Questions about the Irizar Ie Tram Bus for route 358
Request ID: FOI-0869-2324 Date published: 10 July 2023
You asked
Dear TFL
I have questions about your Irizar Ie Tram Bus for route 358.
1. When is the Irizar Ie Tram Bus expected to start passenger service?
2. Can you disclose the reason for the delay in the launch of the Irizar Ie Tram Bus to passenger service?
3. Did TFL direct the bus operating company Go-Ahead London to purchase the Irizar Ie Tram Bus as part of their route 358 contract?
4. How much did TFL pay for the purchase of the Irizar Ie Tram Bus for route 358.
5. Can you send me the specifications for the Irizar Ie Tram Bus?
6. Are there plans to convert more routes to Irizar Ie Tram Bus and the use of other Tram Bus models including Van Hool Exqui.City and Hess lighTram?
7. Can you publish more information about your Tram Bus project?
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-0869-2324
Thank you for your request which we received on 21 June 2023, asking for information about Irizar Ietram.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked:
When is the Irizar Ie Tram Bus expected to start passenger service?
The estimated launch is November 2023.
Can you disclose the reason for the delay in the launch of the Irizar Ie Tram Bus to passenger service?
Power connections and land ownership have been the cause of delay.
Did TFL direct the bus operating company Go-Ahead London to purchase the Irizar Ie Tram Bus as part of their route 358 contract?
The bus operator bid with these buses as part of their route tender bid. The cost of the buses as well as the total cost of route operation is embedded within the route 358 tender.
How much did TFL pay for the purchase of the Irizar Ie Tram Bus for route 358.
As above.
Can you send me the specifications for the Irizar Ie Tram Bus?
Please see attached.
Are there plans to convert more routes to Irizar Ie Tram Bus and the use of other Tram Bus models including Van Hool Exqui.City and Hess lighTram?
No new bus contracts have currently been awarded using the Tram Bus models mentioned.
Can you publish more information about your Tram Bus project?
As the route 358 trial has not been launched yet, not a lot has been published. However, some information can be found in the following press release:
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Yours sincerely
Eva Hextall FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
