Bus1883 Posted January 20 Report Posted January 20 11 hours ago, jtrussel said: I thought the plan was to overhaul up to 500 1000series in the first place i wonder if midwest bus in Michigan will bid they rebuilt Boston D40s which are around the same age as our 1000s or will bus and truck bid as well Well that doesn’t mean 500 of them will get the overhaul… “Up to” states as far as indicating a maximum amount, It could be 430, 450 or 470. 1 Quote
Busjack Posted January 22 Report Posted January 22 On 1/19/2026 at 7:14 PM, Bus1883 said: Well that doesn’t mean 500 of them will get the overhaul… “Up to” states as far as indicating a maximum amount, It could be 430, 450 or 470. True, or as I previously suggested, 300, if the 150 hybrids show up. Just about all CTA contracts are for "up to" so many units, or are requirements contracts, such as "brake shoes as required for 36 months." The contractor is obligated up to the maximum amount. 2 Quote
YoungBusLover Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 Looks like #1081 and #1083 are on the chopping block for retirement, #1509 has been retired. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted January 24 Report Posted January 24 3 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: Looks like #1081 and #1083 are on the chopping block for retirement, #1509 has been retired. Do you have info on 1369, 1094, 1117 or 1830? Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted January 26 Report Posted January 26 (edited) Some of the first 2026 retirements are underway, looking to know if any of these buses are in preparation for retirement (including mentioned above) Forest Glen: 1630, 1655 (sent to SS via a SS block) kedzie: 1783 chicago: 1906 Edited January 28 by Erin Mishkin Jr. 1676, 1714, 1982, 1780, 1863 have return, 1807 is ghosting Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 14 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Some of the first 2026 retirements are underway, looking to know if any of these buses are in preparation for retirement (including mentioned above) Forest Glen: 1630, 1655 (sent to SS via a SS block) north park: 1780, 1863, maybe 1807? kedzie: 1783, 1676 chicago: 1982, 1906 1807 is a ghost bus, was on 22 today, 1630 is at FG, 1783 is at SS guessing body work, 1863 might be ghosting “again” 1 Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted January 30 Report Posted January 30 #1655 isn’t retired yet, still on active roster and a hold at shop Quote
jajuan Posted January 30 Report Posted January 30 On 1/24/2026 at 4:55 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Do you have info on 1369, 1094, 1117 or 1830? 1369 is at 74th. I rode it on the X9 yesterday, and it's currently on the 9 today. Quote
YoungBusLover Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 On 1/24/2026 at 4:55 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Do you have info on 1369, 1094, 1117 or 1830? #1094 is in the boneyard next to #6553. Quote
Bus1883 Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 2 hours ago, YoungBusLover said: #1094 is in the boneyard next to #6553. Thought that bus was gone by now. 6554 and 6639 still sits deep. 6705 and 6730 are hard to get to Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 74th is still running #1203 with the old drivers shield Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted February 13 Report Posted February 13 The following buses are potential candidates for retirement: 1630, 1633, 1655, 1673, 1721, 1830, 1846, 1872, 1891, 1932, 2006. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted February 14 Report Posted February 14 On 2/13/2026 at 4:41 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: The following buses are potential candidates for retirement: 1630, 1633, 1655, 1673, 1721, 1830, 1846, 1872, 1891, 1932, 2006. 1655 1721 1830 and 1872 are done. 1891 and 1932 are holds at north park 1633 is on hold for legal at FG due to a recent accident involving a biker. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 Buswatch added those in. On 2/14/2026 at 9:05 AM, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: 1655 1721 1830 and 1872 are done. 1891 and 1932 are holds at north park 1633 is on hold for legal at FG due to a recent accident involving a biker. Buswatch hasn’t removed 1641, 1677, 1718, 1744, 1750, 1760, 1835, 1962, and 2012 from the roster yet. Quote
YoungBusLover Posted February 17 Report Posted February 17 11 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Buswatch added those in. Buswatch hasn’t removed 1641, 1677, 1718, 1744, 1750, 1760, 1835, 1962, and 2012 from the roster yet. working on it. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 #1736 has been retired due to frame rust. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 1768 and 1803 have just went MIA recently. On 2/13/2026 at 4:41 PM, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: The following buses are potential candidates for retirement: 1630, 1633, 1673, 1846, 1891, 1932, 2006. Only buses in this range that have since reappeared are 1846, 1891, and 1932 Quote
Bus1883 Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 6 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: 1768 and 1803 have just went MIA recently. Only buses in this range that have since reappeared are 1846, 1891, and 1932 Caught it on the 21 Monday. Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 20 hours ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: 1768 and 1803 have just went MIA recently. Only buses in this range that have since reappeared are 1846, 1891, and 1932 1630 is on hold, 1633 is still on hold for legal with stickers covering the front door and caution tape all around the front of the bus. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 2 hours ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: 1630 is on hold, 1633 is still on hold for legal with stickers covering the front door and caution tape all around the front of the bus. 1630 barely been in service after it returned to FG. For 1633, I guess that bus is done for. I also caught 1633 the night of its accident about about two hours before the accident happened. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 Also good news 1427 has been fixed and should be in service by the end of March Quote
Mr.NewFlyer1279 Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Erin Mishkin Jr. said: Also good news 1427 has been fixed and should be in service by the end of March 1423 should be behind it soon. Quote
Erin Mishkin Jr. Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 1 minute ago, Mr.NewFlyer1279 said: 1423 should be behind it soon. 1331 might be as well Quote
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