Freedom of Information request - 358 Trambus Delays
Request ID: FOI-4099-2324 Date published: 26 February 2024
You asked
Dear Transport for London,
I hope this message finds you well.
Please can you advise on the below questions relating to the delay in introducing the new 358 'trambus' to Bromley.
1. How many irizar buses for route 358 have been (a) ordered, (b) built and (c) delivered?
2. How much is the cost each bus?
3. How much is the cost of the storage in (a) UK and (b) Spain?
4. What is the depreciation on the value of the buses given the time since build?
5. What is the estimated lost of revenue as a result of the buses not being used since build?
6. What research was undertaken as to the owner or occupier of the land which it is proposed to erect the charger at Orpington bus station?
7. When was contact first made with the occupier?
8. What is the current position?
9. When is proposed to erect the charger?
10. What is the planned date for the start of the service using the irizar built buses on the 358 route?
11. What has been the impact of air quality from the delay, given that older more polluting buses have been left running on the route for longer while the cleaner all-electric bus has been stuck in storage?
We answered
Our ref: FOI-4099-2324/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 9 February 2024 asking for information about the 358 Trambus.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.
How many irizar buses for route 358 have been (a) ordered, (b) built and (c) delivered?
There are 20 Irizar ieTram buses required to operate the route 358, 11 of these have been delivered to the UK for commissioning. The remaining 9 buses will be delivered in advance of the service start date.
How much is the cost each bus?
The cost of the ieTram bus is embedded within the route 358 contract.
How much is the cost of the storage in (a) UK and (b) Spain?
Storage costs associated to equipment and/or buses is paid for by the operator and embedded within the route 358 contract.
What is the depreciation on the value of the buses given the time since build?
All costs associated to the ieTram buses are embedded within the route 358 contract.
What is the estimated loss of revenue as a result of the buses not being used since build?
The route 358 remains in service.
What research was undertaken as to the owner or occupier of the land which it is proposed to erect the charger at Orpington bus station?
TfL and the Bus Operator engaged with all landowners in order to erect the charger at Orpington.
When was contact first made with the occupier?
All parties were engaged in 2021 at the concept stage.
What is the current position?
This question is unclear.
When is proposed to erect the charger?
The pantograph chargers at Orpington and Crystal Palace were erected in 2023.
What is the planned date for the start of the service using the irizar built buses on the 358 route?
The new buses on the route 358 are due to enter passenger service in early June 2024.
What has been the impact of air quality from the delay, given that older more polluting buses have been left running on the route for longer while the cleaner all-electric bus has been stuck in storage?
The buses currently operating the route 358 are Euro VI vehicles and meet the Ultra Low Emission standards.
Please let me know if this is not the information you are looking for. If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
