NFTA fleet

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (also known as "NFTA" or "Metro") operates a fleet of buses and light rail vehicles in the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls and the surrounding Erie and Niagara counties. It is the second-largest transit system in New York state after New York City's.

Rail cars

Fleet number(s) Model year MfgA Model DivisionB Notes
101-127
Handicapped/disabled access 		1983 TCC SP
  • Light rail cars used on the Metro Rail line.
  • All 27 cars are undergoing a complete mid-life overhaul and reconstruction by AnsaldoBreda in Dansville, New York a few cars at a time. 26 of the rebuilt rail cars have returned to full service as of December 19, 2021. The new amenities include LED destination signs, replacing the old roll signs, LED next stop displays, new door mechanisms, newly repainted exteriors, a new interior, automated announcements, new propulsion systems and new door chimes.[1]

Active Roster

Fleet number(s) Model year MfgA Model Engine Transmission DivisionB Notes
1001-1011
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2010 Gillig Low Floor T40 Hybrid Cummins ISL9 Allison EP40 Hybrid System CS
  • Diesel-Electric
  • Entered service April 1, 2010
  • All 1000-series buses mark a return to full fiberglass passenger seating.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1012-1065
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2010 Gillig Low Floor T40 Diesel Voith D864.5 CS: 12-19,
BW: 20-65
  • First buses delivered that met EPA 2010 Emissions standards.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1066-1067
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2010 Gillig Low Floor T40 Trolley Replica Fr
  • Initially offered in 29 or 35 feet, the NFTA was the first agency to receive the 40' version.
  • Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1101-1130
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2011 Gillig Low Floor T40 Hybrid Allison H 40 EP

hybrid system

  • 1130: Voith D864.5
 CS
  • Diesel-Electric
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
  • 1130 came equipped with a Voith transmission, which allowed for conversion to full diesel.
1201-1214
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2012 Gillig Low Floor T40 Hybrid Allison H 40 EP

hybrid system

  • 1214: Voith DIWAhybrid

hybrid system

BW: 01-12
CS: 13,14
  • Diesel-Electric
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
  • 1214 came equipped with a Voith DIWAhybrid

hybrid system transmission

1301-1304
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2013 Gillig Low Floor T40 Trolley Replica Voith D864.5 Fr
  • Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1501-1520
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2015 Nova LFS CNG Cummins Westport ISL G Fr
  • First buses equipped with driver partition door that allows for full enclosure if desired.
  • Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses.
  • CNG buses.
  • First fleet to use LED headlights.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1601-1624
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2016 Nova LFS CNG Fr
  • Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses.
  • CNG buses.
  • First fleet to use LED headlights.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1701-1716
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2017 Nova LFS CNG Cummins Westport ISL G NZ Voith D864.6 Fr
  • CNG Buses
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1717-1724
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2017 Nova LFS Diesel Cummins L9 CS
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
1801-1816
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2018 Nova LFS CNG Cummins Westport L9N FR
  • CNG Buses
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
  • New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
1817-1824
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2018 Nova LFS Diesel Cummins L9 BW
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
  • New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
1901-1923
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2019 Nova LFS CNG Cummins Westport L9N Fr
  • Equipped with new Quantum wheelchair restraint systems and second message sign.
2251-2260
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2022 NFI Xcelsior XE40 CS
  • First 10 full electric buses..
  • First buses with new livery
2261-2270
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2022 Nova LFS Diesel Cummins L9 Voith D864.6 BW
  • New Driver Window eliminates dangerous blind spot
2301-2314
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2023 NFI Xcelsior XE40 CS
  • First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign
  • in process of delivery
2315-2324
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2023 Nova LFS Diesel Cummins L9 Voith D867.8 BW
  • First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign
2451-2463
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2024 NFI XcelsiorXE40 CS
  • In process of delivery
2464-2473
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2024 Nova LFS Diesel Cummins L9 Voith D867.8 NXT BW
  • In process of Delivery
  • Last New Novas purchased from the Plattsburgh, NY plant as NovaBus is ceasing operations in the US as of 2025
2601-2630
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2006 Gillig Advantage T40 Hybrid Cummins ISL Allison EP40 Hybrid System w/d
  • First batch of "Hybrid" buses, using combination diesel/electric technology. Energy is returned to batteries during braking.
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
2701-2713
Handicapped/disabled access Bicycle facilities 		2007 Gillig Advantage T40 Hybrid w/d
  • Diesel-Electric 2709 retired July 2023
  • Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
  • Last NFTA buses with padded seats.

Abbreviations

A: Manufacturer
AI American Ikarus Anniston, Alabama
AMG AM General South Bend, Indiana
Flx The Flxible Company Loudonville, Ohio
Gillig Gillig Corporation Hayward, California
GMC General Motors Corporation Pontiac, Michigan
HP Highway Products, Inc. Kent, Ohio
Mack Mack Trucks Allentown, Pennsylvania
MCI Motor Coach Industries Roswell, New Mexico
NFI New Flyer Industries Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nova NovaBus Corporation Saint-Eustache, Quebec
OBI/BIA Orion Bus Industries/Bus Industries of America Oriskany, New York
TCC Tokyu Car Corporation Yokohama, Japan
 
B: Division assigned
BW Babcock/William
CS Cold Spring (Main/Michigan)
Fr Frontier (Kenmore/Military)
SP South Park
w/d withdrawn

Handicapped/disabled access wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant
Bicycle facilities equipped with bicycle racks

See also

References

  1. ^ Gee, Derek. "NFTA Metro Rail Cars Rebuilt". Buffalo News. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
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