Sengkang and Ang Mo Kio via Jalan Kayu.Became 86
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Originally posted by SBS3174M:
Became 86
Yes, so clever.
864 merged with 84 to form 80 (Sengkang to World Trade Centre)
865 renumbered as 85 in 1999, withdrawn in 2003 (Sengkang to World Trade Centre)
866 renumbered as 86, still alive as of today
World Trade Centre Bus Terminal renamed to Harbourfront Bus Interchange around 2002.
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that following services have revised ett?
96,181,198,199,241,242,243 - 060812
30,502 - 200812
12,16,48,51,78,143,160,182,506 - 130812saw it from SBST website.
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506 new timetable... PM peak headways for UEC bound is killer
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Originally posted by azharjj:
that following services have revised ett?
181,198,199,241,242,243 - 060812
502 - 200812
143,182,506 - 130812saw it from SBST website.
199, 241, 242, 243 - NTU new acad yr182 improvement in headways...
160 also re-schedule on 13/08.... Reduction of PM peak headways to 14 - 15 mins.
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Originally posted by azharjj:
that following services have revised ett?
96,181,198,199,241,242,243 - 060812
30,502 - 200812
12,16,48,51,78,143,160,182,506 - 130812saw it from SBST website.
96 - NUS term start. headway adjustment
179 199 - NTU term start. 199 is grouped with 198 and 243. 179 is grouped with 241 242
48 got timing adjustment for 2 trips
51 got new downroute
143 got swap in WAB timings. 78 is grouped with 143.
160 run time adjustment
182 and 506 add bus. 506 got mealbreak at upp east coast with this change. -
Did you know
Majority of BNDEP's Volvo Olympian & VSO has this "black spot" marking on the upper deck as seen on the pic below:
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Originally posted by bus555:
Did you know
Majority of BNDEP's Volvo Olympian & VSO has this "black spot" marking on the upper deck as seen on the pic below:
Where's the pic
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Originally posted by TIB1218R:
Where's the pic
Sry about tat :x
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Originally posted by bus555:
Did you know
Majority of BNDEP's Volvo Olympian & VSO has this "black spot" marking on the upper deck as seen on the pic below:
Okay, what is that for?
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Originally posted by TIB1218R:
Okay, what is that for?
Have no idea, apprently almost all the BN VO & VSO has it...
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Seeing that BN might stand for BurN.......
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Originally posted by bus555:
Did you know
Majority of BNDEP's Volvo Olympian & VSO has this "black spot" marking on the upper deck as seen on the pic below:
I think they use this method to identify their DDs. It looks ugly as though someone burned that part. I would rather they continue to use the SBS Transit stencil on the windscreen like in the past.
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TIB776C is replaced with new fixed windows; just like 792E. saw it on sv 854 today. don't understand why they still bother to change as its already nearing retirement.
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Originally posted by vicamour:
Although SBS and SBST has the majority of double decker buses using Volvo, but it only has 102 non air con Volvo double decker buses in its history.
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Originally posted by SBS3688Y:
TIB776C is replaced with new fixed windows; just like 792E.
saw it on sv 854 today.
don’t understand why they still bother to change as its already nearing retirement.Refurbishment or kenna accident then early refurbishment??
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Originally posted by SBS3688Y:
TIB776C is replaced with new fixed windows; just like 792E.
saw it on sv 854 today.
don’t understand why they still bother to change as its already nearing retirement.
My own observation - Cleaning the sliding windows's tracks and gaps is probably harder than just cleaning the exposed areas like the OACs - and the sliding windows gaps and stuffs will trap alot more dust which cannot be easily cleaned. I think the refurbishments is not sticking to the registration series closely.
The clear glass NAC days window seems to be also allowing a lot of heat into the cabin, hence invest and change the windows. Better than after refurb with original windows intact and attract complaints. -
Originally posted by buses[IN]gapore!:
My own observation - Cleaning the sliding windows's tracks and gaps is probably harder than just cleaning the exposed areas like the OACs - and the sliding windows gaps and stuffs will trap alot more dust which cannot be easily cleaned. I think the refurbishments is not sticking to the registration series closely.
The clear glass NAC days window seems to be also allowing a lot of heat into the cabin, hence invest and change the windows. Better than after refurb with original windows intact and attract complaints.
I don't think they clean the buses to such detail. For exterior, its just cleaned by the machines. And I don't think its purely due to poor insulation from the existing sliding windows. The aircon blowing down is already not as cool as the OAC models. And what's the point doing these things since the buses are scheduled to retire in just a couple of years? And it seems the aircon is nowadays slightly cooler than before. -
Originally posted by SBS3688Y:
TIB776C is replaced with new fixed windows; just like 792E.
saw it on sv 854 today.
don’t understand why they still bother to change as its already nearing retirement.And I can't understand why you should complain about TIB776C getting new windows either, Is there any problem with you?
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Did you know that svc 198 runs 19.8 kilometers from Boon Lay to Bukit Merah? 198,198!
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Originally posted by SBS 3010C:
Did you know that svc 198 runs 19.8 kilometers from Boon Lay to Bukit Merah? 198,198!
You should go ride on NR7
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Originally posted by TIB783G:
And I can't understand why you should complain about TIB776C getting new windows either, Is there any problem with you?
this forum is a place for people to voice opinions. I'm only voicing my opinions why the bus operators are losing money yet doing such refurbishments to buses that are retiring. A lot of people do that too. So any problem?