58-701: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport ( SPT ) is a regional transport partnership for the Strathclyde area of western Scotland . It is responsible for planning and coordinating regional transport, especially the public transport system in the area, including responsibility for operating the Glasgow Subway , the third-oldest in the world. The principal predecessor to SPT was the Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive (GGPTE) set up in 1972 to take over
116-521: A tri-axle chassis was introduced, available as B10M-50B, B10M-55B, B10M-60B, B10M-65B and B10M-70B, with some bodybuilders extending them up to 7.25 metres wheelbase. A double-decker version of the B10M was developed for Strathclyde PTE in 1981. It was launched in early 1982, with a downrated engine from the coach , and was named Citybus (also known unofficially as B10MD or D10M). Most early examples were bodied by Alexander Coachbuilders , who provided
174-574: A few had a Dutch Hainje / Berkhof ST2000 [ nl ] , Berhof 2000NL [ nl ] or a Berkhof Excellence 500 body. In Belgium, most of the buses on B10BMA chassis were owned by public operators while the B10B buses belonged to private leasers, working on contract with these operators. While most of these buses are now withdrawn in Belgium, De Lijn still owns some articulated Jonckheere Transit 2000 G. The articulated version of
232-473: A modified version - common to all Volvo double-deck chassis bodied by the company after 1980 - of their popular and attractive R type bodywork. Eastern Scottish and Fife Scottish bought many of these early versions in 1985–1987. Two were exported in 1984, one of them to Singapore Bus Service and the other to Kowloon Motor Bus , but was destroyed by fire in 1988. The Citybus lasted until the end of B10M production but fell out of favour after Volvo re-engineered
290-607: A more favorable deal with Ikarus Bus . In Australia, the B10M was purchased by government operators Adelaide Metro , Brisbane Transport and Metro Tasmania , as well as private operators, with large fleets built up in Sydney by Busways and Westbus , and in Melbourne by Grenda Corporation and Sita Buslines . Three-axle B10Ms were fitted with high and double decker coach bodies with AAT Kings , Ansett Pioneer , Australian Pacific Tours , Greyhound and Westbus among
348-574: A new order of Alexander bodied Leyland Olympians was delivered in August 1993. However some Leyland Atlanteans from the Nottingham & Newcastle fleets were bought to add to the new Olympians. The bus service was still in PTE control until 1993 when Strathclyde's Buses became employee -owned. During that time Strathclyde's Buses formed a low cost subsidiary called GCT - Comlaw No 313 Ltd which marked
406-648: A number of B10Ms were built and used in the United States. The American B10M was manufactured mostly in its articulated form (which was purchased by SEPTA , SamTrans , and New Jersey Transit ) though a standard length B10M model was made for the RIPTA with one example going to SEPTA as compensation for delays. Canadian production of the B10MA articulated bus under licence to Ontario Bus Industries nearly took place, however it fell through when that company negotiated
464-565: A number of specific powers relating to rail franchising and concessionary fares. There was no change in abbreviation (still SPT ) or branding or in its major operational functions. SPT has the following main responsibilities: Until 1986 SPT (and the Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive before it) was directly responsible for running the municipal bus services in Glasgow, and owned both
522-596: A regional transport strategy and delivery plan. Some RTPs also provide transport services, like the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport which operates the Glasgow Subway and major bus stations. Transport Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish government that conducts transport projects, manages ScotRail , and also maintains all motorways and major A-class roads in Scotland. The agency
580-669: A return of the Trans Clyde era Verona Green, Black and Yellow as well as taking over Kelvin Central Buses which led to a cascade of Strathclyde Buses vehicles in KCB colours and KCB was rebranded as "KCB Network". At that time SPTE acquired Buchanan Bus Station from Scottish Citylink which led to a substantial refurbishment completed in 1995. Both Strathclyde's Buses and GCT colour Schemes lasted until 1996 when First Glasgow took over Strathclyde's Buses. Single deckers at that time
638-503: A semi-integral coach known as the C10M , with the engine in the middle of the chassis. Production of the C10M was ended in 1987, but the position of the engine was still available as an option and became known as B10M-C. Coach operators National Express , Park's of Hamilton , Shearings and Wallace Arnold all purchased large quantities of B10Ms. In the 1990s, Stagecoach standardised on
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#1732787870243696-528: Is made up of eight directorates: Transport Scotland has a responsibility to improve the sustainability and accessibility of local transport options including getting people back using bus transport. It has a role in promoting walking, cycling and public transport. Through Scottish Rail Holdings , its operator of last resort , Transport Scotland has taken ScotRail and the Caledonian Sleeper back into public ownership. Transport contributes to
754-508: Is the only underground metro system in Scotland . Opened in 1896, it is the third-oldest system of its type in the world, and the only one that has never been expanded from its original route. The circular route serves the city centre, the city's fashionable West End , and parts of the south side. Between the early 1930s and 2003 the system was officially known as the "Glasgow Underground", but many citizens always continued referring to it as
812-542: Is to minimise the effects of congestion, breakdowns and unforeseen events on the trunk road network. The Traffic Scotland service delivers traveller information for the Scottish Trunk Road network through a process called 'monitor, control and inform'. In November 2016 Traffic Scotland introduced a real-time service to allow drivers to track which roads had been gritted through the 'Trunk Road Gritter Tracker'. The role of Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs)
870-493: Is to strengthen the planning and delivery of regional transport developments, with the first task of each RTP being to prepare a regional transport strategy. This is supported by a delivery plan where RTPs set out when and how projects and proposals will be delivered. Some RTPs are also responsible for the delivery of transport services. For example, the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport owns and operates
928-835: The Glasgow Corporation 's public transport functions and to co-ordinate public transport in the Clyde Valley . In 1983 it was replaced by the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive (SPTE) , under the overall direction of Strathclyde Regional Council . Section 40 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 created a new statutory corporation , the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority (SPTA) , which took over " all of
986-606: The Leyland Olympian as the Volvo Olympian in 1993. The B9M was launched in 1982 as a light-weight, stripped-down, budget version of the standard B10M. It was available as B9M-46, B9M-50, B9M-55 and B9M-60. Although technically not a successor to the B57 , it found more or less the same place in the markets where it was available. The B9M had the same 9.6-litre engine as the B10M, but at lower outputs. It sold well in
1044-546: The MTR Corporation because of the merge of mass railways service in Hong Kong in late 2007. In 1994, Stagecoach Hong Kong ordered five B10Ms with Alexander PS bodied and THD101GC engine fitted, these B10Ms were serviced at private house estates residential services in Hong Kong operated by Stagecoach company. But in 1996, Stagecoach company Hong Kong closed, these Volvo B10Ms were sold to New Zealand. The B10M as
1102-687: The Nordic countries , with the exception of Denmark, where only a few were sold. The model was available at least past 1996. In the United Kingdom , the B9M-46 was sold as a shorter 9.5 to 9.7 metre version of the B10M from 1985. From 1984, a RHD version of the B10M-55B was available as the B10MT, later also B10T. In 1984, Swiss bodybuilder Ramseier & Jenzer collaborated with Volvo to unveil
1160-703: The Scottish Government . Transport Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish government, manages transport projects, ScotRail , and all motorways and major A-class roads in Scotland. The agency is organised into eight directorates, including Aviation , Maritime , Freight and Canals ; Bus , Accessibility & Active Travel ; and Rail . Transport Scotland also contributes to the Scottish Government's Climate Change plan. Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) help plan and deliver regional transport developments, with each RTP preparing
1218-518: The "Subway". In 2003, the "Subway" title was again used officially, with station signage and publications changed to reflect this. The Subway system is unique in terms of its scale and gauge - the Victorians designing an early tunnel through which the rolling stock had to pass which was not subsequently replicated in other systems. This has resulted in an expensive transportation mechanism which has proved stubborn to modernisation. Recent proposals by
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#17327878702431276-540: The "Trans-Clyde" name was dropped and replaced with "Strathclyde Transport" branding with the Strathclyde Regional Council Scotland map logo, the typeface used on the former "Trans-Clyde" brand name was also used. Bus stop pennants were given "Strathclyde Transport" branding by having a sticker placed on top of the old "Trans-Clyde" name. The name lasted until 1986 due to deregulation of the bus industry, The orange and black colour scheme
1334-406: The 1980s and 1990s. Having originally been produced only as a coach chassis, the B10M was made available as a city bus , in which form it was also very popular. It was available as B10M-46, B10M-50, B10M-55, B10M-60, B10M-62, B10M-65 and B10M-70, where the number represents the wheelbase in decimetres. Many bodybuilders did however shorten or extend the chassis to fit their needs. No later than 1981
1392-538: The B10M constructed by Saracakis under the name "Alexandros" in 1993, 1995 and 1997. All the buses were ordered by Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization in Thessaloniki , Greece . In Thessaloniki 44 buses (1997 version) still in use but OASTH fitted them with modern telematics GPS tracking systems. The older versions were recycled and some of buses were sold to Astiko Ktel Patron (the transport organization of Patras ), and are still (Q3 2015) in use in
1450-502: The BR logo was now used along with "Strathclyde Transport" branding on the centre of each car, following repaints. In 1985, as with bus services and the Subway, orange and black livery was used, including a black with white bordered BR logo although some Class 311s still had BR Blue/Grey livery with either ScotRail or "Strathclyde Transport" branding until their withdrawal in 1990. Stations in
1508-620: The GGPTE continued to buy large numbers of Leyland Atlantean double-decker buses, they were by far the most numerous type of bus in service, but GGPTE also introduced new bus types such as the Scania-MCW Metropolitan , and the front-engined, Scottish-built, Volvo Ailsa . At the start of the 1980s GGPTE was replaced by SPTE who introduced "Fast Fare", an exact fare payment policy which is still being used today by SPTE's successors. Revised liveries were gradually introduced, with
1566-463: The Glasgow subway and major bus stations across the west of Scotland. The seven RTPs are: Volvo Citybus The Volvo B10M is a mid-engined city bus and coach chassis manufactured by Volvo between 1978 and 2003. It succeeded the B58 and was equipped with the same 9.6-litre horizontally mounted Volvo diesel engine mounted under the floor behind the front axle. An articulated version under
1624-513: The SPT area were also given "Strathclyde Transport" signage on the platforms and outside the station, as well as on certain bridges. From 1995 vinyls of the new SPT logo were placed on top of the old "Strathclyde Transport" logo. When BR was privatised, in 1997, new ScotRail signage with SPT branding was applied at the stations. The BR logo was replaced with the ScotRail logo. The orange and black livery
1682-427: The SPT logo. Buses on SPT subsidised services have a new SPT livery of orange however the new SPT orange colour is a brighter shade of orange than the previous "Strathclyde Red". In May 2019, to celebrate 125 years of public transport in the city, First Glasgow painted 3 Wright Eclipse Gemini buses in 1960's Glasgow Corporation livery, 1970's GGPTE livery and 1980's Strathclyde Transport livery. The Glasgow Subway
1740-640: The Scottish Government Climate Change plan (updated in December 2020). A second National Transport Strategy for Scotland was published in February 2020. The vision for the next 20 years is underpinned by four priorities: reducing inequalities, taking climate action, helping deliver inclusive economic growth and improving health and well-being. There are three associated outcomes for each priority. The focus of Traffic Scotland
1798-626: The authority include the development of a second loop serving the east of the city and a new line cutting through the existing circle and providing links to low level rail, and a proposed 'Crossrail' project. This new line might have been ready for the Commonwealth Games in 2014. However it was later decided to revamp the subway over a long term programme which includes a refurbishment of all the stations, new escalators, improved disabled access, new ticketing system and later on driverless signals and trains. The first refurbished station Hillhead
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1856-448: The bus version of the B10M as their full-size single decker . Most received Alexander PS bodies but some received Northern Counties Paladin bodywork. Stagecoach also took numerous examples of the coach version with Plaxton 's Interurban bodywork and Jonckheere 's Modulo bodywork. South Yorkshire Transport and Kelvin Central Buses also purchased large numbers of the type with Alexander PS bodies. The B10MA articulated variant
1914-445: The buses and the necessary supporting infrastructure. The Transport Act 1985 deregulated the bus industry and SPT was subsequently forced to sell off its bus operations. The main bus operator in Glasgow is now First Glasgow , although SPT owns the city's Buchanan Bus Station , the largest bus station in Scotland. The Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive (GGPTE), the forerunner of SPTE, started operations in 1973, taking over
1972-805: The buyers. In New Zealand, two Volvo B10Ms with VöV bodies built by Coachwork International were ordered by Auckland Regional Council in 1985. These are the only Volvo buses to receive the VoV body. In 1996, five ex-Hong Kong Stagecoach Volvo B10Ms were sold to New Zeleand from Hong Kong because of disposal in Hong Kong residential bus services. At least 168 B10M and B10MA buses were purchased by Belgian operators ( SNCV / NMVB , TEC and De Lijn ). They were fitted with carbodies built by Belgian manufacturers : Van Hool ( A120 [ fr ] , Linea [ fr ] ), Jonckheere ( TransCity , 056 , Transit [ nl ] , Communo [ nl ] , Transit 2000 [ nl ] ) and
2030-580: The carriage ends, and SPT Rail branding and the carmine and cream livery were removed. In February 2018 ScotRail announced that the 1979 Class 314 trains were to be withdrawn from service and replaced by the Class 385 . SPT operated the Renfrew Ferry until March 2010, when Silvers Marine took over the service trading as Clyde Link. SPT also subsidises the Gourock - Kilcreggan ferry service, which in
2088-877: The city of Patras , Greece. They operate routes connecting the outskirts of Patras to the city center and the city center to the University of Patras in Rion. In 2015, all the Astiko Ktel Patron buses were fitted with GPS tracking systems for use with modern real time bus arrival boards at the bus stops and a mobile application. In Hong Kong, three bus companies purchased Volvo B10Ms. Citybus (CTB) ordered 10 Volvo B10Ms with Van Hool bodied and THD101GD engine fitted between 1990 and 1992 for their border-crossing service between Hong Kong and Mainland China. In 1997, CTB ordered two more Volvo B10Ms with China Volvo bus bodied and DH10A engine fitted into its border fleet. After
2146-411: The closure of border-crossing service, those B10Ms has been sold to private tourist bus companies in Hong Kong. Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation ordered 15 Volvo B10Ms in 1995 for replacing second-handed MCW Metrobus fleet, with Northern Counties bodied, ZF4HP500 gearbox and Volvo THD102KF engine fitted. These buses also fitted with Lazzerini chairs inside the interior. All ex-KCRC B10Ms has sold to
2204-567: The closure of the Kilmacolm line in 1983 and additions such as the Maryhill line were added. The map was still in use until 2008 when Transport Scotland incorporated the map into a Scotland wide map. Some trains from 1975 to 1979 were also being painted in BR's new livery of white, with a blue stripe, with the addition of the GG logo. However, most trains were still being painted BR blue. From 1980
2262-555: The driving cars and the BR double-arrow logo was used on other side of the car, a practice common for all PTE's at the time. In 1979, to commemorate the reopening of the Argyle Line and completion of the Glasgow Underground refurbishment, a London Underground style line diagram map was introduced which also showed ferry interchanges from both the PTE and Caledonian MacBrayne . The map was modified over time due to
2320-424: The entire municipal owned and operated bus, and Underground railway , services of Glasgow Corporation Transport (GCT), which had been in existence from 1894 to 1973. They used a new livery which was a variation of the previous GCT colours of green, yellow and cream. The new livery had Verona green on the lower panels, and yellow between decks, white was used for window surrounds, and the roof. A stylised "GG" logo
2378-412: The functions, staff, property, rights, liabilities and obligations of Strathclyde Regional Council as Passenger Transport Authority " on 1 April 1996. The Executive was reincorporated as a body consisting of councillors drawn from the 12 Council Areas which succeeded Strathclyde Region: It also included nine transport experts appointed by the then Scottish Executive . On 1 April 2006 – following
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2436-465: The green and yellow replacing most of the white on some buses, and matt black lower deck window surrounds applied to many others, the latter became the livery applied to new buses. Logos also changed, stylised "Trans-Clyde" lettering was displayed below the "GG" logo, which SPTE was also using on rail services and the Underground at the time. Gradually the "GG" logo was discontinued, and "Trans-Clyde"
2494-575: The model name Volvo B10MA was also offered, as was a semi-integral version known as the C10M , with the engine in the middle of the chassis. Designed as a successor to the Volvo B58 , a large portion of B10M chassis were built in Sweden, but some were built in other countries, like the United Kingdom and Brazil. The B10M was one of the best-selling chassis in the United Kingdom throughout
2552-521: The operation of suburban railways in the Greater Glasgow area. The Greater Glasgow Passenger Transport Executive (GGPTE) was created, in 1972, to oversee all suburban railways in the Glasgow area. When the GGPTE was formed, the trains that ran in the GGPTE area were painted in the BR Blue livery that had been introduced across the BR network in the 1960s. A "GG" logo was applied on one side of
2610-566: The passing of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 – Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive (and Authority), along with the WESTRANS voluntary regional transport partnership, were replaced by the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport . The new national agency Transport Scotland was created at the same time. At this latest reorganisation SPT gained responsibility for planning all regional transport (not just public transport) though it lost
2668-467: The recent years have been operated by Clyde Marine (–2012, 2018–2020), Silvers Marine (trading as Clyde Link, 2012–2018),and Caledonian MacBrayne (2020–). Transport Scotland#Regional Transport Partnerships Transport Scotland ( Scottish Gaelic : Còmhdhail Alba ) is the national transport agency of Scotland . It was established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, and began operating on 1 January 2006 as an executive agency of
2726-602: The trains were repainted in British Rail Blue/Grey livery; again the GG logo was used with the addition of "Trans-Clyde" branding. Later on, as on the buses, the latter was used alone. Regular BR branding was used at all stations apart from stations on the North Clyde and Cathcart Circle lines that still had "Glasgow Electric" signs dating back to 1960. Also the new Argyle line stations had dual Trans Clyde and BR signs. From 1983, due to SPTE's rebranding,
2784-441: Was also painted the same livery as their double deck counterpart and the coaches was painted orange on the top panels with deep white centre panels and black lower panels. A new segregated bus scheme is currently being planned between Glasgow city centre and Glasgow Harbour called Clyde Fastlink , but has been beset with problems. Currently SPT bus stop pennants have SPT branding with the corresponding council area logo next to
2842-601: Was an air-conditioned single-deck bus bodied by Van Hool and was acquired in 1986. It was also the only Volvo B10M Mark I acquired by Singapore Bus Service and it was sold to an operator in New Zealand by the end of the 1990s. SBS Transit purchased 977 units between 1988 and 2000, making up a large part of its single-decker bus fleet. The Volvo B10M Mark IIs were the first to be used, with 200 delivered between March 1988 and April 1989. They were retired by May 2008 after fulfilling their 19-year lifespan, except one which
2900-540: Was applied to the forward yellow side panels. At bus stops, pennants had GG branding along with Scottish Bus Group branding on bus stops that were also used by the SBG. The orange and black colour scheme used later on in the 1980s to 1990s was originally a special livery for a small fleet of cut down single deck Leyland Atlanteans that operated the Glasgow Central to Queen Street rail link service. As GCT had done,
2958-583: Was completed and reopened in September 2012. Glasgow has the largest network of suburban railway lines in the UK, other than London 's. Much of the network is 25 kV AC electrified , with the exception of the Maryhill Line and South Western Lines . Glasgow's main terminal stations are Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street . Between 1972 and 2002, SPT and its predecessors were actively involved in
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#17327878702433016-573: Was kept and "Strathclyde's Buses" branding was used. New bus stop pennants were given with Strathclyde Transport branding but without Scottish Bus Group branding. The Regional Council logo was briefly retained, later on "Strathclyde's Buses" was used alone. In May 1992 a fire at Larkfield depot resulted in a loss of over 50 buses, to make up the number of buses lost in the fire SBL leased several double decks from Western Scottish , Tayside , Grampian , Manchester , Nottingham and Newcastle fleets also several demonstrator single deck buses were leased until
3074-428: Was later replaced by carmine and cream, after a blue experimental livery on a Class 101 , 101692. Then another experimental livery was tried, using carmine and cream on a Class 156 156433 named The Kilmarnock Edition . The carmine and cream livery had "SPT rail" branding. New signage, with "SPT rail", was placed at SPT stations. SPT is no longer involved in the everyday operation of the rail network. The rolling stock
3132-632: Was of limited popularity among bus operators in the United Kingdom. British Caledonian Airways took four in 1988, the next examples sold in Britain were supplied eight years later, with the delivery of four to Ulsterbus . Stagecoach was the biggest customer for the model in the UK, purchasing 18 in the mid- to late-1990s, with the last delivered in 1999. Singapore Bus Service evaluated a mid-engine Volvo B10MD double-decker bus bodied by East Lancashire Coachbuilders in 1984. No further double-deck B10MD units were acquired however. A second B10M demonstrator
3190-479: Was operated on behalf of SPT by First ScotRail (also part of FirstGroup ) until 31 March 2015. Since 1 April 2022, Scottish Government-owned ScotRail have operated rail services. In August 2008 the Scottish Government 's agency Transport Scotland announced that all ScotRail trains (including former SPT services) would be repainted in Transport Scotland blue livery with white Saltire markings on
3248-786: Was purchased in 1995 (UITP Congress 1995) and retired in October 2012. A 19m B10MA articulated bus , also bodied by Duple Metsec , was purchased in 1996. It was known as "Asia's Longest Bus". In 2006, it was sold to Bayes Coachlines in New Zealand. For Expo '85 in Tsukuba , Fuji Heavy Industries bodied 100 B10MLs. Seventy-nine were exported to Australia in 1986 with Brisbane Transport , Busways , Grenda's Bus Service , Hornibrook Bus Lines , Invicta Bus Service , Kangaroo Bus Lines , Metro-link Bus Lines , Metropolitan Transit Authority , Premier Roadliners , Sunbury Bus Service and Surfside Buslines purchasing examples. From 1983 to 1986,
3306-890: Was sold to New Zealand. The Mark IIs were replaced by Scania K230UB Euro IV and the Volvo B10BLE CNG . 300 B10M Mark IIIs were delivered between November 1992 and June 1993. They were bodied by Duple Metsec , and had received mid-life refurbishment. Most units received a two-year lifespan extension due to insufficient replacement buses, and were all retired by June 2012. 475 B10M Mark IVs were delivered between June 1995 and December 2000. They were bodied by either Duple Metsec , PSV Soon Chow or Walter Alexander Strider . Most buses extended their lifespan by two years, and 30 DM3500-bodied buses received another one-year extension in 2017 due to insufficient replacement buses. All these buses have been retired as of 23 December 2018. A 14.5m B10M Superlong tri-axle bus , bodied by Duple Metsec ,
3364-466: Was used alone although a Volvo Citybus prototype was branded in the same livery with "Strathclyde" instead. Bus Stop pennants was replaced with "Trans-Clyde" branding. In the "Trans-Clyde" era Coach & Tour stock was painted white with a two tone brown stripe pattern and single deck buses were also painted white with a verona green skirt and yellow painted above the green. In 1983 SPTE changed their colours to orange (known as Strathclyde red) and black,
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