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| Founded | 1924 by Herdon Kangsttelle |
|---|---|
| Commenced operation | 1926 (bus service) 14 September 2009 (intercity coach service) |
| Ceased operation | 1998 (bus service) |
| Headquarters | Intercity coach service |
| Routes | 2009-present: 2 before 1998: 397 |
| Stops | 2009-present: 8 before 1998: 7061 |
| Destinations | 2009-present: 4 before 1998: 409 |
| Fleet | Current: Scania Irizar coaches Historical:
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| Website | www |
Koopalings Bus Company is a low-cost
History
Koopalings Bus Company started 1924 by Herdon Kangsttelle. In 1926 the company commenced. In 1934 the company had the following routes:
- 1
- 2A
- 2B
- 2C
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 8B
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 12B
- N12
- 13
- 14
- N14
- 15
- 16
- 16X
- N16
By 1949 KBC bought 25 Daimler As from England. In 1977 KBC bought MCW double-decker buses. In 1982 it expanded to 397 routes. In 1998, it was lost to Morton Koopa Bus Company. In 2009 it began operation again as an intercity coach service.
Routes
There are currently 2 routes, and existed 397 routes until takeover in 1998.
| Start | End | Date started |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh, Bublapedian | Billegoski | 14 September 2009 |
| Edinburgh, Bublapedian | Airport-Edinburgh | 14 September 2009 |
Fleet
Past
Ford Transit Bus and 8MB
The Ford Transit Bus/8MB was a small bus produced by Ford. The engine was originally placed at the front, but a rear-engine version replaced the original design in 1939. The bus was replaced by MCW Metrobus in 1984.
Bedford OB, Daimler Fleetline, Dennis Loline
These buses were replaced by MCW Metrobus in 1989.
Ikarus
These buses were replaced by MCW Metrobus in 1993.
Leyland Lion
Volvo Olympian
The Volvo Olympian was a rear-engined double decker bus chassis manufactured by Volvo at its Irvine, Scotland factory. The first was built in 1992 and entered production in March 1993, replacing the Leyland Olympian. In 1998 these buses were leased to Morton Koopa Bus Company after the bus services terminated for Koopalings Bus Company.
Dennis Dragon
The Dennis Dragon (also sold as the Dennis Condor) was a 3-axle double decker bus maunufactured by Dennis in England between 1982 and 1999. In 1998 these buses were leased to Morton Koopa Bus Company after the bus services terminated for Koopalings Bus Company.
MCW Metrobus
The MCW Metrobus is a double decker bus model manufactured by Metro Cammell Weymann (MCW) between 1977 and 1989, with over 4,000 examples built. The original MkI model was superseded by the MkII model (which had a symmetrical windscreen) in 1981, although production of the original MkI continued for London Transport until 1985. The Metrobus was conceived as an integral product manufactured completely by MCW, but Alexander and Northern Counties also bodied some examples. MCW planned to produce a single deck version but this was not to come into production. In 1998 these buses were leased to Morton Koopa Bus Company after the bus services terminated for Koopalings Bus Company.
Current
36 Scania Irizar PB coaches with only 41 seats providing extra legroom and a 41" seat pitch, free Wireless internet and at seat 240V power sockets.
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| Founded | September 3, 1983 by Áborallenzsk Trebbelset |
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| Commenced operation | March 4, 1984 |
| Headquarters | 550 Kyistlicken Av., Billegoski |
| Locale | Burhansisteen Island, The Republic of Bublapedian |
| Service type | Bus services |
| Routes | 15 (7 day, 3 express, 4 night) |
| Depots |
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| Fleet | |
| Website | www |
Iggy Koopa Bus Company is a bus company. It operates bus services with 15 routes with 12 night buses. The bus routes began with 2 (local bus routes), 5 (express bus routes) and 8 (night bus routes) using a 3-digit number.
History
The company was founded in 1983 by Áborallenzsk Trebbelset and commenced operations in 1984 using 3-axle Metrobuses with coinboxes and continued delivering until 1988.
In January 2005 the coinboxes has been superseded by bus tickets and B+ cards. Bus tickets and B+ cards are accepted in ticket machines.
In February 2005 the company ordered 26 Dennis Dart SLF narrow-width buses, and then replaced 9 3-axle Metrobuses with Dennis Darts in 2007. These were fitted with LED destination signs by Hanover Displays with coloured route number and amber destination display.
By 2013 the company started to order 30 Rába S91 midibuses for retirement of the rest of the Metrobuses. By end 2013 the last MCW Metrobus retired, and as of 2015 no MCW Metrobuses were licensed. The S91 midibuses were equipped with flipdot displays.
Routes
Day and express
The following routes operate from 04:00 to 00:30:
- 208 Aabulen - Horstajki - Bertsunten - Placcostenle - Kirstenballao - Ebacanåo Central station
- 215 Ĺodisk - Mertonnel - Ebacanåo Central Station - Morstonballa - Kriryonel - Bardum
- 216 Pelopsk - Mertonnel - Berstungpliss - Zeèwus - Klessten - Berdel - Nemba - Bischan-Leymour - Annil
- 217 Busk - Lernnon - Pellum - Dischan - Leymour - Berdel
- 230 Àbillishi - Raubalsy - Kiikleigh - Bertonburgh - Aamàsburghil - Zeeluews
- 231 Assejul - Ebacanåo Central station - Bertonburgh - XII Lokkastenol - Berka
- 250 Berka - Likkenset - Berdim - Qbuzz St. - St Pancras (Oder)
- 503 Habisch - Lesseten - Qbuzz St. - St Pancras (Oder) - Limmilockhestanol - Berrtenlien
- 507 Aabulen - Kilkoy - Berdim - Qbuzz St.
- 510 Fiflongen - Trajic - Lebsonten - Qbuzz St.
Night
The following routes operate from 00:30 to 04:00:
- 815 Fiflongen - Trajic - XXI Lokkastenol - Merdur - Ebancåo Central station
- 830 Habisch - Berdim - Berka - Dischan - Annil - Zeeluews
- 831 Iird - Berdim - Lobosck - Rostock - Lemsen - Liik
- 850 Lomai - Kengstonlei - Billegoski Airport
Fleet
| Type | Fleet Numbers | Manufacturer | Body by | Door arrangement | Destination sign type | Destination sign manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart (Narrow version) | 5000-5026 | Dennis Specialist Vehicles Ltd. | Cateano | 1-0-0 | LED (Coloured route) |
Hanover Displays Ltd. |
| S91 | 10000-10030 | Rába Vehicle Ltd. | Molitus | 1-2-0 | Flipdot | Mobitec AB |
Dennis Dart
A further variant of the Dart SLF appeared by 2002, when bus operators in the Channel Islands of Guernsey and then Jersey replaced the majority of their fleets with slightly narrower Darts designed to comply with the islands' vehicle size restrictions, sporting adapted versions of existing East Lancs and Caetano bodies respectively. Further examples have since joined them and small numbers of similar buses have entered service with other operators around the UK. Gibraltar also has a fleet of these narrower buses. The last ones entered service in summer 2007, but Alexander Dennis had not produced a direct replacement by September 2008.
Raba S91 midibus
Passenger transport in a modern, effective and economical way is a real challenge for the organizers of public transportation. It is a strategic goal of Rába Vehicle Ltd. to meet the demands of its customers with complete solutions. A result of this is the S91 Midibus developed in close cooperation with the companies Webasto Hungaria Ltd. and Molitus Ltd. This vehicle is not a restructured truck, but rather a small version of large buses, therefore it comes with all the capabilities, comfort and instrumentation that belong to normal size modern city buses. At the same time because of its maneuverability it is an excellent choice for passenger transport on narrow downtown streets. It is also meant for local or distant, and economical travel services, where the number of passengers does not justify the use of usual size buses. The vehicle having a European Type Approval has won in 2009 and 2010 the "Commercial Vehicle of the Year" prize. The low floor bus is able to transport 19 sitting and 24 standing passengers or 19+19 + 1 handicapped passenger. It is equipped at the middle door with a mechanical ramp. The configuration of passenger doors is 1-2-0 with one or two winged, inward openning swinging doors. The superstructure is a half way self supporting frame made of corrosion resisting materials with aluminum panels and composite parts. The electronics is a fully CAN based system which communicates through a display placed in the drivers compartment. The B115.50-174 self-propelled chassis has been developed by Rába Vehicle Ltd. The buses power train has a Euro 6 engine with an output of 115 kW (650Nm). This engine is also capable of operating with environmentally friendly biodiesel instead of regular diesel fuel. The transmission of power is ensured by a 5+R gear, automatic Allison gearing mechanism. The bus has disc brakes, an independent front axle and a single stage fixed rear axle produced by Raba. Among other things a fully automatically controlled heating- and airconditioning unit, an information display and a voice information system (loudspeakers) are responsible for the comfort of the passengers and the driver. Safety is ensured through the ABS/ASR and ECAS systems as well as the optional automatic fire-extinguisher and/or fire-proof covering.
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| Kirkliston Tramway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Locale | Kirkliston, The Republic of Bublapedian |
| Transit type | most heavy rail |
| Number of lines | 9 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1968 |
| Technical | |
| Electrification | 12.5 kV |
The Kirkliston Tramway is a
History
Plans
Planning began in the 1950s. The various local political parties put forward plans for a full commuter rail system with an
Opening
In 1968 the tramway opened. The first section of line 1 is 16 stations, from Boordeplascis to Yuuberanel.
Lines
| Line | Opening | Termini | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Kirkliston Central station - Letzisburhich | 30 |
| 2 | 1969 | Obor - Kangszhad-Stapci | 34 |
| 3 | 1971 | Ollicknor - Goldbären | 39 |
| 4 | 1977 | Ferrded Gergia - Tribbo | 40 |
| 5 | 2001 | Terrona Girgi - Royal Street-Perna (Underground: - Kirkliston Central station) | 66 |
| 6 | 1988 | Kernehallbau - Prince Edward | 50 |
| 7 | 1991 | Kleegei - Anälasstack-Berneck | 26 |
| 8 | 2010 | Bormickst - Șidbahlnăof | 53 |
| 9 | 2010 | Luex - Sudlanṝhof | 13 |
Rolling stock
Silverliner V
| Silverliner V | ||
|---|---|---|
Deceleration Service: | 3 mph/s (4.8 km/(h⋅s)) up to 50 mph (80 km/h); 2 mph/s (3.2 km/(h⋅s)) @ 100 mph (160 km/h) Emergency: 3.2 mph/s (5.1 km/(h⋅s)) | |
| Electric system(s) | 12.5 kV 25 Hz AC Catenary | |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph | |
| AAR wheel arrangement | B-B | |
The Silverliner V is an electric railcar designed and built by Hyundai Rotem for the SEPTA Regional Rail system and is now being offered to other commuter rail providers with Denver's RTD being the second purchaser. This is the fifth generation railcar in the Silverliner family of single level EMUs.
SEPTA
The cars feature expanded interiors and windows, additional entrances and screens used to display information about the service.[2] They are all ADA compliant and meet Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements.[3]
SEPTA had ordered a total of 120 of the cars at a cost of
The last of the 120 cars arrived on property for testing in February, 2013.
Cars 735, 736, 871 and 872 are owned by Delaware for use on the Wilmington/Newark Line.
Denver Commuter Rail
In 2010 Denver's
Differences between the RTD and SEPTA cars include, support for only 25kv 60Hz AC electrification, four high level doors per side, less powerful traction motors, full-width cabs and bells.
Kirkliston Tramway
Kirkliston ordered 270 Silverliner V trains for use on all lines. It delivered from 2013 until 2033. Differences between the RTD and SEPTA cars include, support for only 25kv 60Hz AC electrification, four high level doors per side, less powerful traction motors, full-width cabs and bells.
Electromagnetic interference
Some users of audio equipment have found that the presence of tracks carrying Silverliner V cars have introduced detrimental electromagnetic interference to playback and recording of audio. This phenomenon also affects audio and PA electronics inside the cars, although Hyundai Rotem has fitted filters to lessen the effect on internal equipment.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
hyundaiwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d "SEPTA Unveils First Silverliner V Train". Progressive Railroading. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
- ^ a b "Silverliner V Pilot Cars Arrive". SEPTA. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
- ^ "SEPTA's new railcar model makes inaugural trip". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
- ^ "SEPTA owed millions in fines for overdue Philadelphia railcars". newsworks.org. 14 December 2011.
- ^ http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27054763/rtds-new-rail-cars-fastracks-system-unveiled-public
- ^ "How SEPTA's New Trains Drove a Recording Engineer Out of Town". Philadelphia Citypaper. 8 May 2013.
External links
Media related to Rotem Silverliner V at Wikimedia Commons
- Silverliner V RFP Technical Specification
- SEPTA Silverliner V Page
- Image of the operating cab
- RTD Variant Fact Sheet
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2012 Phantom Hourglass rail crash
| Clare Nancy Addo 2/sandbox | |
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| Details | |
| Date | 2 April 2012 15:40 |
| Location | Phantom Hourglass, Kirkbory |
| Country | Bublapedian |
| Line | North West Line |
| Incident type | Accident |
| Cause |
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| Statistics | |
| Trains | 3 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Deaths | 40 |
| Injured | 405 |
| Damage |
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The 2012 Phantom Hourglass rail crash was a collision that occured when a Super-Sprinter was derailed by a landslide on the North West Line railway line and was subsequently run into by a similar train travelling in the opposite direction. The conductor of the first train, Mr. Ukaren Loborta was fatally injured in the collision.
The subsequent report made by
Accident
The collision happened between a route 95
It occurred at the rail line close to the Phantom Hourglass train station. The 3 trains had travelled in the opposite direction and the bus has just departed from Phantom Hourglass Main Bus Station. The passengers onboard were 506, killing 40 and injuring 405.
Inquiry
A similar accident happened at Aisgill (1995 Ais Gill rail accident) when a train derailed by a landslide and ran into a similar train and one in 1999 when a train is struck by a landslide and ran into a goods train, and why is this Phantom Hourglass crash containing 3 trains. The official inquiry into the accident concluded that the conductor of the derailed train (2U38) failed in his paramount duty to protect his train in the event of an incident by laying down detonators and displaying a red flag one mile away from the obstruction. As the driver of the train was incapacitated, the conductor should have protected the line in front of the train in case another train should approach from the opposite direction (as in fact actually happened). The time between the initial derailment and the subsequent collision was about six or seven minutes which would have allowed a much greater warning time to be given to the second train, and might have prevented the collision or at least reduced its impact.
Further recommendations were made concerning the inadequate communications between Railtrack Control Rooms and inefficient use of the National Radio Network. A "group call" to all trains in the vicinity of the incident could have been made by the Control Room and might have alerted the second train to the obstruction in time to prevent the collision.