(Vancouver) Translink ADL Enviro500 Double-Decker Test Bus

Hi everyone! First post on this forum, nice to meet you all! =)

My name is Dave, I am a bus operator with Coast Mountain Bus (Translink) based out of the Richmond depot, and I've been fortunate enough to drive both ADL Enviro 500s currently undergoing testing in Vancouver at the moment. Thought I'd like to share some photos taken by myself while working with these buses on line 620, serving between Bridgeport Canada Line Station in Richmond and Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal via Ladner Exchange. Both buses are equipped with Cummins ISL with Allison 6-speed transmission. Bus 1008 has the more powerful engine with 380HP output capacity, while 1009 has a slightly smaller engine with 330HP. Anyhow, here we go!

R1008:











R1009:







Finally, some more photos of 1008 on line 555 Lougheed Stn <-> Carvolth Exchange / Port Mann Hwy 1 Express. Line 555 is based out of Port Coquitlam depot, so unfortunately I won't have the opportunity to drive it.





BC Transit Nova X R1008


Thanks for reading! Also thought I'd like to mention my new Facebook page I have just recently started.........have a quick look, like and follow if you're interested in seeing more photos and stories I will be sharing! =)

Cheers,

Dave

wow cool
after 10 years the both side of bc ferry route  (swartz bay- Tsawwassen) provide double decker.
Just curious to know do yo need special type of driving license (from ICBC) to drive trolley?

Standard class 2 with air ticket, 4 out of 6 weeks training are spent driving trolleybuses!

BusCaptain604 發表於 2018-1-5 09:09
Standard class 2 with air ticket, 4 out of 6 weeks training are spent driving trolleybuses!

air ticket means air brake endorsement?

Congrats

I m sorry, first time to use mobile page of italk…

kbh 發表於 2018-1-5 22:57
air ticket means air brake endorsement?

Yes, and the air brake course is conducted within the first week of training, with the actual knowledge written exam on day 5 of training. Upon passing of the said written exam, the air brake endorsement is added to your ICBC driver's license.

Couple photos of the double decker on 301, 555 & 620~~

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555




620