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ABC delivers Van Hool CX, TX coaches

January 22, 2015
ABC delivers Van Hool CX, TX coaches

Arrow Stage Lines

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Los Paisanos Autobuses
ABC Companies delivered several Van Hool TX and CX coaches to three operations in Texas, California and Nebraska.

El Paso, Texas’ Los Paisanos Autobuses added three 2015 Van Hool TX45L luxury motorcoaches equipped with wheelchair lifts, 110-volt electrical outlets, Wi-Fi, wood grain flooring and an REI Elite entertainment system with upgraded monitors.

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The coaches are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500 transmissions. Two additional TX45L's will be delivered in coming weeks that will have Van Hool's innovative Contour parcel racks with 23-inch video monitors.

Ryan's Express

Meanwhile, Torrance, Calif.’s Ryan's Express took delivery of two new Van Hool CX45 coaches.

The 56 passenger luxury coaches are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500G transmissions and feature Alcoa Dura Bright Wheels, wood grain flooring, passenger side shades and magazine nets, 110-volt outlets, Wi-Fi, and an REI Elite entertainment system with 15-inch video monitors.

Arrow Stage Lines

Finally, Nebraska’s Arrow Stage Lines took delivery of three new Van Hool TX 45 coaches.

Arrow now serves seven Western states, utilizing 12 locations, offering scheduled service, charters and tours as well as airport shuttle services.

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The luxurious 56 passenger motorcoaches are powered by Detroit DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500G transmissions and feature Alcoa Dura Bright Wheels, Rud autochains, wood grain flooring, passenger side shades and magazine nets, 110-volt outlets, Wi-Fi, and an REI Elite entertainment system with 15-inch video monitors.

 

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