sábado, 6 de diciembre de 2008
SUPERLOPEZ EN EL 32 - SUPERLOPEZ ON THE 32
viernes, 5 de diciembre de 2008
EL 32 SEVILLANO ES VERDE - THE SEVILLIAN 32 RUNS "GREEN"
Thanks to Juan for the pictures.
domingo, 16 de noviembre de 2008
EL 32A DE VIENA - 32A IN VIENNA
La empresa dispone 42 líneas diurnas y 27 nocturnas, que hacen alrededor de 360 Kms con sus 500 autobuses. Además, la empresa está encargada de las 28 líneas de tranvías de la ciudad, además de las 5 de metro (U-Bahn).
Me gustaría agradecer a Norbb por sus fotos y a stefanguti su colaboración.
The 32, in Vienna, runs within the 22nd district. It is opperated by Wiener Linien. . The route numbers, in the city end in either A or B: A (operated by Wiener Linien) and B (operated by private companies).. In this case, the 32 line is actually, 32A. It links Strebersdorf with Leopoldau. This line started in September 1976.
The company controls 42 day services, 27 night routes, that complete a 360 Km network, serviced by over 500 auto buses. However, the company is also in charge of the 28 tramlines and 5 U-Bahn lines.
I would like to thank Norbb for the pictures and Stefanguti for all the help.
domingo, 9 de noviembre de 2008
UN 32 CIRCULAR EN GUADALAJARA - A CIRCULAR 32 IN GUADALAJARA
Guadalajara's 32, connects RENFE's station with the Universty Hospital and the new estates in the Northeast of the city. The route runs anticlockwise, whereas, the 31 does a similar route clockwise. Buses run every 15, 20 or 30 minutes, depending on the time of the day.
lunes, 3 de noviembre de 2008
UN 32 DE DOS PISOS EN HONG KONG - A DOUBLEDECKER 32 BUS IN HONG KONG
KMB is the biggest private operator of public buses in the world. Only in Hong Kong it has a fleet of 4,300 buses, in 420 routes and over 13,000 workers.
The company livery is white with a red line for older buses and metallic light brown for newer buses.
Thanks to hkskyline for his support and pictures in this entry.
sábado, 25 de octubre de 2008
ATENAS 732 - ATRAVESANDO EL CENTRO - CROSSING THE CITY CENTRE
La 732 conecta Agios Fanoyrios con Akadimia y Zood. Pigi. La línea conecta estos barrios con la estación de Larisa (Stazmos Larisis). Además, circula por las proximidades de la plaza Síntagma, sede del Gobierno y punto conflictivo por las innumerables huelgas que sufre la ciudad. Los autobuses asignados a la línea suelen ser Vanhool, con unos letreros electrónicos bastante viejos que hacen que el reconocimiento de la línea sea bastante malo, sobretodo, con el sol en contra.
La compañía que gestiona los autobuses es ETHEL aunque los trolebuses los gestiona otra compañía, ILPAP, además de las líneas de metro y tranvía que recorren la ciudad. ETHEL dispone de 310 líneas de autobús. Dispone de 2,099 autobuses, de los cuales 416 funcionan con gas natural.
Again, I am asking the reader for permission to talk about another line. In this case, the situation is worse than others, as Athens DOES have a 32 line, although, it is a school line and it was in the outskirts of the city, difficult to go to and as usual, with little time for me to go to the place It is a pity. Of course, if someone has access to it, it will be my pleasure to change the entry and dedicate it to the 32. Athens, has also a 132 and 232, also outside the centre. So I spotted the 732 passing nearby my hotel, and I couldn't help taking a picture. In this case, it is outside the Spanish Commercial Office.
Route 732 connects Agios Fanoyrios with Akadimia and Zood. Pigi. It also links these districts with Larisa Station (Stazmos Larisis) and runs near Syntagma square, seat to the Government as well as a very complicated spot due to the continuous strikes in the city that close down the area. The bus assigned to the route tend to be Vanhool, with horrendous old electronic displays that make it difficult to spot which line it is... specially when you have the sun in front.
ETHEL is the main bus operator. Trolleybuses are operated by ILPAP, and of course, there are the underground and tram networks to complete the transportation means in the city. ETHEL runs 310 bus routs with 2,099 buses, 416 of which run with natural gas.
jueves, 16 de octubre de 2008
EN ROMA, EL 32 CERCA DEL VATICANO - IN ROME, THE 32 TAKES YOU TO THE VATICAN
La línea 32, parte de la Plaza del Risorgimento/Via Caprili, en las proximidades del Vaticano, para dar servicio a la zona norte de la ciudad Tor di Quinto. La línea dispone de 125 viajes al día, con una frecuencia bastante buena. Tiene correspondencia con la línea 19 de tranvía y la línea A de metro en Ottoviano. Además, da servicio al Estadio Olímpico con un recorrido por su entorno, un tanto... curioso.
Como se ve en la imagen, los autobuses son relativamente nuevos, IVECOS ¡cómo no!, de piso bajo y con letrero electrónico de fácil lectura, tanto de día como de noche.
Parece que sigue el pensamiento común de los romanos (extensible a los visitantes) de no pagar por el uso de los autobuses...
Gracias a Ángel y Emilia por las fotos (y sacarlos del grupo para hacerme las fotos)
Rome's ATAC offers public transport in Rome. It has more than 350 bus lines as well as 6 tram routs with 39 km of tracks.
Route 32, starts at Piazza Risorgimento/Via Caprili, nearby Vatican City, serving the north of the city, all the way to Tor di Quinto. As the website shows, this line offers 125 services on a weekday, with a relatively good frequency. It connects with tram line 19 and metro line A at Ottoviano. It also serves the Olympic Stadium, with a rather curious section there.
As the pictures show, buses are relatively new, IVECOs, what else! low floor and electronic route display, easy to read, day and night.
It seems still widespread the thought among Romans and visitors, of avoiding paying the fare when using the buses...
Thanks to Angel and Emilia for the pictures (and making them leave the group to take the pics).
martes, 14 de octubre de 2008
AUCKLAND 132: 4 VIAJES AL DÍA - 4 TRIPS A DAY
It is operated by Ritchies, a minor operator (Stagecoach is the main one in Auckland) that is more devoted to intercity transport, although it offers urban transport to Auckland, Christchurch, Oamaru and Timaru. However, if you require more information about timetables or routes, it is advisable to check MAXX.
lunes, 13 de octubre de 2008
DONOSTI BUS SUBE A LA MONTAÑA - DONOSTIBUS TAKES US UP THE MOUNTAIN
El 32, en San Sebastián es una línea que une el centro con la montaña, en Alto Errondo, con una frecuencia no excesivamente buena de 30 minutos / 60 minutos en festivos.
San Sebastian / Donostia still preserves the old company name: Compañía del Tranvía de San Sebastián, (which translates San Sebastian Tram Company) although the operating name is D.bus (Donostia bus). The company operates 28 lines, as well as 6 special services. The 32 route, as shown in the picture, is served with MAN buses that still have the old livery colours. The new ones cover the buses in dark blue.
Service 32, in San Sebastián, links the city centre with the mountain, in Alto Errondo, with a not excessively good frequency of 30 minutes (60 minutes on Sundays and Bank Holidays)
EL 32, EN VALENCIA, A LA PLAYA - 32, IN VALENCIA, TO THE BEACH
También vemos, como en entradas anteriores, un Citybus de Hispano. ¿Qué pasaría con este modelo tan popular con el cambio a Irisbus?
Valencia, with its 46 day routes, could not miss the 32. The EMT Valencia services the 3rd biggest city in Spain in terms of inhabitants. The 32 is a relatively short line that connects the City centre with the Maritime Promenade and the Beaches. It is, somehow, parallel to the Tram Line 4 that runs a couple of roads up (in the map).
It is another example of the popular CityBus with Hispano Body. What happened to this highly demanded model when Renault became Irisbus?
Gracias a Julio por su aportación. Thanks to Julio for the pictures.
sábado, 4 de octubre de 2008
LA ALAMEDA PRINCIPA DE MÁLAGA - MALAGA'S ALAMEDA PRINCIPAL
Gracias a Amparo y Lucía Murillo por su contribución de fotos.
Amazingly, 21 routs have its origin in Alameda Principal, which, due to its proximity to the City Hall, the Alcazaba, the Cathedral and the Port, makes it a key point, ideal for all transportation. Also, the Customer Service Office is placed here.
Route 32 links the City Centre with Miramar y Limonar, with its terminus at Mayorazgo. As the pictures show, more Renault Citybus with electronic displays.
32 EN MADRID, DIRECCIÓN ESTE - 32 IN MADRID, GOING EAST
Los autobuses asignados a esta línea no son excesivamente nuevos, aunque disponen ya de indicadores electrónicos de un modelo viejo, que no permite una visión correcta de la línea que sirve, como se ve en la foto.
Estos Renault Cityline , carrozados en Zaragoza por Hispano guardan una gran semejanza a los autobuses del mismo modelo, asignados a la 32 ocasionalmente, que dispone TUZSA, aunque aquí, los modelos más viejos no disponen, ni dispondrán de cartelería electrónica.
Madrid's 32 route links the city centre with the east outskirts in Moratalaz. It does finish outside Pavones Station (Metro 9) that allows a good multimodal exchange. It also stops at Atocha Railway station, for High Speed Train connection as well as standard trains, commuter lines and metro 1. It is operated by the Council's EMT Madrid.
Data available in their website is rather old, from 2006: 500 M passengers, 100 M Kms of routs, 2.022 buses, 209 lines and 7512 workers, which makes EMT the biggest Spanish Surface Urban transport company and one of the biggest in Europe.
Buses are not that new, although they already have the electronic displays, (old ones) that make it difficult to distinguish the destination, as the picture shows.
The Renault Cityline bodywork is constructed in Zaragoza (Hispano) so there, there is resemblance to similar buses used sometimes in Zaragoza's 32, although here, the older models don't have and will never have electronic displays.
jueves, 2 de octubre de 2008
MINIBÚS TO THE ALHAMBRA - MICROBÚS A LA ALHAMBRA
MUCHOS NÚMEROS EN SEUL / MANY NUMBERS IN SEOUL
Lo primero que choca al llegar a Seúl son los números tan altos que tienen algunas líneas. Pero todo tiene una explicación. Los números de línea están relacionados con las áreas en las que se ha dividido la ciudad. Las troncales y ramales, tienen cuatro dígitos, en los que el primero hace referencia al punto de origen, el Segundo al de destino, y los otros dos, a la línea en sí. En los rápidos, siempre empieza por 9 y el Segundo es el punto de partida, fuera de Seúl, se sobreentiende. En los de circulación, el primer dígito denota la zona por donde circula. También hay rutas que empiezan por 8, que son para vacaciones o servicios de hora punta, sólo para las líneas ramales.
Hay cuatro tipos de autobuses, diferenciados por colores:
- Los autobuses azules, Líneas Troncales: Operan a gran velocidad y acceden a los carriles bus centrales construidos para ellos. Además conectan el centro con zonas suburbanas. El ayuntamiento participa en la explotación de estas líneas. Normalmente Cruzan el río, razón por la cual adoptaron el color azul.
- Líneas ramales con autobuses verdes: Operadas por compañías privadas, conectan estaciones de metro o de autobuses fuera de la ciudad. El verde simboliza las verdes montañas que rodean la ciudad.
- Rojo para los autobuses Rápidos: Son líneas exprés diseñadas para las unir el centro con las localidades del área metropolitana. El color rojo hace referencia a la energía de la velocidad… Será cosa de coreanos…
- Amarillo para los autobuses de Circulación: Circulan por el centro de Seúl conectando las estaciones de tren, metro y autobús del centro. Para ellos, el amarillo significa dinamismo a la vez que da una imagen amigable (Odio esta palabra…)
Para todas las líneas, los dos últimos dígitos, son el número de línea. Así, es difícil encontrar la línea 32… pero encontré esta línea ramal. La 4432, que tendrá que valer.
Seoul has an impressive system of public transportation. Apparently, they had to do something about the chaotic situation before, where there were many buses and hardly anyone used it. Therefore, they came up with this system:
Route numbers specify area divisions. For Trunk and Branch Bus, the first digit indicates the area where the route begins, and the second digit indicates where the route ends. For Rapid Bus, the first digit is always 9, and the second indicates the area in which the route begins. The first digit of Circulation Bus indicates the area in which the bus circles. Route numbers which start with 8 indicates holiday/rush-hour only branch buses. For all lines, any remaining numbers are individual routes.
There are four types of buses:
- Trunk Bus (Blue): This type of buses will operate at higher speeds and access the median bus lane connecting suburban areas to downtown Seoul. The city government is partly in charge of its operation. They normally cross the river, hence the colour blue of its buses.
- Branch Bus (Green): Green bus will be flexibly operated by private bus companies, to connect major subway stations or bus terminals outside downtown Seoul. Green stands for the mountains surrounding the city.
- Rapid Bus (Red): The red buses will be express buses designed specially for those commuting between downtown Seoul and the metropolitan area. The colour red exudes energy of speed.
- Circulation Bus (Yellow): This bus will circle downtown Seoul and stop at stations for blue buses and major railway stations, as well as business, tourist and shopping areas. Yellow was selected for its dynamic and friendly image.
Therefore, it will be very difficult to get route 32… but I found 4432… which will have to do.
EL DESCONOCIDO 32 DE TAIPEI - THE UNKNOWN TAIPEI 32 BUS
El 32 es una línea que une el centro (WuXing Str) con una zona de vivienda de públicas en el barrio de Nanang. Los autobuses parecen más pequeños que en otras ciudades, pero debe ser simplemente efecto óptico. Interiormente, disponen de asientos de piel y el pago del billete es único, 15 dólares taiwaneses, que viene a ser una miseria. Las paradas son simples postes metálicos con pegatinas adesivas que idican los tiempos... en chino mandarín, que es el idioma oficial.
Como se ve, el letrero de este autobús es electrónico aunque por lo general, la línea también dispone de vehículos con tablillas, a la antigua, como se mal ve en la foto siguiente. Como pasa siempre, el 32 parece que está destinado a ser una de las últimas líneas en obtener las últimas tecnologías. Está operada por South East Bus, una de las varias compañías que se dedican a dar servicio a esta ciudad.
30 minutes is the frequency of this bus route in Taipei, Taiwan's capital city. One route that locals hardly know, even when it reaches City Hall, and several Shopping Malls near the famous 101 Skyscraper.
Route 32 links the city centre WuXing Str with Nanang Public Housing state. Buses seem rather small, but it must be a special optical matter. Leather seats can be found inside. Flat fare of 15 Taiwan Dollars which means, it costs next to nothing. Bus stops are just a metal post with a sticker on them, showing its route and times, of course, in Mandarin, the official language.
Electronic displays are starting to be used in these types of buses, although as the second pic shows, standard panels are also used. As usual, the 32, seems to be one of the last routes to get the new technologies. Bus is operated by South East Bus one of the various companies that serve Taipei.
domingo, 21 de septiembre de 2008
32 IN LONDON IS A DOUBLE-DECKER, WHAT ELSE? - EL 32 EN LONDES ES DE DOS PISOS, ¡CÓMO NO!
London, as most of the rest of the UK cities have their transport privatised. Everything is coordinated by Transport for London, that offers the different services for tender. Thus, there are many operators in the city. 32, is operated by Metroline. Funny but we can also find a sister service, 632, for school service, running alongside most of the way, of course, in school times only.
jueves, 18 de septiembre de 2008
SYDNEY'S SHARED CORRIDOR - EL CORREDOR COMPARTIDO DE SYDNEY
Ending in 32, I could only find 432, reaching the centre (Millers Point). A "good" frequency of 30 minutes, operated by Sydney buses, the main operator in the area. Also, I believe the 132 existed in the north, but I never went that way, therefore, no pic.
432 shared most of its route with 431, 433 y 434, differenced only by a section of the route, usually close to the terminus outside the city centre. All together, the frequency during peak hours, was about 5 minutes. 432 reached Birchgrove and from there, back into the city, it served Balmain, Rozelle, North Annandale, Forest Lodge, Glebe, George St City and Millers Point.
The U shape route is rather curious. It is not that long and it links Miller Point (near the river) with Snails Bay, also, by the river. For more information, check Sydney Buses website.
BARCELONA, LINKING SANTS WITH THE NORTH EAST - BARCELONA, UNIENDO SANTS CON EL NORESTE
And we thought that the 32 didn't run well in Zaragoza. Barcelona has a rather long 32 route, that runs West - East, from Sants Station to the eastern district of Roquetas. It is operated by Mercedes Citaro units, although it is also possible to see older busses there. Frequencies are good and during peak hour, you are likely to see more than one bus together. For more information, check the TMB website. The origin of the line is also curious: After popular protests, Transportes de Barcelona, in september 1974, decides to divide the 31 route in two: 31 would go from Plaza Lluchmajor to Guinagueta y the barred 31 from Plaza Lluchmajor to calle Mina de la Ciudad in Roquetas. Later, (in february '77) to avoid confusion, the barred 31 became the 32: Transportebcn.es
domingo, 24 de agosto de 2008
UN 32 TRANVIARIO EN BUCAREST / 32 TRAM IN BUCHAREST
Pero hoy en día, la ciudad está sufriendo un cambio impresionante. La flota de autobuses, se ha modernizado. Los tranvías y su red también están en fase de renovación, como lo está haciendo el metro. Una sorpresa en poco tiempo. La línea 32, es tranviaria, une Depoul Alexandria (afueras) con P-ta Unirii. (centro). Una línea bastante corta, pero altamente usada por los rumanos de la capital. Más información en la web de la empresa RATB. Los tranvías disponen de dos dígitos y los autobuses, empiezan con tres dígitos.
Bucharest is changing. I still remember the horror I felt when I first visited the city. People barefooted walking down the street, carts pulled by horses. Really old cars (basically old Renaul 12s renamed there, Dacia, the local manufacturer now property of Renault. By the way, Dacia was the name of the country under Roman Rule). The trams tilted from side to side due to the bad state of the rails. They were even "bridges" at certain points, as there were considerable holes underneath.
But today, the city is undergoing a considerable change. The fleet of buses has been completely renewed. So are the trams and rails, and the Underground. For me, it was a huge surprise due to the small time between my first visit and the last. Line 32, is a tram line that links in a straight line Depoul Alexandria (outskirts) with P-ta Unirii. (centre). It is a rather short line, but highly used by the romanian in the Capital. More information in the RATB's website. Trams are numbered with two digits, whereas buses are with three.
martes, 12 de agosto de 2008
SINGAPORE AND THE "OTHER" LINES - SINGAPUR Y LAS "OTRAS" LÍNEAS
La línea 32 está servida por autobuses más o menos viejos, incluso, parece que algunos no disponen de aire acondicionado, algo increíble en la ciudad donde todo está limpio, ordenado y a la última.
Line 32, in Singapore runs from BEDOK INT to BUONA VISTA TER. It is operated by SBS Transit, one of the two transport operators in the island. The company also operates the North East Metro Line with its two Light rail links.
Route 32 is operated by somehow old buses, some of them, apparently, are non aircon, something strange in the city where everything is clean, organised and up to date with technology.
lunes, 11 de agosto de 2008
BANGKOK BUSES AMIDST THE CHAOTIC TRAFIC - LOS AUTOBUSES DE BANGKOK ENTRE EL TRÁFICO CAÓTICO
domingo, 10 de agosto de 2008
ZARAGOZA : ROUTE 32 LINKING NORTEAST WITH THE CITY WEST - LÍNEA 32, UNIENDO EL NORESTE CON EL OESTE DE LA CIUDAD
El 32, es conocido entre sus usuarios como una línea irregular, atestada de gente, con vehículos viejos... Tiene dos mitades claras. Desde Sta. Isabel al centro y desde La Bombarda al centro, con pocos pasajeros que "cruzan" a la otra mitad.
TUZSA dice ser la empresa privada de transporte público más grande de España. En la actualidad, dispone de alrededor de 375 autobuses (más algunos "veteranos" que rescató del desguace para la EXPO). 38 líneas y 7 servicios nocturnos gratuitos conforman la red. Son más de 1000 trabajadores los que hacen posible que los zaragozanos nos podamos desplazar.
How wasn't I going to start this new blog with information about the local 32 service. It is actually the route I have used the most. I still remember when it was served by single decker trolleybuses but I am not that old to remember the trams that use to do the route. Users concive it as an irregular service with regards to timetable, always full, and served by relatively old buses. It clearly has two parts. North-East to city centre and West to city centre, rarely with passengers that "cross" to the other half.
TUZSA claims to be the biggest private transport company in Spain, as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, are all EMT, that is, Council owned companies. Currently, there are around 375 buses (plus some "oldies" that were rescued from the scrapyard to support extra needs for the EXPO). 38 lines plus 7 night services conform the network. More than 1000 workers make it possible for people from Zaragoza to move around.
Este blog, quiere recoger los 32 por el resto del mundo, de allí donde vaya o de donde pueda conseguir fotos.. Es una idea que vi ya plasmada en una web francesa, el 38 por el mundo y me ha parecido interesante hacer ahora con el 32. Algo más aportaré...
This blog wants to compile information about the 32 route worldwide in places I visit or friends get some pictures for me. I saw this idea in a French web, the other 38s. I liked the idea and pushed me to start something similar. I hope to be able to give more information.