Neoplan Megaliner

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
ManufacturerNeoplan Bus GmbH
Production1983–2000
AssemblyGermany
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Body styleQuad-axle double-decker luxury coach
LayoutLongitudinal rear-engine design
RelatedNeoplan Super Skyliner
Neoplan Megashuttle
Powertrain
EngineMercedes-Benz OM442 LA V8
TransmissionZF 8S 180 manual
Dimensions
Length15 m (49 ft 3 in)
Width2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Height4.00 m (13 ft 1 in)
3.79 m (12 ft 5 in) (Japan)
Kerb weight29,000 kg (63,934 lb) (GVWR)
Chronology
PredecessorNeoplan Jumbocruiser
Neoplan Super Skyliner

Accidents

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
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References
  1. West JR Bus Co press release (17 July 2008) Archived 25 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 17 March 2009. (in Japanese)
  2. Asahi Shimbun: Tour bus catches fire on expressway (17 March 2009). Retrieved on 17 March 2009. (in Japanese)


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