SMRT trials MAN double-decker bus
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It is official.
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I wonder where did the original unit went to? Clearly not the same one...
Wide track tyres on tag axle
Fuel tanks as per B9TL (side tanks)
Seats are "New City" by Ster [link]
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Very good
I feel sorry that SBST's progress efforts still remain comparatively stagnant.
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Originally posted by Bus Stopping:
I wonder where did the original unit went to? Clearly not the same one...
Some visible details:
Wide track tyres on tag axle
Fuel tanks as per B9TL
Seats are "New City" by Ster [link]Glad you noticed that too. The original one was using Vogelstize. There are many changes involved, so I suspect there might be another unit (perhaps for testing by MAN, or is it the rumoured secret MB 3 axle DD).
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Originally posted by sgbuses:
It is official.
And well, it is official because ppl lobbied for it to be official thanks to the leak.
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Now we knew why SMRT only orders 101 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500.I guaranteed this will be a sucessful trial and probably they will order at least 150 units before LTA took over
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Engine wise will be same as the A24
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can check to spec from LTA about this man dd?
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Wait till registered then u know
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Anyway, the interior is very much the same as SBS7777Y with different positioning of the grabpoles... Same Masats Doors as A22...
But there is something to look into is the staircase, it'll come with a triangular "see-through zone" beside the stairs... A little similar to MAN A39's "see-through zone"... It'll be one-of-a-kind DD in SG...
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Originally posted by Bus Stopping:
And well, it is official because ppl lobbied for it to be official thanks to the leak.
Unfortunately, that appears to be the case.
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Originally posted by SMB128B:
Very good
I feel sorry that SBST's progress efforts still remain comparatively stagnant.
They will progress as well, lest they risk losing territory in the upcoming competitive tendering model.
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cover the top + middle axle = normal A22...Hope SMRT buy more MAN DD and ADL..
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Originally posted by Bus Stopping:
And well, it is official because ppl lobbied for it to be official thanks to the leak.
also partly due to some people not wanting to show restraint and attract attention to the leak in the name of "public" posts means ok....unfortunately that happened to also have a big presence on Facebook.....
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Rear overhang is longer than the Enviro500s... Makes me think if the E500s are 11.3m as well
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Bukit Batok is the first to receive many of the new initatives by SMRT Buses, including:
- New generation of service guides
- New bus information panel and interactive board
- New side panel on buses, near the entrance door
- New livery OC and CitaroAs Bukit Batok is to become part of the first tender under the new competitive tendering model, it is clear SMRT is trying its best to retain this territory and perhaps even go on the offensive.
On this basis I would not be surprised if the MAN DD ends up on route 106.
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I got strong feelings SMRT will just order the production units before the trial ends..Rear also much better equipped with upper tailights and signal too,I might think this bus is around 12.2m
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Originally posted by sgbuses:
It is official.
Super.. I would say give it to 963 for trial...
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Originally posted by BusAnalayzer:
Super.. I would say give it to 963 for trial...
Maybe 169 will be a better option, 169 have 0 DDs as of now.
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Originally posted by TIB 585L:
Maybe 169 will be a better option, 169 have 0 DDs as of now.
169 should be getting 3 BSEP ADL soon. Maybe October round.
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In my opinion this bus carry more seated passengers than B9 or the E500
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Originally posted by carbikebus:
In my opinion this bus carry more seated passengers than B9 or the E500
Length: 12m
Width: 2.55m
Height: 4.4mLower deck: 28
Upper deck: 57
Standee: 50Total: 135
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Actual fact there will be less than 45 standees trust me..
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Originally posted by wsy1234:
can check to spec from LTA about this man dd?
You want to get template answer again?