Alexander ALX400 facts for kids

The Alexander ALX400 was a special type of double-decker bus body. It was also known as the TransBus ALX400 and later the Alexander Dennis ALX400. This bus body was built to be a low-floor design. This made it easier for passengers, including those with strollers or wheelchairs, to get on and off.

The ALX400 body was made by different companies over time. It was first built by Alexander. Then, it was built by TransBus International. Finally, Alexander Dennis continued its production. These companies built the ALX400 from 1997 until 2006.

What is the Alexander ALX400?

The ALX400 is essentially the outer shell of a bus. This shell, or "body," was designed to fit onto different bus bases. These bases are called "chassis." Think of the chassis as the frame, engine, and wheels of a car. The ALX400 body was then placed on top.

Different Bus Chassis

The ALX400 body could be fitted onto three main types of chassis:

• The Dennis Trident 2 chassis
• The Volvo B7TL chassis
• The DAF DB250 chassis

Each chassis provided the power and structure for the ALX400 body. This allowed bus companies to choose the best combination for their needs.

Images for kids

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  A TransBus ALX400 body on a Dennis Trident 2 chassis.

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  An Alexander ALX400 body on a Volvo B7TL chassis.

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  An Alexander ALX400 body on a DAF DB250LF chassis with no middle doors.

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  A TransBus ALX400 body on a DAF DB250LF chassis with double doors in the middle.

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  An ALX400 body on a Dennis Trident 2 chassis in Dublin in 1999, before delivery.

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  An Arriva Medway Towns ALX400 body on a Volvo B7TL chassis in Weybridge in 2009.

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  An Arriva London ALX400 body on a DAF DB250LF chassis in Stamford Hill in 2010.

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  An Arriva Guildford & West Surrey ALX400 body on a Volvo B7TL chassis in Guildford in 2009.