Bus Eireann Presentation For Transport 21 Briefing

Dublin Chamber of Commerce Transport 21 Presentation Joe Kenny Regional Manager (East) Bus Éireann

Wednesday 18th November 2009 1

Bus Éireann Nationally Transport Management Company providing a nationwide network of integrated services

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Vehicles

Own 1,440 Contracted 3,200+ (including minibuses & taxis)

Staff

2,837

Maintenance Depots

18

Stations

17

Revenue

€300m in 2008

Passengers

Road Passenger 50m + School Transport 45.5m

Vehicle KM

167m

Bus Éireann Eastern Region

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Eastern Region • • • • • •

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680 Staff (Incl 112 PTSB) 300 BE Vehicles (Incl 112 PTSB) 1,000 Schools contractors 5 Bus stations 4 Maintenance facilities 40% of total company RP revenue

NDP 2000 - 2007 Substantial service improvements and innovation • New & Expanded Services:     

120% more departures Late night & 24hr services - NightRider New town services – Navan & Balbriggan Services via the Port Tunnel More services from Dublin Airport

 Improved Customer Facilities  Upgraded 5 Bus Stations in the Eastern Region  Integrated online journey planner  Online ticket sales: E-ticketing

 Substantial Growth in Travel  180% growth in customer numbers 5

Summary Eastern Region Improvements Route Description

No of Departures Pre NDP

2006

%

T21 2008

2000

Increase

Drogheda - Balbriggan - Dublin

26

48

56

115%

Ashbourne - Dublin

22

48

72

227%

Navan - Dunshaughlin - Dublin

21

42

69

229%

Trim - Dublin

6

13

27

350%

Trim - Navan - Drogheda

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2

12

500%

Kilcock - Dublin

7

10

32

357%

Newbridge - Naas - Dublin

30

35

62

107%

Wicklow - Bray - Dublin

9

18

30

233%

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Transport 21 – Routes • Upgrade existing commuter network    

Increased frequency of service Extended hours of operation New Routes Far side Termini – City Centre issues

• Intermodal Interchange:  Airport, Train & Luas Stations  Infrastructure needs

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Transport 21 - Vehicles • Significant fleet investment • • •

€37 million capital cost 108 New Buses & Coaches • 74 Replacement • 34 Additional Different vehicle types based on needs

• Improved accessibility levels: •

All T21 vehicles are fully accessible

• Environmental Developments: • • •

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Bio-fuel compatible cleaner Euro 4 & 5 Engines Lowering CO2 emissions and reduced carbon footprint Eco Driving trials underway

Double Deck Coach

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Wheelchair Accessible Coach

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T21 Eastern Region Expansion Plan RTPI • GPS Tracking • Voice and Data Communication • Planning and Archiving • Interaction with SCATS etc • Schedule Adherence • On board announcements

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Park and Ride • • • • • • •

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Satellite P&R Cost Effective Existing Core Services Scaleable Three sites – N11, N7 and N2 Partnerships City and Airport services

Rail Replacement • • • • • • • •

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Malahide Viaduct - 21ST August – 16th Nov Emergency Response Group Additional BE Services Direct Replacement Services Supervision and control Ticketing and Customer Communication Traffic Management Plans Coach Parking and Stacking

Rail Replacement • Bus Éireann Services 101/100X • 0500 – 1000 normally 1,060 seats • Increased to 1,800 seats • Contracted Direct Services • 56 Coaches in morning peak • Station to Station • Average seats available 2,800

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T21 Summary Customer Benefits •

Better Customer Services         

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Modal Shift   

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Reduce car journeys by 2 million pa from now to 2016 Reduce Congestion Reduced CO2 Emissions

Accessibility 

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Higher frequencies and more departures More routes and destinations. Part of an Integrated Nationwide Network Extended operating hours – 24hr routes Focus on Dublin Commuter Services Park and Ride RTPI Website and E-Commerce – Twitter, Face book Route Planner

All T21 vehicles are fully accessible

www.buseireann.ie [email protected]

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