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The Neoplan Megaliner was a quad-axle double-decker luxury coach built by the German coach manufacturer Neoplan Bus GmbH between 1983 and 2000. Primarily intended for the European market as the larger counterpart of the Neoplan Skyliner, it was built on lessons learnt from the experimental Neoplan Jumbocruiser. Some Megaliners also saw service mainly as overnight long-distance coaches in Japan.
| Neoplan Megaliner | |
|---|---|
 A right-hand drive Neoplan Megaliner bus operated by JR Bus Kantō in March 2006 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Neoplan Bus GmbH |
| Production | 1983–2000 |
| Assembly | Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus |
| Body style | Quad-axle double-decker luxury coach |
| Layout | Longitudinal rear-engine design |
| Related | Neoplan Super Skyliner Neoplan Megashuttle |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM442 LA V8 |
| Transmission | ZF 8S 180 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 15 m (49 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4.00 m (13 ft 1 in) 3.79 m (12 ft 5 in) (Japan) |
| Kerb weight | 29,000 kg (63,934 lb) (GVWR) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Neoplan Jumbocruiser Neoplan Super Skyliner |
Accidents edit
On 28 May 2008, in Japan one of two Neoplan Megaliners operated by West JR Bus Company caught fire while in service, and burnt down completely. No passengers were injured. The company resumed operations with its second Megaliner in July 2008.[1]
On 16 March 2009, in Japan one of two Megaliners operated by JR Kanto Bus Company caught fire on an overnight Seishun Mega-Dream Go service between Osaka and Tokyo. The 77 passengers and driver evacuated safely before the coach was completely destroyed.[2] Following this accident, both operators suspended operations of the remaining two Megaliners in Japan.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ West JR Bus Co press release (17 July 2008) Archived 25 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 17 March 2009. (in Japanese)
- ^ Asahi Shimbun: Tour bus catches fire on expressway (17 March 2009). Retrieved on 17 March 2009. (in Japanese) [dead link]
External links edit
- Omnibus Archiv Megaliner - Megaspace - Megashuttle – images and description (in German)
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