METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

ABC delivers C2045s to D.C., San Diego

Lorton, Va.-based DC Trails received four 2012 coaches and San Diego’s Sun Diego Charter Co. recently purchased eight 2012 coaches.

December 30, 2011
ABC delivers C2045s to D.C., San Diego

 

1 min to read


Lorton, Va.-based DC Trails received four 2012 Van Hool C2045 coaches from ABC Companies.

The coaches are powered by Cummins ISX engines coupled to Allison B500G4 transmissions. The 57-passenger seats are equipped with European standard three-point seat belts and footrests. In addition, the coaches have REI Elite Entertainment systems with six 15.4-inch monitors, Alcoa Dura Bright aluminum wheels, and an ASA backup camera. These four coaches follow three high end Van Hool T2145L luxury coaches delivered earlier in the year.

Additionally, San Diego’s Sun Diego Charter Co. recently purchased eight 2012 Van Hool C2045s, bringing its fleet size to 53 motorcoaches.

One of the coaches is an 81-passenger Van Hool TD925 that Sun Diego offers to customers with large groups. The Double Deck offers a unique luxury experience for its customers, while being substantially less expensive to operate than the two coaches normally required for 81 customers.

Driven by a Detroit Diesel DD13 engine coupled to an Allison B500 Gen4 transmission, seven of the new coaches are ADA accessible, and all have REI Entertainment systems, Sun Diego’s unique full wrap graphics package and Van Hool’s unique spiral entrance area.

Sun Diego operates 41 scheduled routes to casinos, as well as providing transportation to the military, luxury charter service, convention shuttles and contract work.

More Motorcoach

Management•September 24, 2026

From Surviving to Thriving: Building Stronger Transportation Organizations

Bus Business Consultants founder Brian Dickson shares lessons on leadership, organizational health, and creating options for long-term success in a changing transportation industry.

Read More →
Cover of ABAF's Canadian Motorcoach Report
Motorcoach•by Alex Roman•September 22, 2026

Report: Canadian Motorcoach Industry Generates $4.4B in Economic Impact

The 2025 Motorcoach Economic Impact Report finds motorcoach travel supported nearly 25,000 jobs and generated $980 million in federal, provincial, and local taxes.

Read More →
Prevost's Elk Grove Village, Illinois Service Center
Motorcoach•by Staff and News Reports•September 18, 2026

Prevost Opens Expanded Chicago-Area Service Center

The $8.1 million Elk Grove Village investment nearly triples facility space while adding service capacity, parts storage, and customer amenities.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Third Generation Joins Dan Dipert Coaches Leadership Team
Management•by Alex Roman•September 17, 2026

People Movement: Dan Dipert Coaches Adds Third-Generation Leader, Keolis Names New Valley Metro VP/GM, and More

In this edition, we also cover recent appointments and announcements at the Wabtec, SilverRide, HNTB, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

Read More →
AAAHI receiving METRO's Innovative Operator of the Year Award
Motorcoach•by Alex Roman•September 16, 2026

METRO Opens Submissions for 2026 Motorcoach Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for METRO Magazine’s Operator of the Year and Innovative Operator of the Year awards.

Read More →
Rendering of an Alstom train in a VIA Rail Station
Technology•by Alex Roman•September 10, 2026

Biz Briefs: Alstom Lands Canadian Contract, LYT to Supply California TSP, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Complete Coach Works, Beep, FlixBus, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
RIPTA, APTA, and federal officials at the launch of the agency's new Frontrunner vehicles
Technology•by Alex Roman•September 4, 2026

Biz Briefs: RIPTA Unveils New Frontrunners, Clevland RTA Adds New Siemens, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Siemens, Prevost, Dodge, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

Read More →
Holly Arnold
Management•by Alex Roman•September 2, 2026

People Movement: Holly Arnold Joins Transdev and More

In this edition, we also cover recent appointments and announcements at Pace, CamTran, MCI, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

Read More →
The Economic Impact of Motorcoach Travel in the U.S.
Motorcoach•by Alex Roman•August 31, 2026

ABA Report: Motorcoach Travel Generates $161.6B Economic Impact

The 2025 analysis finds motorcoach travel supported nearly 900,000 jobs and generated $28 billion in federal, state, and local taxes.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
A CharterUP branded Holon AV.
Technology•by Alex Roman•August 28, 2026

CharterUP’s Armir Harris on Technology, AI, and the Future of Group Mobility

In a recent episode of METROspectives, CharterUP Founder/CEO Armir Harris discussed the company’s evolution from an online charter bus marketplace into a technology platform supporting public- and private-sector mobility and much more.

Read More →