Name: Christmas Eve 2024 – Public Transport Operating Hours
Start: 2024-12-24T08:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-12-25T02:30:00+08:00
Location: Singapore

Volvo B8RLE
Sentosa Development Corporation Volvo B8RLE (PC7382X) – Sentosa Bus A
Manufacturer	Volvo Buses
Bodywork	Liannex Corporation SC Auto
Years in operation	2018–
Operator	ComfortDelGro Bus
Technical Data
Length	12.0 metre
Engine	Volvo D8K320
Transmission	ZF Ecolife 6 AP 1400 C
Accessibility	Low Entry & Wheelchair-accessible
Emission Standard	Euro VI

The Volvo B8RLE is a low-entry city bus chassis built by Volvo Buses in both two and three-axle variants, suitable for single-deck and double-deck applications.

Six units of the Volvo B8RLE single-deck bus were procured by Sentosa Development Corporation in 2018 to replace their fleet of Volvo B7RLE buses which were registered in 2005. These buses are bodied with bodywork by Liannex Corporation and entered service in early November 2018.

In December 2020, 2 Volvo B8RLE single-deck buses with SC Auto bodywork were registered by ComfortDelGro Bus to support Sentosa bus operations.

One Volvo B8RLE chassis is also featured at the Tower Transit Singapore Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bulim Bus Depot for training purposes.

Background Information:

The Volvo B8RLE, and its high-floor sister Volvo B8R chassis, are Volvo single-deck bus chassis manufactured by Volvo Buses since 2013 for European markets adopting the Euro VI emission standards. In particular, the Volvo B8RLE was the successor to the B7RLE and B9RLE, and was also the basis for the Volvo 8900LE integral bus. Both two axle, three axle and articulated versions of the B8RLE chassis were made available.

In 2017, the Volvo B8R and B8RLE were launched globally, with the Volvo D8 engine made available in Euro III and Euro V emission standards. The Wright Eclipse 3, MCV eVoRa and Volgren Optimus bodywork options are known to be compatible with the chassis.

Sentosa Development Corporation Volvo B8RLE

Sentosa Development Corporation acquired 6 units of Volvo B8RLE bodied by Liannex in 2018 as a fleet replacement for its Volvo B7RLE buses.

The buses are registered as:

PC7187T
PC7203E
PC7363B
PC7382X
PC7434E
PC7515E

Currently, ComfortDelGro Bus operates these buses in Sentosa for Sentosa Development Corporation.

Basic Technical Specifications
Engine	Volvo D8K320, 7698cc, 6-cylinder Power/torque rating of 320hp (239 kW) @ 2100 rpm \| 1200Nm @ 1050-1600 rpm
Emissions control	Euro VI-compliant Engine combines Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) as part of exhaust aftertreatment, hence requiring diesel exhaust fluids such as AdBlue
Transmission	ZF EcoLife 6 AP 1400 C Six-speed automatic
Bodywork	Liannex Corporation
EDS	Mobitec Electronic Display Sign (EDS)
Additional Specifications	SMC Transit door systems IRMA MATRIX Automatic Passenger Counting System Volvo Bus I-Coaching telematics Vogelsitze System 750/3 seats
Licensed Capacity	Seating: 26 \| Standing: To Be Confirmed 1 Wheelchair

Interior:

The Volvo B8RLE is a low-entry bus, which offers step-free access between entry and exit doors. The rear seating area is raised from the floor, and accessed by a flight of steps.

Like most single-deck city buses in Singapore, the Volvo B8RLE buses are configured with two doors: an entrance door at the front, and an exit door in the middle. The entrance doors are conventional inward-gliding leaf doors, while the exit doors are outward-swinging plug doors. They are supplied by SMC Transit.

The bus features 26 permanent seats. Seats were supplied by Vogel Industries of Malaysia (Model: System 750/3) in blue.

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Interior (Front to Rear) — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Interior (Front to Rear)

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Front section — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Front section

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Forward cabin seating — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Forward cabin seating

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Wheelchair Bay — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Wheelchair Bay

The bus features one wheelchair bay, located opposite the exit door, and is equipped with a seatbelt. It also functions as a standing area when not occupied by a wheelchair.

Grab poles and hand grips are located on both sides of the aisle. All seats also have hand grips to provide commuters with additional support. Bus stopping bell-pushes are located around the bus cabin, either mounted to stanchion poles or on the pillars in-between windows. Emergency hammers are also located on these pillars.

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Rear cabin seating — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Rear cabin seating

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Rearmost seats — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Rearmost seats

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Rear door — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Rear door

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Wheelchair Ramp — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Wheelchair Ramp

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Interior (Rear to Front) — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Interior (Rear to Front)

Driver’s Compartment

The layout of the driver’s compartment is ergonomic, with most controls located on the dashboard. A radio head unit and intercom system controls are located on the bottom left, while bus announcement buttons, door controls and light switches are placed on the right. The Electronic Display Sign (EDS) controller is located above the driver’s cab.

The right side blind spot mirror is also located at dashboard height, as opposed to being integrated with the right side mirror as with many other buses.

Sentosa Development Corporation Volvo B8RLE - Driver's Cab — Sentosa Development Corporation Volvo B8RLE – Driver’s Cab

Sentosa Volvo B8RLE - Driver side controls — Sentosa Volvo B8RLE – Driver side controls

ComfortDelGro Bus Volvo B8RLE

ComfortDelGro Bus acquired 2 Volvo B8RLE buses bodied by SC Auto to supplement the Shuttle Bus Operations. These buses are also fitted with rear children crossing signs to facilitate trips ferrying school children for other ComfortDelGro Bus trips.

The buses are registered as: