Articulated Buses

ETS got our first six low floor articulated buses in 2001, and all were put into service on Route 9. With 20 ft more space than a regular, 40 ft low floor bus, these units helped to reduce crowding on some trips on this popular route. These buses, which can accommodate up to 110 passengers, are also equipped with bike racks.

In 2003, ETS received additional articulated buses to add to our fleet. These articulated buses, which bend in the middle, have been added to Route 9, providing service on trips between Southgate and Northgate Transit Centres. As well, two of these buses were added to the morning peak service on Route 100 from West Edmonton Mall to Downtown.

The inside of the bus looks much the same as the current low floor buses. There are two positions for wheelchairs/scooters at the front. The front of the bus lowers and has a flip-out ramp for wheelchair access, however there are two rear exit doors.
Try to get a seat behind the articulated joint. It will give you a totally different perspective on bus travel - especially going around corners!

2001 D60LF Articulated Bus Specifications
Length 18. 5 m (60 feet)
Width 2. 57 m (8 feet)
Height 2. 8 m (9 feet)
Weight 18,597 kg (41,000 lbs). A standard 40' bus weighs 12,156 kg (26,800 lbs)
Seating 57 seats with 2 wheelchair positions (Maximum capacity 110 with 53 standees)
Turning Radius 12. 9 m (42. 5 feet). A standard 40' bus turning radius is 13. 5 m (44 feet)

Doors

  • one entrance door and two exit doors
  • both exit doors will open when the Operator selects rear door open position
  • all exit doors are equipped with sensitive edge protection

Motive Power

  • 330 hp Detroit Diesel Corp. , Series 50, 4 cylinder diesel engine
  • Allison 6 speed transmission with integral retarder
  • MAN axles, front center and rear, with 4. 63:1 final drive
  • ABS Braking Control
  • Automatic Traction Control
  • Deep Mud and Snow Traction Control
  • "Pusher" type design where the rear axle provides the tractive effort

Rear Window - The bus has a rear window because the heating units are located on the roof.

Articulated Joint - The maximum bending angle of the bus is 49 degrees.

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