Fleet Bus and Coach Winter 2012

Volume 9. No. 3. Winter 2012

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4 News• EU bus and coach sales rise • Smart Move discuss EU coach tourism • Volvo 7900 Hybrid hits the streets • Bus Rapid Transit gains speed for Dublin • Eminox turns Euro 2 into Euro 5 • Wrightbus International formed • From UK to Pakistan by coach! • Take world’s longest bus in Dresden plus Bus Lane featuring Callinan Coaches, Logans and Volvo.

8 CoverCongratulations to Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2 – Bus of the Year 2013

10 Times PastOpen top buses

13 Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012Offi cial Show Guide• Welcome Note• Exhibitors Profi les• Floor Plan & Listings• Tourism Village

28 TestBus Euro Test 2012, France

32 Review IIAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hanover, Germany

34 Review IIFIAA International Bus & Coach Trade Fair, Madrid, Spain

36 Review IIIEuro Bus Expo 2102, Birmingham, England

38 Conductor’s StandBack Seat Driver column

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Cited as a natural progression, the introduction of the new single deck hybrid 7900H

builds on the continued success of the Volvo B5L double decker hybrid in the UK and Ireland.

“We have successfully introduced a complete 9700 Volvo product to the coach market and we were keen to present operators with more variety in the bus sector. The 7900 is a complete Volvo vehicle built with a hybrid driveline – and that will appeal to operators,” explained Volvo Bus Director, Phil Owen.

Taking advantage of the complete Volvo build, the new 12.1 metre 7900H features a hybrid batt ery, with several of the systems and cooling circuits roof mounted. Not only does this increase internal space, but it also assists in optimising weight distribution.

It is specifi ed with the Volvo Group D5F 4.8 litre 4 cylinder 210hp diesel, supported by a 120kW Volvo Electric Motor with a Volvo I-Shift gearbox.

The body framework of the 7900H is of aluminium alloy structure providing corrosion resistance and allows for material recycle at

vehicle end of life.

Pneumatically controlled, the wide, inward gliding entrance doors promote ease of access, while a stepless low fl oor and a fully optimised internal space allows for 89 seated and standing passengers. Travelling experience is further enhanced with silent boarding and take-off thanks to the hybrid engine’s ‘stop/start’ feature, where the vehicle pulls away from the bus stop in pure electric mode.

“Volvo Bus has an ongoing commitment to innovation, and the introduction

of this new hybrid bus to the UK and Ireland market, demonstrates how we are deploying the latest technology to provide operators with vehicle solutions that deliver lower emissions and enhanced fuel consumption,” Steve Dewhurst, Volvo Bus UK and Ireland.

NEWS 1

New bus and coach sales up as EU Commercial Vehicle market continues to decline

7900H Volvo’s fully integrated Hybrid single deck

Across Europe demand for commercial vehicles from January to September 2012 was down 10.7% with buses and coaches the only segment to grow. From the 1,282,248 new registrations during

the fi rst nine months, 23,249 units were passenger transport vehicles, an increase of almost 4% over the same period last year. Demand in the UK primarily in the lead up to the London Olympics saw the market increase by 55% while Denmark recorded a 34% upturn. In Austria and Luxembourg sales were up 27%, with the Finish market buoyant at +30%. As Romania topped the new registration charts up 670%, Ireland was third best gaining 161% behind Estonia up 232%.

Th e biggest losers in the European Union marketplace were Hungary down 72% with neighbouring countries Spain and Portugal sharing the same fate -37% and -30% respectively. Italy was back 32% which clearly indicates the state of the European economy at present.

September results in the bus/coach were just as diverse across the Member States leading to an overall contraction for the month.

The International Road Transport Union’s Smart Move campaign to promote increased use of passenger transport across Europe hosted a Public-Private High Level Group (HLG) meeting in

Brussels to discuss the future of group tourism by coach in Europe.

Th e discussion focused mainly on the legislative, administrative and fi scal barriers preventing European group tourism by coach to thrive, such as:

Th e need to take into account the specifi city of coach tourism when • making EU legislation (passenger rights, driving and rest time rules, technical rules etc.);Th e need for an EU-wide Group Tourism Charter to be adhered to • by businesses, cities and customers;Th e issue of low emission zones, and • Th e need to recognise group tourism by coach as part of the collective/• public transport chain.

Two external contributions were also presented: from the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) and Professor Paul Peeters, Associate Professor of Sustainable Transport & Tourism of CSTT , NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences.

Smart Move hosts discussions on the future of EU Coach Tourism

4 FLEETBUS&COACH | Winter 2012

NEWS II


Following the creation of the South East Dublin Rapid Transit Service called Blue Line last year, the National

Transport Authority has issued, the ‘Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Core Dublin Network’ Report which describes and defi nes a system concept for BRT in the Dublin context. Th e system concept was defi ned based on the examination and assessment of the typical components and features that make up a BRT system.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has emerged in recent years as an eff ective, cost effi cient and high quality public transport system. Th e National Transport Authority therefore had an interest in exploring the concept further, and determining how it could apply in our capital city.

Th e Report also describes the feasibility study that was carried out on in relation to a proposed core BRT network for Dublin. It identifi es a core network comprising of two cross-City BRT corridors: (i) Blanchardstown to UCD; and (ii) Clongriffi n to Tallaght.

It concludes that the two identifi ed corridors have a signifi cant transport demand commensurate with a BRT system, and are appropriate for development as the core BRT network for the city. It also recommends that further detailed planning work should proceed in relation to these corridors.

Planning and design work in relation to these two corridors is currently on-going.

Eminox, the UK’s leading emissions technology manufacturer through its SCRT retrofi t technology can take

Euro 2 engine emission levels to beyond Euro 5.

SCRT is already being used in the UK, Belgium, Spain and Sweden to reduce emissions of PM (Particulate Matter), NOx (oxides of Nitrogen), HC (hydrocarbons) and CO (Carbon Monoxide) from city buses. Working closely with catalyst experts at Johnson Matt hey, Eminox has developed a new generation of SCRT technology, requiring new catalyst formulations and sophisticated system calibrations. In the case of the London buses, CRT systems were already fi tt ed to SCR technology was added

and the whole system re-packaged to fi t into the space available.

Prior to the London Olympics, 48 Euro 3 Dennis Darts being used during the games were fi tt ed

with the new technology enabling them to operate to emissions standards bett er than Euro 5. An additional 22 buses will be upgraded by March 2013.

“Public transport is essential to our economy but older buses do emit higher levels of pollution. It is unrealistic in the current economic climate to expect widespread bus replacement in order to meet tough emissions standards and increasing health concerns. However, our SCRT technology presents a cost-eff ective solution that is capable of upgrading 15 older buses for the price of one new vehicle, helping improve the quality of air people breathe,” stated Kathye Henderson, Marketing Manager at Eminox.

As the European bus market is predicted to be weak for the foreseeable future, Ballymena based Wright Group is

looking to expand its international activities. Now in its 66th year, a new division has been established – Wrightbus International, “to give additional focus and impetus to development of the brand overseas,” according to Mark Nodder, Group Managing Director.

As one of Northern Ireland’s largest employers, the company has gone through major changes in the last two years. “We are really two years into a fi ve year plan, which will see the business evolve from a bus bodybuilder predominantly focused on the domestic market, to a complete bus manufacturer with growing international reach. Recent substantial orders, such as the New Bus for London project and continued export contract wins in Singapore and elsewhere in South East Asia, have given us further confi dence that our strategy is a sound one.”

Mr. Nodder is confi dent that the EU market will return, “but until it does, it is important to have a modern, lean, highly fl exible production

facility which can respond quickly to changes in demand.”

Signifi cant remodeling at the factory has been made with the objective to reach “world class manufacturing” status. “Our investment in training, equipment and new processes will truly transform an already good facility into a world class one, capable of building 1,500 units annually. Once completed, we will have the potential to mirror this capability in new facilities in other strategically important markets, thereby increasing our volume base and global scale.”

Wright’s commitment to innovation continues too as emphasised by Mark. “We have a track record in this key area that would be the envy of an automotive business ten times our size. StreetCar, StreetCar RTV, StreetLite, StreetLite Max, New Bus for London, the new lighter weight double deck project in conjunction with Volvo Bus, our ongoing hybrid and electric vehicle programmes – the story continues.”

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Core Dublin Network

From Euro 2 to Euro 5 with Eminox

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Hot on the heels of the recent launch of two new iPad apps, Wright Group has further extended ease of accessibility to product information by releasing two iPhone apps specifi cally for its StreetLite single deck bus range and the groundbreaking New Bus for London.

New Van Hool Altano for Callinans

Callinan Coaches (Galway) will put this new Van Hool Altano TDX21 Double Decker into service in January. Th e 70+1 seater luxury coach powered by a DAF Euro 5 510hp engine will be a welcome addition to its cross-country service provided to Citylink. Equipment fi tt ed includes fold-down tables, 3 TV screens, WiFi connection and fridge. It made a guest appearance at the Euro Bus Show at the NEC and will be at the RDS, Dublin for the Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show.

12 Plaxton Panthers for Logans

A dozen new generation Plaxton Panthers have just entered service at Logans Executive Travel, Dunloy, County Antrim. Th e new Volvo B9R Panthers are high spec with 53 leather seats and other passenger comforts. “Th e Plaxton/Volvo combination is a product we know well and which gives us excellent service. Th ese new coaches confi rm our commitment to both manufacturers and further develops an already strong relationship,” said Sean Logan.

Volvo Bus MD to retire

With a career spanning 36 years in the bus industry, 25 of which were with Volvo, Steve Dewhurst is to retire as the company’s UK & Ireland M.D. next February. Noel Reculet, Senior V.P. Volvo Bus EU said, “The UK and Ireland remains a vital market for Volvo Bus. Steve has been an integral part of the success we have achieved over the last 25 years. I would like to thank him for all his commitment and professionalism and wish him well in his retirement.”

BUS LANE

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6 FLEETBUS&COACH | Winter 2012 Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fl eet.ie

From England to Pakistan through the Silk Road by coach!

World’s longest bus in service in Dresden

Fancy a long distance coach trip? How about Birmingham to Mirpur, Pakistan for just £130 via France, Germany,

Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Iran. Promising a ‘thrilling ride’ to all travellers who book a seat, Tahir Khokher, the Transport Minister for Pakistan’s Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Regional Government, has suggested the luxury service could be particularly popular with youth and those with a sense of adventure.

Th e journey promised by Mr. Khokher would see four coaches travel in a convoy on the 12 day 4,000 mile trip once a fortnight. Costing around £130 would off er considerable saving on the average airfare ticket price of £600. “I think it could be popular, especially with the young. It would be

an experience, an adventure,” said Hamza Waris, who works in his family-owned travel company, Pak Travel, located in Birmingham’s Small Heath neighbourhood. “It would depend on how things were in Pakistan and in the countries along the route.” Mr. Khokher has confi rmed that he is still working to make his dream become reality and said, “We have been working on the coach service which will not only promote tourism, but also provide cheaper transport solutions to Kashmiris, especially since the recent rise in air fare. It will start in March at the earliest because we are still in negotiation with the Iranian and Turkish governments. Besides, the winters will make travel diffi cult in Europe,” he informed the Birmingham Mail Newspaper.

AutoTram Extra Grand, at 30.7m is the world’s longest bus in operation today. Capable of carrying up to 256

passengers (96 seated and 160 standees) it has been developed and constructed within the research programme “Innovative Regionale Wachstumskerne” of the German Federal Ministry of Education & Research. The AutoTram technology, based on a vehicle concept created by the Fraunhofer IVI bridges the gap between conventional city buses and trams, off ering new possibilities for an environmentally friendly public transport. Built by specialist manufacturer Göppel BusGmbH in Th üringen, the bus is also suitable for adoption in BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) systems that are popular in Asia and South America. Powered by a diesel-electric hybrid system, Iveco and Mercedes-Benz supply the diesel generator units with ZF providing the suspension to the 5 axles and steering systems. Th e AutoTram has four guided axles, three of which can be controlled by means of a secure

electrohydraulic activator system. With the multi-axle steering system, the vehicle can be driven like a 12 metre bus both forward and reverse. Fraunhofer developed the control and batt ery storage systems, enabling an all electric operation for a distance of 8 kilometres. With the compact range extender, batt eries can be recharged en-route.

Visitors to the I A A Commercial Vehicles Show i n Ha nover were able to see t he AutoTram Extra Grand on the Innovation stage. Interest has a lready come in from Beijing Public Transport which operates 220,000 public ser v ice vehicle f leet.

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I t is said that good things or happenings come in threes and this old adage has come true for Mercedes-Benz with its Citaro urban bus. The Daimler-

owned public service vehicle brand was fi rst to introduce a Euro 6 drivetrain into the marketplace and was then rewarded for its innovation and initiative with the coveted prize ‘Bus of the Year 2013’. To complete the hat-trick of achievements, the Citaro bett ered the company engineers' objective with an 8.5% improvement on fuel economy in the ‘Record Run Buses 2012’ round the clock programme.

At the presentation of the ‘Bus of the Year 2013’ Award, Mr. Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses said that the new Citaro with Euro 6 technology continues to extend its competitive advantage. “Our prime concern when developing the new Citaro was that we should be able to match economy and effi ciency with corresponding gains in performance, safety and comfort.”

In addition to cutt ing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with the Euro 6 drivetrains, AdBlue and engine oil usage has been minimised while the service intervals for the Particulate Filter has been extended to 120,000 km or every two years. Th e Daimler Group developed 7.7 litre OM936 and 10.7 litre OM470 in-line 6 cylinder engine units stand out for their spontaneous response from standstill and impressive power output combined with smooth running. Due to the beefy performance available, it was possible to lengthen the fi nal drive ratios compared to the previous engines, which results in reduced engine speed and lower noise levels.

Both engines use the Mercedes-Benz BlueTec exhaust gas aft er treatment technology where a closed Particulate Filter is combined with the successful SCR system used since the time of

Euro 4. Th e six cylinder OM936 unit comes in two power ratings of 299 hp and 354 hp, off ering peak torque levels of 1200 and 1400 Nm @ 1200 rpm respectively. Th e former variant can be ordered to fi t vertically at the rear of the bus if required for low entry models. For the articulated range the OM470 based on the heavy duty cycle engine produces 360 hp and 394 hp with torque ratings of 1700 Nm and 1900 Nm @ 1100 rpm. Power is transferred to the wheels via an automatic transmission (with torque converter) supplied either by Voith or ZF.

Interestingly, the new generation Euro 6 engines do not carry any extra weight penalty, so passenger capacity remains unchanged. As mentioned previously, the development team for the new Citaro really must have pulled out all the stops to assure it delivered outstanding economy. Take, for example, the regular service bus’ fuel saving recuperation module – the electrical power generated without using fuel during the over-run phases is stored and

then used to supply power to auxiliary outputs such as fans, lighting, etc, when the bus is accelerating forward again. Th e air compressive with two-stage control also features an energy regenerating mode. For the fi rst time, a tyre pressure monitoring system is available which indicates the current pressure in the individual tyres as well as providing a warning when fl uctuations are detected. Lowering the entrance heights has led to a substantial reduction in fuel consumption too. Doors 2 and 3 (or 4 on the articulated bus) are now nearer to ground level by 20mm to 320mm to shorten kneeling time and also reduce air consumption.

Exterior design wise, the slightly raised and longer (by 30mm) rear end of the bus distinguishes the new Citaro from previous models. Other restyling elements include new rounded side panels and dark-tinted glass service fl ap. Th e lighter engine compartment fl ap has been redesigned too. LED bulbs are now fi tt ed to the tail light cluster. A

Lower fuel consumption with Bus of the Year 2013 Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2

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Stuart Jones, Chairman International Bus/Coach of the Year Jury presenting the Bus of the Year 2013 trophy to Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses alongside the title winning Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2

friendly smile dominates the Citaro’s front end but behind that pleasant appearance is a safety feature to protect the driver, with the under-run guard meeting European collision protection regulations due in 2017. Th e segmented side panelling with easily replaceable components simplifi es repairs. Fog lamps with integrated cornering light function and LED daytime running lights are now part of the illumination system.

From the driver’s position, the instrument panel mirrors all the recommendations for the new European driver’s workstation. Extra knee room is provided and the fi nish surface on the dash and surrounding panels have now a soft touch feel. Th e cockpit with re-arranged switchgear complies with the latest ergonomic fi ndings by the company. Th e developers have improved the door’s storage area and the partition screen for the driver’s cab is larger than before and curves further forward, too. Drivers also benefi t from a higher position that puts them at eye level with passengers who are boarding. Th e chassis is equipped with anti-roll bars, electronically operated level control and roll-and-pitch control. To enhance driver safety and enhance the travelling experience for passengers, the Citaro’s chassis has independent front suspension and electronic stability programme (ESP), available

in a low-fl oor bus for the fi rst time, thereby taking safety technology for this type of public service vehicle into a brand new era.

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COVER

Mission Impossible it seemed - a simultaneous reduction in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions

while meeting Euro 6 emission standards. In the Record Run Buses 2012, the new Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Citaro urban regular-service bus demonstrated that the two seemingly confl icting goals can be achieved at the same time. During the Record Run Buses 2012 the three Citaros covered a total distance of over 4,000 kilometres under impartial supervision. Th e bott om line: the Citaro not only delivered on the promised fuel savings of four to six percent but can even noticeably surpass these fi gures. Another insight gained from the Record Run Buses 2012: Euro 6 can also pay off economically.

Th e buses completed a demanding round-the-clock program between 22 and 26 October 2012. Loaded at 50 per cent of the payload with a realistic 3.2 t of ballast, the three Mercedes-Benz Citaros each covered a distance of about 1400 km in demanding urban traffi c.

Th e urban traffi c in Hesse’s capital Wiesbaden and trips between Leipzig and Hamburg as well as routes in the quadrangle formed by the cities of Leipzig/Sangershausen, Schweinfurt, Hof and Bautzen presented challenging routes for the fi ve buses.

Th e Mercedes-Benz Citaro came to the starting line in three versions: Th e new Euro 6-certifi ed model with the also new Mercedes-Benz OM 936 h engine and a displacement of 7.7 litres and a rated power output of 220 kW (299 hp) faced the directly comparable Euro 5-certifi ed predecessor models with OM 906 hLA engine (6.4 litres displacement, rated power output 286hp as well as with OM 457 hLA engine 299hp). ZF EcoLife transmissions, fi nal drive ratios and tyres were identical in each case. Th e test vehicles and their operations were monitored by Dekra, an independent specialist

automotive organization and were tracked with the help of the FleetBoard telematics system.

With a fuel consumption of 38.7 l/100 km the new Euro 6-certifi ed Citaro turned in an excellent performance in the Record Run Buses 2012 in light of the diffi cult route. It considerably outperformed its predecessors, which are known to be economical, by 3.6 l/100 km or 8.5 per cent. Th is means the Euro 6 Citaro not only delivers on the brand promise of fuel savings of three to fi ve percent but can even signifi cantly surpass these fi gures. Assuming an annual mileage of 60,000km it also relieves the burden on the environment by 5700kg in CO2 emissions at the same time.

Th e fuel savings translate into a surprising economic equation: assuming an annual mileage of 60,000 km and current fuel prices of about €1.25 per litre (excluding VAT), the new Euro 6 Citaro saves about €2,700 in costs for diesel fuel annually. Th e additional expense for the new Euro 6 Citaro is worthwhile not only because the vehicle pays for itself aft er about four years but also due to the predicted higher value retention.

Th e conclusion to be drawn from the Record Run Buses 2012: the move to Euro 6 not only signifi cantly lowers the fuel consumption and emissions of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro; Euro 6 also pays off economically.

Citaro Euro 6: 8.5% better fuel economy in Record Run

With the exception of two refuelling stops each day, the buses operated around the clock for fi ve days straight.

TIMES PAST


O pen-top buses, which have become ever more prominent in the past quarter of a century, probably have more associations with

enjoyment than almost any other vehicle type. Th ey provide att ractive transport for countless visitors to our cities and on scenic routes in summer. Even more, they are increasingly used to transport victorious sports teams, bringing much pleasure to the many people who turn out to witness these joyous occasions. But the principle of the open-topper goes back a long way and had a diffi cult birth that is well worth a recall.

In 1840s London, when box-like horse buses, holding about 20 passengers, were incapable of carrying the great numbers of people wishing to travel, enterprising young men began to climb on the roofs of the vehicles. Th is dangerous practice led to ladders being provided at the

rear of the buses with a bench placed along the centre line of the roof, enabling passengers to sit back to back. Because this was still very dangerous, railings were erected around the top of the vehicle to prevent passengers from falling off . And thus the principle of the double-decker came into being and was adopted for trams as well as buses.

A problem arose when women wanted or had to travel upstairs – outside, as the upper decks of trams were offi cially known right up to 1949. In the age of Victorian prudery, it was considered immodest for a woman to allow even her ankles to be seen and so decency boards were att ached to the railings of the vehicles. Th e boards were soon used to display advertising, marking another stage in the evolution of buses and trams. Th e straight ladders soon changed to a spiral patt ern but they remained primitive, with bar-like treads, no risers and rudimentary guard

rails. Th e drawing of the 1870s North Dublin horse tram shows bett er than any photograph just how unsophisticated these ladders were. An improvement saw the ladders now ending on a platform where the conductor could stand. This arrangement also made boarding and alighting easier and safer and provided space for the tram driver; horse bus drivers were still seated at roof level.

Skeletal staircases, as well as being dangerous, provided much ammunition for the self appointed guardians of public morality. Th eir righteous outrage was well expressed in a lett er which appeared in the Freeman’s Journal on 23 April 1878: Dear Sir, In the interest of womanly decency, may I ask of you and your contemporaries to use your infl uence with the Dublin Tramway Company that on such days as this, when the weather is so fi ne and the cars so crowded, they re-place upon the ladders leading up to the outside seats the canvas screening which was used during their fi rst summer here. Th is would prevent the positively scandalous scenes, which were witnessed today from the starting places of these conveyances – Yours truly, ‘A Passer-by.’

As vehicles evolved, more substantial staircases came into vogue and the back-to-back upstairs seating, known as the knifeboard, gave way to pairs of seats, originally called garden type, accommodating two passengers, on each side of a central gangway or aisle. When electric trams replaced horse cars around the turn of the century, bodywork initially remained unchanged; in Dublin, more than eighty horse tram bodies were simply placed on electric trucks and appropriately fi tt ed out, some of them clocking up a further twenty years of service.

Th e bodywork of the primordial motorbuses that appeared from 1900 onwards owed much to their horse-drawn predecessors but aft er the 1914-1918 war progressively improved vehicles came into service. Lower chassis frames, pneumatice tyres and enclosed drivers’ cabs were among the major improvements. But while all passenger vehicles became more refi ned and covered upper decks became increasingly common, open-top trams and buses continued to emerge. Some of the reasons for the continued use of open-toppers were purely local, eg the presence of a low bridge; others included the refusal of licensing authorities to approve a particular type of vehicle.

While the drivers of open-top buses moved with reasonable speed in many areas from open-fronted cabs to the protection of a windscreen areas, tram drivers (motormen) were not quite so lucky. A cursory glance at the photograph of Dublin tram No. 199 will suffi ce to conjure up the hard life endured by tramwaymen (especially the motormen) working on these vehicles, some of which lasted into the 1920s. Duties could stretch as long as an eleven hour day: imagine the crew of a tram like No. 199 standing out in all weathers, at least eight hours a day, six days a week. Th is is but one of the reasons for all the industrial unrest that happened in 1913.

OPEN TOPPERS

Th is drawing shows bett er than a photograph the primitive type of horse tram bought for the North Dublin Street Tramways in 1875.

Dublin United Tramways Co. Tram No. 199, at Whitehall Terminus in early nineteen teens.

TIMES PAST

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Certain towns, particularly well-patronised English holiday resorts, appreciated the visitor value of open-top buses, keeping some old vehicles in service and converting others for tourist work. Aft er World War II, their use increased and in some places convertible buses were acquired – vehicles with detachable roofs that could be used all the year round. When some of the older vehicles in time entered advertising roles, it was only a matt er of time before such buses came to Ireland. Two buses that came to Ireland ended up in the Transport Museum collection.

FRU 305 is a 1950 Bristol with 1937 Brush bodywork that came here as an advertising

vehicle in 1969, was rescued from a scrapyard in 1975, and refurbished. It was, as far as is known, the fi rst open-topper to have been used to celebrate a sports event in Ireland when it carried the Dublin GAA all-Ireland football team in their victory parade in 1977. Th e second Museum open-topper (re-registered IY 1940) is a 1948 Lancaster AEC Regent which arrived here in 1980 and was presented to the Museum by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons in 1998.

Here, the use of open-toppers for tours began soon aft er the establishment of Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann in 1987. All the CIE group vehicles adapted for this work have been rear-engined Leyland Atlanteans and Olympians or

Volvos. Other operators, notably Dualway, also operate open-toppers ranging from converted London Routemasters and MCW six-wheelers to new Olympians. Abroad, cities in the United States, France, Germany, Italy and Australia are among the open-top operators, which seem destined to continue growing in number. Here in our climate, as in Britain, the partly open-top double-decker has become widely used, aff ording passengers some weather protection. What a far cry from the ladders and planks of the 1840s!

Solid-tyred Karrier open-topper in Galway c1927.

A 1948 AEC Regent, later donated to the Transport Museum by Mr P Kavanagh of Urlingford, returning fr om a rally in Bangor on 26 April 1986 - note the petrol prices.

A Star (London) horse-bus of the 1890s. London Bus picture.

Th e Transport Museum’s 1950 Bristol FRU 305 carrying the victorious Dublin football team, September 1977.

Open-top Dublin Bus Leyland Atlantean D413 as used in the 1990s.Dublin Bus Leyland Olympian RH86, typical of modern part-open top city tour buses.

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Russborough is busy at work as it prepares to host the Nationwide Specialist and Rare Plant Fair in May 2013 and open its own Secret Rhododendron Garden.

If you thought that rare plants were limited to exotic locations such as the Caribbean, think again! Some rare and special plants were shipped to Ireland from all across the globe in the early 18th centuries for historic homes such as Russborough built in 1741.

Next year as Russborough is host to the National Rare and Specialist Plant Fair and invite plant lovers from all over Ireland and beyond to enjoy and view the beautiful array of fl owers and vibrant colours of this rare foliage. Th is it is your chance to see some of these rare plants and to enjoy some of the many events and stalls on view at Russborough. So if you have nothing in your diary for May 2013 now is your chance to get busy, learn a litt le about these rare plants and gain some inspiration as you add new dimensions to your own garden.

Russborough which is famed for its Guided House Tours and famous Art collection has introduced a wide new range of visitor att ractions to its off erings such as a 3D interactive studio in the basement, West Wing Self Catering Accommodation and who will also be introducing Guided Demesne Tours in the Spring of 2013, making it the perfect choice for this Nationwide event. With the Garden Tours sharing historic stories across their fascinating grounds you can view everything from an 18th Century ‘Ice House’ to a ‘hippodrome’ (19th Century Riding School). Russborough is really thrilled with this great honour as AnnMarie O’Grady, Sales and Marketing manager said, “this is such an honour for Russborough and it is just the type of event we are keen to embrace as we showcase all the great developments that we have achieved in the past few years at Russborough. It helps us gain recognition as a key visitor att raction in Ireland and we appreciate this wonderful opportunity. Huge thanks to the Rare and Specialist committ ee and to Bord Bia, our event sponsor.” At the Fair there will be a host of guests, stalls, advice and spectacular plants on view and you will be able to purchase everything from the Pseuderanthemum alata “Chocolate Plant” to a Knautia ‘ T hu nder a nd Lightning’ Plant.

Let’s hope there is no thunder on the weather forecast for Sunday 12 May as a huge range of stalls take up residence in Russborough for the day. To celebrate this very special event Russborough will also be opening our Rhodendron Garden for the fi rst time since Sir Alfred shared his love of plants in the Rhodendron Garden and who opened Russborough as a visitor center in 1978. Sir Alfred has a huge variety of beautiful images from across the globe from his travels in the 1920s. Some of these beautiful images can be seen in our unique 3D basement exhibition well worth viewing on the day. With home baked chocolate cookies available in the café and chocolate plants available on the plant stalls we think that Russborough will have a litt le paradise to off er us all next May!

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The Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012 is Ireland’s largest passenger transport event, and the only trade show for the bus and coach industries on the island of Ireland. Th e Exhibition which has been

running since 2000 moves to the RDS Main Hall on Merrion Road, a larger space than that used last time. It has also switched from a Friday/Saturday event to a Saturday/Sunday one, in order to ensure higher footfall.

Th e Director of Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012 Gerry Mullins welcomed Campion Insurance as title sponsor; “Th is year’s show will be the most innovative and interesting one to date with a rich diversity in the types of stands and exhibitors. Much of this is att ributable to the generous sponsorship of Campion Insurance, and we’re very grateful to them for this.”

Campion Insurance Chief Executive Jim Campion said: “Campion Insurance is already very committ ed to the coach and bus sectors and the opportunity to sponsor the Coach & Bus Show presented a way to solidify this position. We are happy to enhance our relationship with the CTT C, which is one we have enjoyed over many years.”

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COACH & BUS SHOW 2012

W ell here it is – the Coach & Bus Show 2012 in its seventh incarnation - now called the Campion Insurance Coach &

Bus Show 2012 following very generous support from Jim Campion and his colleagues. It has allowed us promote the show bett er than ever before, introduce a Coach Driver of the Year competition for the fi rst time, and expand our fl oor space since the last occasion. So although 2010 was a fi ne show, this year’s event will be even bett er. Bridgestone Tyres also became our benefactor this year for the fi rst time, thus ensuring the Bridgestone Gala Ball will be the best yet. Doc Savage returns by popular demand courtesy of Taylor’s Th ree Rock. Th e wonderful magician Dan O’Donoghue will enthrall guests, and the

evening will crowned by dancing until late with top pop band Ocean’s Eight. Minister for Transport & Tourism, Leo Varadkar T.D. will address the evening, and the CTT C – Coach Tourism & Transport Council is honoured and grateful for his presence. Th e Bridgestone Gala Ball takes place in the newly renovated Ballsbridge Hotel and is organised by the diligent and imaginative Cheryl Halpenny. Th is year, we have reduced the price of a pair of tickets by €25.

Th e Coach Driver of the Year competition is being expertly organised by Th e Swilly Group of Donegal. Two-dozen drivers will compete for the Martin Guilfoyle Memorial Trophy that has been generously donated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons Ltd in honour of their late, and widely respected, colleague.

A special thanks is due to Willie Martin who has taken charge once again of the entire Show. Let’s not forget why we organise this show every two years. It is to fund the work of the Coach Tourism & Transport Council – the voice of Ireland’s private bus and coach companies. With high fuel prices, restrictions on access to public transport markets, and unfavourable conditions for School Transport providers, the CTT C’s work is more important than ever before. Please drop by our stand in Hall 2 to fi nd out about joining. We look forward to meeting you, Gerry MullinsShow Directorwww.ctt c.ie

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Jim Campion and CTT C Chairman James McGinley at the launch to announce Campion Insurance sponsorship of the Coach & Bus Show.

Th ere will be a Wi-Fi hotspot, provided courtesy of FleetConnect, at the CTT C Coff ee area in Hall 2 at the Coach & Bus Show 2012.

NATIONAL TRA NSPORT MUSEUMSTAND T16Pictured is a 1967 Bedford VAS with a body built by CIÉ in Inchicore. It was the fi rst purpose-built school bus in the country. Th e second picture is a 1948 AEC Regent III. It has a Park Royal body and was operated by the Great Northen Railway (GNR).

Other vehicles being displayed include: 1986 Leyland Tiger Vanhool, courtesy of James Carolan.1985 Bedford Plaxton, courtesy of Paddy Carroll, Drogheda1964 Volkswagon Minibus, courtesy of Axa Insurance 1960s Bedford Minibus, courtesy of John Halpenny1959 Leyland Titan PD3, courtesy of Ed O’Neill1975 Bristol 35 seater Plaxton Supreme; from Richard Barrett

Vehicles courtesy of the National Transport Museum

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COACH & BUS SHOW 2012 - EXHIBITORS

STAND S5

ATT RA CTIONS OF IRELAND Tel: 061 338588Email: [email protected]: www.glancepromotions.ie

Glance Promotions was founded in 1992. Since then its entire focus has been on the development of products and services that work to deliver visitors on holiday to att ractions. We off er Brochure Display & Distribution, Brochure Design, Visitor Guides, iPhone App,

Guide Maps & Information to Tourist Offi ces Nationwide.

Contact: Valerie Bagnall Glance Promotions

STAND S26

A.W. COACH & BUS SERVICES LTD.Contact Sales: Andrew AuldTel: 045 858767

Mobile: 087 2438887Suppliers of W heel Trims and Accessories to the coach and bus industry. A.W. Coach & Bus Services Ltd., provide an on-line web service which lists new and used coach sales for coach dealers

and operators.

STAND S30

ADTEC AERA UTO LIMITEDContact: Kieran Mulvaney Tel: 046 9055126Email: [email protected]

Established since 1987, Adtec Aerauto Ltd., is

Irelands leading transmission re-manufacturer, off ering new, service exchange units, cost of repair to customers own units and has an extensive range of spare parts.

Adtec Aerauto are the sole agents for ZF Truck & Bus transmissions, axles and steerings along with Allison and Eaton transmissions and

is an agent for ZF Sachs and Lemforder products such as clutch, shock absorbers and steering components. Recently, Adtec Aerauto was appointed agents for PE chassis components.

STAND S8

AXA IRELAND Tel: 01 4711647Email: peter.o’[email protected]: www.axa.ie

AXA is Ireland’s largest motor insurer with 900,000 customers. Bus and coach insurance

are important to us. It is the preferred insurer for members of PCBOA with extensive cover including open driving (aged 25-70 with a full licence) and up to 60% no claims discount. It also provides stand-alone employer and public liability insurance.

AXA off ers quality motor and home insurance on-line and through 43 branches nationwide.

Customers can talk to them, make a claim or get breakdown assistance 24 hours a day.

Talk to Peter O’ Connor about bus and coach insurance on 087-2247937.

STAND S7

ALCOLOCK UKTel: 00447891667047Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (ACS) is

an international group of companies with headquarters in Toronto, Canada serving a diverse marketplace for over 40 years. ACS is the leading manufacturer of alcohol interlocks and breath alcohol testers with a product line that has expanded to serve the automotive, industrial, law enforcement, public and personal safety markets. Its commitment to research

and quality has resulted in the development of products that set the bench mark for accuracy, function and reliability. International reach is supported globally through affi liate offi ces in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

STAND S3

AMBER VALLEY DEVELOPMENTSTel: 0044 116 240 2968Email: [email protected] Web: www.amber-valley.co.uk

A mber Valley Developments, based in

Leicestershire, is the largest European manufacturer of reversing safety equipment. Building on the success of its Ecolarm range, designed to be kind to the environment being partly made of recycled material and noise pollution friendly as a soft tone alarm, it has introduced a new, patent protected Alarmalight range. These provide audible and visual

warnings with LED lights, which are not synchronised with the message, but instead fl ash in a manner designed to att ract maximum att ention. It believes that the Alarmalight is the best solution for warning people of moving vehicles nearby.

STAND S36

AIR IMPACT LTD.Tel: Jerry Hogan on 086 812 5267E-mail: [email protected]: www.airimpact.ie

Air Impact Ltd. is a premier supplier of pneumatic, industrial and automotive air tools, air compressors and garage equipment in Ireland. Since 1970 Air Impact Ltd. has supplied all areas of industry with a quality range of air tools, air compressors and garage equipment. Air Impact Ltd. provides air tool

solutions to all areas of industry in Ireland and the UK, including but not l imited to Construction, Mining, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Automotive, Marine, and Agriculture.

STAND S14

AIB FINANCE & LEASINGWeb: www.aib.ie/business

Whether you’re a small-to-medium sized business, a farmer or a large company, AIB can off er an Asset Finance package to suit your

needs. A number of fi nance packages have been developed with you, our business customers in mind. Th ese consist of a range of practical and tax effi cient ways in which our business customers can get the fi nance that best suits their needs. Minimum loan application of €5,000 required.

• Equipment Finance • Agri Finance • Plant Finance • Heavy Goods Vehicle Finance• Vehicle Finance • Insurance Premium Finance • Promptpay

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STAND S38

BALLYHOURA COUNTRYTel: 063 91300Web: www.ballyhouracounty.com

Ballyhoura Country is located in North Cork & East Limerick, in the heart of the Golden

Vale and nestled between the Ballyhoura and Galtee Mountains. Located here is an unspoilt rural Ireland at its very best and an outdoor paradise for all ages. With over 1500km of National Looped Walks & Way Marked Ways, there are beautiful walks to suit all levels, and it is also home to Irelands centre of excellence for Mountain Bike Trails.

S t e e p e d i n educational, historical, archaeological and cultural gems, daily or overnight tours can be specifi cally tailored to suit needs. It provides a full Tour Management and Itinerary Service at no charge.

STAND L6A

BARTONS TRA NSPORT/DAF DISTRIBUTORS IRELANDContact: Bruce ArcherEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01 4034100

At the Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012, DAF Distributors Ireland will premiere through its sales agents Bartons Transport (Maynooth), a new VDL Berkhof Axial with a DAF/PACCAR Euro 5 engine and ZF automatic gearbox. Th is unit is 12 metres in length providing 53 seats plus driver and courier.

V DL Berkhof is a Netherlands-based bus and coach builder, founded in 1970 and 7 years later, the company changed its name from Berkhof Groep into Berkhof Jonckheere Groep. In 1998 the whole company was bought by the VDL Groep.

STAND S35 & S37

BRIDGESTONE TYRESTel: +353 1 8410000E-mail:[email protected]

Bridgestone is the largest tyre manufacturer in the world enjoying 16% share of the global

market. In Ireland, the brand enjoys leading positions in a number of sectors including truck, bus, car and earthmoving and construction tyres through its strong and long standing relationships with trade customers. Bridgestone is delighted to be a part of the Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012 and will be demonstrating a number of ground breaking advancements at the

show including, the Bridgestone T2i fl eet vehicle inspection system and its ECOPI A low rolling resistance tyres.

STAND L4

BRIAN NOONE LTD.Email: [email protected] Web: www.noone.ie Tel: + 353 1 6286311

Brian Noone Ltd, with two generations of

experience in the industry, premieres a new model to the Midi-Coach market. Th e fully coach built Turas 800 is the fi rst of a range of new models, based on the Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis. Taking into account detailed customer feedback, the Turas 800 is a stylish high specification model aimed at setting new standards in build quality and noise level

reduction to provide a n e n h a n c e d passenger experience. Available with up to 33 seats including air conditioning, double glazing and class leading luggage space, the Turas 800 is a coach without compromise.

STAND L11

CARLYLE BUS & COACH LTD.Tel: 353 1899 1060Email: [email protected]

Carlyle Bus & Coach Ltd is the leading parts and service solution provider for the bus and

coach industry, delivering parts to operators throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

Its stand will showcase a wide variety of parts and accessories from Carlyle’s vast range including door parts, body fittings, wipers, seating, lighting, electrical items, alarms, glass, mirrors,

GR P a nd Aluminum panels and much more.Carlyle is pleased to announce that some of its top suppliers will be showcasing their work at the Show this year with dedicated parts panels.

STAND S31 & S33

CLARKE AUTO WASH LTD.Contact: Vincent Clarke on 087 2595519Tel: 01 6233631 Web: www.itecosrl.com

Clarke Auto Wash Ltd off ers the complete

range of vehicle washing equipment. For the large bus operator it can supply the Christ C5000 Magnum three brush rollover bus wash. Th e medium sized fl eet is well catered by the Iteco D500 single brush engine driven wash, with on-board water tank and can wash a bus in under 5 minutes! Th is is a cost eff ective means of cleaning a medium sized fl eet without the expense of extensive ground works. A

complete range of Nilfisk Alto high-pressure clea ners a nd vacuum cleaners is also off ered, coupled with 20 years experience in the vehicle wash business and nationwide service support to maintain all equipment sold.

STAND S12

COACH GLAZING SERVICESContact: Ennis McMurray Mobile: 00447500 446181Tel: 028 918 28901/20500 Freephone ROI: 1800 937 440 NI: 0800 954 1934

Email: [email protected] Glazing Services is Ireland’s only glass and windscreen installation service totally dedicated to the Bus and Coach sector and as such, delivers a truly specialised customer service. A large range of glass is stocked but individual customer requirements for particular fl eet and vehicle specifi cations can be supplied, while back-up from a robust supply chain

ensures minimum vehicle down time (VOR). It also off ers an Identifi cation and Supply Only service if required.

All major insurance companies are covered and Coach Glazing Services will deal with your insurance company, process your claim, handle all documentation and make all necessary contact with your insurance company.



STAND S39

DYNAMIC COACH GLAZINGPAUL: Tel/Fax: 00442879549630 Mobile: 00447762288163Email: [email protected]: Tel/Fax: 00442830252898 Mobile: 00447850646280

Dynamic Bus and Coach Glazing is a company formed by two of Ireland’s most experienced coach and bus glaziers. Th e team at Dynamic fully understand the operational needs of customers and can react accordingly. It provides at no extra charge a full mobile service throughout Ireland with a prompt , effi cient and professional service gauranteed.

Only EU approved primers and sealers are used to ensure customers requested glass is installed to manufacturer's specifi cation. Aft er the repair the bus/coach is fully vacuumed to remove broken glass to ensure driver and passenger safety. Dynamic direct bill most insurance companies for the client’s convenience. Free fl eet inspections carried out.

STAND S32

COYLE COMPLETE LTD. Tel: +353 (0) 47 87986Email: [email protected]

Coyle Complete Ltd provide a high quality cost eff ective, crash repair and paintwork service

to transport operators and hauliers in Ireland and UK. With highly qualifi ed personnel, 10,000 sq.ft . workshop, industrial ovens and its own paint mixing systems and graphics and signage dept Coyle’s are proud to be one of the few companies in Ireland off ering this ‘complete’ on-site service. Fully licensed and compliant with VOC Regulations, it is located

with easy access off the main N2 road at Emyvale, County Monaghan.

HALL 2

CTT C – COACH TOURISM & TRA NSPORT COUNCILContact: Gerry Mullins 086 0209727Email: gerry@ctt c.ieWeb: www.ctt c.ie

The CTTC has approximately 65 member companies from all over the Republic of Ireland. Members are engaged in many aspects of

tourism, from day tours to extended touring, and private hire. Increasingly, members are also engaged in scheduled services. Members have been at the cutt ing edge in the transformation of inter-urban and local public transport by road over the last quarter of a century. Many provide School Transport services.

CTT C members operate upwards of 1,000 coaches and buses and employ close to 1,750 people throughout the country. Th e CTT C

prov ides representat ion and leadership not only for members, but also for the wider private coach and bus operator community. New members are welcome and seek to become a uniying and strong voice for all family-owned private coach and bus operators in Ireland.

STAND S20 & S22

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS LTD.Tel: 021 4303 003Email: [email protected]

CVC Limited, (Commmercial Vehicle

Components Ltd.,) based in Cork off ers an overnight delivery service for all Bus and Coach spare parts. Th e company has been serving the Bus and Coach market for more than 20 years, off ering Original Equipment (OE) quality parts at aft ermarket prices to ensure that your maintenance costs remain low and that your fl eet stays on the road for longer.

Representatives from CVC Ltd., will be available on Stands S21 & S22 to explain further.

STAND S25

DEALGAN COACHCRA FTTel: 042 9334784Email: dealgancoachcraft @hotmail.com

Dealgan Coachcraft Dundalk, established in 1968 (formally Farrell’s coachworks) is a family run business. Dedicated to quality and service, situated near J16 on the M1 motorway,

and with over forty year’s experience in the business it carries out everything from total refurbishments, interior and exterior, to the smallest repair.

It has extensive experience in accident repairs, and is a specialist in fi bre glass repairs with new panels manufactured to specifi c requirements. Th e company also supplies and manufactures seat components and if required can undertake

complete interior retrims and full valets. Dealgan Coachcraf t is located at two sites in Dundalk at Litt le Mills and Mill Park, Knockbridge. Its customers include E.S.B, Bus Eireann, Iarnrod Eireann and many private hire bus companies.

STAND L8

DERMOT CRONIN MOTORS LTD.Tel: (021) 4309090 E-mail: [email protected]

Dermot Cronin Motors in Cork has a long association with Van Hool, one of the largest coach manufacturers in Europe. With over 30 years of

experience in operating and selling the Belgian brand, Cronin’s are the sole distributors for the new TX range of luxury coaches in Ireland. An extensive range of Van Hool parts are stocked.

On display at the RDS is a TX16 Alicron 13.05m luxury touring coach, powered by PACCAR PR265 engine coupled with ZF Ecolife 6AP transmission. It features 53 GrandLuxe seats with

centre mounted WC. Also on the stand is a TDX21 Altano 14.4m interdeck coach, powered by PACCAR MX375 engine with ZF Astronic transmission, featuring 68 seats plus N/S WC. Th ere is also access on the lower deck for wheelchair passengers.

STAND L3

EVM LTD. Tel: +353 (0)5793 32699 Email: [email protected]: 0044845 520 5160 Email: [email protected]

EVM Ltd will be exhibiting a range of Mercedes-

Benz Mini-Coaches based on the multi-award winning Sprinter chassis. From the EVM Shutt le model with 16 seats that has an entry price of €55,500 to the Classic model with 22 seats entering the market at €65,000, EVM off ers a broad range at the right price.

Also on exhibit at the Show will be its Elegance – Avantgarde and Award winning X-Clusive

and X-Clusive VIP models. Th e EVM Team will be on hand over the two days to welcome you and discuss any requirements you may have for Mercedes-Benz Mini-Coaches in the future.



STAND S24

FLEETCONNECTTel: + 353 1 8991070www.fl eetconnect.ie

FleetConnect, established in 2008 is a leading provider of in-vehicle systems for fast broadband access, delivering passenger WiFi and GPS

vehicle tracking, as well as the connectivity to enable live CCTV and e-ticketing, with a specifi c focus on public transport.

Th e company has already established itself as the leading provider of industrial-grade in-vehicle systems for fast broadband access, delivering passengers WiFi (free internet access) and GPS vehicle tracking - as well as connectivity to

enable live CCTV and e-ticketing.

Customers include Irish Rail, Bus Eireann, Translink, Aircoach, Matt hews Coaches, Go Bus and PaddyWagon.

STAND L6B

EVOBUS UK LTD.Tel: 0044 2476626067www.evobus.co.uk

Th is year at the Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show, EvoBus Ltd, the Mercedes-Benz coach/

bus sales distributor is proud to exhibit one of the most successful touring coaches on Europe’s roads - the Tourismo. Th e contemporary and functional design houses economical and clean Euro 5 engines developing between 260kW and 315kW, whilst the Mercedes-Benz BlueTec® diesel technology ensures optimum effi ciency. Th e combination of this along with outstanding

comfort, refinement and class-leading safety standards delivers a vehicle, which is effi cient to run and off ers a superb touring experience for passengers.

STAND S19

GOGAN INSURA NCES LTD., T/A GOGANSTel: 01 2990299E-mail: [email protected]: www.gogans.ie

Gogans are Specialist Brokers for Bus Operators for over 20 years and provides competitive packages such as the following:-

Bus Insurance • Employers & Public Liability Insurance• Personal Accident for Proprietors & • DriversSolicitors & Barristers Fees for any aspect • of the businessIncome Protection for Owners & Drivers• Life Assurance for Proprietor, Family & • EmployeesPersonal & Other Business Insurances for • Proprietor & family

Discounts for Motor • Insurance & Household Insurance for employees & ProprietorsHealth Insurance•

As well as its extremely competitive premiums Gogan Insurances provides a very personal and effi cient service for all clients.

STAND S10

KILKENNY TOURISMTel: +353 56 7751500Email: [email protected]: www.discoverireland.ie/kilkenny

Kilkenny Tourism is responsible for the marketing and promotion of Kilkenny City

and County. Located in Ireland’s sunny South-East, near key ferry ports and Airports and less than 90 minutes’ drive from Dublin, medieval Kilkenny is Internationally renowned as the cultural and heritage capital of Ireland.

Kilkenny blends meandering medieval Streets and stunning natural scenery into a unique tourism experience that offers something

for everyone. Go to www.visitkilkenny.ie to fi nd out more about K ilkenny. A warm and friendly welcome awaits!

STAND L2

LILLIS O’DONNELL FORDTel: 01 4036900 Email: [email protected] Web: www.lod.ie

Lillis O’Donnell Ford is located at the Red

Cow Interchange, Exit 9 off the M50 on the N7, Dublin. It is the Ford Approved Main Dealer for the complete range of Ford ‘Go Further’ vehicles from passenger cars, light commercials and mini-buses. Th e Ford mini-buses available from Lillis O’ Donnell to order include the Tourneo Custom 8-seater, the Tourneo Custom Kombi 9-seater and the tried and trusted 14 & 17-seater Ford

Transit buses.

With further new models to come the product range in the next year or two has never been bett er.

STAND L10

KING LONGTel: 00447827894456 /Email: [email protected]: www.kinglonguk.com

King Long started its overseas business from

2000, and has exported to over 86 countries and regions and established its franchised dealers and service agencies in over 50 countries and regions, making King Long the China bus manufacturer with the largest overseas market, most export target countries and most various products.

More importantly, King Long is doing well in European market. Data shows that King Long has exported 2500 buses to 12 EU countr ies including Ireland, leading all other China bus manufacturers.

STAND L9

MOSELEY DISTRIBUTORS LTD.Tel: 0044 1236 750501 Email: www.moseleydistributors.co.uk

Moseley in the South Ltd.Tel: 0044 1823 653000 Email: www.moseleysouth.co.ukMoseley Distributors and Moseley in the

South will exhibit the new Van Hool TX16 MAN-powered Alicron alongside the VDL Futura ll. Both vehicles are built to Moseley Distributors stock order requirements which includes 53 and 57 seats on two axles with full executive specifi cation.

A selection of used coaches for sale including descriptive photographs of others will be available on the stand from staff during the

Show. Long established in the business, the Moseley Companies off er a full support network for parts, service, accident repairs and refurbishment through three locations in the UK.

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RSA Rollover Simulator


EXHIBITORS HALL 2 S23 Steinbruckner Ireland T61 Sika Ireland

L6A Bartons Transport / DAF Distributors S24 FleetConnect T62 Paul Kane Van, Truck and Bus Parts

L6B EvoBus UK Ltd. S25 Dealgan Coach Craft T63 FTA Ireland Ltd

L7A Volvo Bus UK & Ireland S26 A.W Coach & Bus Services Ltd T64 SHS Sales and Marketing

L7B Westward Scania S27 - S30 Adtec Aerauto Ltd. T65 / 66 C&B Glazing

L8 Dermot Cronin Motors / Van Hool S31 / 33 h T67 Barnaville Print

L9 Moseley S32 Coyle Complete T68 Aura Internet Services

L10 Kinglong S34 Tyrecare Ltd T69 WSC

L11 Carlyle Bus & Caoch Ltd. T70 WSC

Campion Insurance Coach &Coach & Bus Show Stands

Vintage Stands

Tourism Village Stands

L4

Brian Noone Limited

L3

EVM Ltd

Seminar AreaCampion

Insurance

Lounge Bar,

Coffee &

EntertainmentL2

Ford (Lillis O'Donnell)

L1D

Taxi & Bus Conversions

L1C

Wrightbus

L1B

1986 Leyland Tiger Van Hool

L1A

1985 Bedford Plaxton

LV2

1967 VAS School Bus

LV11975 Bristol 35 Seater

Plaxton Supreme

T45 T46

T47 T48

T31 T32

T49 T50

T51 T52

T33 T34

T53 T54

T55 T56

T35 T36

T25 T26

T27 T28

T29 T30

T19 T20

T21 T22

T23

T13 T14

T15 T16

T17 T18

V 1

Bedford

Minib

usV 2

Volkswagen

Min

ibus

S1 S2

S3 S4

S5 S8

S7

HALL 1

ism Village


EXHIBITORS HALL 1

L1A 1985 Bedford Plaxton T20 The Thatched Cottage

L1B 1986 Leyland Tiger Van Hool T21 Boyne Valley

L1C Wrightbus T22 Tayto Park

L1D Taxi & Bus Conversions T23 Belvedere Hotel

L2 (Ford) Lillis O'Donnell T25 N. Tipperary Tourism Co. Ltd

L3 EVM Ltd. T26 Hamlet Court Hotel

L4 Brian Noone Ltd. T27 Butlers Chocolate Experience

L5 UNVI S.A. T28 Clew Bay Bike Hire

S1 OPW T29 Nuremore Hotel

S2 Bluetree T30 Carlow Tourism

S3 Amber Valley Developments T31 Kippure Lodge Ltd

S4 Tranzaura T32 Taylors Three Rock

S5 Attractions of Ireland–Glance T33 Muckross House, Gardens &

Traditional Farms

S6 /S8 AXAIreland T34 Talbot Hotel Group

S7 Alcolock UK T35 Clarion Hotel Sligo

S9 Ardee Coach Trim T36 National Wax Museum Plus

S10 Kilkenny Tourism T37 Foynes Flying Boat Muserum

S11 Road Safety Authority T38 Thomond Park Stadium

S12 Coach Glazing Services T39 Cliffs of Moher

T40 University of Limerick Conference

& Sports Campus

S14 AIB Finance & Leasing T41 Select Hotels of Ireland

S15 Politecnica T42 Dalkey Business Group

S19 Gogan Insurances Ltd T43 Locke Bar

S20 Commercial Vehicle Components

Ltd.

T44 Seafari Seal & Eagle Watching

Cruises

S21 Synectics T45 Tower Hoteland Leisure Centre

S22 Commercial Vehicle Components

Ltd.

T46 House of Waterford Crystal

Hall 1 Campion Insurance T47 Waterford Museum of Treasures

S36 Air Impact Ltd T48 Four Seasons Hotel

S35 / S37 Bridgestone T49 Avoca

S38 Ballyhoura Failte T50 Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

S39 Dynamic Bus and Coach Glazing T51 Jacks's Coastguard Restaurant

T1 Erris Tourism T52 Hodson Bay Group Hotels

T2 Titanic Experience Cobh T53 Irish Greyhound Board

T3 Lough Derg T54 Dan O' Hara Ltd

T4 UCC Campus Accommodation T55 Aqua Restaurant

T5 Knock Shrine T56 Monasterboice Inn Ltd

T6 Russborough T57 Aillwee Cave / The Rock Shop

T7 Youghal Tourism T58 ShannonFerry Group Limited

T8 National Museums N. Ireland T59 Flynn Hotels

T9 Foxford Wollen Mills T60 CityNorth Hotel

T10 N. Ireland Tourist Board T71 Lady Gregory Hotel

T11 Leitrim Tourism T72 Lough Key

T12 Titanic Belfast T73 Best Western Hotels Ireland

T13 National Trust of Northern Ireland T74 Harbour Queen Ferry

T14 Maldron Hotels & Partner Hotels T75 Ardara

T15 Slieve Russell Hotel T76 Cloudlink

T16 National Transport Museum T77 Killarney Jaunting Cars Ltd

T17 Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism T78 LBOA

T18 Carlton Hotel Group V1 Bedford Minibus

T19 Crowne Plaza Dundalk V2 Volkswagen Minibus

LV1 1967 VAS School Bus LV2 1975 Bristol 35 S Plaxton Supreme

& Bus Show 2012 Floor Plan



STAND S11

ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY (RSA)Tel: 096 25015Email: [email protected]: www.rsa.ie

Th e Road Safety Authority (RSA) is a statutory body created by the Road Safety Authority Act 2006. Th e aim of the RSA is to save lives and

prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on our roads.

Th e functions for which the RSA is responsible include driver testing and training, vehicle standards and certain enforcement functions, road safety promotion, driver education and road safety research.

These functions are assigned under four

Directorates which include Driver Testing and Licensing; Road Safety, Research and Driver Education; Enforcement and Vehicle Standards; and Corporate Services.

STAND S23

STEINBRUCKNER IRELANDwww.steinbruckner.de

Steinbruckner Ireland is the sole agents for Ireland and the U.K. for the Steinbruckner Gmbh range of Commercial Vehicle Cleaning Equipment. Germany headquar tered Steinbruckner GmbH is the largest independant manufactures in Europe. Th e Steinbruckner

philosophy is quality, reliability and value, and its products have an excellent reputation across Europe and Worldwide especially its Single Brush Units.

Provided is a complete range of services from Planning to Installation. All equipment supplied has minimal service requirements and extended warranty periods. Steinbruckner Ireland supplies Wash Water Recycling Systems, Chemical Application systems, and many other ancillary

services to keep a ny size of fl eet looking the best. Many of Ireland’s premier Transport suppliers currently use Steinbruckner products.

STAND S21

SYNECTICSTel: +44 (0) 1253 891 222Web: www.synx.com

Th e largest provider of CCTV for public service buses and coaches in Ireland, Synectics Mobile Systems has to date supplied systems to 18 CTT C

- Coach Tourism & Transport Council members. At the Show, Synectics is focusing on the benefi ts of its innovative CCTV and telematics solutions for bus and coach operators. Th e combination of market leading “T” series CCTV DVRs, Genius driver training and journey management system and Synectics’ unique 3-Way Fleet Insurance Scheme is

designed to eff ectively protect the ‘bott om line’ by increasing passenger comfort and safety, eliminating fraudulent insurance claims and helping operators reduce insurance premiums and secure enhanced insurance terms.

STAND L1D

TAXI & BUS CONVERSIONS LTD.Tel: 028 87722666Web: www.taxiandbusconversions.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

TBC Conversion Ltd is a Tyrone based company specialising in vehicle conversion and the provision of wheelchair accessible vehicles across the Ireland. Founded in 2005, the company comprises of 3 distinct divisions, TBC Mobility Conversions, TBC Specialist Conversions and Taxi and Bus Conversions. TBC Conversions Ltd was one of

the fi rst companies to undertake ECWVTA (Full European Type Approval) for the VW Caddy Maxi Life and the VW Craft er Minibus range. So before deciding on a vehicle conversion, make sure you contact TBC Conversions Ltd.

STAND S1

TRA NZAURA Email: [email protected]: www.tranzaura.com

Tranzaura would like to welcome you to visit Stand S4 at this year’s Campion Insurance

Coach & Bus Show at the RDS on the 24th and 25th of November, where you will be able to view and use its award winning TranzTacho and TranzSafety soft ware solutions through live demonstrations.

See for yourself how Tranzaura's soft ware can help you reduce your risks of fi nes, manage

a l l d r i v e r tachograph requirements and complete daily vehicle walk around checks electronically.

STAND S34

TYRECARE LTD.Tel: 049 4334486Email: [email protected]: www.tyrecare.ie

Th e ‘One-Stop-Shop’ for the tyre company owner and fl eet operator. Ireland’s premier supplier of

top quality, professional automotive workshop equipment, tyre changing machines and air hydraulic jacks, Tyrecare Ltd will be representing Norbar, the world’s foremost manufacturer of torque control, tightening and measuring equipment.

Th e Truktorque, pneumatic torque multiplier, a new lightweight high speed, low noise and vibration

free tool will be demonstrated on its stand. A torque wrench repair and calibration service is also available to new or existing customers. Tyrecare will also have a range of compressors, air tools, air hydraulic jacks, axle stands and tyre regroover’s on display.

STAND S15

POLITECNICAContact: Paolo Grassett i Tel: +353 87 2285804E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.politecnicaseats.eu

Italy-based high quality passenger seats producer, Politecnica seats are known and appreciated by Irish operators. Th e family owned company designs and manufacture resistant, comfortable, modern and elegant, Relax, Rally and Arco seats, off ered by the best European manufacturers, and provides a great

solution for mini, midi, and-full size coaches of various operational requirements.

COACH & BUS SHOW 2012 - EXHIBITORS/TOURISM VILLAGE


STAND L5

UNVI BUS & COACHTel: 043 33 22023Email: [email protected]

UNVI Bus & Coach has over 743 vehicles operating throughout Irish and UK roads. Its range on sale here includes:

VEGA GT: Coach-built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, featuring styling att ributes of the bigger range and includes 16 seats with large rear luggage.GTR: Mercedes-Benz Vario 818 based UNVI GTR showing with recently introduced 28 seat interior upgrades.CLASSIC-RGT: With 29 seats and with courier seat, it has large luggage and side lockers featuring the enhanced GT trim upgrade.

Classic-R: Showcasing a 33 seat confi guration, w i t h A i r -conditioning, with many revisions will be shown for the fi rst time.Touring GT: Although not on display. Details and images of the much revised model will be available.

STAND L7A

VOLVO BUS UK & IRELANDTel: 0044 1926 401777Email: [email protected]@volvo.comWebsite: www.volvobus.co.uk

Volvo Bus UK & Ireland is part of Volvo Group UK Ltd and the market company for Volvo Bus

& Coach products in Great Britain and Ireland. Th e range of Volvo products includes: Volvo City bus from the newly introduced 7900H single deck hybrid, the versatile and cost eff ective B7RLE low entry single deck chassis, the high passenger capacity B9TL double deck through to the Volvo B5LH Hybrid double deck - MCV and Wrightbus are bodybuilding partners.

A refi ned new coach range off ers Volvo cha ssis opt ions including the B7R, B9R, B11R and the B13R . Avai lable on Caetano, V DL Jonckheere, Plaxton, Sunsundegui and Volvo 9700.

STAND L7B

WESTWARD SCANIAContact: Patrick Carton Mobile: 087 8205192 Tel: Offi ce 071 9634561 Web: www.westwardscania.com

Westward Scania is once again proud to support and be associated with another edition of

the CTT C Campion Insurance Coach & Bus Show 2012. Th is year on exhibit will be the prestigious Scania Irizar i6 in a 49 seat layout with centre door and sunken toilet. Variations of this model have been sold to customers for delivery next year in 49, 51, 53 & 63 seat layouts. Also for delivery is a 12.4m Century with a 55 seat layout.

Please come along to their stand at “L7B”

where you are most welcome to discuss our product range a nd S c a n i a Finance options in more detail.

AILLWEE CAVE COMPANY LTD.STAND T57Ballyvaughan

Co. ClareTel: 0657077036

Web: www.aillweecave.ieContact: Barbara Faulkner

THE ROCK SHOPSTAND T57

Liscannor Co. Clare Tel: 065 7081930

Web: www.therockshop.ieContact: Adam Johnson

AQUA RESTAURA NTSTAND T55

No.1 West PierHowth, Co. Dublin

Email: [email protected]: www.aqua.ie

Tel: 01 8320690

ARDARA TOURISM ASSOCIATIONSTAND T75

Nancys Bar, Front StreetArdara, Co. Donegal

Tel: Jenny-0871250026Email: [email protected]

Web: www.kennedyirishsweaters.com

AURA INTERNET SERVICES LTDSTAND T68

40 Farney Street, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

Telephone: 042 9664833Email: [email protected]

Web: www.coachbookingsystems.com

BARNAVILLE PRINT & GRA PHICS LTDSTAND T67

Old Bridge St, Freshford, Co. KilkennyTel: 056 8832290 Fax: 056 8832299

Email: [email protected]: www.barnavilleprint.com

Contacts: Emmet Barnaville/ John Barnaville

EXHIBITORS/TOURISM VILLAGE

STAND L1C

THE WRIGHT GROUPTel: 004428 25641212Web: www.the-wright-group.com

Th e Wright Group is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of accessible public transport vehicles. Founded in 1946 the Wright Group based in

Ballymena, pioneered low fl oor buses in the UK, and has earned a reputation for producing vehicles which are stylish, durable, high in quality and packed with innovative features.

Th e Wright Group has a comprehensive and versatile product range for every aspect and application of modern bus operation. Catering to a variety of client requirements.

The Wright Group offers midibuses, full size single deckers, two a n d t h r e e a x le double deckers and articulated vehicles.

SWILLY GROUP

“Th e Swilly Group is Irelands leading Transport Training & Consultancy company. Established since 1975, we off er a full service from basic driving lessons in Cars, Buses & Trucks right through Advanced/ECO/Defensive driver

training to a full range of classroom based training & Health & Safety services. We are one of the largest providers of Driver CPC training. All services are fully approved by such bodies as RSA, RoSPA, IAM, FETAC, HSA, CILT, RTITB and we are ISO9001 approved. We off er our services throughout Ireland and the UK.

More details are available on our website w w w.swillygroup.com or on LoCall 1890636363”



CLIFFS OF MOHER VISITOR EXPERIENCE

STAND T39Liscannor, Co. Clare Tel: +353 65 7086141

Email: info@cliff sofmoher.ie bookings@cliff sofmoher.ie Web: www.cliff sofmoher.ie

CLOUDLINKSTAND T76

James Street, Westport, Co. Mayo

Tel: 098 25577Email: [email protected]: www. cloudlink.ie

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL DUNDALKSTAND T19

Inner Relief Road, Dundalk, Co. LouthTel:- 042 939 4900

Email: [email protected]: www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com

DALATA HOTEL GROUP LTD., - MALDRON HOTELS & PARTNER HOTELS

STAND T149 Leopardstown Offi ce Park

Burton Hall Avenue, Sandyford, Dublin 18Tel: +353 1 2069403 Fax: +353 1 2069401

Mobile: +353 86 020 8757Web: www.dalatahotelgroup.com

DALKEY BUSINESS GROUPSTAND T42

Dalkey Castle & Heritage CentreDalkey, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 2858366 Fax: 01 2843141Email: [email protected]: www.dalkeycastle.com

DANOHARA /CONNEMARA HERITAGE AND HISTORY CENTRE

STAND T54Lett ershea, Clifden, Co. Galway

09521246,09521808Email: [email protected]

Web: www.connemaraheritage.com

DUNBOYNE CASTLE HOTELSTAND T50

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & SpaMaynooth Road, Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Tel: 01 8013500 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.dunboynecastlehotel.com

ERRIS BEO/ERRIS TOURISMSTAND T1

Carne, Belmullet, Co. MayoTel: +353 (0)97 82292 Fax: +353 (0)97 81477

Mobile: 087 7414252Email: [email protected] Web: www.errisbeo.ie

www.facebook.com/ErrisBeohtt p://twitt er.com/#!/ERRISBEO

FERMANAGH LAKELAND TOURISMSTAND T9

Wellington Road, Enniskillen,Co. Fermanagh, BT74 7EHTel: 0044 (0) 28 6634 6736

Email: [email protected]: www.fermanaghlakelands.com

FLYNN HOTEL GROUPSTAND T59

THE NEWPARK HOTEL with ESCAPE HEALTH CLUB & SPA

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny CityTel: +353(0) 56 776 0500



THE OLD GROUND HOTELEnnis, Co. Clare

Tel: +353(0) 65 682 8127Email: [email protected]


THE IMPERIAL HOTEL with ESCAPE SALON & SPA

Cork CityTel: +353(0) 21 427 4040



THE PARK HOTEL & LEISURE CENTREDungarvan, Co. Waterford

Tel: +353(0) 58 428 99Email: [email protected]

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CARLINGFORD

STAND T48Th e Liberties, Carlingford, Co.Louth

Tel: 00353 42 93 73530 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie

FOXFORD WOOLLEN MILLSBELASA WEAVERS LTD.

STAND T9Foxford, Co. Mayo

Tel: 00353 (0)94 9256104Fax: 00353 (0)94 9256415

Email: [email protected]: www.foxfordwoollenmills.com

THE BELVEDERE HOTEL IRISH NIGHTS

STAND T23Great Denmark Street off Parnell Square,

Dublin 1Tel: +353 (0)1 873 7700

Email: [email protected]: www.belvederehoteldublin.com

BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONALSTAND T73

Unit 7, Citylink Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12

Phone: +353 1 4605100Fax: +353 1 4604585

Email: [email protected]: www.bestwestern.ie

BOYNE VALLEY TOURISMSTAND T21

c/o Meath County CouncilCounty Hall, Railway Street

Navan, Co. Meath046 909 7061

Email: [email protected]: www.discoverireland.ie/boynevalley

BUTLERS CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCESTAND T27

Clonshaugh Business Park,Oscar Traynor Rd., Dublin 17

Tel: 01 67 10 599Fax: 01 67 10 480

Email: [email protected]: Clare / Joanna

COACH & BUS GLAZINGSTAND T65 & 66

15 Carrickmeadow , CamloughNewry, Co. Down, BT 35 7LJ

Contact Michael - Tel: (048) 30839168Mobile: 00447771877573

Email: [email protected]: www.cbglazingnewry.co.uk

CARLTON HOTEL GROUPSTAND T18

Parkway House, Cloghran, Dublin Aiport. Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 8667555Email: [email protected]

Web: www.carlton.ie

CITYNORTH HOTELSTAND T60Gormanston,

Co. MeathTel: 01 690 6666

Email: [email protected]: www.citynorthhotel.ie

CLARION HOTEL SLIGOSTAND T35

Clarion Road, SligoTel: 071 911 9000

Email: [email protected]: www.clarionhotelsligo.com

CLEW BAY BIKE HIRE LTD.STAND T28

Distillery Road,Westport, Co. Mayo

Tel: 098 24818 / 098 37675Travis Mobile: 0857030177

Email: [email protected]: www.clewbayoutdoors.ie



JACKS’ COASTGUARD RESTAURA NTSTAND T51

Cromane, Killorglin, Co. KerryTel: 066 976 9102

Email: [email protected]: www.jackscromane.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackscromane

KILLARNEY JAUNTING CARS LTD.STAND T77

Gilhuys 10 B Muckross Close,Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Tel: +353 (0) 64 6633358Fax: +353 (0)64 6633388

Email: [email protected]: www.killarneyjauntingcars.com

KIPPURE LODGE LTD.STAND T31

Kippure EstateManor Kilbride, Blessington

Co. Wicklow Tel: 01 458 2889

Web: www.kippure.com

KNOCK SHRINE PILGRIMAGESSTAND T5Shrine Offi ce

KnockCo. Mayo

Tel: +353 94 9388100Email: [email protected]

Web: www.knock-shrine.ie

LICENCE BUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION

STAND 78Blakes Cross, Lusk,

Co. Dublin Tel: 086-8750640 / 01-8437505

E-Mail: fi [email protected]: www.licencebusownersassociation.com

LEITRIM TOURISMSTAND T11

Th e Old Barrel StoreCarrick on Shannon

Co. Leitrim071 96 23274

Email: [email protected]: www.enjoyleitrim.com

THE LOCKE BAR & OYSTER HOUSESTAND T43

3 Georges Quay, LimerickTel: 353-61-413733 Fax: 353-61-412796

Email: [email protected]: www.lockebar.com

LOUGH DERG STAND T3

Pett igo Co.Donegal

Tel: +353 719861518Web: www.loughderg.org

LOUGH KEY FOREST & ACTIVITY PARK

STAND T72Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 071-9673122 Mobile: 087-1248422Email: [email protected]

Web: www.loughkey.ie

MONASTERBOICE INNSTAND T56

Monasterboice,Drogheda, Co. Louth

Tel: 041-9832989Email: [email protected]

Web: www.monasterboice-inn.ie

MUCKROSS HOUSE GARDENS & TRA DITIONAL FARMS

STAND T33Killarney, Co. Kerry

Tel. 064 6631440fax. 064 6670116

Email. [email protected]. www.muckross-house.ie

NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND

STAND T8Cultra, 153 Bangor Road

Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 0EU Tel: 0845 608 0000

Email: [email protected]: www.nmni.com

NATIONAL TRUSTSTAND T13

Tel: 028 9751 0721Email: [email protected] Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni

NTH. TIPPERA RY TOURISM CO. LTD.STAND T25

c/o Arlene White, Nenagh Heritage CentreTh e Governor’s House, Kickham Street

Nenagh, Co. TipperaryTel: 067 33850

Email: [email protected]: www.tipperary.com

NTH IRELAND TOURIST BOARDSTAND T10

Tourist Information CentreSuff olk Street, Dublin 2

Tel: 01-6057732 Fax: 01-6057725Callsave: 1850 230 230

Web: www.discovernorthernireland.comE-mail: [email protected]

FOYNES FLYING BOAT MUSEUMSTAND T37

Ara Ide, Foynes, Co. Limerick

Tel: 00353 69 65416Email: info@fl yingboatmuseum.comWeb: www.fl yingboatmuseum.com

FTA IRELAND STAND T63

Offi ce 5, Unit 104, Coolmine Business Park

Blanchardstown, Dublin 15Tel: 01 8220040 / 01 8220043

Web: www.ft ai.ie

THE HAMLET COURT HOTELSTAND T26

Johnstownbridge, Enfi eld, Co. MeathTel: 046 95 41200/ 9549326

Contact: Trish Gill - [email protected]: 087 6847369

Web: www.thehamlet.ie

HARBOUR QUEEN FERRYSTAND T74

Pier Offi ce, Glengarriff , Co. CorkTel: 02763116 or Mobile: 0872345861Email: [email protected]: www.harbourqueenferry.com

HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTALSTAND T46

Th e Mall,Waterford City

Tel: + 353 51 317000Email:[email protected]

Web: www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com

GALWAY BAY HOTELSTAND T52

Th e Promenade, Salthill, Galway+353 (0)91 520 520

Email: [email protected]: www.galwaybayhotel.com

HODSON BAY HOTELSTAND T52

Athlone, Co. Westmeath+353 (0)90 644 2000

Email: [email protected]: www.hodsonbayhotel.com

SHERA TON ATHLONE HOTELSTAND T52

Athlone, Co. Westmeath+353 (0)90 6451000

Email: [email protected]: www.sheratonathlonehotel.com

IRISH GREYHOUND BOARDSTAND T53

Head Offi ce, Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick

Representing: Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Tralee, Limerick, Galway, Mullingar, Newbridge, Dundalk & Liff ord

Tel: 1890 269 969Email: [email protected]: www.igb.ie



NUREMORE HOTELSTAND T29

Carrickmacross,Co. Monaghan

Tel: 042 9661438Email: [email protected]: www.nuremore.com

VAN TRUCK & BUS PARTSSTAND T62

Paul Kane, 40 Mousetown Road,

Coalisland, Co. TyroneBT71 4PJ.

Tel: (028) 87747258

RUSSBOROUGHSTAND T6

Russborough, Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Tel: 353 - (0)45 865239Email: [email protected] Web: www.russborough.ie

SELECT HOTELS OF IRELANDSTAND T41

Shannon BuildingsMallow Road, Cork City

Tel: 021 439 1998Fax: 021 439 1993

Email: [email protected]: www.selecthotelsireland.com

SHANNONFERRY GROUP LIMITEDSTAND T58

Killimer, Kilrush, Co. ClareTel: 065-9053124

Email: [email protected]: www.shannonferries.com

SHS SALES AND MARKETINGSTAND T64

Brand Shell LubricantsUnit Q1 Aerodrome Business Park,

Rathcoole, Co. DublinTel: 01 4016200

Email: [email protected]: www.shs-shell.ie

SIKA IRELANDSTAND T61

Sika House, Ballymun Industrial EstateDublin 11

Tel : + 35312180102Mobile: 0866012222

Email: fi [email protected] Web: www.sika.ie

SLIEVE RUSSELL HOTEL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

STAND T15Cranaghan, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

Contact Slieve Russell Tel: 049 952 6444 or


TALBOT HOTEL GROUPSTAND T34

c/o Stillorgan Park Hotel Stillorgan Road, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 200 1824Email: [email protected]

Web: www.talbothotels.ie

TAYTO PARKSTAND T22

Kilbrew,Ashbourne,Co. Meath

Tel: 01 835-1999 Web: www.taytopark.ie

Twitt er: @MrTaytoIreland

THE LADY GREGORY HOTELSTAND T71Ennis Road,

Gort, Co. GalwayTel: 091 632333 Fax:091632332Email: [email protected]: www.ladygregoryhotel.ie

THE THATCHED COTT AGEBar Restaurant & Banquet Room

STAND T20Tel: 06731426/0871413104

Email: info@thethatchedcott age.ieWeb: www.thethatchedcott age.ie

THOMOND PARK STADIUMSTAND T38

Th omond Park StadiumOld Cratloe Road, Limerick

Tel: 061-421100Eamil: [email protected]

Web: www.thomondpark.ie

TITANIC BELFASTSTAND T12

1 Olympic Way, Queen’s RoadTitanic Quarter

Belfast, BT3 9EPTel: 0044 28 90 766 386

Email: [email protected] Web: www.titanicbelfast.com

TITANIC EXPERIENCE COBHSTAND T2

White Star Line Building,20 Casement Square, Cobh, Co. Cork


or [email protected]: www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie

TOWER HOTEL & LEISURE CENTRESTAND T45

Th e Mall, Waterford CityTel: 051 862300Fax: 051 870129

Email: [email protected]: www.TowerHotelWaterford.com

UCC LTD CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONSTAND T4

University Hall, Victoria Cross,Cork


Web: www.ucccampusaccommodation.com

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK CONFERENCE AND SPORTS

CAMPUSSTAND T40

University of Limerick, LimerickTel: 00353 61 202064

Email: [email protected]: www.conference.ul.ie

WATERFORD MUSEUM OF TREASURESSTAND T47

Th e Viking Triangle , Waterford CityTel: 051 304 500

Email: [email protected] Web: www.waterfordtreasures.com

WORKSHOP SUPPLIES & COMPONENTS

STAND T69 / T70Clonloghan, New Market on Fergus

Co. ClareTel: 061 718 544Fax: 061 719 892

Email: [email protected]: www.wsc.ie

YOUGHAL TOURISMSTAND T7

Youghal Tourist offi ceMarket Square, Youghal

Co. CorkTel: 024-92447

Email: [email protected]: www.youghal.ie

AVOCA STAND T49 - Avoca Head Offi ce, Kilmacanogue, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 01 2746900 Email: info@ avoca.ie Web: www.avoca.ieCARLOW TOURISM STAND T30 - Ballon, Co. Carlow. Tel: 087 9822 135 Email: [email protected] Web: www.altamontplants.comOFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS STAND S1 - Jonathan Swift St, Trim, Co. Meath. LoCall: 1890 213 414 Email: [email protected] Web: www.opw.ie

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I n June of this year fi ve City buses were assembled in the shadows of Versailles Palace, West of Paris to allow the International Bus of the Year Jury put them through their paces for Euro Bus Test 2012 and select the Bus of

the Year 2013. Vice-Chairman of the Jury, David Reibenberg and Editor of French magazine ‘Bus + Coach Transport de Voyageurs’ co-ordinated the event, no mean task. Over four days the buses were put to the test on a particularly demanding route, for both driver and bus.

Traffi c in Versailles is extremely heavy and very slow moving and to indicate this, it took almost one hour to complete the test route, which was only a distance of 15km.

Th e success of the event was down to the excellent organization by David Reibenberg and will remain a fi tt ing tribute to his vast contribution to the jury and his activities following his untimely death in September.

With Iveco owned Irisbus on record as saying its dream is to have a pure electric bus, so far over 200 hybrids

are in operation. Th e Citelis is a striking looking vehicle and from my point of view was one of the best to drive. Although the mirrors

were not well positioned it would not take much in design terms to improve them. While driving the retarder works automatically when the accelerator is lift ed, with litt le use for the foot brake except when coming to a complete stop. One other criticism however is the low

windscreen, which may make it uncomfortable for taller drivers. From a passenger point of view the bus runs very smoothly.

Irisbus Citelis Hybrid

Irisbus Citelis Hybrid

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Volvo 7900 Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2 Euro 6

MAN Lion's City Hybrid

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Driving a hybrid bus takes a litt le gett ing used to as the diesel/electric engine partnership cuts in and out. As a driver

you can sometimes feel like a passenger having

litt le or no control over the change from electric power to diesel power. MAN has an innovative dashboard display system, which encourages the driver to get involved in the hybrid process.

For the test a red light was fi tt ed on the bus so everybody would be aware when the bus was in electric mode. On the test route, which took over fi ft y minutes the bus averaged 23 minutes in electric mode. A lot of glass in the door panels improves visibility and reduces blind spots. MAN has a lot of experience of electric operations from its rail division and claims that the extra cost of hybrid will be recovered in fi ve to seven years.

MAN Lion's City Hybrid

Citaro is probably the most expensive City bus on the market but arguably the most popular. Mercedes-Benz points to

its whole life cost effi ciencies. Th ere are 31,000 Citaro 1 generation models in service throughout Europe. Although available as a hybrid the bus

tested was not a diesel/electric hybrid. For the driver one of the fi rst changes he or she will notice is the raised driving position and a change of direction for the door of the cab area. A driver will feel more secure in this new environment. Vision is excellent and although the entrance area looks

a litt le clutt ered it works well. Th ree doors allow fast exit/entry. On the road the bus is powerful and responsive. Although the testing was done in the Summer, we had some very heavy rain; the wiper sweep on the Citaro does cover the entire windscreen. With extra insulation between the engine and saloon area there is a big reduction in noise in the bus. As with all Mercedes-Benz products safety is key, and ESP (Electronic Stability Control) is available as standard.


Dutch brand VDL has consistently produced a lightweight ‘no nonsense’ bus. Weighing in at almost three

tonnes less than its competitors the Citea LLE also weighs in a lot lighter on the pricing scale.

Price quoted for the test bus was €200,000 but it can be bought for a reduced fee of €180,000. Surely a fi nancial controller’s dream bus? One of the other advantages of the lightweight design is improved fuel consumption. Smaller

wheels than its competitors provides extra space inside. A wide entrance funnels into a slightly narrower aisle. From the driver’s seat, the ‘pilot’ is well positioned and the outward vision is good. Mirrors are well positioned although the driver’s side mirror is placed a litt le further back from the front of the bus than normal because of the curvature of the windscreen.

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Volvo Bus is well established in the hybrid market with almost 800 in service and another 500 on order.

Volvo states that the hybrid is a changing

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MAN D0836 EEV Euro 5

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Cummins ISB6 Euro 5

Volvo D5F215 EEV Euro 5

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Transmission ZF (hybrid drive) ZF (hybrid drive) ZF EcoLife 6- speed Voith D854.35E Volvo AT I-Shift

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REVIEW 1

IAA Commercials Vehicle

Sean Murtagh, Editor Fleet Bus & Coach and Irish representative on the International Bus of the Year Jury congratulates Hartmut Scheck, Head of Daimler Buses on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2 winning the title for 2013

DAIMLER - MERCEDES-BENZFor Daimler which markets Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses and coaches, Hanover is its home event. Th e IAA is so important to the brand, that it takes two of the big Exhibition Halls to demonstrate all of its models. Th is year it exhibited over 70 vehicles. Centre stage was the award winning International Bus of the Year 2013 - the Mercedes-Benz Citaro 2.

KING LONGChinese brand King Long is a manufacturer of coaches since 1988 and has produced over 250,000 units in the past 25 years. In 2000 the company expanded beyond Asia and is now present in all European markets. Using extensive R+D facilities it has developed an extensive range of hybrid and all-electric City buses.

OTOKA ROtokar is one of the leading Turkish bus manufacturers. Employing 1700 people the company has fi ve dealers in Germany and recently opened a European Headquarters in France. One model the ‘Kent’ has been developed as a right hand drive and will be available for the UK and Irish market late next year.

DAIMLER - SETRA Hanover witnessed the launch of the new-look Setra Comfort Class 500. Th ree coaches from the new generation were exhibited. Th e revised and sleeker design with lightweight construction att racted a lot of interest from both the Press and visitors alike. It is hoped that these vehicles will be available as a right hand drive option but no decision has yet been made.

MANMAN has upgraded the Lion's City bus range. In a change to the Lion symbol on the grille, the brand logo is more pronounced. With a minimum reduction of 60kg on all of the Lion's range, operators can avail of the Hybrid model (Serial hybrid) or Natural Gas (CNG) Technology. MAN claims a 30% fuel savings over the equivalent Diesel rivals. It is not clear yet what variants will be available as right hand drive.

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Show - Hanover, Germany

SOLARISPolish manufacturer Solaris is fast becoming a trail blazer in the development of the all-electric bus. Currently it has 31 sales agents in Germany and is marketing coaches in 26 countries. While it has not committ ed to a right hand drive vehicle yet, it did confi rm that it is on its agenda. A 12m electric City Bus on trial by the manufacturer is achieving 126km per day.

VAN HOOLFounded in 1947 in Belgium the company has remained in family ownership since then. Having launched a new range of coaches with an all-new look, it displayed all of the new models at Hanover. Th e TX range has given a modern look to the traditional range. Van Hool also builds specialist trailers for the road transport industry.

SCANIAScania Citywide is a new comprehensive family of stylish low-fl oor and low-entry urban buses that incorporate the styling theme pioneered by the Scania Touring. Th e versatile Scania OmniExpress coach, is available in 3 heights and 12 lengths. Th e Scania Touring high-decker coach is available with 2 or 3 axles. Th e Scania Higer A30 is a new multi-purpose coach in the intercity range.

TEMSATemsa, the Turkish Manufacturer states that its home market and economy has stabilised and is very strong. While the company says the European market is challenging, there is steady growth in the Midi-Coach and City Bus market. To date, Temsa Coaches are available in 40 countries including Ireland.

VISEONVISEON Bus GmbH is a German bus manufacturer that specialises in the design, production and marketing of purpose-built and small-series buses. Founded in July 2008, it took over the former NEOPLAN bus factory in Pilsting, Lower Bavaria. Recently, China Youngman Automobile Group Co., Ltd., acquired a majority stake in VISEON Bus GmbH.

VOLVO BUSWith 800 Volvo hybrid coaches operating throughout Europe now, the Swedish company claims that fuel savings of up to 30% can be achieved. For example, the Volvo 7900 Hybrid which is 500kg lighter than its Diesel counterpart, also allows seven more passengers. An articulated version of the 9700 will be launched in 2013.


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FIAA - FIAA - International Bus & Coach International Bus & Coach

Trade FairTrade Fair – – Madrid, Spain

H eld on a bi-ennial basis, the Spanish bus and coach industry staged its big exhibition in October this year. In spite of

the diffi culties in the Spanish economy there were 181 exhibitors, which included 80 from 16 diff erent countries. One of the highlights of the four-day event was a special display to mark twenty years of the Show. 1992 was its fi rst year and there have been ten editions in the meantime.

Spanish coach operators are trying hard to survive the downturn in the economy. Average passenger numbers and demand has reduced by

19% since 2007 and fuel costs have increased by 65% since 2009. It is a sizable industry with over 3500 operators using a total of 60,000 vehicles (including City Buses). In the bett er years it is estimated that sales of new vehicles generated sales of €490 million per year. Spanish operators believe that when a recovery comes in the market they will be ready to move with it. Last year recording 1.2 billion passenger movements, the industry claims to have the capacity to move 1.5 billion with very litt le increase in infrastructure requirements. It would be fair to say that in spite of diffi cult trading conditions at the moment there is a positive feeling about the future of the industry in Spain.

IRIZARLocal manufacturer Irizar launched the i3 coach at the Show. It is available on all chassis or as an integral using DAF PR equipment. Irizar exports over 80% of its production. On its stand it displayed a good variety of vehicles on diff erent chassis including Volvo, Scania, MAN and DAF.

KING LONGHaving only recently established in the Spanish market, Chinese brand King Long is confi dent its products can have an instant impact in the new sales tables. On display was the XM06129Y coach, a City Bus (XMO612OC) and a 9.9m Midi Coach (XM06996Y).

BEULASNew look Aura and Cygnus coaches were on view at the FIAA. One of the new models was an Aura based on a 15m Iveco chassis with 70 seats. A MAN chassis had a 14.6m Double Deck body with a seating capacity of 93.

IRISBUSFour new Dailys in Superman livery caused a bit of a stir on the Irisbus stand. Aimed purely at the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) market an 18m Crealis (Articulated) was displayed. On the coach side was a 12.8m Mageleys on a tri-axle chassis Euro 6 driveline.

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MAN displayed all-integral vehicles; because the Spanish market is dominated by local builders there are very few MAN complete vehicles on the road. MAN is however keen to push the complete bus model particularly with the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval programme now in being.

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M ore than 9,200 industry professionals attended the three-day show held at the NEC at the start of November. Th e event was opened by UK Transport Minister, Norman Baker MP, who announced £20

million of Government money for the fourth tranche of Green Bus Funding. Among the manufacturers and suppliers using the show to announce orders was Alexander Dennis Ltd who announced that it has won orders worth £220 million for almost 1,000 vehicles to be delivered in the next 18 months. 1. ALEXANDER DENNIS/PLAXTONScott ish manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) announced that it has won orders for almost 1,000 vehicles, worth £220 million, all of which will be delivered in the next 18 months. Among the vehicles on display was the fi rst example of the biggest luxury coach ever built in Britain, the 75-seat 15m-long Plaxton Elitei , which was bound for Stagecoach who operates the megabus.com network. Th e carrying capacity of the Elitei – providing 23% more seats than a standard 15m vehicle – is achieved through a novel design that incorporates a full-length fl oor extending over the driver's compartment. Th ere are 71 seats in this main deck, plus up to another four – and a wheelchair location - in the lower saloon. Th is provides roll-on access for wheelchair users and eliminates the need for a specialist lift .

2. ARRIVATh is Optare from Arriva is the UK’s only manufacturer of full-size electric buses and the 9.0 metre model on display can carry 28 seated passengers including three tip-ups in the wheelchair/buggy bay. It is accessible for people of all levels of mobility thanks to its kneeling front suspension and fold out wheelchair ramp. Th e Solo SR EV has a range of between 80 and 100 miles on a single six-hour overnight charge, costing as litt le as £6.40 Operating cost savings are estimated in excess of £8,000 per bus per year, compared to a diesel powered equivalent.

3. ENERGENICS EUROPEEnergenics Europe was promoting its Envirox™ fuel combustion catalyst which it says is a scientifi cally and commercially proven diesel fuel additive which lowers fuel costs by reducing fuel consumption, with a corresponding reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) and other harmful exhaust emissions. Th e system improves the way fuel burns which helps fuel economy but also burns away deposits from the inside of the engine making it more effi cient.

4. FOGMAKER INTERNATIONALTh e Swedish company manufactures high pressure water-mist fi re suppression systems for engines. It is a fi re fi ghting media installed in engine compartments with outstanding cooling performance. Detection and activation of the system takes place hydro-pneumatically causing a pressurised fi re detector tube to burst if there is a fi re. Th e drop in pressure activates the valve on the extinguisher.

5. IRIZARSpanish manufacturer Irizar had two i6 coaches fi tt ed with DAF motors on its stand. A third coach of the same model on a Scania chassis could be seen at the Swedish brand’s stand next door. Th e luxury coach is fi tt ed with a host of features including; Electronic braking system, electronically controlled air suspension and stability control plus tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system. Adaptive Cruise Control is optional. Already well established in a number of European countries, Irizar is now actively promoting the brand in the UK Ireland.

6. MANEuro Bus Expo 2012 was the venue for the offi cial hand-over of Arriva’s fi rst of 21 EcoCity gas-engined buses from MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. Th e bus boasts potential operating cost savings of 30%, and with the ability to run on the UK’s fast-growing network of Bio-gas; thereby reducing emissions to zero. A key part of the success has been MAN’s partnership with the Gas Bus Alliance who is sett ing up the gas infrastructure required for successful operation of the vehicles.

7. MERCEDES-BENZTh e new Mercedes-Benz Citaro K made its UK debut at Euro Bus Expo 2012. Th e 10.6m, right-hand-drive version is powered by a Euro 6 compliant engine and has already been crowned ‘Bus of the Year 2013’ by the International jury, which includes Fleet’s Sean Murtagh. Th e new Citaro utilises Mercedes-Benz’s new BlueEffi ciency engines, meeting the strict Euro 6 emission regulations two years before they come into force. Mercedes-Benz claims the bus is able to achieve fuel savings of between 3%-5%.

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8. MINIS TO MIDISExhibiting in conjunction with Irish distributor Brian Noone Ltd, Minis to Midis had the new Turas 500 in pride of place. Th e hi-spec vehicle is destined for specialist tour operator “Paddywagon” and carries up to 29 people. Based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter it is packed with VIP features such as coach quality seats, air conditioning, double glazing, DVD screen and a large luggage boot.

9. OMNIBUS (UK)Omnibus, which specialises in the provision of planning and scheduling soft ware to the passenger transport industry, was actively promoting its latest OmniMAP system aimed at bus operators for planning, displaying and editing bus services and stop networks. OmniMAP allows users to create and edit routes simply and quickly using street level mapping. Distance and timings between bus stops can be calculated and bus-specifi c restrictions can be accommodated in automatic routing between points.

10. OMNIBUS TRA DINGDutch manufacturer Omnibus att racted a lot of att ention with its convertible buses. Th e versions being promoted have an electrically operating "hard top" roof and are based on the Mercees-Benz Sprinter (20 seater Sunset Cabrio) and the Iveco Daily chassis, (32 seater Sunrise Cabrio). Th e redesigned Sunrise comes with an extra-large luggage compartment and is equipped with a roof-mounted air-conditioning unit, a DVD player with a fl at screen, a 40-litre refrigerator, as well as back and side-adjustable seats with 3-point belts.

11. OSS GROUPOSS Group specialises in waste oil collection, oil recycling, hazardous waste collection, parts washers and environmental ancillary products. Th e parts washers operate with a revolutionary micro-refi nery which cleans and recycles its solvent - signifi cantly improving cleaning performance while reducing solvent usage, waste and cost. Used solvent passes through a distillation process that removes dirty residue. Th is can be drained off once a week and the 75 litre solvent reservoir simply topped up when required.

12. SCANIAScania exhibited a selection of vehicles from its UK bus and coach range, including its fi rst Natural Gas-powered chassis to enter the UK. Th e K 270UB4x2 chassis showcased is the fi rst of an order for 19 CNG-powered buses scheduled for delivery to a company in Reading next year. Developed jointly by Scania and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), these vehicles will be equipped with 40-seat ADL single deck bodywork.

13. VDLVDL Bus & Coach premiered its right-hand-drive range of the new Futura with diff erent length variants. With sales now in excess of 500 coaches on the Continent, benefi ts include lower fuel consumption which is helped by a low net weight, longer maintenance intervals and structural steel elements made from stainless steel. Passenger comfort is to the forefront and the driver station is ergonomically designed for optimum visibility and accessibility to controls

14. VAN HOOLA TDX21 Altano double deck coach destined for Callinan Coaches in Galway took pride of place on the Van Hool stand. Luxury features include a refrigerator, hot water drinking station, WiFi and 230V power sockets. Fitt ed with a DAF Euro5 engine, the vehicle can seat 65 on the upper deck with space for 2 couriers, 3 wheelchairs and the driver on the lower deck. Outswing cameras, navigation system and destination equipment are also included in the spec.

15. VOLVO BUSLaunched at the NEC was Volvo’s new 7900H bus, the company’s fi rst complete hybrid single deck for the UK and Ireland. Visitors also saw the offi cial unveiling of the new Volvo B11R exhibited in the new Jonckheere coach and the 13 metre Sunsundegui options, with an all new SC7 body. Equipped with the fuel effi cient Volvo D11C 6 cylinder diesel engine, the B11R off ers high power with less weight and more effi ciency. A third specialised variant, a three axle interdecker was also displayed on the Plaxton stand.

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O ver the past few years a veil has been lift ed on the many inequalities that existed in our society. Some of us

are still punch drunk from some of the revelations that have been emerged, such as, bad business practice, top ups on some Civil Servant's salaries, not to mention the senior banker’s pensions. Th e list is endless. In the early part of the Summer, Transport M i n i s t e r L e o Varad kar, T D, enraged private bus operators by injecting money into the CIE Group of Companies to keep it solvent. I was surprised that the political media let him off so lightly with this more than generous gesture. When there is a whiff of a politician gett ing motoring expenses that may be slightly exaggerated it makes front-page news. In one interview Mr. Vardkar was asked why he had to inject so much money into the State owned transport company, he said he had no choice and that the banks had told him that they would not continue to support the company unless the shareholders were prepared to put in some capital.

In this case we the taxpayers are the shareholders. By the end of the Summer Minister Vardkar had taken a more stern position on the national transport provider. Firstly it seems the €36 million promised has not been paid so far. However, from what the Minister has been saying it is likely to be paid over soon. It is possible that the Minister is using the payment as a bargaining chip for fi nancial reform. Secondly and more importantly, the Minister has made

some candid remarks about the future of public transport. Mr. Vardkar said that if the CIE Group of companies did not make signifi cant reforms and operational changes the company would run out of money towards the end of 2013. So far the only visible reform is an application for a 5% fare increase to the National Transport Authority (NTA). Th is is on top of a 13% increase earlier in the year. It is diffi cult to see

how an increase in fares could either be justifi ed or make business sense. At a time when nu mbers usi ng buses and trains are reducing, fare increases are hardly the solution.

It does seem that the Government is taking a strong line with C.I.E. Quite obviously it has to because it simply

does not have the money. So far this year €278 million has been paid.

A crisis like this may be exactly what is needed for the progressive leaders and managers within the various CIE companies to perform. Within Bus Éireann & Dublin Bus there are some highly qualifi ed people. As their boss, the Minister has struggled to keep his main transport companies in business. He will have to rely on strong and eff ective management. In the years to come operating buses and coaches will be much diff erent than it is now, therefore this current crisis is the best opportunity that the management of Bus Éireann/Dublin Bus will ever get to prepare themselves for the future.

Signifi cant reforms and operational changes to Public Transport on the Cards?Back Seat Driver by Sean Murtagh - [email protected]

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