The new Mercedes Benz Citaro 2011

One of SMRT Buses' 11 Citaro (SMB136C, SMB139U to SMB148T)

SBS Transit's incoming 300 Citaros

With the Citaros being introduced in Singapore, a new 2011 Citaro has emerged as its successor. It features new styling and bolder lines on the side of the Citaros, making the new Citaro eye catching.

The new Mercedes Benz Citaro. Wallpaper photo courtesy of Mercedes Benz.

2 promotional video for the new Mercedes Benz Citaro on Youtube

In short, it's very impressive!

Confirmed : Ex-SBST Mercedes Benz O405 Walter Alexander/Duple Metsec.

Confirmed from the earlier post here

Ex- SBS Transit's Mercedes Benz O405 are confirmed to be in service in Thailand. And it is not just the Walter Alexander bodied buses, the Duple Metsec buses are also there too!



Walter Alexander bodied O405s



They shaved off the tops of the buses....

....all down here.



Still mostly intact



Rebodied!

Presenting the Duple Metsecs!

Converted Air Condition variant

SBS Transit's red colour air conditioned ducts are still retained.

View more photos here of the Mercedes Benz O405 @ TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND
Photos are courtesy and copyright of Phong and CQM275 of TRANSPORTATION IN THAILAND.

Spotted : Ex -SBS Transit's Walter Alexander O405?

A fotopic link that was shared on facebook recently showed two very familiar vehicle :

A very familiar feel that hints of ex- SBST's Walter Alexander O405, 538-24.

Another unit, 538-25.

There are this two units so far that is believed to be spotted in Thailand. It is believed that the buses underwent rebodying to suit the local specifications.
Comparing it with the photos of the WA Mercedes O405 before its retirement, the familiar features include:

• The side Walter Alexander styling
• The windows and emergency exit door
• The air con unit
• The rear view mirrors + yellow stickers on 538-25

SBS237K on 183 before its retirement.

Hope to be able to recieve confirmations that the two (or more) of the buses are indeed ex-SBST vehicles.

Update 1: Mr Clement Tan confirms that the two buses are indeed ex-SBST's O405s. He also states that Bala Engineering and Used Autos located at Sugei Kadut is handling the shippings of these buses to Thailand and Indonesia, some without the WA front.

Update 2:

Interior photos by TouringcarTeam.Marcel 1, Bangkok boy

Very familiar interor ^^



Close up of interior.

 Yep. Defintely a SBS Transit interior, modified and refurbished. The original aircon ducts, the TV mobile speakers are retained together with some of the other interior fixtures such as the seats.


The above Thailand Mercedes Benz bus/interior photographs are courtesy of Buspics from Bangkok , Thailand by Bangkok bus boy; TouringcarTeam.Marcel 1. Credits go to the author of the two photographs and the page author.

London's new Routemaster mock up revealed!

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has unveiled a full-size mock up of the new Routemaster yesterday. This replacement to the mostly retired Routemaster fleet boasts modern style to both its looks and features.

It features hybrid technology, easily accessible interior with wheelchair accessibility, the return of the Routemaster's famous hop on/hop off rear platform, and glazed glasses at the staircases for the passengers to see outside while ascending the staircases. The new Routemasters will be built by Wrightbus.

The new Routemaster unveiled

The right side showing of the first staircase.

The rear of the new Routemaster, showing off the second staircase.

LED headlights.

Interior

The driver's cab.

Mockup with rear, with the photographer noting the traditional seat frames.

The prototype will be out sometimes next year in London, with the production new Routemasters expected to be introduced in 2012.


All photos featured here are courtesy of routeOne magazine's Facebook Photos @ New Bus for London - Mock up revealed. route. routeONE magazine is the weekly trade magazine for the UK coach and bus industry.