The Neoplan Megaliner was a
quad-axle double-decker luxury coach built by the
German coach manufacturer Neoplan Bus GmbH
Neoplan Bus GmbH is a German automotive industry, automotive company that bus manufacturing, manufactures buses, trolleybuses and coach (vehicle), coaches. It became a subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus SE in 2001.
History Early days
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between 1983 and 2000. Primarily intended for the European and Latin American 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.
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.
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
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and
Tokyo
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. The 77 passengers and driver evacuated safely before the coach was completely destroyed.
[Asahi Shimbun]
Tour bus catches fire on expressway (17 March 2009)
Retrieved on 17 March 2009. Following this accident, both operators suspended operations of the remaining two Megaliners in Japan.
See also
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List of buses
References
External links
Omnibus Archiv Megaliner - Megaspace - Megashuttle– images and description
Megaliner
Buses of Germany
Double-decker buses
Coaches (bus)
Vehicles introduced in 1983
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