Cait Sith Posted July 16, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2015 772 buses have been ordered. Preliminary delivery of demo is said to be between March and June of 2016. Garages said to get them: All private garages with MCIs, Howell, Ironbound, Meadowlands, Wayne, Egg Harbor, Newton Avenue & Washington Township(Currently preliminary, as things can change). Powertrain: Detroit Diesel DD13 with an Allison WB-500R Gen V, Jake Brake equipped.Full list of specs in pages 137 to 142, credit to Fan Railer for this link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 16, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 16, 2015 I should probably archive that before it goes defunct lol =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted July 16, 2015 I should probably archive that before it goes defunct lol =P Saved a copy myself just in case lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted July 16, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 16, 2015 Thank god they didnt do away with jake brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuBus Posted July 18, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 18, 2015 http://www.mcicoach.com/media-center/2015-07-15-njt.htm More details on the order including Wfi capablties do you think they would execuse option more if needed I am not sure if 772 buses to replace the old fleet on the rest of garage would be enough. Then again it is good news to replenish the fleet next its those neoplans that need to be repalced with possible the new flyer that intrduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted July 19, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 19, 2015 MCI needed this order badly since losing MTA and GO Transit contracts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 20, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 20, 2015 http://www.mcicoach.com/media-center/2015-07-15-njt.htm More details on the order including Wfi capablties do you think they would execuse option more if needed I am not sure if 772 buses to replace the old fleet on the rest of garage would be enough. Then again it is good news to replenish the fleet next its those neoplans that need to be repalced with possible the new flyer that intrduced There are approximately 1400 buses that need to be replaced... of course they're going to exercise the options to bring the order to 1388 buses. MCI needed this order badly since losing MTA and GO Transit contracts I know the MTA went with Prevost, but what has GO gone with in place of MCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novabus 5000 Posted July 20, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 20, 2015 There are approximately 1400 buses that need to be replaced... of course they're going to exercise the options to bring the order to 1388 buses. I know the MTA went with Prevost, but what has GO gone with in place of MCI? Alexander Dennis Enviro 500s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude2 Posted July 21, 2015 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2015 Dumb move by GO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted July 22, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 22, 2015 Dumb move by GO. NO its not its a smart move. They are increasing capacity without the need for more drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdude2 Posted July 22, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 22, 2015 NO its not its a smart move. They are increasing capacity without the need for more drivers. Until the repairs start. MCI is a workhorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted July 23, 2015 Until the repairs start. MCI is a workhorse. They're not that bad when it comes to maintenance either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted July 23, 2015 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2015 What led NJT to order these buses with seatbelts? All those accidents in the Lincoln Tunnel lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted July 23, 2015 Share #14 Posted July 23, 2015 Like anyone will use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted July 23, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 23, 2015 lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 25, 2015 Share #16 Posted July 25, 2015 In one of the largest contracts ever, NJT had officially renewed their long lasting partnership with MCI. The $395 million order for clean diesel, cruiser-style coaches will offer NJ TRANSIT riders three-point seatbelts, comfortable forward-facing seating for 57 passengers, as well as individual airflow controls and reading lights. The six-year delivery schedule for the new Commuter Coaches will begin in 2016. The order will replace existing MCI coaches in New Jersey’s fleet. MCI has delivered over 2,000 Commuter Coaches to the agency since 1982. NJ TRANSIT was one of the first public transit operators to use the MCI Commuter Coach to reach outlying city and expanding suburban areas. Sources: NJT, and MCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted July 26, 2015 Share #17 Posted July 26, 2015 They wont be cng regular diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted July 26, 2015 Share #18 Posted July 26, 2015 Thanks bro. That was a typo actually.... Had XN40's on the brain! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted July 26, 2015 Share #19 Posted July 26, 2015 Buses with seat-belts huh... The only literal/actual use I foresee for them is for securing belongings on the adjacent seat! You heard it from me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Dover Posted July 26, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 26, 2015 Buses with seat-belts huh... The only literal/actual use I foresee for them is for securing belongings on the adjacent seat! You heard it from me first. That won't be tolerated (on Lakeland at least). Thing about these longer buses, and I know I've said this before, while you still will be able to put more "butts in seats", the total number of passengers will still be 72 (with 57 seats, and 15 standees) whereas the 40 footers were 49 seats and 23 standees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Dover Posted August 6, 2015 Share #21 Posted August 6, 2015 Lakeland is only getting 25 of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted August 6, 2015 Share #22 Posted August 6, 2015 Were getting the lavs and 46 non lav of these. The entire purpose of the hybrids is to break them in and get sent to ironbound or newton av or split between the 2 of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Railer Posted August 12, 2015 Share #23 Posted August 12, 2015 Lakeland is only getting 25 of these How is that going to work out then? Only a partial replacement until NJT exercises the option order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewYorkElevated Posted August 14, 2015 Share #24 Posted August 14, 2015 How is that going to work out then? Only a partial replacement until NJT exercises the option order? My guess is, they share the buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted August 29, 2015 Share #25 Posted August 29, 2015 wait til they come to Newton & Washington Township. Someone is about a little pissant about if most of the older MCIs are getting orange signs, why not wait til newbies come instead of rehabbing the oldies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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