Route92

new route 92

heuston station - city centre - stephens green

luas link

Dublin Bus introduced a new route 92 service from heuston station on monday 29th november 2004. route 92 is marketed as a link between the luas red & green light rail lines.

Volvo B6BLE, WV 13 ( 99 D 60013 ), a low floor midibus with Wright Crusader bodywork operates route 92 along the north quays from heuston station towards the city centre. Originally delivered to Clontarf Garage for routes 103/ 104, it was transferred to Donnybrook & until has been operating mostly on route 63 to Kilternan.

Volvo B6BLE, WV 21 ( 00 D 70021 ), formerly delivered to Broadstone Garage for City Imp route 123 recently transferred to Donnybrook where route 92 is operated from. Seen above outside Heuston Railway Station at route 92's terminus. Alongside the bus is the LUAS tram stop for services to/ from Tallaght allowing convenient transfers for passengers.

Rear view of WV 21 sporting the new Dublin Bus core livery, also taken at Heuston Station, with the famous Guinness Brewery in the background.

WV 4, 14 & 21 has so far received the side roof panel route branding, showing the main locations route 92 passes. 3 WV's are required to operate the service.

WV 14 boarding at Heuston Station, with a healthy load despite a double decker route 90 on front. The route 90 timetable remains unchanged despite the introduction of route 92 alongside.

Interior of WV 14 with most seats occupied.

Route 92 uses these low floor / easy access Volvo B6BLE midibuses, requiring 3 buses to operate the service.

All photos taken : Saturday 4th December 2004