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York Region Transit 571-585

Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries
Model: D40LF
Engine: Cummins ISL
Transmission: Voith D864.3

571-585 were delivered in early 2005. They were the first series delivered with the more rounded Metropolitan seats, which became standard through to the 2009 E-Z Riders.

Divisions
571-578: Miller (Richmond Hill)
579-581: Can-Ar
582-585: Miller (Richmond Hill)

History
This series was intended to be numbered 557-572, but production delays by New Flyer delayed the delivery of this series and the fleet numbers were swapped with the EZR IIs.

Originally, 571-573 were Markham based, and all of 579-585 were based out of Can-Ar. However, due to service cuts on routes 5 and 99, as well as shortages at Miller, units 582-585 were moved to Miller

Recommended Sightings: 83, 85, 90
Since Can-Ar only has 3 units, they are very hard to spot. Miller sends their 5xx series out on major routes 85 and 90 often, and they may also appear on 83/A, especially the midday runs.

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