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Post by snoggle on Apr 16, 2013 23:13:00 GMT
The latest Surface Transport MD's report is now on line on the TfL website. www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/Item04-STP-23-April-2013-Managing-Directors-Report.pdfPlease note that there are *factual* references to the NB4L in this posting. If anyone wishes to reply please comply with the updated group charter and avoid abusive replies. Key highlights which might interest group members - The NB4L contract has not yet been finalised / signed. A memorandum of understanding has been put in place to allow production to start.
- Preparations under way to select second route for NB4L conversion.
- Best in class particulate emissions performance for NB4L.
- TfL are conducting a 4 month long comparison study between hybrid types to assess their fuel consumption and how / why it varies.
- 180m pass jnys on buses in Period 12. Forecast full year total slightly below target.
- 3 new hydrogen buses have passed their EMC testing and await final type approval. Deliveries and start into service should commence in April 2013. No word on the 8th vehicle.
- TfL are planning on a total of 1600 hybrid buses by 2016 - 600 NB4L and 1,000 conventional ones. TfL will be submitting a Green Bus Fund application in April 2013 to bring forward more buses this year. 91 hybrids are on order.
- Crime levels on buses continuing to fall overall.
- Cycle hire expansion works in SW London have started.
- No update on the Chinese "electric" buses for Go Ahead.
On a related matter group members may also be interested that TfL have announced that there are now trial Countdown signs in use at colleges and schools in East London. This is part of the scheme to provide signs in places off the bus network. www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/27763.aspx |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2013 23:35:41 GMT
Well interesting news about the NB4L. But looking forward to hear the news about the second conversion on the upcoming report. But I will be looking forward to seeing more hybrid buses entering service. I would hope there will be decent fuel consumption on other hybrid bus types. And with the Electric buses from China, I would be looking forward to hear about it. I think they should put solar panels on the roof of the bus so it would be another way to charge during hot sunny day.  |
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Post by guybowden on Apr 17, 2013 5:30:57 GMT
Well interesting news about the NB4L. But looking forward to hear the news about the second conversion on the upcoming report. But I will be looking forward to seeing more hybrid buses entering service. I would hope there will be decent fuel consumption on other hybrid bus types. And with the Electric buses from China, I would be looking forward to hear about it. I think they should put solar panels on the roof of the bus so it would be another way to charge during hot sunny day. The problem with solar panels on the roof is the weight not just of the panels themselves but of all the other stuff to make the electric and the batteries. It could work but you would need a third axle but then the costs start to spiral and it wouldn't be worth it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 15:12:40 GMT
Interesting how they started to put Countdown signs in schools.
Although they should, if they ever install any in my school, also put up real time Underground status as for all we know, the tube would be out and there are tube stations nearby.
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Post by snoggle on Apr 17, 2013 19:33:00 GMT
Interesting how they started to put Countdown signs in schools. Although they should, if they ever install any in my school, also put up real time Underground status as for all we know, the tube would be out and there are tube stations nearby. To be fair the Underground status can be displayed on a PC screen stuck on a wall! TfL say, on the press release, that a custom url is designed for each installation presumably to reflect the routes running from the stops closest to the school / college. I guess the special code combines the data from one, two or more stops and then lists all departures in time order with the stop detail also shown. The Countdown displays can also show "real time" messages so I'd guess that any Underground problems would also be displayed. |
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Post by lc1 on Apr 22, 2013 15:57:23 GMT
Well interesting news about the NB4L. But looking forward to hear the news about the second conversion on the upcoming report. But I will be looking forward to seeing more hybrid buses entering service. I would hope there will be decent fuel consumption on other hybrid bus types. And with the Electric buses from China, I would be looking forward to hear about it. I think they should put solar panels on the roof of the bus so it would be another way to charge during hot sunny day. The problem with solar panels on the roof is the weight not just of the panels themselves but of all the other stuff to make the electric and the batteries. It could work but you would need a third axle but then the costs start to spiral and it wouldn't be worth it. From what I recall being told about the electric buses (egg may remember better) is it's hoped they can last about 6-8 hours between charging on the red arrow routes so shouldn't need any additional charging during the day. |
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