FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION

Bus operated by Carristur seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa, in September 2011. This bus with fleet number 102 is a CAMO Grande Citadino registered in 2007 and included in a series of 7 units, 100–106, placed in service in 2007–2008. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and is configured for the Aerobus services with additional luggage space. It uses the Volvo B7R LE chassis with the 213 kW (290 hp) Volvo D7E engine. Owned by Carris and based in Lisboa , Carristur operates regular specialized services and occasional services with buses, coaches and streetcars recognizable under the brand Yellow Bus . In partnership with Transtejo, Carristur also operates cruises on the Tejo River under the brand Yellow Boat . Here, we see this fully loaded CAMO Grande Citadino on regular specialized service 91, Aerobus Aeroporto–Cais do Sodré. As far as I am aware, in 2015 or 2016 this 102 is converted by Liderbus into a double-deck sightseeing bus. The Volvo B7R LE chassis is used on low...

Bus operated by Carris seen on Rua Braamcamp, Lisboa, in August 2020. This bus with fleet number 4223 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic Urbis registered in 2005 and included in a series of 67 units, 4201–4267, placed in service in 2005–2006. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 35 seated passengers, 52 standees, and 1 passenger with reduced mobility (35+52+1PRM+1). Estebán Urban 90 seats. It uses the Mercedes-Benz OC 500 LE chassis with the 185 kW (252 hp) Mercedes-Benz OM 457 hLA engine. Established in 1872 and based in Lisboa , Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa, whose name is usually shortened to Carris, operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic Urbis on regular service 720, Picheleira–Alto de St.º Amaro. A pleasant summer day prone to nostalgia, despite the ubiquitous restrictions due to the pandemic. In fact, all I need to do is close my eyes briefly to bring back other summer days, those in ...

Bus operated by Carris seen on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Lisboa, in May 2019. This bus with fleet number 2443 is a Caetano City Gold MAN 2KD registered in 2005 and included in a series of 50 units, 2401–2450, placed in service in 2005–2006. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 35 seated passengers and 44 standees (35+44+1). Esteban Urban 90 seats. It uses the MAN 18.280 HOCL-NL chassis with the 206 kW (280 hp) MAN D0836 LOH engine. As a note of interest, the 2451–2500-series, placed in service in 2006, uses the same MAN 18.280 HOCL-NL chassis, but combined with a Marcopolo Viale body. Some sources consider these two batches a single series, 2401–2500. Established in 1872 and based in Lisboa , Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisbo a, whose name is usually shortened to Carris, operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano City Gold MAN 2KD near the Lisboa–St.ª Apolónia rail station on express service 781,...

Coach operated by La Sepulvedana seen at Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, in September 2019. This coach with fleet number 531 is an Irizar i6 registered in 2016. It has an overall length of 42.4 ft and uses a Scania chassis. Established in 1905 and based in Madrid , La Sepulvedana operates regular services, regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6 on an occasional service. In 2014, La Sepulvedana obtains the license to operate rail services in concurrence with Renfe, focusing its interest on the Madrid–Segovia, Madrid–Ciudad Real and Madrid–Toledo high speed connections. ● Autocarro operado pela La Sepulvedana visto na Praça dos Restauradores, Lisboa, em Setembro de 2019. Este autocarro com o número de frota 531 é um Irizar i6 registado em 2016. Tem um comprimento total de 12,92 m e utiliza um chassis Scania. Estabelecida em 1905 e baseada em Madrid , a La Sepulvedana opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares especializados e serviç...

Coach operated by Turilux seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in April 2019. This coach is an Irizar i6S registered in 2018. It has an overall length of 49.1 ft and uses a MAN chassis. Established in 1999 and based in Vermoil , Turilux operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar i6S, the longest in its family, in an occasional service. Launched in 2016, the Irizar i6S is a coach body used on medium and long distance services. Based on the i6, the Irizar i6S incorporates some design features and technology of the top of the line, the Irizar i8, unveiled in 2015 at the Busworld exhibition. Available in lengths between 35.4 ft and 49.1 ft, and in heights of 12.2 ft or 12.9 ft, the Irizar i6S is combined with a variety of chassis. Irizar also proposes an integral version. ● Autocarro operado pela Turilux visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Abril de 2019. Este autocarro é um Irizar i6S registado em 2018. Tem um comprimento total de 14,98 m ...

Coach operated by Verdié Autocars seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach is a Neoplan Starliner C. It has an overall length of 42.6 ft and can accommodate 44 passengers (44+1+1). It features integral construction and uses the 353 kW (480 hp) MAN D2676 LOH engine. Established in 1983 and based in Rodez , France, Verdié Autocars operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this luxurious Neoplan Starliner C arriving in downtown Lisboa in an occasional service. In 2016, Verdié Autocars introduces the VERBUS brand. Presented in 1996, the Neoplan Starliner is an integral coach with MAN powertrains, featuring a double windshield with the upper element tilted rearwards at an unusual angle. In 2004, Neoplan presents the second generation, available in two lengths, 42.6 ft (C) and 45.9 ft (L), both with a height of 13 ft, and both in a 3-axle configuration. The Neoplan Starliner family is discontinued in 2015. The MAN D2...