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| caption = A Volvo 8400-bodied B7RLE in service in [[Kochi]], [[India]].
| caption = A Volvo 8400-bodied B7RLE in service in [[Kochi]], [[India]].
| manufacturer = [[Volvo Buses]]
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| production = 2001–present
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| successor = [[Volvo B8RLE]] (European market)
| successor = [[Volvo B8RLE]] (European market)
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'''Volvo B7RLE''' is a [[Low-entry bus|low-entry]] [[single-decker bus]] chassis manufactured by [[Volvo Buses]] since 2001. In markets where the [[Euro VI]] emission requirements are enforced, it was replaced by the [[Volvo B8RLE|B8RLE]] in 2013.
'''Volvo B7RLE''' is a [[Low-entry bus|low-entry]] [[single-decker bus]] chassis manufactured by [[Volvo Buses]] since 2001. In markets where the [[Euro VI]] emission requirements are enforced, it was replaced by the [[Volvo B8RLE|B8RLE]] in 2013 in some markets.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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==Operators==
==Operators==
B7RLE was launched in mainland [[Europe]] and [[Australia]] in 2001, and then in the [[United Kingdom]] in 2003 to supplement the B7L single-decker, which was unsuccessful in both countries. The B7RLE appealed more to UK operators, with whom the B7L was unpopular and has sold well compared to its predecessor. UK operators of the B7RLE include [[Arriva]], [[FirstGroup]], [[East Yorkshire Motor Services]], [[Transdev Blazefield|Blazefield Group]], [[Rosso (bus company)|Rosso]], [[Wilts & Dorset]], [[Network Warrington|Warrington Borough Transport]] and [[Go North East]], [[Lothian Buses]] and [[National Express West Midlands]]. Initially the B7RLE was only available in the UK with [[Wright Eclipse Urban]] bodywork. Since 2004 it has also been used as a [[Low-floor bus|low -floor]] [[single-decker bus|single-decker]] [[coach (bus)|coach]], with a longer front overhang and [[Wright Eclipse Commuter]] body. From late 2006 the B7RLE in the UK is available with [[Plaxton Centro]] bodywork followed by [[Alexander Dennis Enviro300]] and [[Optare Esteem]] bodywork in 2008.
B7RLE was launched in mainland [[Europe]] and [[Australia]] in 2001, and then in the [[United Kingdom]] in 2003 to supplement the B7L [[single-decker bus|single-decker]], which was unsuccessful in both countries. The B7RLE appealed more to UK operators, with whom the B7L was unpopular and has sold well compared to its predecessor. UK operators of the B7RLE include [[Arriva]], [[FirstGroup]], [[East Yorkshire Motor Services]], [[Transdev Blazefield|Blazefield Group]], [[Rosso (bus company)|Rosso]], [[Wilts & Dorset]], [[Network Warrington|Warrington Borough Transport]] and [[Go North East]], [[Lothian Buses]] and [[National Express West Midlands]]. Initially the B7RLE was only available in the UK with [[Wright Eclipse Urban]] bodywork. Since 2004 it has also been used as a [[Low-floor bus|low-floor]] [[single-decker bus|single-decker]] [[coach (bus)|coach]], with a longer front overhang and [[Wright Eclipse Commuter]] body. From late 2006 the B7RLE in the UK is available with [[Plaxton Centro]] bodywork followed by [[Alexander Dennis Enviro300]] and [[Optare Esteem]] bodywork in 2008.


The B7RLE can also be found in many other countries, including most [[Europe]]an countries, [[China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Singapore]], [[Greece]] and [[Taiwan]]. However, many of these buses use local bodywork.{{fact|date=March 2015}}
The B7RLE can also be found in many other countries, including most [[Europe]]an countries, [[China]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Malaysia]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], [[Singapore]], [[Greece]] and [[Taiwan]]. However, many of these buses use local bodywork.{{fact|date=March 2015}}


===Australia===
===Australia===
The bus uses [[Bustech]] bodywork, designed and built in [[Australia]]. In June 2011 [[Mercedes-Benz buses|Mercedes-Benz]] lost the contract with Transperth and Volvo won. All of the Volvos in the Transperth fleet have [[Volgren]] bodywork. The earlier B7RLEs featured the [[Volgren|Volgren CR228L]] body, the later models feature the [[Volgren|Volgren Optimus]] body. All Transperth Volvo B7RLEs have McConnell urban seats and are air-conditioned by the Thermo King Citi-RT.
The bus uses [[Bustech]] bodywork, designed and built in [[Australia]]. In June 2011 [[Mercedes-Benz buses|Mercedes-Benz]] lost the contract with [[Transperth]] and [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]] won. All of the [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]]s in the [[Transperth]] fleet have [[Volgren]] bodywork. The earlier B7RLEs featured the [[Volgren|Volgren CR228L]] body, the later models feature the [[Volgren|Volgren Optimus]] body. All [[Transperth]] Volvo B7RLEs have McConnell urban seats and are air-conditioned by the Thermo King Citi-RT.


===Mainland China===
===Mainland China===
B7RLE, also known as SUNWIN SWB6120V4LE/SWB6120V6LE, manufactured by Shanghai Sunwin Bus, is very common on Shanghai streets.
B7RLE, also known as SUNWIN SWB6120V4LE/SWB6120V6LE, manufactured by [[Sunwin Bus|Shanghai Sunwin Bus]], is very common on [[Shanghai]] streets.


===Hong Kong===
===Hong Kong===
In 2003, Huangbus (Lok Ma Chau - [[Huanggang Port Control Point|Huanggang]] shuttle bus service) purchased five B7RLEs with Jit Luen JL-08 bodies and D7E-290 7142cc engines. [[KMB]] ordered 40 B7RLEs with [[MCV Evolution]] bodies in 2009 to replace the aging [[Dennis Lance|Dennis Lances]] and earliest batch of [[Dennis Dart|Dennis Darts]] (AA3-7,9-22), followed by another 30 in the same year to replace some of the aging Dennis Darts (AA23-42) as well as Mitsubishi MK217 buses, and named with fleet code "AVC".
In 2003, Huangbus (Lok Ma Chau - [[Huanggang Port Control Point|Huanggang]] shuttle bus service) purchased five B7RLEs with [[Jit Luen]] JL-08 bodies and D7E-290 7142cc engines. [[KMB]] ordered 40 B7RLEs with [[MCV Evolution]] bodies in 2009 to replace the aging [[Dennis Lance|Dennis Lances]] and earliest batch of [[Dennis Dart|Dennis Darts]] (AA3-7,9-22), followed by another 30 in the same year to replace some of the aging [[Dennis Dart]]s (AA23-42) as well as Mitsubishi MK217 buses, and named with fleet code "AVC".


All 70 AVCs has put in service in 2012, and these buses are mainly deployed on short distance routes such as 7M, 16M, 34M, 270, 273 or routes with very low ridership such as 72A, 74A.
All 70 AVCs has put in service in 2012, and these buses are mainly deployed on short distance routes such as 7M, 16M, 34M, 270, 273 or routes with very low ridership such as 72A, 74A.
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===Malaysia===
===Malaysia===
The bodywork adopted by Malaysia's B7RLE, operated by [[Kuala Lumpur]]-based bus operator [[RapidKL]] as a wheelchair accessible bus, features a more radical design by [[Gemilang Coachworks]]. Some Volvo B7RLEs also operate in [[Surabaya]], Indonesia. It is the first wheelchair-accessible bus in Indonesia fitted with a Euro IV engine.
The bodywork adopted by Malaysia's B7RLE, operated by [[Kuala Lumpur]]-based bus operator [[RapidKL]] as a [[Accessibility|wheelchair accessible bus (WAB)]], features a more radical design by [[Gemilang Coachworks]]. Some Volvo B7RLEs also operate in [[Surabaya]], Indonesia. It is the first [[Accessibility|wheelchair-accessible bus (WAB)]] in [[Indonesia]] fitted with a [[Euro IV]] engine.


===Philippines===
===Philippines===

Revision as of 07:57, 17 November 2016

Volvo B7RLE
A Volvo 8400-bodied B7RLE in service in Kochi, India.
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Buses
Production2001–present
Body and chassis
Doors1, 2 or 3 sets of doors
Floor typeLow entry
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D7C/D7E
Capacity31 to 50 seated
Power output250hp, 275hp, 290hp
TransmissionVoith
Volvo I-Shift
ZF
Dimensions
Lengthvarious from 10.0m to 12.0m
Width2.5m
Height3.0m
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo B10BLE
SuccessorVolvo B8RLE (European market)

Volvo B7RLE is a low-entry single-decker bus chassis manufactured by Volvo Buses since 2001. In markets where the Euro VI emission requirements are enforced, it was replaced by the B8RLE in 2013 in some markets.

Specifications

B7RLE is similar to its predecessor, the B10BLE. In essence the B7RLE is the front section of the B7L chassis mated with the rear section of the B7R chassis. Originally, the B7RLE featured the D7C 6-cylinder, 7.3-litre diesel engine with a turbocharger and intercooler, producing 250 or 275 bhp and meeting the Euro III incentive emission standard. This was replaced by the 7.1-litre Volvo D7E engine producing 290 bhp, to Euro IV/Euro V incentive emission standards. Unlike the B7L, the B7RLE's engine is mounted at the center of the rear overhang as opposed to the nearside, resolving the issue of engine intrusion into the saloon. The Volvo B7RLE is also equipped with disc brakes and ABS.

Operators

B7RLE was launched in mainland Europe and Australia in 2001, and then in the United Kingdom in 2003 to supplement the B7L single-decker, which was unsuccessful in both countries. The B7RLE appealed more to UK operators, with whom the B7L was unpopular and has sold well compared to its predecessor. UK operators of the B7RLE include Arriva, FirstGroup, East Yorkshire Motor Services, Blazefield Group, Rosso, Wilts & Dorset, Warrington Borough Transport and Go North East, Lothian Buses and National Express West Midlands. Initially the B7RLE was only available in the UK with Wright Eclipse Urban bodywork. Since 2004 it has also been used as a low-floor single-decker coach, with a longer front overhang and Wright Eclipse Commuter body. From late 2006 the B7RLE in the UK is available with Plaxton Centro bodywork followed by Alexander Dennis Enviro300 and Optare Esteem bodywork in 2008.

The B7RLE can also be found in many other countries, including most European countries, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Greece and Taiwan. However, many of these buses use local bodywork.[citation needed]

Australia

The bus uses Bustech bodywork, designed and built in Australia. In June 2011 Mercedes-Benz lost the contract with Transperth and Volvo won. All of the Volvos in the Transperth fleet have Volgren bodywork. The earlier B7RLEs featured the Volgren CR228L body, the later models feature the Volgren Optimus body. All Transperth Volvo B7RLEs have McConnell urban seats and are air-conditioned by the Thermo King Citi-RT.

Mainland China

B7RLE, also known as SUNWIN SWB6120V4LE/SWB6120V6LE, manufactured by Shanghai Sunwin Bus, is very common on Shanghai streets.

Hong Kong

In 2003, Huangbus (Lok Ma Chau - Huanggang shuttle bus service) purchased five B7RLEs with Jit Luen JL-08 bodies and D7E-290 7142cc engines. KMB ordered 40 B7RLEs with MCV Evolution bodies in 2009 to replace the aging Dennis Lances and earliest batch of Dennis Darts (AA3-7,9-22), followed by another 30 in the same year to replace some of the aging Dennis Darts (AA23-42) as well as Mitsubishi MK217 buses, and named with fleet code "AVC".

All 70 AVCs has put in service in 2012, and these buses are mainly deployed on short distance routes such as 7M, 16M, 34M, 270, 273 or routes with very low ridership such as 72A, 74A.

India

A single door Volvo B7RLE used by BEST in Mumbai.

In India, B7RLEs were introduced into service in Bangalore in 2006 by BMTC. The B7RLEs are also operated by MTC and TNSTC in Chennai and Pondicherry, KSRTC in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and in 2014 KURTC started using B7RLEs for their Town To Town services all over Kerala state . They were later inducted into the fleets of NMMT, and BEST for use in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Custom made B7RLE chassis are assembled at Volvo's factory outside Bangalore.

Malaysia

The bodywork adopted by Malaysia's B7RLE, operated by Kuala Lumpur-based bus operator RapidKL as a wheelchair accessible bus (WAB), features a more radical design by Gemilang Coachworks. Some Volvo B7RLEs also operate in Surabaya, Indonesia. It is the first wheelchair-accessible bus (WAB) in Indonesia fitted with a Euro IV engine.

Philippines

The Philippines has B7RLEs running in Cebu City, operated by Metro Rapid Transport System Inc., the owner of MyBus. Starting July 2016, RRCG Transport launches "P2P (Point-to-Point) Premium Bus Service" for Alabang Town Center to Greenbelt 1, serving 3 units for King Long XMQ6127G with Sunwin SWB6128 front and rear mask, built by the Philippine-based Autodelta Coach Builders, Inc.

Singapore

Singapore has B7RLEs running in Sentosa featuring Liannex bodies, either in a city bus configuration for its internal shuttles, or as open-top double-decker buses. A Euro IV demonstrator featuring Soon Chow bodywork was offered to SBS Transit (initially meant for a one-year trial) in December 2007, registered as SBS8030L, and is under Ang Mo Kio Depot currently.

See also

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