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Turexpresso – Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class

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Coach operated by Turexpresso seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in September 2019. This coach is an Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class registered in 2004. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 55 seated passengers (55+1+1). It uses a Scania chassis, possibly the K124IB 4x2. Established in 1958 and based in Maçãs de Dona Maria , Turexpresso operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this eye-catching Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class in an occasional service. Established in 1949, Alfredo Caetano is widely known for its Bravo and Fenix coaches. Possibly around 2010, Starbus (or " Sociedade Transformadora de Autocarros e Recondicionamento, S.A. ") acquires the brand Alfredo Caetano and continues offering an interesting family of models, comprising the Kid, the Road, the Duplo Deck and two appealing new models, the Cygny and the Tetis. Sadly, Starbus ceases activity around 2012. Possibly manufactured until 2009, the Alfredo Caetano Fenix ...