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#41

Routes and Timetables / Re: Network update from Monday...

Last post by Bus 400 - April 09, 2026, 09:05:37 PM

Is it just me or was it communicated with the public that the 54 & 55 moved platforms in City Interchange? 

I know a lot of signage elsewhere hasn't changed. Particularly the 56 showing on the Russell bollards on weekends. 

#42

Routes and Timetables / Re: Printable Custom Timetable...

Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - April 09, 2026, 06:01:30 PM

Due to unforeseen loads from my studies I have not been able to get the timetables out that I wanted to. I have reviewed the most recent changes and it would appear only the southbound routes of the ones I've already done have been adjusted. I will endeavour to get out a revised batch of 'Overcompensation Network' timetables for those using the ones I have already handed out from the 'Construction Network'.
Oh and the Woden Interchange adjustment too, but that won't be as much of a fuss.

#43

Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)

Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 08, 2026, 11:51:48 AM

(Oh, and the first CNG bus was 991 in 1993.)

Thanks, I swore it was 990 or 991 but then I asked Google which said some Renault from 1984 was Canberra's first CNG bus, maybe better to not post at 12am next time 😂

#44

Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)

Last post by Barry Drive - April 08, 2026, 08:57:52 AM

Wonder how long it will take for them to rip out the CNG refilling facilities at Tuggeranong.

Like everything else, it requires money. ACT Budget is in June - I would expect it will allocate funding to both remove the CNG compressor and to install additional charging equipment at Tuggeranong Depot.

(Oh, and the first CNG bus was 991 in 1993.)

Does anyone know why there are a bunch of Renault's parked around Tuggy Depot not related to the trainers.

Yes, spare parts. They will be kept at Tuggeranong for as long as they use Renaults as trainers. Either as parts donors or to swap out in case of a major failure.

#45

Routes and Timetables / Re: Network update from Monday...

Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - April 07, 2026, 12:05:28 AM

So there's a times adjustment happening tomorrow or whatever. Would I be correct in assuming that shifts won't be changing when school term resumes?

#46

Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)

Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - April 07, 2026, 12:00:03 AM

Spare parts maybe?

#47

Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)

Last post by Bus 400 - April 05, 2026, 05:17:17 AM

AFAIK, the CNG tank contract expires this year. 

I did notice a couple of CNG MAN on death row at Tuggy Depot. But there were still some of the CNG Scanias there too.

That brings me to another point. Does anyone know why there are a bunch of Renault's parked around Tuggy Depot not related to the trainers. At this rate they'll still be at Tuggy after the CNG buses have gone to scrap. 

#48

Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)

Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 05, 2026, 12:15:20 AM

Looks like we have our first stag retirement, spotted one at Access Recycling this morning.

EDIT - Check the date

Nearly had me there...

Although it is worth noting that the remaining 15 MAN CNGs have now been updated as withdrawn on Fleetwiki, which marks the end of CNG buses in Canberra after over 30 years (could be longer but I can't remember what the first CNG bus in Canberra was). Wonder how long it will take for them to rip out the CNG refilling facilities at Tuggeranong.

#49

The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...

Last post by Bus 400 - April 03, 2026, 05:57:12 PM

LRV13 (R1)
Bus 613 (30)
Bus 394 (47)
Bus 730 (R10)
Bus 579 (R5)
Bus 686 (R4)
Bus 577 (R9)
LRV3 (R1)

With half the readers not accepting my phone card tapping on.

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#50

The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...

Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 02, 2026, 07:58:43 PM

Monday (30/3/26)
429 (23)
466 (R4)
443 (R6)
677 (R2)
806 (R2) - not sure if I'm dreaming or not, but it looked like the text on the "Stopping" sign on 806 was more bold compared to 827 which I rode next. I don't recall any of the other original order Yutongs having the "Stopping" sign in a bolder text, but maybe I haven't been paying enough attention.
827 (R8)
461 (26)

Tuesday (31/3/26)
681 (26) - used to be operated by a standard, glad it's been upgraded to an artic as it was standing room only even with the artic by Moncrieff.
546 (R8)
832 (30)
596 (23)
417 (25)

Today (2/4/26)
588 (23)
901 (24) - newest bus in the TC fleet I also noticed it was speed limited through the Belconnen interchanges, never felt/seen that feature in use before.
644 (R8)
658 (25)