Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport 21 Presentation
Joe Kenny Regional Manager (East)
Bus Éireann

Wednesday 18th November 2009

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

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 Bus Éireann Eastern Region

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 Eastern Region
• 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

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 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

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 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 2 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:
• Bio-fuel compatible cleaner Euro 4 & 5 Engines
• Lowering CO2 emissions and reduced carbon footprint
• Eco Driving trials underway

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

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 Rail Replacement

• 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

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 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
 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

• Modal Shift
 Reduce car journeys by 2 million pa from now to 2016
 Reduce Congestion
 Reduced CO2 Emissions

• Accessibility
 All T21 vehicles are fully accessible

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 www.buseireann.ie

joe.kenny@buseireann.ie

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