Vancouver Translink Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 on display @ PNE Fair

R19402, one of the 32 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500MMC Facelift double decker for Vancouver Translink on display at PNE Fair since 17Aug to 2Sept, same powertrain with Hong Kong Euro 6 version, but the engine has 380hp horsepower with EPA2017 emission standard, also the exhaust pipe was located at the top of the right side (According some info was actually Translink requested)~~

Alright, show you some photos of the exterior and the driver area~~

Interior photos of this brand new Alexander Dennis Enviro 500MMC Facelift for Vancouver Translink~~

May I know which route(s) will they serve
And Rprefix stand for Richmond is it?

kbh 發表於 2019-8-18 20:53
May I know which route(s) will they serve
And Rprefix stand for Richmond is it?

Yes, R-prefix stand for Richmond Depot, the first batch of 32 most of them will go to Richmond for 620 (Bridgeport Station - Tsawwassen Ferry) and 301 (Brighouse Station - Newton Exchange) [301 will transfer from Surrey to Richmond since next month], the new bus will be in operation since October, and most likely 311, 351, 354 & 601 might get them~~

And then, 555 will get them since January 2020, however not sure will this route transfer to Hamilton instead of Port Coquitlam~~

It should be using Allison Transmission right? Also, how tall of these new buses?Thanks!

051039 發表於 2019-8-21 13:05
It should be using Allison Transmission right? Also, how tall of these new buses?Thanks!

Translink is using ZF Ecolife transmission...

For the height of this bus, i think around 4.1m

billlmf 發表於 2019-8-21 14:15
Translink is using ZF Ecolife transmission...

For the height of this bus, i think around 4.1m

I throught all dennis/adl product in usa are using Allison transmission by the protecting law......

051039 發表於 2019-8-21 18:54
I throught all dennis/adl product in usa are using Allison transmission by the protecting law..... ...

Not really, Alexander Dennis still have Voith and ZF to choose beside Allison for North America market, and don't forget there are some North America buses using Voith or ZF~~

E21A 發表於 2019-8-22 04:52
It has been a very good news. I still remember last year when I was taking route 620 from the ferry ...

620 is one of the overcrowded route, I think 640 should return back to Tsawwassen Ferry to help 620, and more easier to have the direct service back from Tsawwassen Ferry to Surrey and connecting with Expo Line~~

The other route with the double decker service with 620 - 301 (Newton Exchange to Brighouse Station), this route is actually Kwantlen University Shuttle between Richmond Campus and Surrey Campus, sometimes even more painful than 620, because the other role of this route is assist the other overcrowding service - 319 (Scott Road Station - Newton Exchange)~~

The 3rd double decker route - 555 Port Mann Express via Trans Canada Highway, this route is totally packed all the way from Lougheed in Burnaby to Carvolth in Langley (With only stop at 156 St. in Surrey), this route currently operated by Port Coquitlam Transit Centre with Orion V~~