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'''TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries''' (formerly Metrolink Queensland) is the operator of the [[Brisbane City Council]]'s [[List of Brisbane ferry wharves|ferry network]] in [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. |
'''TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries''' (formerly Metrolink Queensland) is the operator of the [[Brisbane City Council]]'s [[List of Brisbane ferry wharves|ferry network]] in [[Brisbane]], [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. |
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Prior to TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries, [[Brisbane City Council]] contracted [[River Connections]] to operate and maintain CityCat and Cityferry services to service [[Brisbane]]. In 2003, [[Brisbane City Council]] contracted TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries for at least seven years contract to operate and maintain CityCat and Cityferry services to service [[Brisbane]].<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History'>{{cite web|url=http://www.brisbaneferries.com.au/history|title=TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History|accessdate=24 March 2010}}</ref> |
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With the establishment of [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|Trankslink]] and other service improvements saw passenger numbers increased by 26% in 2004. TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries has since been operating [[catamaran]] and [[monohull]] ferries between the [[University of Queensland]] [[St Lucia, Queensland|St Lucia]] campus and [[Bulimba, Queensland|Bulimba]] on the [[Brisbane River]]. In 2009 and 2010, two new CityCats (Mahreel and Kuluwin) was launched. In addition, 2010 saw the introduction of three express services during morning peak time.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History'/><ref name='CityCat Timetable'>{{cite web|url=http://download.translink.com.au/timetables/100222_citycat.pdf|title=CityCat Timetable|pages=6–7|accessdate=24 March 2010}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:CityFerry-on-Brisbane-River.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cityferry with no upper deck]] |
[[Image:CityFerry-on-Brisbane-River.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cityferry with no upper deck]] |
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Prior to |
Prior to 2003, [[Brisbane City Council]] contracted [[River Connections]] to provide CityCat and Cityferry services in [[Brisbane]]. In 2003, [[Brisbane City Council]] contracted TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries (a joint venture between [[Transdev]] and [[Transfield Services]]) to operate and maintain CityCat and Cityferry services in [[Brisbane]] for at least seven years. |
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In response to the 31% increased demand for CityCat services in 2005, the second "New Generation" CityCat (Tunamun) was introduced. November 2006 marked the 10th anniversary of CityCat services |
With the establishment of [[TransLink (South East Queensland)|Trankslink]], the arrival of the first "New Generation" CityCat (Beenung-urrung) and the introduction of a new CityCat timetable, passenger numbers increased by 26% in 2004. Late 2004 saw the restructuring of the Cityferry network which included more late night services.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History'/> In response to the 31% increased demand for CityCat services in 2005, the second "New Generation" CityCat (Tunamun) was introduced. November 2006 marked the 10th anniversary of the commencement of CityCat services. In 2008, [[Transfield Services]] and [[Transdev]] re-branded Metrolink Queensland to TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries. In addition, three new CityCats (Meeandah, Wilwinpa and Ya-wa-gara) were launched and the [[Apollo Road Ferry Wharf, Brisbane|Apollo Road terminal]] was reopened. In 2009 and 2010, two new CityCats (Mahreel and Kuluwin) were launched. In addition, 2010 saw the introduction of three express services during morning peak times.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History'/> |
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==Services== |
==Services== |
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===CityCat=== |
===CityCat=== |
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[[Image:NewCityCat.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Second Generation CityCat [[catamaran]]]] |
[[Image:NewCityCat.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Second Generation CityCat [[catamaran]]]] |
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Operates the furthest from city with a many stops along its route. |
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===CityFerry=== |
===CityFerry=== |
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[[Image:Close-up-of-CityFerry.jpg|thumb|right|200px|CityFerry with upper deck]] |
[[Image:Close-up-of-CityFerry.jpg|thumb|right|200px|CityFerry with upper deck]] |
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Inner City |
Inner City Ferries service the inner city. |
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Cross River Ferry |
Cross River Ferry direct routes have less than 3 stops. |
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===CityCat=== |
===CityCat=== |
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[[Image:CityCat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|First Generation CityCat [[catamaran]]]] |
[[Image:CityCat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|First Generation CityCat [[catamaran]]]] |
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The popular CityCat vessels are [[catamaran]] |
The popular CityCat vessels are [[catamaran|catamarans]]. Services began in 1996 with 6 vessels, each capable of carrying 150 passengers, with two further vessels added to the CityCat fleet in 1998 due to increased demand.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries History'/> The service carried approximately 2.88 million passengers in 2004. The system is particularly appealing to tourists as it is a pleasant way to travel past such Brisbane icons as the [[Story Bridge, Brisbane|Story Bridge]] and [[South Bank Parklands, Brisbane|South Bank Parklands]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} |
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Six further catamarans of a new design |
Six further catamarans of a new design capable of carrying 12 more passengers have since been added to the fleet. Refurbishment of the first generation CityCats began in 2005. Refurbished CityCats have more comfortable internal seating, with space set aside for parking 12 bikes, a plasma screen mounted inside to show news services and advertisements, larger onboard toilet facilities and more and better padded seating available outside, especially in the forward seating area.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} |
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A further five CityCats have been ordered and |
A further five CityCats have been ordered and although they have a similar configuration to the current second generation vessels they will have slightly different lines and colour schemes. The first of these vessels (Kuluwin) was put into service in February 2010.<ref>http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/citycats-go-express-20100218-ogui.html</ref> |
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The CityCats are named after the Aboriginal place names for various parts of the Brisbane River and adjacent areas. The English name is given in brackets, with the launch date.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries Fleet'/> |
The CityCats are named after the Aboriginal place names for various parts of the Brisbane River and adjacent areas. The English name is given in brackets, with the launch date.<ref name='TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries Fleet'/> |
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Revision as of 00:17, 24 May 2010
| Company type | joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | public transport |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Brisbane River |
| Services | ferry transport |
| Parent | Transdev Transfield Services |
| Website | brisbaneferries.com.au |
TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries (formerly Metrolink Queensland) is the operator of the Brisbane City Council's ferry network in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
History
Prior to 2003, Brisbane City Council contracted River Connections to provide CityCat and Cityferry services in Brisbane. In 2003, Brisbane City Council contracted TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries (a joint venture between Transdev and Transfield Services) to operate and maintain CityCat and Cityferry services in Brisbane for at least seven years.
With the establishment of Trankslink, the arrival of the first "New Generation" CityCat (Beenung-urrung) and the introduction of a new CityCat timetable, passenger numbers increased by 26% in 2004. Late 2004 saw the restructuring of the Cityferry network which included more late night services.[1] In response to the 31% increased demand for CityCat services in 2005, the second "New Generation" CityCat (Tunamun) was introduced. November 2006 marked the 10th anniversary of the commencement of CityCat services. In 2008, Transfield Services and Transdev re-branded Metrolink Queensland to TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries. In addition, three new CityCats (Meeandah, Wilwinpa and Ya-wa-gara) were launched and the Apollo Road terminal was reopened. In 2009 and 2010, two new CityCats (Mahreel and Kuluwin) were launched. In addition, 2010 saw the introduction of three express services during morning peak times.[1]
Services
TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries operates Cityferry and CityCat services between the University of Queensland St Lucia campus and Bulimba on the Brisbane River.[2]
CityCat
Operates the furthest from city with a many stops along its route.
CityFerry
Inner City Ferries service the inner city.
Cross River Ferry direct routes have less than 3 stops.
Fleet
TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries's fleet currently consists of 15 CityCats and 9 CityFerries.[3]
CityCat
The popular CityCat vessels are catamarans. Services began in 1996 with 6 vessels, each capable of carrying 150 passengers, with two further vessels added to the CityCat fleet in 1998 due to increased demand.[1] The service carried approximately 2.88 million passengers in 2004. The system is particularly appealing to tourists as it is a pleasant way to travel past such Brisbane icons as the Story Bridge and South Bank Parklands.[citation needed]
Six further catamarans of a new design capable of carrying 12 more passengers have since been added to the fleet. Refurbishment of the first generation CityCats began in 2005. Refurbished CityCats have more comfortable internal seating, with space set aside for parking 12 bikes, a plasma screen mounted inside to show news services and advertisements, larger onboard toilet facilities and more and better padded seating available outside, especially in the forward seating area.[citation needed]
A further five CityCats have been ordered and although they have a similar configuration to the current second generation vessels they will have slightly different lines and colour schemes. The first of these vessels (Kuluwin) was put into service in February 2010.[4]
The CityCats are named after the Aboriginal place names for various parts of the Brisbane River and adjacent areas. The English name is given in brackets, with the launch date.[3]
First generation
- Kurilpa (West End) — launched November 1996[3]
- Mirbarpa (Indooroopilly) — launched November 1996[3]
- Barrambin (Breakfast Creek) — launched November 1996[3]
- Tugulawa (Brisbane River at Bulimba) — launched November 1996[3]
- Mianjin (Gardens Point) — launched December 1996[3]
- Binkinba (New Farm) — launched December 1996[3]
- Mooroolbin (Hamilton Sandbank) — launched October 1998[3]
- Baneraba (Toowong) — launched December 1998[3]
Second generation
- Beenung-urrung (Highgate Hill) — launched August 2004[3]
- Tunamun (Petrie Bight) — launched June 2005[3]
- Meeandah (this suburb is next to Eagle Farm and Pinkenba) — launched February 2008[3]
- Wilwinpa (Observatory) — launched June 2008[3]
- Ya-wa-gara (Breakfast Creek) — launched November 2008[3]
- Mahreel (Spring Hill) — launched April 2009[3]
Third generation
- Kuluwin (Wooloowin) — launched February 2010[3]
CityFerry
CityFerry covers a smaller area than the CityCat ferry service with stops spaced closer together, and is operated with 12 monohull ferries, varying slightly in appearance.
See Also
References
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries Historywas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Cite error: The named reference
CityCat Timetablewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "TransdevTSL Brisbane Ferries Fleet". Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ^ http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/citycats-go-express-20100218-ogui.html