FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION

Coach operated by Bastian Bus seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in June 2019. This coach with fleet number 58 is an Irizar i6S registered in 2018. It can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1) and uses a Scania K410EB 4x2 chassis with the 302 kW (410 hp) Scania DC13 engine. Based in Madrid , Bastian Bus operates occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6S assigned to PGS Travel Group services waiting for its passengers, before heading to Sevilla. ● Autocarro operado pela Bastian Bus visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Junho de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 58 é um Irizar i6S registado em 2018. Pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1) e utiliza um chassis Scania K410EB 4x2 com o motor Scania DC13 de 302 kW (410 hp). Baseada em Madrid , a Bastian Bus, opera serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Irizar i6S destacado para serviços do PGS Travel Group a aguardar pelos seus passageiros, antes de se dirigir para Sevilla. ●

Coach operated by Rodonorte seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in July 2016. This coach with fleet number 490 is an Irizar i6 registered in 2016. It has an overall length of 42.4 ft and can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1). It uses a Scania chassis. Based in Vila Real , Rodonorte operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6 laying over, possibly on the Bragança–Lisboa–Bragança regular service. The history of this operator starts with the Cabanelas company, formed in 1865. After a long and interesting history, it becomes Rodonorte in 1992 and part of the Santos group in 2004.  The Irizar i6 is a versatile coach and we can see it both in tourist services and in regular services. Introduced in 2010, it succeeds the Irizar Century and PB models, although the latter, given its success with operators, will continue in production until 2015. The Irizar i6, combined with different chassis, is available in lengths from 35.4 ft

Coach operated by Auto Viação do Tâmega seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in July 2018. This coach with fleet number 292 is an Irizar i6 registered in 2016. It has an overall length of 40 ft and can accommodate 49 passengers (49+1+1). It uses a MAN chassis. Based in Chaves , Auto Viação do Tâmega operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6 laying over on the Chaves–Lisboa–Chaves regular service. As part of the Internorte group, Auto Viação do Tâmega also provides regular international services in Europe. Since 2019, this coach displays the standard decoration of " Rede Expressos ", based on a shade of light blue.  ● Autocarro operado pela Auto Viação do Tâmega visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Julho de 2018. Este autocarro com o número de frota 292 é um Irizar i6 registado em 2016. Tem um comprimento total de 12,20 m e pode acomodar 49 passageiros (49+1+1). Utiliza um chassis MAN. Baseada em Chaves , a A

Coach operated by Girómundo seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in June 2019. This coach with fleet number 77 is an Irizar i6S registered in 2018. It can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1) and uses a MAN chassis. Tow hitch. Established in 1996 and based in Vieira do Minho , Girómundo, or A GiróMundo, operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6S on regular service Vieira do Minho–Lisboa–Vieira do Minho in cooperation with FlixBus. ● Autocarro operado pela Girómundo visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Junho de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 77 é um Irizar i6S registado em 2018. Pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1) e utiliza um chassis MAN. Dispositivo de reboque. Estabelecida em 1996 e baseada em Vieira do Minho , a Girómundo, ou A GiróMundo, opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares especializados, e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Irizar i6S no serviço regular Vieira do Minho–Lisboa–Vieira do Mi

Coach operated by António Atalaia seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in June 2019. This coach is an Irmãos Mota Atomic 8 registered in 2010. It has an overall length of 44 ft and can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1). It uses the Scania K420EB 4x2 chassis. Based in Lever , António Atalaia operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic 8 in an occasional service. As part of the Internorte group, António Atalaia also provides regular international services in Europe. Below the last window, on both sides of the coach, a graphic detail in self-adhesive vinyl celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the operator, established in 1988. ● Autocarro operado pela António Atalaia visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Junho de 2019. Este autocarro é um Irmãos Mota Atomic 8 registado em 2010. Tem um comprimento total de 13,40 m e pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Scania K420EB 4x2. Baseada em Lever , a

Coach operated by Auto Viação do Tâmega seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in May 2019. This coach with fleet number 310 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIm registered in 2007. It has an overall length of 43 ft and can accommodate 59 passengers (59+1+1). It uses the Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF chassis. Based in Chaves , Auto Viação do Tâmega operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIm on the Chaves–Lisboa–Chaves regular service. As part of the Internorte group, Auto Viação do Tâmega also provides regular international services in Europe. ● Autocarro operado pela Auto Viação do Tâmega visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Maio de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 310 é um Irmãos Mota Atomic VIIm registado em 2007. Tem um comprimento total de 13,10 m e pode acomodar 59 passageiros (59+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF. Baseada em Chaves , a Auto Viação do Tâmega opera serviços regulares, servi

Coach operated by Espírito Santo seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in May 2019. This coach with fleet number 300 is a second-generation MAN Lion's Star registered in 2006. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 49 passengers (49+1+1). It features integral construction and uses a MAN ¹ engine. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia , J. Espírito Santo & Irmãos and A. Costa Reis & Filhos operate regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services under the brand name Espírito Santo, or Espírito Santo – Autocarros de Gaia. Here, we see this MAN Lion's Star in an occasional service. Introduced in 2002, the second generation of the MAN Lion's Star family includes the Lion's Star (39.4 ft) and the 3-axle Lion's Star L (45.3 ft). The MAN Lion's Star is distinguished as Coach of the Year in 2004. A note of interest for enthusiasts – the Lion’s Star is externally identical to the Lion’s Coach Supreme, but it can easily be identified by

Coach operated by Ovnitur seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in December 2018. This coach with fleet number 70 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 registered in 2017. It can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1) and uses the Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF chassis. Based in Ponte de Lima , Ovnitur operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 in an occasional service on Christmas Eve. This coach is decorated in self-adhesive vinyl with Portuguese filigree motifs, including the lovely Coração de Viana or Heart of Viana , and celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the operator, established in 1987. ● Autocarro operado pela Ovnitur visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Dezembro de 2018. Este autocarro com o número de frota 70 é um Irmãos Mota Atomic 7 registado em 2017. Pode acomodar 55 passageiros (55+1+1) e utiliza o chassis Mercedes-Benz OC 500 RF. Baseada em Ponte de Lima , a Ovnitur opera serviços regulares, serviços regula

Coach operated by Estremadura seen at the Colégio Militar terminal, Lisboa, in July 2019. This coach with fleet number 0404 is a second-generation Mercedes-Benz Tourismo M/2 registered in 2009. With an overall length of 42.5 ft, it features a self-supporting body and uses the Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA engine. Based in Lisboa , Estremadura is a brand of Barraqueiro Transportes ¹ and operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Mercedes-Benz Tourismo M/2 on an occasional service. The amber badge with the black border showing the silhouette of a child accompanied by an adult and measuring 6.69 x 6.69 in denotes that this coach is authorized to transport children. Introduced in 2006, the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo family includes the Tourismo (39.8 ft), the Tourismo M/2 (42.5 ft), the 3-axle Tourismo M (42.5 ft), the 3-axle Tourismo L (45.9 ft), the Tourismo K (33.9 ft) and the Tourismo RH (39.8 or 42.6 ft). ● Autocarro operad

Coach operated by Portugal Bus seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in July 2018. This coach is a Sunsundegui SC7 (or Sc7) registered in 2015. It has an overall length of 40.8 ft and can accommodate 54 passengers (54+1+1). It uses the Volvo B11R chassis with the 339 kW (460 hp) Volvo D11K engine. Based in Sertã , Portugal Bus operates occasional services. Here, we surprise this Sunsundegui SC7 waiting for its passengers. Established in 1944 by José Sunsundegui and based in Irún, relocated to a modern factory in Alsasua from 2017, Sunsundegui proposes in 2012 the SC7 combined with different chassis, in lengths between 40.5 ft and 49.2 ft, with a standard height of 12.2 ft. In its longest version, the SC7 can accommodate up to 71 passengers (71+1+1), offering a luggage capacity of around 436.1 ft³. As a note of interest, the designation " SC "  ¹  stands for " S unsundegui  C oach ", while the " 7 " suggests the standard height value, 3, 7  m. In this order