[IRL] Dublin Bus B9TL/E400

After taking the first batch of tri-axle B9TL, it is hardly a surprise for Dublin Bus to take up the 2-axle version of the type. Sticking with the Volvo/Alexander (and its successors) combination, the first of the 100 EVs - B9TL/Enviro 400 - entered service from 2007 onwards.



The whole batch are built to the shorter length, a little over 10.3m,than the 600+ strong fleet of B7TLs they took up previously. In fact, they are a little shorter than a standard E400-bodied B9TL.



The differences is down to a key feature of these buses - the more raked windscreen specially specified by Dublin Bus to reduce glare and reflection. The end result was the front overhang is slightly reduced, making a much promoted feature on the E400 body - those seats on the front wheel arch, impossible to fit. This have a knock on impact in terms of seat count as well - 3 less comparing to the B7TL/ALX400s. However, the overall capacity actually increase - thanks to the 6 additional standing space.



Continuing Dublin Bus' policy to hire buses out for wedding, 3 EVs are painted in overall white in the Wedding Bus livery:



Although Dublin Bus turned to Wrightbus for the latest order for the B9TLs, it's not quite the end for the E400 body though - In fact, as a major departure of their vehicle buy, 50 integral E400s are expected some time this year.



[ 本帖最後由 NV58 於 2009-7-11 11:45 編輯 ]

車頭高身的扶手
是否Dublin Bus 獨有？

Do the high front handrail unique for Dublin Bus?

發現這都柏林買的巴士,都指定要用這款
由下向上收線條既擋風玻璃,
ALX40係咁,E500係咁,
E400仲有趣,肥左出黎

同埋呢批E400既上層擋風玻璃收得低d, 未上到頂, 唔知係所有高車身E400都係咁定係Dublin獨有呢?

原帖由 ctb8107 於 2009-7-12 16:18 發表
同埋呢批E400既上層擋風玻璃收得低d, 未上到頂, 唔知係所有高車身E400都係咁定係Dublin獨有呢?

No I think it's just the angle of the shot - They don't look any different to other E400s to me really:





ringo: The Geminis got the similar windscreen design as well, although it's fairly well concealed and not easy to spot at first glance:

http://www.hkitalk.net/HKiTalk2/viewthread.php?tid=401245&extra=page%3D2

1005: Possibly. In fact I only notice that now you talked about it!

[ 本帖最後由 NV58 於 2009-7-13 19:37 編輯 ]