Subbu,

Not yellow box. see above yellow box and below kms badge. There is black/grey are thats looks like paint has come off.

Dhandapani, Binai,

So the remodelled fc bus has been removed?

Oh....antha black patcha. Look at this lot of earlier launched KMS buses :

http://tnstc.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/26_08_2011_007_010_001.jpg?w=713&h=527

The black patch curve sharply ends in the door itself.

If you see the bus pointed by Dhandapani, the black curve does not end sharply at the door...it continues for some more distance into the body and that is the place KMS badge is present. One more check is that, look at the space between the door handle and the black patch in news clipping bus and the bus pointed here ...

Latest to join the UDs

1. Madurai - Guruvayoor Via Palani, Pollachi, Thrissur.
2. Madurai - Ernakulam Via Kumily, Kottayam

The above two routes get the new buses whenever new buses were given to Madurai depot and these are Super deluxe routes. Clicked the pics of above two buses already, but due to some issues in my laptop im not able to upload it. Will upload it soon and post the pics.

Pondy-Ernakulam also got a new UD. Thanks binai for sharing this info.

First they changed Ap bound buses now KL ...next will be KA buses will be changed,. Still Chennai Bangalore buses are the same Old Dog vehicles.

First they changed Ap bound buses now KL ...next will be KA buses will be changed,. Still Chennai Bangalore buses are the same Old Dog vehicles.

KA is already done. If you refer prior posts, u can spot Nagercoil - Blr.

Arun,
Have a look at the place near the KMS badge.. Is that brown color a design or paint has gone there?


Looks like they stickered it as UD? whether they charge SD or UD fare in this?

Dhandapani Sir as Subbu said it is the design of the door if the door is closed the black curve will meet the glass in the doors, it is a new design by KMS

The fare of this bus is in between SD and UD, they charged Rs 65 for Madurai from Thoothukudi.

to Madurai

Luxury coach SETC Rs 54
Bypass Rider Nellai Rs 57
UD SETC Rs 80
A/C TNSTC Rs 130

Dhandapani Sir as Subbu said it is the design of the door if the door is closed the black curve will meet the glass in the doors, it is a new design by KMS

The fare of this bus is in between SD and UD, they charged Rs 65 for Madurai from Thoothukudi.

to Madurai

Luxury coach SETC Rs 54
Bypass Rider Nellai Rs 57
UD SETC Rs 80
A/C TNSTC Rs 130

Sathyan...

You have travelled on the new 12m buses in Ngl - Blr route. What was the fare in comparison to the regular UD's?

Arun,

If you had travelled in the bus, how is the leg room and comfort levels compared to SD's?

Sathyan...

You have travelled on the new 12m buses in Ngl - Blr route. What was the fare in comparison to the regular UD's?

Arun,

If you had travelled in the bus, how is leg room in these new buses. How is the leg room and comfort levels compared to SD's?

No sir i haven't traveled, the conductor was saying the fare to a passenger, heard it.

விருதுநகரில் அரசு பஸ்சுக்கு தீ வைப்பு : ராமநாதபுரத்தில் 25 அரசு பஸ்கள் உடைப்பு

25 buses damged in ramnad, 1 on fire in virudhunagar

1. Madurai - Guruvayoor Via Palani, Pollachi, Thrissur.
2. Madurai - Ernakulam Via Kumily, Kottayam


I plan to capture these very soon... hope Dhandapani would put the pics before me ;)


Pondy-Ernakulam also got a new UD. Thanks binai for sharing this info.

Thanks Dhandapani for updating the forum.. shows your spirit :bow:


So the remodelled fc bus has been removed?

I am not sure if it is the remodeled bus that was changed. (Actually both buses were FCd) I am visiting EKM again tomorrow to check if both the buses have been changed.

Here is the bus that came today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fjyADmaTlSk/Tm4QXNeH5UI/AAAAAAAAEAY/o6b4f8x0b1o/s640/IMG_4550.jpg

விருதுநகரில் அரசு பஸ்சுக்கு தீ வைப்பு : ராமநாதபுரத்தில் 25 அரசு பஸ்கள் உடைப்பு

25 buses damged in ramnad, 1 on fire in virudhunagar

Hell! உங்க வீட போய் கொளுத்த வேண்டியது தானே அரசு பேருந்து என்ன உங்க அப்பா வீட்டு சொத்த??

(Sorry guys this incident made me anger)

The thondi bus is being operated by dvk depot and the other two DVK-palani buses still shares their slots on alternate days.KKDI depot will give its buses to DVK depot if it has overload and infact KKDI,DVK and TRPTR all three depots concentrates on runninng buses around karaikudi.Thanks a lot for your info.

Ramesh

Here is the bus that came today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fjyADmaTlSk/Tm4QXNeH5UI/AAAAAAAAEAY/o6b4f8x0b1o/s640/IMG_4550.jpg

Binai sankar,
Once again thank you

Anand,

SETC registers under TN01 as its headquarters is at:

State Express Transport Corportaion,
Head Office, Near Pallavan Transport House,
Pallavan Salai, Thiruvalluvar,
Chennai- 600002

So as explained by Binai, Chennai RTO's can't register non BSIV Buses.

But these 12M are not BS IV and are only BS III.
How come this can happen!?

Here is the bus that came today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fjyADmaTlSk/Tm4QXNeH5UI/AAAAAAAAEAY/o6b4f8x0b1o/s640/IMG_4550.jpg

Binai,

Thanks. Excellent snap. Potrays 12m in all its glory.

Guys...by any chance any one came across this :banana:

See if anyone get hold of the entire Tender doc.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6065/6142978514_ec853f6860_z.jpg

I plan to capture these very soon... hope Dhandapani would put the pics before me ;)

Thanks Dhandapani for updating the forum.. shows your spirit :bow:

I am not sure if it is the remodeled bus that was changed. (Actually both buses were FCd) I am visiting EKM again tomorrow to check if both the buses have been changed.

Here is the bus that came today:


Thanks for the pics and the update which you gave. My laptop is back and i'll put up the Madurai-Ernakulam and Madurai-Guruvayoor pic soon.

Hell! உங்க வீட போய் கொளுத்த வேண்டியது தானே அரசு பேருந்து என்ன உங்க அப்பா வீட்டு சொத்த??

(Sorry guys this incident made me anger)

+1. That too they are breaking the glasses of the new buses only.

Madurai'la Poster otturathu kooda new busesla thaan otturanga.. :bash:

But these 12M are not BS IV and are only BS III.
How come this can happen!?

I was also thinking about this. No idea how they registered BS-III in chennai. Whether KSRTC registered any new bus in Bangalore?

@ Binai Sir thanks for the Pic, Service between PY and KL is taken by a TNSETC

@ Subbu sir, hope they should not buy any TATA Scraps ( built by Marco) in these 3000 buses

I was also thinking about this. No idea how they registered BS-III in chennai. Whether KSRTC registered any new bus in Bangalore?

The recently introduced Rajahamsa's have KA40 registration (Chickballapur-adjacent dist). So BSIV does not apply.

Binai..do you have more info on how KaSRTC is circumventing the regulations..


@ Subbu sir, hope they should not buy any TATA Scraps ( built by Marco) in these 3000 buses

Arun,

The 3000 buses are being bought in chassis form, so Marco coming into picture can be ruled out.

Sathyan...

You have travelled on the new 12m buses in Ngl - Blr route. What was the fare in comparison to the regular UD's?

Arun,

If you had travelled in the bus, how is the leg room and comfort levels compared to SD's?

Subbu sir....
In April 2011 NGL - BLR fare was 410/-(Air Bus,Video coach,35 Seats).... from June 2011 fare is 460/-... from August 12m UD buses operated in NGL -BNG route fare is 460/-(48 seats, no video coach and in old UDs we can feel good Air suspension but in new 12m UDs its only normal suspension i guess)...... Limited space for leg room and less push back for seats......
Last night also i came from NGL - BNG in new KMS built UD..... it was from TVM depot TVM - BNG......

Guys...by any chance any one came across this :banana:

See if anyone get hold of the entire Tender doc.



tender released on 2nd september is not yet uploaded in online!!

I couldnt find the tender document in online!

I guess none of the corporation is going to get any UDs or SD. SETC will rule the long distance routes again!!

But SETC has very poor presence in many cities/towns like Tiruppur, Erode, Hosur, Vellore etc., because of TNSTC these places were rescued some what!!

This is one of the reason I stress for more division which can concentrate more for their region than the division HQ sitting 100-150KM apart. Resource sharing can be made common!! but the network planning cannot be done by a person sitting in Chennai or Coimbatore or Salem or Madurai!!

It is same IR story! for a stop between Rameshwaram to Manamadurai, someone sitting in Delhi needs to decide.

State transport undertakings reel under losses

Chennai, Sept. 12:

Tamil Nadu's transport undertakings continue to annually incur losses due to increase in operational costs arising out of the huge petroleum products and wage bills. Last financial year, it was really bad.

In 2010-11, the loss more than doubled to Rs 1,453 crore (pre-audit) as compared with Rs 699 crore (pre-audit) in the previous year. This was due to wage revision, diesel price increase and non-revision of fare for the last ten years, Mr V. Senthilbalaji, State Minister for Transport, said in the department's Policy Note for the year 2010-11.

There are eight State Transport Undertakings functioning under the administrative control of the Transport Department. These undertakings, which own 21,169 buses, carry 2.10 crore passengers each day. In Chennai Metropolitan Area alone, over 55 lakh passengers travel daily in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses.

Oil companies periodically revise the price of petroleum products depending up on global market prices. The high speed diesel price has been increased 138 per cent since the last revision of bus fare in the year 2001. The State Transport Undertakings are incurring 44 per cent of the total revenue towards diesel cost. The expenditure on consumption of diesel for the State Transport Undertakings was Rs 2,468 crore in the 2010-11, the policy note says.

The fare per kilometre in Tamil Nadu is the lowest in the country. The fare in the State has not been revised since December 2001 in the interest of the travelling public. This is despite increase in diesel cost and establishment costs.

Wage bill
As per the settlement, employees of State Transport Undertakings are eligible for increase of wages. The wage increase ranges from a minimum of Rs 2,000 a month to a maximum of Rs 4,543 a month per employee. The State Transport Undertakings are incurring 58.36 per cent of the total revenue towards establishment costs, the note says.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/article2447706.ece

Here is the bus that came today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fjyADmaTlSk/Tm4QXNeH5UI/AAAAAAAAEAY/o6b4f8x0b1o/s640/IMG_4550.jpg

Written in Tamil & English, and not in Malayalam. Interstate buses should have all the languages to be displayed right??
Why our SETC & TNSTC is so adamant in doing this?
Regarding buses departing from Bangalore, I have seen only few buses written in Kannada.

^^

In most of the old buses usually three language system will be there... I don't think SETC or TNSTC's are adamant in this!! 95% of TNSTC from Coimbatore to Palghat or Salem to Bengaluru have Malayalam/Kannada name boards. Even most of the SETC which I have observed in Bengaluru shanthi nagar bus stand have Kannada name board.

It is a new bus, so they may get those Malayalam scripts done at Ernakulam instead at Pondy.

missed it! planned to capture all the week end specials (onam specials). Due to heavy rain i'm not able to capture them. :ohno:


fine renu no probs, any updates from ngl region?

reno is there any bus running from marthandam to palani? if yes please post the pict

No there is no service to ooty or Kodai it is a ong pending one, atleast to mettupalyam we need a direct one many export companies from mettupalyam send their goods via Thoothukudi harbour so we need one service to mettupalayam and the palani service from Thoothukudi Mofussil Depot can be Extended up to Pollachi in Day time. so it can take after 9P.M. from Pollachi.

Yes you are right dolphin.

Some of the routes to be added

Sathiyamangalam - Thiruchendur

Thuthukudi - Mettupalayam

Thiruchendur - Ooty

Thiruchendur - Kodaikanal


all should be pair

Yes you are right dolphin.

Some of the routes to be added

Sathiyamangalam - Thiruchendur

Thuthukudi - Mettupalayam

Thiruchendur - Ooty

Thiruchendur - Kodaikanal


all should be pair

We dont have pair for the following services..

Coimbatore - Ponnamaravathi via Pollachi
Coimbatore - Vilathikulam via Pollachi
Pollachi - Sivakasi
Pollachi - Rajapalayam/Sankarankovil
Pollachi - Trichy

TNSTC-Coimbatore should think of adding pair for the above services.

Coimbatore-Thenkasi via Pollachi(Both are are operated by Nellai divn's Thenkasi depot)

Yes you are right dolphin.

Some of the routes to be added

Sathiyamangalam - Thiruchendur

Thuthukudi - Mettupalayam

Thiruchendur - Ooty

Thiruchendur - Kodaikanal


all should be pair


AFAIK,

All SETC buses goes to ooty from various destination will have seperate driver to drive to and fro to ooty from CBE. Mainly due to fear of driving huge buses in ghat roads.

so If only the drivers r comfortable n drving n Ghat roads, Then only
Thiruchendur - Ooty is possible from other divisions

Anand

I plan to capture these very soon... hope Dhandapani would put the pics before me ;)


here we go...

Madurai-Guruvayoor via Palani, Pollachi.. An Irizar built UD. This route always gets a brand new bus whenever Madurai depot gets a new SD.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EU9W0_8FDg8/Tm8ot3nMwhI/AAAAAAAADRA/OCPLDZQJoRM/DSC06778.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uL_BKD_vsnQ/Tm8os5sohyI/AAAAAAAADQ8/aRspgSxL7fM/DSC06777.jpg

Just started its journey towards palani. In palani it stops for 15 min. Initially we had 2 buses running in this route and now it is just one.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KCwOmttFJe0/Tm8ou1qBi1I/AAAAAAAADRE/wcla9-cNfoc/DSC06781.jpg

137BR.. Madurai-Chennai BPR from SETC.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kmpnrZVyv68/Tm8owIKbnOI/AAAAAAAADRI/jipXeuums8U/DSC06785.jpg

Madurai-Ernakulam via Theni, Kottayam.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IFAJAoUtsIw/Tm8oxIK6UgI/AAAAAAAADRM/VChUqJt0Tk4/DSC06788.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3syCbT4-pRk/Tm8oyBorR6I/AAAAAAAADRQ/1Yrawdoq13k/DSC06790.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0nJSsyKHPwA/Tm8o0QmKY4I/AAAAAAAADRY/ciVj0B8hLlQ/DSC06792.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c2bEk8tiE1k/Tm8o1UNpPiI/AAAAAAAADRc/ynSvkKPYWKo/DSC06793.jpg

Passengers can travel anywhere in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy and Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation areas by purchasing tickets at the following rates subject to certain conditions. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited has introduced sale of “Travel As You Please” daily tickets in the buses itself through conductors.

1) One day ticket : Rs. 30/-
2) Weekly ticket : Rs.160/-
3) Monthly ticket : Rs.600/-

State Express Transport Corporation Ltd has introduced Vehicle Tracking System using Global Positioning System
Technology in 50 vehicles plying between Trichy and Chennai. The GPS based Passenger Information Display Boards
informing the expected arrival time of the buses have been installed at important destinations like, Chennai, Villupuram, Trichy, etc.


Source : http://www.tn.gov.in/policynotes/pdf/transport.pdf

Sorry if its already posted

Passengers can travel anywhere in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy and Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation areas by purchasing tickets at the following rates subject to certain conditions. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Limited has introduced sale of “Travel As You Please” daily tickets in the buses itself through conductors.

1) One day ticket : Rs. 30/-
2) Weekly ticket : Rs.160/-
3) Monthly ticket : Rs.600/-

State Express Transport Corporation Ltd has introduced Vehicle Tracking System using Global Positioning System
Technology in 50 vehicles plying between Trichy and Chennai. The GPS based Passenger Information Display Boards
informing the expected arrival time of the buses have been installed at important destinations like, Chennai, Villupuram, Trichy, etc.


Source : http://www.tn.gov.in/policynotes/pdf/transport.pdf

Sorry if its already posted

Havent seen daily pass details in Salem, Trichy and Nellai.

Recently Coimbatore started issuing daily pass through conductors and Madurai implemented this some 3 months back. Rs.600 monthlympass is a big hit in madurai. I have seen many ppl using Rs.600 monthly pass.

MDU is the first to introduce a BPR in Madurai-Coimbatore route. Incidentally that was my first bus fanning click. It was a converted SLF. This coverted SLF was replaced with a new bus. It is back to its original city bus route in madurai i.e Arapalayam-Thirumangalam via Bye Pass road. Again as a BPR in madurai city. :lol:


New BPR in Madurai-Coimbatore Route of TNSTC-Madurai. It replaced the old Modified SLF
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_olCg3fxexE/Tm8pgWbQ-bI/AAAAAAAADR8/0k4hDTtsvbY/DSC06806.jpg

Havent seen daily pass details in Salem, Trichy and Nellai.

Recently Coimbatore started issuing daily pass through conductors and Madurai implemented this some 3 months back. Rs.600 monthlympass is a big hit in madurai. I have seen many ppl using Rs.600 monthly pass.

in trichy boards have been put up near the office/time keeper room in all the bus stands which has town bus service for a long time.

in trichy boards have been put up near the office/time keeper room in all the bus stands which has town bus service for a long time.

Thanks for the details. Let me check this next time whenever i visit trichy.

Havent seen daily pass details in Salem, Trichy and Nellai.

Recently Coimbatore started issuing daily pass through conductors and Madurai implemented this some 3 months back. Rs.600 monthlympass is a big hit in madurai. I have seen many ppl using Rs.600 monthly pass.

This is implemented in all tier II cities 2yrs before. In Salem you can see the info. for daily pass details at Town bus stand.

We dont have pair for the following services..
Coimbatore - Ponnamaravathi via PollachiSince PDKT has already taken up the preferred slots from both ends, would be difficult for CBE now. Else CBE would have to run at somewhat closer slots of PDKT.

There are 2 pairs missed out from TNSTC, CBE (Tirupur, Erode regions) towards KKDI.

1) Thuvaranurichi - Tirupur (Presently TRY, DGL regions operate)
2) Erode - Arandhangi (Transferred from ERD to PDKT region). Afternoon departure from ERD and midnight departure from Arandhagi/ KKDI for an early morning arrival at ERD would surely be a hit.

On the other hand, Nambiyur depot of TUP region (erstwhile ERD) operates TUP - Ponnamaravathy which also doesn't have pair. (Could probably be to fill up the gap towards TUP since CBE route is already taken care by PDKT itself)

Ramesh

fine renu no probs, any updates from ngl region?

reno is there any bus running from marthandam to palani? if yes please post the pict

There is no bus from Marthandam to Palani.

This is the only route from K.K. Dist


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U7YVSG4xN6Y/TlML97ZfBII/AAAAAAAADD8/etpYdKrsFfI/s800/DSCN0001%252520copy.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Py9uelyZ3Ck/TlMP31wAMWI/AAAAAAAADFI/dQft4dfJPdc/DSCN1024%252520copy.jpg

There is no bus from Marthandam to Palani.

This is the only route from K.K. Dist


Reno,
There is one TN38 registered bus(I think its yellow color) bus running in KK to Palani. It belongs to NGL region. Can you capture that? I saw this bus once @ Palani around 9 PM i think.

---------------------------------
Edited later. Thank you so much for putting it. :)
I think i have replied you before that came up. whether you have edited that post? We also have DGL region bus running in Palani-KK route.

whether you have edited that post? We also have DGL region bus running in Palani-KK route.

:) Yes Sir i edited it
Parallel service by DGL ^^

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nA6Rp3K0VGU/TksYn8H65sI/AAAAAAAACIU/Sfn0OBzoXGg/3032.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3Wlu5QJSL00/TlWqNamGtUI/AAAAAAAADUk/mSAQfzGIxoU/DSCN2037%252520copy.jpg

BOTH ARE BUILT BY NGL

:) Yes Sir i edited it
Parallel service by DGL ^^

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nA6Rp3K0VGU/TksYn8H65sI/AAAAAAAACIU/Sfn0OBzoXGg/3032.jpg

BOTH ARE BUILT BY NGL[/B]

The same one @ Palani BS. Both these services are operated by Palani depot.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qx44OYfTwBE/TiWhoUygrFI/AAAAAAAABn4/hlzDCBhUA4w/DSC06177.jpg

Spotted this in Vikravandi

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nXv4DvYk6lw/Tm910SQ-guI/AAAAAAAACR4/wCELwy0mR7c/s512/DSC00674.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7Lx7RwfOjuU/Tm910aL7qMI/AAAAAAAACR0/9t7a1J6VEso/s640/DSC00676.JPG


Spotted this bus in Vikravandi on 09th Sep 2011. This run as a special trip to chennai. But not sure from where it was. That was the first time is saw TNSTC - CBE bus in this route.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WdPNO4QWGI8/Tm912GN5FkI/AAAAAAAACSA/YLw2fITqbUM/s640/DSC00678.JPG

Spotted few buses on 10th Sep 2011 in Trichy Central bus stand

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-16JQA2ynaf4/Tm912zaycyI/AAAAAAAACSE/UptS_oYxYWY/s640/DSC00679.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LVrpNMuMGXw/Tm913oryVdI/AAAAAAAACSI/5LP-kt4uF5c/s640/DSC00680.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MKThTs9ZPdM/Tm91387HWYI/AAAAAAAACSM/T5ohJoEZBbU/s640/DSC00681.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DoBgtYsDxlE/Tm914lYsknI/AAAAAAAACSQ/I66mfZifyuc/s640/DSC00682.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MRNA8KP_OlY/Tm915WzbU7I/AAAAAAAACSU/2QWsk4Jyh9Y/s640/DSC00683.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t86gvqLArOg/Tm9153DQg_I/AAAAAAAACSY/6uGCCmFvRkc/s640/DSC00684.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SPMW9UnCsr4/Tm917PttA0I/AAAAAAAACSc/eQa8Mg4pIb0/s640/DSC00685.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U7ahn98hmPA/Tm917Yy-tFI/AAAAAAAACSg/fO5iOeYE5U0/s640/DSC00686.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Pp_YzuhtDzc/Tm918lO4r0I/AAAAAAAACSo/md3LhfLyGtM/s640/DSC00689.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Y8utdlZZIjQ/Tm917s9H0nI/AAAAAAAACSk/K4zCwcs7vwo/s640/DSC00687.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o0CmMldinLM/Tm919J1JC2I/AAAAAAAACSs/pz3a_9R79Hg/s640/DSC00690.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UszbQbgOt5M/Tm919vY8ivI/AAAAAAAACSw/6-hzUMZsiFc/s640/DSC00691.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1KJI40cmtkY/Tm9199k3WvI/AAAAAAAACS0/YkLZfBcei8M/s640/DSC00692.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bC8TZ_okh60/Tm91_M06LtI/AAAAAAAACS4/tzwWboOkqVA/s640/DSC00694.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CqujoAGVN8M/Tm92CQjwBiI/AAAAAAAACTI/dnNfKieFzfM/s640/DSC00699.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-coQKscsqE/Tm92CRDOpoI/AAAAAAAACTQ/mTVH1uV7R3c/s640/DSC00700.JPG

Corporation has alloted some space to park Chennai bound private operators

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HYy-FrM5h9A/Tm91_qctN3I/AAAAAAAACS8/iyIcJLPWzFU/s640/DSC00695.JPG

New BPR in Madurai-Coimbatore Route of TNSTC-Madurai. It replaced the old Modified SLF
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_olCg3fxexE/Tm8pgWbQ-bI/AAAAAAAADR8/0k4hDTtsvbY/DSC06806.jpg

Thanks for the update Dhandapani. Let's hope MDU division introduce few more.

Spotted this bus in Old SETC Bus stand near to Central Bus Stand.

As per my knowledge its not volvo. Not sure about the make of this bus. But it has RE.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i2BVbTHYPFM/Tm92EnySiSI/AAAAAAAACTY/gdZ_0XY5Thk/s640/DSC00703.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ST4fbUm26aQ/Tm92FPrJJqI/AAAAAAAACTc/7VzBwl92pjg/s640/DSC00704.JPG

Some more from KSRTC

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6M6gnwcr4m8/Tm92Gx_-8KI/AAAAAAAACTg/0Iq3tpLCVYE/s640/DSC00705.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zzt1Z9Jg4vo/Tm92HNOSHcI/AAAAAAAACTk/6s0MoNxVm4o/s640/DSC00706.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EBTv2uG1NHw/Tm92HduyJuI/AAAAAAAACTo/PBq0mm73Ll0/s640/DSC00707.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xgY7RKKG-FA/Tm92JtJdRBI/AAAAAAAACTs/z6wOG4x2VXk/s640/DSC00708.JPG

Spotted our TNSTC Volvo

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IoDws3__jO8/Tm92J7kY34I/AAAAAAAACTw/aX9xHAcbvv0/s640/DSC00709.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hWPuJ_z6-aM/Tm92LW65axI/AAAAAAAACT4/XrJFkQC-cLo/s640/DSC00714.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-044SThyRLUg/Tm92N6RUwmI/AAAAAAAACUE/_hlvXhBGsBg/s640/DSC00716.JPG

I am not sure if it is the remodeled bus that was changed. (Actually both buses were FCd) I am visiting EKM again tomorrow to check if both the buses have been changed.


The pairing bus too has changed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X0bO5Ki-EBs/Tm96O9TuMmI/AAAAAAAAEFI/CghY-QpdmH4/s640/IMG_4597.jpg

Spotted this bus in Old SETC Bus stand near to Central Bus Stand.

As per my knowledge its not volvo. Not sure about the make of this bus. But it has RE.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i2BVbTHYPFM/Tm92EnySiSI/AAAAAAAACTY/gdZ_0XY5Thk/s640/DSC00703.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ST4fbUm26aQ/Tm92FPrJJqI/AAAAAAAACTc/7VzBwl92pjg/s640/DSC00704.JPG


This RE is a Corona bus. KaSRTC has both Semi sleeper and Sleeper type buses based on corona. Corona sleepers are branded as "Ambaari". Coimbatore and Chennai has regular corona Ambaari's from Bangalore.

The pairing bus too has changed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X0bO5Ki-EBs/Tm96O9TuMmI/AAAAAAAAEFI/CghY-QpdmH4/s640/IMG_4597.jpg

Thanks again.. What happened to the number plate? They have covered with something there.

This RE is a Corona bus. KaSRTC has both Semi sleeper and Sleeper type buses based on corona. Corona sleepers are branded as "Ambaari". Coimbatore and Chennai has regular corona Ambaari's from Bangalore.

Thank you Mr. Dhandapani. I have seen this many times in Trichy but only that day got chance to take a snap.

The pairing bus too has changed.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X0bO5Ki-EBs/Tm96O9TuMmI/AAAAAAAAEFI/CghY-QpdmH4/s640/IMG_4597.jpg

Thanks for the pic Binai. Looks like rains have still not ceased in KL.

Swedish beast and Spano-Indian beauty taking rest in God's own country.

This RE is a Corona bus. KaSRTC has both Semi sleeper and Sleeper type buses based on corona. Corona sleepers are branded as "Ambaari". Coimbatore and Chennai has regular corona Ambaari's from Bangalore.

A Small correction.. They don't have "Semi-Sleeper" - they have only "Executive" and "Sleeper. Both are named "Ambaari". They have very few of those "Executive" i.e., Seater buses. The Sleeper buses are the best sleeper ones in India for sure - the ride comfort is unmatched. The sore part is the underpowered engine, and the poor fit and finish of body.

Thanks again.. What happened to the number plate? They have covered with something there.

They had covered the tamil part using a mat - I initially thought the bus had an accident or something - but the bumper was intact. So I guess there was some mistake in the number or some other damage that they want to coverup.

Thanks for the pic Binai. Looks like rains have still not ceased in KL.


Nope.. not yet. Its still raining as I type this. The bus station was fully flooded - the place where this bus is parked is slushy. The Station Master's office of KSRTC was flooded, and the SM was sitting in a bus instead - such is the state of Ernakulam BS.

There is no bus from Marthandam to Palani.

This is the only route from K.K. Dist


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U7YVSG4xN6Y/TlML97ZfBII/AAAAAAAADD8/etpYdKrsFfI/s800/DSCN0001%252520copy.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Py9uelyZ3Ck/TlMP31wAMWI/AAAAAAAADFI/dQft4dfJPdc/DSCN1024%252520copy.jpgWhy doesn't NGL go for stickers of individual alphabets? Posters as seen in above buses are making the newbies less attractive compared to the usual stickers. The front destination sticker is not worth at all for a newbie connecting CAPE & PLNI.

Ramesh

Bangalore - Velankani (coming soon)......by KaSRTC....

Bangalore - Velankani (coming soon)......by KaSRTC....

Where did u get this information? Is it via Trichy or some other way?

New NON-AC sleeper service is introduced between BANGALORE and TRICHY w.e.f 16/09/2011. by KaSRTC.

Dep Time
BANGALORE to TRICHY 2205
TRICHY to BANGALORE 2145

SETC

TN-01N-9772 New Thoothukudi to Erunakulam

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3724/ekmp.jpg

Recently Fc Done bus from Thoothukudi Depot.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4200/vkm1.jpg

Timings of 137 BPR from Madurai.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/21/timingchart.jpg

Nellai Region

@Reno sorry for the late reply, Rear view of New chennai UD.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8012/1650rear.jpg

Which is the latest regno for NGL Saw this new one 1517 at Nellai alloted to Sankaran kovil Depot.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/997/74n1517.jpg

The names are again getting placed on Nellai region Buses Mukhil from Papnasam Depot to Chennai.

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7303/mukil.jpg

The bucket seats are getting repaired in city Express buses they are placing sponge covered with rexin on the seat, the seat which i took was smooth and comfort for an city ride.


http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/893/64996098.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6171/d4seat.jpg

Madurai - Kollam Service by TNSTC , There is a mor service and night service also this bus departs at 2:30A.M. from Madurai

TN-67N-0758 Region : Virudhunagr Depot :Rajapalayam

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4831/kollam.jpg

Natham - Chennai 3*2 Seater via Madurai

TN-57N-2047 Region : Dindigul Depot : Natham

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2671/dsc03801v.jpg

Sad State

On the continuous third day of the Riot which broke out in Paramakudi Bus service has dropped down in Southern Districts. night service were completely stopped to Rameswaram, Ramnad areas every one hour a bus depart from Mattuthavani. Late night also wind sheild have been broken in Ringroad , so the buses diverted via Periyar on city Roads. The buses going towards Tenkasi were stopped in Rajapalyam and they started their service after 6A.M.

Nellai Regions
All the services from Nellai region region to Rameswaram were diverted to other routes Specially Madurai an Trichy as Additional In Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti the buses were halted after 7P.M, the frequency was very poor to some Places. The last service of city buses which stay away from home were Stopped.

God Only Knows when will the bus Service will come to Regular

SETC

TN-01N-9772 New Thoothukudi to Erunakulam



Recently Fc Done bus from Thoothukudi Depot.


Timings of 137 BPR from Madurai.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/21/timingchart.jpg

Thanks for the pic. Specially new UD in Tuty-EKM route. FC done by SETC is really good. They have changed the door. Places above the door is covered with metal sheet or glasses? Any changes in the seats?

Thanks for the new 137 BPR timings.

Thanks for the pic. Specially new UD in Tuty-EKM route. FC done by SETC is really good. They have changed the door. Places above the door is covered with metal sheet or glasses? Any changes in the seats?

Thanks for the new 137 BPR timings.

Thank you Sir, The Upper Part of the door is covered with Metal sheet and it is painted nicely, in sun rays it look like a glass, not only this bus many bses from south Depots getting their F.C. done well. A new one 9790 added in Tveli- BGl Route

Thank you Sir, The Upper Part of the door is covered with Metal sheet and it is painted nicely, in sun rays it look like a glass, not only this bus many bses from south Depots getting their F.C. done well. A new one 9790 added in Tveli- BGl Route

at what time that new bus starts from Nellai? Let me try to check that

at what time that new bus starts from Nellai? Let me try to check that

From Nellai it was 7:30P.M., followed by the 9721 Thiruvanathapuram - Bangaluru

at what time that new bus starts from Nellai? Let me try to check that

Dear sir,

Is it possible to get Rs.30 one day ticket from the conductor in the buses at madurai and coimbatore. If possible can u able to post the image of that bus tickets.

Pls. help me to aware of this facility.

Hispano entering South TN...

SRS is shortly launching a Hispano on B'lore - Tuticorin via Dgl, Mdu.

Dear sir,

Is it possible to get Rs.30 one day ticket from the conductor in the buses at madurai and coimbatore. If possible can u able to post the image of that bus tickets.

Pls. help me to aware of this facility.

Yes, it is very well available in both madurai and coimbatore. I have used them twice at madurai. You can ask the conductor for that Rs.30 daily pass and get it.

Hispano entering South TN...

SRS is shortly launching a Hispano on B'lore - Tuticorin via Dgl, Mdu.

Subbu,
it is already launched. I have seen that a week before at madurai.

Subbu,
it is already launched. I have seen that a week before at madurai.

Yah, my bad. Its launched already.

Hispano entering South TN...

SRS is shortly launching a Hispano on B'lore - Tuticorin via Dgl, Mdu.

SRS was already running in Chennai Route it was stopped now, the Service to Bangaluru started on close to Aug 20, it starts at 8:30P.M from Thoothukudi.
i clicked this on aug 24. one of the Hispano .
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8395/srshispano.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5/srshispano2.jpg

Yah, my bad. Its launched already.

subbu or dhandapani sir can u please post the pict? its one of the nice move by SRS.

SSC PEOPLE ARE VERY FAST. REALLY AMAZING TO SEE THANKS DOLPHIN

WHILE GIVING THIS MESSAGE DOLPHIN ADDED THE PICT.THANK YOU

SRS is offering Rs 350 ticket by Semi-sleeper on Blr <-> Mdu.

Rajahamsa is Rs364 :|.

SETC ?

SRS is offering Rs 350 ticket by Semi-sleeper on Blr <-> Mdu.

Rajahamsa is Rs364 :|.

SETC ?

So you can move to SRS then. :)

SRS was already running in Chennai Route it was stopped now, the Service to Bangaluru started on close to Aug 20, it starts at 8:30P.M from Thoothukudi.
i clicked this on aug 24. one of the Hispano .


Thanks arun. :cheers:

Arun,
can you take a pic of Tuty-Coimbatore via Pollachi operated by Tuty Puranagar depot? I miss that for long time.

This RE is a Corona bus. KaSRTC has both Semi sleeper and Sleeper type buses based on corona. Corona sleepers are branded as "Ambaari". Coimbatore and Chennai has regular corona Ambaari's from Bangalore.


http://picturesofmadurai.webs.com/photos/Madurai-infra/DSC01814.JPG[/QUOTE]

Source :josephantony

isham this one is same Corona NON A/C BUS from Parveen Travels.Now running in Madurai Chennai Route

Also Parveen Travels running a Corona Sleeper in the name Snooze Bus

see the link

http://www.parveentravels.com/Snooze/facilites.html

http://picturesofmadurai.webs.com/photos/Madurai-infra/DSC01814.JPG

Source :josephantony

isham this one is same Corona NON A/C BUS from Parveen Travels.Now running in Madurai Chennai Route

Also Parveen Travels running a Corona Sleeper in the name Snooze Bus

see the link

http://www.parveentravels.com/Snooze/facilites.html

Sree,
thanks for the pic. I have seen this bus standing near the ABT bus when i was going to chennai a month back. So much of noise came from this parveen corona bus.

O I C.... I thought the same... Intha makkal epo than public property a damage panratha viduvangalo :bash:


Not Possible Thilai "KARUVADU MEEN AAGA MUDIYATHU"

Sree,
thanks for the pic. I have seen this bus standing near the ABT bus when i was going to chennai a month back. So much of noise came from this parveen corona bus.

Yes Dhandapani Sir You are right.I travelled thrice in this bus taking around 9 hrs from Madurai to Chennai.while Chennai to Madurai just took 7 hrs same as Parveen Volvo.

Yes Dhandapani Sir You are right.I travelled thrice in this bus taking around 9 hrs to Madurai to Chennai.while Chennai to Madurai just took 7 hrs same as Parveen Volvo.

Try ABT. You will feel the difference. :)

Parveen is one opeartor who tries every thing that comes new to the market. Not sure why they don't stick to one make to gain the operational advantage.

Try ABT. You will feel the difference. :)

Allmost travelled in all the travels sir.ABT is classy.Sir if possible try Sree Kannathal Travels A/C which comes from Sankarankoil/ Rajapalayam.

test

Parveen is one opeartor who tries every thing that comes new to the market. Not sure why they don't stick to one make to gain the operational advantage.

Subbu let them try.because no one can give the difference like Parveen travels.actually once i saw Eicher Bus from Sivakasi to chennai.now it has been changed to AL.Also saw Corona NON A/C heading to chennai in Virudhunagar, i dont know where its coming from.

Subbu let them try.because no one can give the difference like Parveen travels.actually once i saw Eicher Bus from Sivakasi to chennai.now it has been changed to AL.Also saw Corona NON A/C heading to chennai in Virudhunagar, i dont know where its coming from.

It was 7 pm Sivakasi-Chennai. They have one Eicher bus for 7.30 Pm Sivakasi -Chennai bus

Parveen is one opeartor who tries every thing that comes new to the market. Not sure why they don't stick to one make to gain the operational advantage.

Parveen has AL, Eicher, Corona, Volvo, Izusu , Mercedes Benz in their fleet. They dont have Tata in the fleet. Since they have their own workshop in chennai and they are the authorised dealer for JCBL. I dont see them having difficulty in managing their vehicles. All their intercity operations are either Eicher, Volvo or AL. They have some Lexus, izusu , volvo , AL for Foreign tourist. Eicher and AL for Chennai staff bus operation. They use Eicher trucks for Parcel service. These guys are expanding big time

Intercity
Foreign toursit
Staff bus , van and cars
Hotels
parcel service
weigh bridge
Petrol bunks
Car service workshop
Caravan
Ticketing service

All their intercity Buses are built by sutlej

It was 7 pm Sivakasi-Chennai. They have one Eicher bus for 7.30 Pm Sivakasi -Chennai bus

Parveen's entire Hyundai staff bus fleet is Eicher. They also serve TCS, what make do they have in TCS fleet ?

D:\Vasanth\14_09_2011_152_023.jpg

All their intercity Buses are built by sutlej

Nope, now they have Veera also

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6146085809_f1030ffa8c_z.jpg
Source:Parveen travels

How to upload pictures in this Screen guys??????????????

Try ABT. You will feel the difference. :)

Arc and Abt created a seperate class with AC AL coaches which our SETC sodapified...Can you post some ABTX and some chennai staff bus

So you can move to SRS then. :)

I use SRS often, the prob with these travels(not only SRS all others too) are they will stop at-least 30 mins at hosur/Karur for loading and unloading the goods which tests our patience.

How to upload pictures in this Screen guys??????????????

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=593861

http://s1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb385/vasu_c4/

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb385/vasu_c4/14_09_2011_152_023.jpg

Arc and Abt created a seperate class with AC AL coaches which our SETC sodapified...Can you post some ABTX and some chennai staff bus

ABT runs AL 12m 205hp buses. Bodies from Prakash, Veera and AE.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GrupZp_sb-8/S7X-sCSrYqI/AAAAAAAAJmU/EGb5llUl1Zw/s800/15217299340.jpg
Resting @ KKDI


One of the oldest of ABT...still strong, 2676 is a regular one on Blr-Mdu:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dEimsGbnTNM/Tl8MRJCn3WI/AAAAAAAAJdU/5zfe9SVUvUY/s512/DSC00474.JPG



SRS @ MDU, Contract carriage ferrying some foreign tourists:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-415t7-jUhcE/TfwsX0h4U7I/AAAAAAAAJmY/g9zMqT1ekK4/s720/DSC01113.JPG

Thaks subbu!

Spotted this bus in Tenkasi, does this travels run on Tenkasi - Chennai route?..what route does this take?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2SuKDfHklj8/ThMUjqDaVxI/AAAAAAAAJmc/3vhxCSvtwx4/s800/DSC01613.JPG

So after TNSTCS dominating this thread, last two pages have been about private buses in TN. good.

Hispano entering South TN...

SRS is shortly launching a Hispano on B'lore - Tuticorin via Dgl, Mdu.


Subbu,
it is already launched. I have seen that a week before at madurai.
Is this the new ones or re routed from the old lots.
The older Hispano's are stopped now and now they are called as Divo.
I understand there is no new purchase from SRS after their initial purchase of Hispano's.

SRS was already running in Chennai Route it was stopped now, the Service to Bangaluru started on close to Aug 20, it starts at 8:30P.M from Thoothukudi.
i clicked this on aug 24. one of the Hispano .


chennai - Blore is still in service


Source :josephantony

isham this one is same Corona NON A/C BUS from Parveen Travels.Now running in Madurai Chennai Route

Also Parveen Travels running a Corona Sleeper in the name Snooze Bus

see the link

http://www.parveentravels.com/Snooze/facilites.html

These services are yet to be started.


Parveen has AL, Eicher, Corona, Volvo, Izusu , Mercedes Benz in their fleet. They dont have Tata in the fleet. Since they have their own workshop in chennai and they are the authorised dealer for JCBL. I dont see them having difficulty in managing their vehicles. All their intercity operations are either Eicher, Volvo or AL. They have some Lexus, izusu , volvo , AL for Foreign tourist. Eicher and AL for Chennai staff bus operation. They use Eicher trucks for Parcel service. These guys are expanding big time

All their intercity Buses are built by sutlej

JCBL workshop of Parveen is closed.
THey have the Authorised Service Centre for AL.

Also I doubt they have Isuzu

Also I doubt they have Isuzu

Pritm,

Parveen has Isuzu, i have seen them at Chennai, just missed to snap them. They were on some work of ferrying tourists/corporates.

Pritm,

Parveen has Isuzu, i have seen them at Chennai, just missed to snap them. They were on some work of ferrying tourists/corporates.

I stand corrected!
Even I have seen them - I made that reply keeping in mind their Intercity services.

Post some pics of MDU - BLR SRS Divo/Hispano

I stand corrected!
Even I have seen them - I made that reply keeping in mind their Intercity services.

Post some pics of MDU - BLR SRS Divo/Hispano

I dont think SRS has any Divo/Hispano's in MDU-Bangalore route. They have them in Bangalore-Tuty route only.

I dont think SRS has any Divo/Hispano's in MDU-Bangalore route. They have them in Bangalore-Tuty route only.

Its available

Source : SRS Travels (http://www.srsbooking.com/t_tickets/search_results_hreq)

can anybody post the pict of Sengottai - Ponamaravathy bus pict? I saw TN-67-02xx belogs to TNSTC Nellai in MIBT but missed to capture it.

Spotted this bus in Tenkasi, does this travels run on Tenkasi - Chennai route?..what route does this take?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2SuKDfHklj8/ThMUjqDaVxI/AAAAAAAAJmc/3vhxCSvtwx4/s800/DSC01613.JPG

Yes Subbu at 10.30pm to 11pm its crosses Madurai.Its running permanently.its route is tenkasi, rajapalayam, madurai, chennai.one more travels namely Ganesh Travels will be same like this bus

Its available

Source : SRS Travels (http://www.srsbooking.com/t_tickets/search_results_hreq)

Pritm,
It is actually tuty-bangalore bus. Tuty-Bangalore Hispano bus also lists same number of seats. Click on the link in the route to check the boarding point details and route details. Both of them will move to same route.

http://www.srsbooking.com/t_tickets/show_coach_stages_details/80279?from=917&to=16

Parveen travels is offering 90 days advanced booking. Any other private operator giving more than 30 days?

So after TNSTCS dominating this thread, last two pages have been about private buses in TN. good.
Its time for us to have a separate thread on Pvt bus in TN.. simillar to topic in KA..

TN has beautiful pvt buses....

Its time for us to have a separate thread on Pvt bus in TN.. simillar to topic in KA..

TN has beautiful pvt buses....

Current setup is pefectly fine.

http://picturesofmadurai.webs.com/photos/Madurai-infra/DSC01814.JPG

Source :josephantony

isham this one is same Corona NON A/C BUS from Parveen Travels.Now running in Madurai Chennai Route

Also Parveen Travels running a Corona Sleeper in the name Snooze Bus

see the link

http://www.parveentravels.com/Snooze/facilites.html[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the clarification sree.

Swedish beast and Spano-Indian beauty taking rest in God's own country.

Nice comment subbu.
:applause::applause::applause:

Parveen travels various buses

http://images03.olx.in/ui/11/76/17/1304777308_197576917_2-Parveen-Travels-Pvt-Ltd-Chennai.jpg

http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/attachments/merc1.jpg-112814d1286472726

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DhgEeMiJue4/TEQdzfwwpKI/AAAAAAAABSA/srodYQd2e1g/Image0226.jpg

http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/20/images/2009072050230501.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ryrzokRnsbk/TGUmWeCSrYI/AAAAAAAAAAs/4Ki_JeLoYwU/s1600/ParveenBus1-405x259.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DhD0UxRSfi0/TDqmVYL7uKI/AAAAAAAAATg/nzeI3V2-rSI/Parveen%252520ac%252520drain%252520pipe%252520007.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hboIUZgGsu0/TIUAENWGLPI/AAAAAAAABrg/-sZ_AjYdU2I/Image0421.jpg

CC : The net

Does any of you have Parveen's old fashined bus which has wooded benches designed on oriental style. Searched them in net but unable to get it.

To clarify, i prefer only TNSTC dominating. its only for themi visit.

Something to cheer about.. Tenders released for Ultra deluxe bus body construction on 12M chasis..:banana: I hope this will have better comfort, good leg space etc.,
http://2.imimg.com/data2/RH/BQ/HTT-947/947_2011-09-13_1315891415.jpg

Spotted this bus in Tenkasi, does this travels run on Tenkasi - Chennai route?..what route does this take?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2SuKDfHklj8/ThMUjqDaVxI/AAAAAAAAJmc/3vhxCSvtwx4/s800/DSC01613.JPG

Subbu sir these guys are dominating in and close to Virudhunagar district, i have seen their service in Villathikulam - Chennai, Aruppukottai - Chennai.

Where did u get this information? Is it via Trichy or some other way?

BNG - MDU (KaSRTC) conductor.... ya its via Trichy.....

Subbu sir these guys are dominating in and close to Virudhunagar district, i have seen their service in Villathikulam - Chennai, Aruppukottai - Chennai.

Arun,

The operator you are mentioning is "Amarnath travels" run by Shanmugam Transport having their HQ at Aruppukottai. I have travelled few times in their services. http://www.amarnathtravels.com/



But this operator is different, its "Sri Amarnath Travels" (Sri Janani Travels), just now found their site, http://www.sriamarnathtravels.com/

They seem to operate Chennai - Tiruvengadam and Chennai - Tenkasi bus services.

http://tm.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/09/14/20110914a_006108003.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6146684389_52298086fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35164268@N02/6146684389/)
MTC Chennai (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35164268@N02/6146684389/) by VinTN (http://www.flickr.com/people/35164268@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6147233022_3c4c865ef4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35164268@N02/6147233022/)
TNSTC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35164268@N02/6147233022/) by VinTN (http://www.flickr.com/people/35164268@N02/), on Flickr

kG1lVQrf9ic

Rear view of New chennai UD.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8012/1650rear.jpg


Arun,
Thanks for the rear. i need to check the place of rear route board. thats why i asked it. The body is same at that Nellai region's 3 x 2 seaters



Which is the latest regno for NGL Saw this new one 1517 at Nellai alloted to Sankaran kovil Depot.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/997/74n1517.jpg


N 1517 is the latest. Body building is in progress it will end up at (approx.)
N 1550. i spotted some unregistered salem style buses inside ranithottam.
Watch it! Nellai region will get more TN 74s (b'cause NGL got 35 -40 buses from Nellai)

The number plate model used in N 1517 is the proposed model to fix in all buses

^^ Reno any SD is under construction.

Oru Festivalum thaan vittu vaikkarathulla na, accidentuma !!

‎K.S.R.T.C will run additional buses to Bangarpet, Kolar, Katpadi, Arakkonam & Chennai during the day to meet the sudden rush from train passengers due to Chennai Train Accident.

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=115754

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Py9uelyZ3Ck/TlMP31wAMWI/AAAAAAAADFI/dQft4dfJPdc/DSCN1024%252520copy.jpg
Why doesn't NGL go for stickers of individual alphabets? Posters as seen in above buses are making the newbies less attractive compared to the usual stickers. The front destination sticker is not worth at all for a newbie connecting CAPE & PLNI.


Usally NGL use Individual reflective stickers or avoid stickers (check the blue colour bus at right end). In the above bus the sticker used are easily removable. you can see these type of stickers in other region registered (in some TN-74 too) buses of NGL region. The Reason is to showup in the flag off ceremony of NGL (at April - may) before the buses were assigned to permanent routes.

NGL won't use these easily removable stickers. Nowadays they started avoid Destination stickers in Front and back windshield

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VV5C6Fxr1SU/Tm6_XV1ymxI/AAAAAAAADkk/pL14IzdxjG0/DSCN2665%252520copy.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kQOCv1lklxs/Tm6_cxfs-KI/AAAAAAAADlA/KpvRmKp_4KA/DSCN2698%252520copy.jpg

^^ Reno any SD is under construction.

Let me check it out!



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X0bO5Ki-EBs/Tm96O9TuMmI/AAAAAAAAEFI/CghY-QpdmH4/s640/IMG_4597.jpg

Binai sankar,
Thanks

Few Clicks around Nagercoil

Marthandam - Tirchy TSS


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OafOP_da-Gk/Tlb6VdA9CFI/AAAAAAAADYM/NMHYb1oE1rk/RSCN2084%252520copy.jpg

Cholachel - Tirunelveli ordinary

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UeFDWUrjZ5s/Tlb6OQ1aUjI/AAAAAAAADXk/uf-OSoVWk7I/DSCN2032%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli Superfast

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3gvv2h-og_M/Tlkb1gA6ghI/AAAAAAAADbY/yf3yoxZopOU/DSCN2391%252520copy.jpg

Marthandam - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SLR_khEsax8/Tlb6N_oFjXI/AAAAAAAADXg/5o8xbFsSF3k/RSCN2067%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Vadakankulam Ordinary

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bvMfjgmqxMQ/Tm6_Z6Pv4mI/AAAAAAAADkw/DGFlKyvM9vY/DSCN2682%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Ramanthurai SSS (FP)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M4K-Aw3CcGA/TlRa99yvDGI/AAAAAAAADJM/reQ0jc1sFvU/DSCN1288%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli Superfast

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DlzIQLi-8BM/TlWp2aBP_MI/AAAAAAAADS8/ZKZjX5BqurY/RSCN1959%252520copy.jpg


Thingalnagar - Thoothukudi TSS
(driver was my cousin his name is Christu raj)


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2yNdNkrC2tQ/Tm6_Y1rAbzI/AAAAAAAADks/pRJdXsbIPjo/DSCN2674%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli TSS

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6uOpHeNVZO4/TlhQXSJFjOI/AAAAAAAADZQ/jOgT72SuotY/RSCN2272%252520copy.jpg

Thingalnagar - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8h8OVvI92yY/TlMP2FuLOgI/AAAAAAAADFA/Jr5fcWFP2Lg/DSCN1021%252520copy.jpg

reno,

That nagercoil tirunelveli superfast n 2496 must have been really super fast.

Reno,
How many 38s are there in NGL region? saw 2495 and 2496. already we have 2354, 2355, 2356 and 2358 are with Nellai.

We got around around 4 VPM built buses registered under Nellai and 2 NGL registered buses from Nellai.

Looks like TN57 N 1890 is a recently transferred one.

In trichy saw a VPM built nellai registered bus towards thiruvannamalai.

http://www.dailythanthi.com/images/news/20110914/bus.jpg

Bangalore - Kumuli Royal's bus attacked near Theni.

Source:http://www.dailythanthi.com/article.asp?NewsID=673905&disdate=9/14/2011

Reno,
How many 38s are there in NGL region? saw 2495 and 2496.


i seen 5 buses 2491, 2493, 2494, 2495 & 2496. it looks like squence so 2492 also with NGL region i guess..it make total of 6

Remainings

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli Super fast

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y_kdmc1uX2M/TlWponL4YAI/AAAAAAAADR0/5TxEUOFVl5c/RSCN1980%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli End to End
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zu7Uefy6p0U/TlRbGtJy5YI/AAAAAAAADJ8/atm2dBro3oI/DSCN1385%252520copy.jpg

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli End to End

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q1cY6hp3P3E/TnDSBv6c8VI/AAAAAAAADn4/-MNWHmWQd-w/DSCN2380%252520copy.jpg


Reno,
Looks like TN57 N 1890 is a recently transferred one.


we got this at April

Few more

Thingalnagar - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yZOEZc-OYvQ/TlRanK8vaVI/AAAAAAAADHU/QqLLJ9Of7_A/DSCN1089%252520copy.jpg

Thengapattanam - Tirunelveli SSS (FP)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cjttexUbx9E/Tl7r08ltHyI/AAAAAAAADfU/9VINHFCWdIY/DSCN2501%252520copy.jpg

Thingalnagar - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G83-TjsIdp0/TlML3bwnvuI/AAAAAAAADDo/Eo1YZNHAitM/s800/DSCN0889%252520copy.jpg

Thingalnagar - Madurai FP ran as spare bus for Route no 576

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Htr-Zg9JX4c/TlML7fqheuI/AAAAAAAADD0/PvLyizlW1OM/s800/DSCN0934%252520copy.jpg

Thingalnagar - Thoothukudi TSS

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Wk7mveVEtPk/TlRa7cpf_dI/AAAAAAAADJA/n3l6sDNwVsw/DSCN1236%252520copy.jpg


ALL the above buses are belongs to Thingalnagar Depot

i saw 5 buses 2491, 2493, 2494, 2495 & 2496. it looks like squence so 2492 also with NGL region i guess..it make total of 6

thanks for the visual treat. :cheers:

2357 and 2492 will not be there because their sum will come as 8 and TN RTO are not registering numbers whose sum is coming as 8.

Marthandam - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SLR_khEsax8/Tlb6N_oFjXI/AAAAAAAADXg/5o8xbFsSF3k/RSCN2067%252520copy.jpg


Reno this pic location which u taken is after Muppandal right turn , before Kaval kinaru vilaku , right side is SA Raja dental college........?

Reno this pic location which u taken is after Muppandal right turn , before Kaval kinaru vilaku , right side is SA Raja dental college........?

My guess is also on the same... while coming from Nagercoil it is just before Kavalkinaru..

and the bus is coming from Nagercoil side :bash: no marks for this... as the name on the bus says tiruchendur :bash:

can anybody post the pict of Sengottai - Ponamaravathy bus pict? I saw TN-67-02xx belogs to TNSTC Nellai in MIBT but missed to capture it.

Is this a regular or special bus? Surprised to see a bus to ponamaravathy to sencottah!

Reno,

I wonder why there are not much services between tuty - ngl/kkm. I have rarely seen buses to ngl in tuty bus stand nowadays. And i guess there is no End to End service at all in this route. Very rarely i see buses in this route. That too it will go via tiruchendur. And I guess tiruchendur - ngl got a good connectivity than tuty. Travelling from nagercoil to tuticorin is like travelling to a city many miles apart. It takes almost 3 - 3.5 hrs to reach the destination . If they introduce non stop services it would be good. and can reduce a lot of time.

i seen 5 buses 2491, 2493, 2494, 2495 & 2496. it looks like squence so 2492 also with NGL region i guess..it make total of 6

Remainings

Nagercoil - Tirunelveli Super fast

[ALL the above buses are belongs to Thingalnagar Depot

^^ Better U can use Tuticorin - Nellai. Then Nellai - Nagercoil. Both frequency is high and the travel time will be lesser.

TNSTC-Coimbatore's Coimbatore-Bangalore AC bus which ran for few months. Now this is transferred to SETC and it is in worst condition.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-omRekTX05is/TilJZf2-sHI/AAAAAAAAAB0/0lCU6-05izM/s640/P1140890.JPG

Copyright: Binai

Mr.Preethan there are bus service to Ngl at Thoothukudi via Tirunelveli, the new buses have been taken back and old buses are running.All these buses are operated by NGL Region, all the buses are old only K.K. bus is new in the route so mostly the old buses go half only but it is an EEE

From Thoothukudi To Nagercoil via Nellai.

06:00 A.M.
08:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
02:00 P.M.
04:00 P.M.
05:30 P.M. ( Kanyakumari )
06:30 P.M.
07:30 P.M.
10:00 P.M.

@Dhandapani Sir what is CB-05 on that A/C bus.

@Dhandapani Sir what is CB-05 on that A/C bus.

Sungam depots uses "A", "B", "C" in the buses to decide on the maintenance dates. Not sure about this one.

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Edited later..
Arun,
Just saw the timing details of TNSTC-Coimbatore.. CB-05 is the route code.

Chennai AC buses has the route code as CC-04 and CC-05. CB-05 stands for CoimbatoreBangalore-05. :)

For Coimbatore-Thiruchendur AC bus it is CTT 2

Thanks Dhandapani sir, why don't they get back these services from SETC, Some changes have been taking in SETC, so we can wait and see any good will happen to the Scrapped A/C SETC also.but now a day all the SETC A/C service also running in the Route, as already known South Depot is good for maintenance saw a A/C SETC in MDU, it looked neat in the Exterior.

Thanks Dhandapani sir, why don't they get back these services from SETC, Some changes have been taking in SETC, so we can wait and see any good will happen to the Scrapped A/C SETC also.but now a day all the SETC A/C service also running in the Route, as already known South Depot is good for maintenance saw a A/C SETC in MDU, it looked neat in the Exterior.
Arun,
Transferred AC buses with SETC are really in worst condition. We dont need that. :)

MDU ACs will look neat. Worst is Chennai, Pondy, Coimbatore SETC ACs. Even Trichy AC is not good. But first time seeing an SETC bus getting water washed in trichy depot. And a person is taking care of that water wash. Even though i saw it in ur pic, this is first time im seeing it in reality. Looks like they made that machine working.

Subbu sir these guys are dominating in and close to Virudhunagar district, i have seen their service in Villathikulam - Chennai, Aruppukottai - Chennai.

Amarnath Transport Vilathikulam to Chennai
http://picmarkr.com/files/6ce2326332b54701c2e29722a478cd24/image_1.jpg

Dolphin this is the bus that you have mantioned

Is this a regular or special bus? Surprised to see a bus to ponamaravathy to sencottah!

Yes Mr.Nellai i saw many times in MIBT in morning, but missed to capture it.

Mr.Preethan there are bus service to Ngl at Thoothukudi via Tirunelveli, the new buses have been taken back and old buses are running.All these buses are operated by NGL Region, all the buses are old only K.K. bus is new in the route so mostly the old buses go half only but it is an EEE

From Thoothukudi To Nagercoil via Nellai.

06:00 A.M.
08:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
02:00 P.M.
04:00 P.M.
05:30 P.M. ( Kanyakumari )
06:30 P.M.
07:30 P.M.
10:00 P.M.

what is the route generallly taken by the buses to nagercoil from tuticorin ? Also do the buses from tiruchendur to nagercoil touches udankudi or tissayanviali?

year back i took all this pict, now only got the cd

sorry for the poor quality

http://picmarkr.com/files/7c221e21d4d8d11fa2435280749f7c02/image_1.jpg

Ramanathapuram Nagar Depot

http://picmarkr.com/files/7c221e21d4d8d11fa2435280749f7c02/image_2.jpg

http://picmarkr.com/files/7c221e21d4d8d11fa2435280749f7c02/image_3.jpg

Trichy Rameshwaram Kumbakonam Depot

http://picmarkr.com/files/7c221e21d4d8d11fa2435280749f7c02/image_4.jpg

Rameshwaram Banglore

http://picmarkr.com/files/7c221e21d4d8d11fa2435280749f7c02/image_5.jpg

Trichy Rameshwaram KKD Depot

http://picmarkr.com/files/e2edc0aff9670c841aa85d4b38b8c6f2/image_1.jpg

Thanks Subbu Sir and Sree about the Amarnath Transport / Travels

what is the route generallly taken by the buses to nagercoil from tuticorin ? Also do the buses from tiruchendur to nagercoil touches udankudi or tissayanviali?

Thoothukudi - Nagecoil in three routes

1 Nellai, Valliyoor
2 Thiruchendur, Paramankurichi, Sathankulam, Thisayanvilai, Valliyoor
3 Thiruchendur. Uvari, Kudankulam, Anjugramam, Mayiladi, Suchindaram

Tiruchendur - Nagercoil buses do not go to udankudi but now a days they are diverted to Thisayanvilai u can see the stickers in Reno pics, it is 20-30Km extra in the normal Route

There is only one service by TNSTC Nellai Thiruchendur Depot from Thiruchendur to Nagercoil that takes different route, Sirkatchi, Udankudi, Thisaynvilai, Radhapuram, Vadakankulam

Tiruchendur - Nagercoil one bus take Kayamozhi, Parmankurichi and then to normal route to NGL

Arun,

which takes least time to tiruchendur?

Thanks Subbu Sir and Sree about the Amarnath Transport / Travels



Thoothukudi - Nagecoil in three routes

1 Nellai, Valliyoor
2 Thiruchendur, Paramankurichi, Sathankulam, Thisayanvilai, Valliyoor
3 Thiruchendur. Uvari, Kudankulam, Anjugramam, Mayiladi, Suchindaram

Tiruchendur - Nagercoil buses do not go to udankudi but now a days they are diverted to Thisayanvilai u can see the stickers in Reno pics, it is 20-30Km extra in the normal Route

There is only one service by TNSTC Nellai Thiruchendur Depot from Thiruchendur to Nagercoil that takes different route, Sirkatchi, Udankudi, Thisaynvilai, Radhapuram, Vadakankulam

Tiruchendur - Nagercoil one bus take Kayamozhi, Parmankurichi and then to normal route to NGL

which is short and time saving. what is fare between ngl to tirchendur.

TNSTC-KUM releases tender for bus body building

http://tenders.tn.gov.in/pubnowtend/uploaded/TD_tns61711_1.pdf

Worth is 2crores.

TNSTC-KUM releases tender for bus body building

http://tenders.tn.gov.in/pubnowtend/uploaded/TD_tns61711_1.pdf

Worth is 2crores.



Additional info, tender called is for labour contracts to take up various works in building buses at the VPM BB units :

1)Porayar BB Unit (Kumbakonam Region)
2) Manmangalam BB Unit at Karur (Trichy Region)
3) Karaikudi BB Unit ( Karaikudi_Region)
4) Pudukottai BB Unit ( Pudukottai Region)

Whats the total capacity/month of all the body building units of TNSTC/setc/mtc.

which one has max capacity?

And do they have ability to build ac buses? Why is it that many bodies of UD not being built by tnstc body building unit?

My guess is also on the same... while coming from Nagercoil it is just before Kavalkinaru..

and the bus is coming from Nagercoil side :bash: no marks for this... as the name on the bus says tiruchendur :bash:
Reno this pic location which u taken is after Muppandal right turn , before Kaval kinaru vilaku , right side is SA Raja dental college........?

Precisely it's just before Kavalkinaru Viaku.. and entrance of kanyakumari Dist border (see the welcome board at left side of the bus)

Marthandam - Tiruchendur SSS (FP)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SLR_khEsax8/Tlb6N_oFjXI/AAAAAAAADXg/5o8xbFsSF3k/RSCN2067%252520copy.jpg


The bus is overtaking a TATA ACE and it's in WRONG LANE

The bus is overtaking a TATA ACE and it's in WRONG LANE

I am sorry, but can you overtake a vehicle without changing lanes? In a two-lane road, the vehicle that is overtaking has to enter the opposite lane for an overtake!

But Its a different matter that the bus is overtaking in a "no-overtake" zone. The continuous yellow line on the road signifies that the vehicle should not cross over to the other lane at the point.

Tender out from TNSTC SLM for Courier service ..

http://tenders.indiamart.com/details/464025966/

Tender out from TNSTC SLM for Courier service ..

http://tenders.indiamart.com/details/464025966/

Subbu,
SLM put up the tender long back and this might be a retender. The old tender document had complete information of Salem divn. :)

Tender issued for Parcel / Courier service in 50 buses.

Salem - Chennai --> 15
Salem - Bangalore --> 20
Hosur - Chennai --> 10
Dharmapuri - Chennai --> 5

ராஜபாளையத்தில் நள்ளிரவில் அரசு பஸ்சுக்கு தீ வைத்த கும்பலை போலீசார் தேடுகின்றனர். விருதுநகர் மாவட்டம் ராஜபாளையத்தில் தேவர்சிலை அவமதிப்பை கண்டித்து, நேற்று மறியல், பஸ் மீது கல்வீச்சு நடந்தன. திடீர் பதட்டத்தால் போலீசாரும் குவிக்கப்பட்டனர். இதனிடையே , ராஜபாளையம் ஆவரம்பட்டி போக்குவரத்து டிப்போவில் இடப்பற்றாக்குறையால், ஆலங்குளம் செல்லும் டவுன்பஸ் நேற்று இரவு வெளியில் நிறுத்தப்பட்டிருந்தது. நள்ளிரவில் அங்கு வந்த மர்மகும்பல், பஸ்சின் கடைசி சீட்டில் தீ வைத்து, கண்ணாடியை உடைத்துவிட்டு தப்பியது. அப்பகுதி மக்கள் மற்றும் இரவு பணி ஊழியர்கள் தீயை அணைத்தனர். மேலாளர் கார்த்திகேயன் புகார்படி ,ராஜபாளையம் வடக்கு போலீசார் விசாரிக்கின்றனர் .

For complete details, http://www.dinamalar.com/News_Detail.asp?Id=313946.

Due to space constraint, Alangulam town bus was parked outside Rajapalayam depot in VNR didtrict. It was put to fire by a gang by midnight.
These people damaging public property should be punished very badly to make it a lesson for others.

Ramesh

DolphinsTuti (Arun)
Can u post the pic of... Thisayanvilai - Rameshwaram bus.... operated by TN72 (Thisayanvilai) depot....
Its via Udangudi then takes ECR..... i was not able to capture it...... painting and bus design very nice..........

But Its a different matter that the bus is overtaking in a "no-overtake" zone. The continuous yellow line on the road signifies that the vehicle should not cross over to the other lane at the point.

Binai sankar,
you are correct It's a No-overtake zone. The driver did't obey the road rules at that point. I'm against this kind of action.

One more picture which disappointed me is this!

The omni guy without no option he moved off the road and stopped

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E85a52xOQRw/TkvsxpDUu7I/AAAAAAAACRs/dTwwFxmd0Ik/DSCN1018%252520copy.jpg

Retired warriors of Nesamony

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7l8ITpIGahU/TlkbxobjWVI/AAAAAAAADbU/1gBqwPIJQ0E/DSCN2363%252520copy.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JsGn8mj5LtE/TlkbwK2zSkI/AAAAAAAADbQ/6uGcRcgDpT0/RSCN2362%252520copy.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-78eFxQ2Dol8/TINS45TpK4I/AAAAAAAABXk/Zytg-TpLyxY/s576/DSC01017.JPG
source: Arun Paramasivam @ Picasa

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uYkBuuj1byE/Tk8WdVZ8N3I/AAAAAAAACmM/eSZ5VfU2MWg/IMG_5445%252520copy.jpg

Nice photos Sree, especially the MTC ones at Ramnad.

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KSRTC to Expand Fleet,Plans to Offer Tech-Driven Services
TOI (http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/getpage.aspx?pageid=2&pagesize=&edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=15-09-2011&pubname=&edname=&publabel=TOI)


The profit-making public sector unit,Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC),will further increase its reliance on technology while expanding its network.The corporation,which reported a revenue of Rs 2,078.64 crore with a net profit of Rs 62.05 crore for FY11,has been embracing technology in almost all its areas of operations.KSRTC MD Gaurav Gupta says that there has been tremendous benefits in using technology in each of its ventures like HR recruitment,vehicle tracking and monitoring.For example,KSRTC was one of the first public transport corporations that introduced electronic ticketing machines in 2004.This has given them multiple benefits like reduction in costs of printing and stationery,instant analysis of traffic pattern and,more importantly,plugging the revenue leakages.Similarly,computerisation of drivers recruitment has ensured that there is transparency in the selection procedure with large number of candidates being selected in a shorter period of time.To date,over 18,000 candidates were selected through this method.KSRTC is now looking at upgrading the electronic ticketing machines,which could accept normal credit credits.Gupta says the technology is robust but it will have to be implemented in a phased manner as there are limited number of players who can provide such services.However,the core area where technology can play a vital role is ticket-booking services.The corporation first introduced its webbased reservation system in 2006 across its own counters and franchisee outlets across the country.It has also introduced ticketing facility through the internet and mobile handsets for quite sometime now.For FY10,the corporation booked 9.6 lakh e-tickets generating Rs 42.36 crore revenue and this touched Rs 71.22 crore in FY11,recording over 60% growth.According to Gupta,ebooking constitutes around 25% of its overall booking.KSRTC,which operates a fleet of over 7,000 buses,is hoping to keep its current growth momentum and increase its topline by 10-12 % in FY12 while keeping its profitability intact.MK Shankarlinge Gowda,principal secretary (transport department ),attributes three reasons for the profitability of KSRTC.Firstly,the state government has granted autonomy to the corporation in fare fixation as it is decided on the prices of fuel.Secondly,officials are given longer tenure to give them continuity.Lastly,the bus fleet is young,giving them the competitive edge.However,with over 33,000 people on rolls,it will have to strike a fine balance in keeping the right number of employees to deliver the services without increasing its cost.
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Not related to TN, but interesting read in terms of how technology is helping Transport Corporations. The smart card is one system that can make the lives of crew and pax easy....

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KSRTC to Expand Fleet,Plans to Offer Tech-Driven Services
TOI (http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/getpage.aspx?pageid=2&pagesize=&edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=15-09-2011&pubname=&edname=&publabel=TOI)


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Subbu sir,
Last week i had been to NGL.... From BNG i planned to take 7.30PM Marthandam bus but just by 5 min i missed the bus... that is last bus towards NGL... Next option was via MDU(8PM) bus from there NGL..... by seeing MDU bus i knew it would enter Hosur,Krishnagiri,Salem and Dindigul...... because all the seats were empty conductor was looking for passengers.....
Left side KaSRTC buses towards TN were lined up.... there was BNG - MDU 8.30PM Rajahamsa bus decided will go in this.... took ticket fare is 340/- conductor said only last seats are available.... i requested for some front row seat.. he asked 20/- extra and gave me 17A seat.....(All seats were reserved only 3 seats unreserved in this bus.... but 8PM(SETC) not even a single was reserved) 8.45 PM from BNG morning 5.30 AM reached MDU....
This is my 1st journey by KaSRTC to south TN(many times traveled from BNG - CNC)..... but i will say
Very very good maintenance by KaSRTC simply superb.....
Surely our SETC/TNSTC is way far behind.... tough time a head for our SETC/TNSTC..... needs miracle to change the way and atleast come near/next to KaSRTC..

Thanks dolphins!!

Mr.Preethan there are bus service to Ngl at Thoothukudi via Tirunelveli, the new buses have been taken back and old buses are running.All these buses are operated by NGL Region, all the buses are old only K.K. bus is new in the route so mostly the old buses go half only but it is an EEE

From Thoothukudi To Nagercoil via Nellai.

06:00 A.M.
08:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
02:00 P.M.
04:00 P.M.
05:30 P.M. ( Kanyakumari )
06:30 P.M.
07:30 P.M.
10:00 P.M.

[I]Subbu sir,
.(All seats were reserved only 3 seats unreserved in this bus.... but 8PM(SETC) not even a single was reserved) 8.45 PM from BNG morning 5.30 AM reached MDU....
This is my 1st journey by KaSRTC to south TN(many times traveled from BNG - CNC)..... but i will say
Very very good maintenance by KaSRTC simply superb..


Thanks for sharing that experience Sathyan. On KA-TN routes people who want basisc luxury are preferring Rajahamsas. Sometime back i was chatting with one co-passenger who used to travel by SETC, he switched over to KaSRTC for two reasons:
- bed bugs
- franchisee booking that is present all over Blr
- Less running time

Hope Rajahamsas are extended atleast to Nellai.

Hope SETC wins back the heart of pax by correcting those basic three things....

Retired warriors of Nesamony

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7l8ITpIGahU/TlkbxobjWVI/AAAAAAAADbU/1gBqwPIJQ0E/DSCN2363%252520copy.jpg


Thanks for Sharing. Never noticed this fact - these buses have great similarity with the KeSRTC designs of that period. Just like the use of ticket racks and cashbags without strap, buses in the area too were similar to KeSRTC!

Thanks a lot for sharing the images.

- bed bugs
- franchisee booking that is present all over Blr
- Less running time


More than franchisees, its the online reservation system that is helping KaSRTC. A good % of passengers from Bangalore are either techies or students - both of them have very good access to the internet (the access is not great for students, but still are net savvy). Passengers are very lazy these days to go to a counter and book a ticket!

KeSRTC benefited a lot from e-Ticketing - when there was no online reservation, one could simply walk into the bus station on a Friday and still get a seat to Kerala in a KeSRTC bus! I am not joking, but have seen this happening many times! But, post introduction of e-Ticketing, buses are sold off atleast a week in advance! For Onam, all seats were sold off a month in advance!

Franchisees certainly help in increasing the reach to the non-internet users, but atleast for buses from Bangalore/Chennai, e-Reservation is what is required.

With the change in Government, I sincerely hope SETC goes back to its golden days - that of TTC/JJTC, of being a trend setter than a back breaker.

Binai,

You have selectively quoted my post, here is may exact post:

Sometime back i was chatting with one co-passenger who used to travel by SETC, he switched over to KaSRTC for two reasons:
- bed bugs
- franchisee booking that is present all over Blr
- Less running time

Hope SETC wins back the heart of pax by correcting those basic three things....

If you look at my post, i have put points that were the grevience of one individual passenger and i finally i say solving of these three pionts will help SETC.

I dont think i said these are the top three points that need to be corrected to win back pax.
Online booking - there is no doubt that it is the future for any transport corp. I accept all ur points with regards to this.

ரூ. 16,775 நஷ்ட ஈடுக்காக அரசு பஸ் ஜப்தி: மேலும் 10 பஸ்களை ஜப்தி செய்ய உத்தரவு
15 Sep 2011, Dinamani (http://www.dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?&SectionName=Edition-Chennai&artid=477333&SectionID=135&MainSectionID=135&SEO=&Title=%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%82.%2016,775%20%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%B7%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9F%20%E0%AE%88%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%95%20%E0%AE%85%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%81%20%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%B8%E0%AF%8D%20%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF:%20%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%2010%20%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%B8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%88%20%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BF%20%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%AF%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AF%20%E0%AE%89%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%81)

கடலூர், செப். 14: விபத்தில் காயம் அடைந்த நபருக்கு அரசு போக்குவரத்துக் கழகம் ரூ.16,775 நஷ்டஈடு வழங்காததால், புதன்கிழமை அரசு போக்குவரத்துக் கழக பஸ் ஜப்தி செய்யப் பட்டது. மேலும் 10 பஸ்களை ஜப்தி செய்யவும், நீதிமன்றம் உத்தரவிட்டு உள்ளது.

..................:ohno:

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ரூ.8 லட்சம் நஷ்டஈடு தராததால் அரசு விரைவு பஸ் திடீர் ஜப்தி

9/16/2011 , Dinakaran (http://www.dinakaran.com/News_detail_2011.asp?Nid=5177)

விபத்தில் இறந்தவர் குடும்பத்துக்கு 8 லட்சம் நஷ்டஈடு வழங்காததால் சென்னையில் இருந்து திருச்சிக்கு சென்று கொண்டிருந்த அரசு விரைவு பஸ், மதுராந்தகத்தில் நிறுத்தி ஜப்தி செய்யப்பட்டது.
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Few remedies...
- Crew should be a bit careful, as for 16k and all, buses are being taken over by court.
- Insurance set for STC is set right to enable them pay the compensation.

Tender out from TNSTC SLM for Courier service ..

http://tenders.indiamart.com/details/464025966/

Looks Salem division office is alive and not dead.

It will be interesting to know where these courier service will be kept in the bus!

If you look at my post, i have put points that were the grevience of one individual passenger and i finally i say solving of these three pionts will help SETC.

I dont think i said these are the top three points that need to be corrected to win back pax.


Please read my post again. Did I say anywhere that you said any of these?? I was only commenting on the Franchisee part, and added a few points that it is Online booking that is benefiting KaSRTC more than Franchisees, while maintaining that Franchisees are the only way to increase reach.

About Selectively quoting your post, I only quoted the part which I was commenting on. My post was not intended solely for you, and it was not a fault-finding mission on you.

Looks Salem division office is alive and not dead.

It will be interesting to know where these courier service will be kept in the bus!

KeSRTC buses have a "Courier Box" near the front passenger door. Do TNSTC buses have any such box? If not, they might be finding space for placing a box somewhere near the driver.

Is there any space at the front near the engine on the left side? Its been really long since I traveled in a TNSTC bus, so not very sure of the seating layout in them.

KeSRTC buses have a "Courier Box" near the front passenger door. Do TNSTC buses have any such box? If not, they might be finding space for placing a box somewhere near the driver.

Is there any space at the front near the engine on the left side? Its been really long since I traveled in a TNSTC bus, so not very sure of the seating layout in them.

Binai,
I dont think we have any such courier / Parcel box in TNSTC Buses. New UD of SETC buses has some luggage space, they may use that. But in TNSTC buses we dont have any such things. They may add it newly.

Hi,
I am a new user to this Forum and Bangalore also. I just want to know the place where Normal buses of TNSTC to coimbatore starts, Price and timings. I know SETC buses starts from shantiNagar bus stand. I want normal bus timing. Thanks in Advance!!!


With Regards,
Karthika

DolphinsTuti (Arun)
Can u post the pic of... Thisayanvilai - Rameshwaram bus.... operated by TN72 (Thisayanvilai) depot....
Its via Udangudi then takes ECR..... i was not able to capture it...... painting and bus design very nice..........

TN-72N-1543

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5050/image0457s.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8276/image0458a.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/705/image0455.jpg

This was taken when the bus was introduced sorry for the big watermarks it spoils the beauty of the bus.

Arun,

which takes least time to tiruchendur?

which is short and time saving. what is fare between ngl to tirchendur.

Ngl to Tiruchendur both the routes via uvari and valliyoor are narrow one, the time saving route is take an EEE to Nellai and from There take an bus to Chendur it is the shortest Route.

NGL to Chendur via Uvari Rs31

NGL to Chendur via Valliyoor Rs36

Thanks for Sharing. Never noticed this fact - these buses have great similarity with the KeSRTC designs of that period. Just like the use of ticket racks and cashbags without strap, buses in the area too were similar to KeSRTC!

Thanks a lot for sharing the images.

Hi Binai,

Even KTC used to have such buses which Reno has posted which looked like Aana vandi old design.

Reno,

Any chance you have old pics of KTC and Nesamony buses prior to 2000?

Hi,
I am a new user to this Forum and Bangalore also. I just want to know the place where Normal buses of TNSTC to coimbatore starts, Price and timings. I know SETC buses starts from shantiNagar bus stand. I want normal bus timing. Thanks in Advance!!!


With Regards,
Karthika

Hi Karthika,
Normal buses to coimbatore starts from Mysore road satellite bus stand. All normal buses towards TN starts from Mysore road bus stand. TNSTC-Coimbatore operates one Normal bus to coimbatore via Sathy. No idea about the exact timings.

Hi Karthika,
Normal buses to coimbatore starts from Mysore road satellite bus stand. All normal buses towards TN starts from Mysore road bus stand. TNSTC-Coimbatore operates one Normal bus to coimbatore via Sathy. No idea about the exact timings.

Karthika,

If you are not very particular about using TNSTC, you can also try taking KaSRTC services which have online booking and proper timings listed down on the their site:

Karnataka Sarige via Sathy (similar to our TNSTC 3*2) - 10AM, 7PM

Fare:196 Rs.

Sarige buses start from Mysore road satellite bus stand.

Hi dhandapanik and rsubbu,
Thanks for the information..I know about KSRTC bus. But I am prefering Normal TNSTC bus b'cas of ticket fare. Anyway If anybody of u come to know the timing and ticket fare for this TNSTC coimbatore bus means pls inform me..

Any User of this forum who knows about this info means pls inform me in this thread. Thanks!!!

With Regards,
Karthika

Hi dhandapanik and rsubbu,
Thanks for the information..I know about KSRTC bus. But I am prefering Normal TNSTC bus b'cas of ticket fare. Anyway If anybody of u come to know the timing and ticket fare for this TNSTC coimbatore bus means pls inform me..


The fare of KaSRTC Sarige and TNSTC would be more or less the same - both fall under the same category - "Express". IIRC, there used to be a bus from Satellite terminus at the morning (Via Kollegal, Chamarajanagar, Sathy) and there was one at night (same route as above).

The fare of KaSRTC Sarige and TNSTC would be more or less the same - both fall under the same category - "Express". IIRC, there used to be a bus from Satellite terminus at the morning (Via Kollegal, Chamarajanagar, Sathy) and there was one at night (same route as above).

I saw one TNSTC to Kovai around 8 AM near Ramanagar 50 KM from Satellite Terminus. so may be around 6.30 AM it starts from Bangalore satellite terminus

Looks these barbarians are still out of control.

3 buses were damaged yesterday night. One at Sembatti Tiruppur-Theni bus and another two at Uttarakosamangai.

Petrol bomb was thrown on Sethu Express loco.

http://65.175.77.34/maalaimalar/salem/1692011/epaperimages/1692011/1692011-md-sa-6/17473346.jpg

TN-72N-1543

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5050/image0457s.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8276/image0458a.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/705/image0455.jpg

This was taken when the bus was introduced sorry for the big watermarks it spoils the beauty of the bus.
:yes: .....Thank u very much Arun.......:happy:...
Well Maintained by Thisayanvilai depot........ do u have any idea where did they built body for this..........:)

Even KTC used to have such buses which Reno has posted which looked like Aana vandi old design.


Subbu sir,
There was a time when NGL district NGL town buses which built by TNSTCNGL looks/design similar to KeSRTC buses(Red & light Yellow)... still we can find some of those......
Now days TNSTCNGL has changed its design and gets many transfered city buses/SLF from other division which runs in NGL town.....

Does any one know or saw old Thiruvalluvar express buses now SETC buses were similar to this bus ( i doubt this is also old Thiruvalluvar bus).........
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1650/image0638y.jpg
I'm still searching for those bus pics... not able to find it..... in some Tamil movies we can see these old Thiruvalluvar buses...... if any body have pics of this bus pls upload......

Never noticed this fact - these buses have great similarity with the KeSRTC designs of that period. Just like the use of ticket racks and cashbags without strap, buses in the area too were similar to KeSRTC!

+1
KeSRTC's FP livery (red and yellow) was used in 2 TNSTC buses (blue instead of red, White instead of yellow) during one FC year. it was changed in next FC.


Any chance you have old pics of KTC and Nesamony buses prior to 2000?

I gave advertisement in newsapaper waiting for the response.
i seen a Nesamony bus in a malayalam Movie


There was a time when NGL district NGL town buses which built by TNSTCNGL looks/design similar to KeSRTC buses(Red & light Yellow)... still we can find some of those......
Now days TNSTCNGL has changed its design and gets many transfered city buses/SLF from other division which runs in NGL town.....

That was a Golden period of Nesamony. Not only Nesamony all TNSTC including SETC

@Reno

TN74N1526 Vpm Built Bus allote to Vilathikulam Depot running Vilathikulam - Rajapalayam via kovilpatti.

what is the Top Speed of Kanyakumari - Rameswaram NGL bus via Madurai TN74N1386

:yes: .....Thank u very much Arun.......:happy:...
Well Maintained by Thisayanvilai depot........ do u have any idea where did they built body for this..........:)

The body is built by TNSTC Nellai Samthanapuram unit.

I guess this goes via Mettur, Thoppur.

Kovai-Hosur bus

http://tm.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/09/16/20110916a_002105013.jpg

Dinakaran

Does any one know or saw old Thiruvalluvar express buses now SETC buses were similar to this bus ( i doubt this is also old Thiruvalluvar bus).........
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1650/image0638y.jpg
I'm still searching for those bus pics... not able to find it..... in some Tamil movies we can see these old Thiruvalluvar buses...... if any body have pics of this bus pls upload......

this is one such old bus which was there with thirumangalam depot.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-msVq0GvzWng/S110LbmuPUI/AAAAAAAACrY/NrGFA4j7U3w/s800/TN01N0766.jpg

I guess this goes via Mettur, Thoppur.

Kovai-Hosur bus

http://tm.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/09/16/20110916a_002105013.jpg

Dinakaran

Actually, there is one TNSTC-CBE bus running between Hosur and CBE via Salem as well. This one too is Via Salem, since I see something like that written on the glass, just above the board. See this pic:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8GCO4FO7LLw/TilJuFdtLGI/AAAAAAAAAEo/D5zJ9jrtTho/s640/P1390053.jpg

There is one via Mettur as well - I remember seeing that one somewhere near Hosur.

Does any one know or saw old Thiruvalluvar express buses now SETC buses were similar to this bus ( i doubt this is also old Thiruvalluvar bus).........
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1650/image0638y.jpg
I'm still searching for those bus pics... not able to find it..... in some Tamil movies we can see these old Thiruvalluvar buses...... if any body have pics of this bus pls upload......

NO, This not similar to TTC...
Old TTC was Much more elegant in its looks...
Those were the days!!!!!

Anand

Actually, there is one TNSTC-CBE bus running between Hosur and CBE via Salem as well. This one too is Via Salem, since I see something like that written on the glass, just above the board. See this pic:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8GCO4FO7LLw/TilJuFdtLGI/AAAAAAAAAEo/D5zJ9jrtTho/s640/P1390053.jpg

There is one via Mettur as well - I remember seeing that one somewhere near Hosur.

Binai,
This bus might got replaced with the above bus which was attached to court. All these 15XX and 16XX are getting replaced. Most of the buses less than 14XX are converted as city buses.

There is Erode-Bangalore via Mettur. I have seen that in Majestic when i was in bangalore.

NO, This not similar to TTC...
Old TTC was Much more elegant in its looks...
Those were the days!!!!!

Anand

Is this looks like old TTC?This is converted as ambulance and with Madurai.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XMm7k5fORZA/TnNp_6mhu9I/AAAAAAAADUk/9MdLHreWnFw/s640/DSC06101.jpg

An old SETC still running for an College in Kelambakkam

TN-01N-0389

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/894/image1389.jpg

TML 9475

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5725/image1155.jpg

Thanks Dhandapani Sir for SETC Ambulance i have seen this many time at Madurai Depot where KSRTC, KeSRTC buses Parked.

Is this looks like old TTC?This is converted as ambulance and with Madurai.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XMm7k5fORZA/TnNp_6mhu9I/AAAAAAAADUk/9MdLHreWnFw/s640/DSC06101.jpg


Come-on Dhandapani....:banana:
Thank you,

When i was a kid i lived just 1km from TTC depot in MTP Road, CBE. I cross daily 2 times as i goto school, My eyes will be glued to depot.

THIS IS OLD TTC INDEED.

Those two front grills will be bounded by a nice black rubber beading which adds more beauty to the look, even now u can see the steel holder over there.

Thanks once again

Anand

Dhandapani Sir whether kanyakumari - Coimbatore is running now?

and also TNSTC Kovai Depot is running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore?

Conform me sir

What happend to TMR Transport from Nellai to Chennai ?Why they stopped their service?

TNSTC-Coimbatore's Coimbatore-Bangalore AC bus which ran for few months. Now this is transferred to SETC and it is in worst condition.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-omRekTX05is/TilJZf2-sHI/AAAAAAAAAB0/0lCU6-05izM/s640/P1140890.JPG

Copyright: Binai

This is the same bus which is running to Coimbatore from Bangalore today. Now it is with SETC.

Thanks subbu for checking and sending the reg no. :)

Dhandapani Sir whether kanyakumari - Coimbatore is running now?

and also TNSTC Kovai Depot is running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore?

Conform me sir

I dont think we have any TNSTC-coimbatore bus running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore. Reno can confirm on this.

SETC operates buses to Kanyakumari from Coimbatore. I think NGL region also has one.

Earlier we had a Marthandam-Coimbatore AC bus from TNSTC-Coimbatore. Now that bus was transferred to some other region.

I dont think we have any TNSTC-coimbatore bus running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore. Reno can confirm on this.

SETC operates buses to Kanyakumari from Coimbatore. I think NGL region also has one.

Earlier we had a Marthandam-Coimbatore AC bus from TNSTC-Coimbatore. Now that bus was transferred to some other region.

Dhandapani Sir
Thanks you sir for the info.TNSTC officials should consider about the restart of all withdrawn services

Kanyakumari - Neyveli TNSTC Nellai/ VPM
Marthandam- Coimbatore TNSTC Kovai
Karaikudi - Thiruvannamalai
Madurai - Kanjipuram TNSTC VPM

My share!

TN 01 N 292

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rvRTzlF9T4w/TnNV8OnY1vI/AAAAAAAADpM/VYjqGhxPUJA/DSCN2627%252520copy.jpg

TN 01 N 6036

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NCu_K8oWhoA/Tm6_POp5uRI/AAAAAAAADkA/I0YdlXWurnw/DSCN2710%252520copy.jpg

TML 9731

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xbtyez3WiA8/TnFhVKPR85I/AAAAAAAADoA/OBqdUZqJnW4/DSCN2617%252520copy.jpg

TML 9747

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/6233/unled1copyxy.jpg

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http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/9715/49335025.jpg

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/3835/img0080rl.jpg
image source: sathya sankar

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8360/img0077uk.jpg
image source: sathya sankar

I dont think we have any TNSTC-coimbatore bus running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore. Reno can confirm on this.

SETC operates buses to Kanyakumari from Coimbatore. I think NGL region also has one.

Earlier we had a Marthandam-Coimbatore AC bus from TNSTC-Coimbatore. Now that bus was transferred to some other region.

Totally
3+ Service daily by TNSTC NGL Region
All are operated from Marthandam

@Nagercoil
6:30 p.m (by VKP Depot)
7.30 p.m (by VKP Depot)
8.30 p.m (by RT1 Depot)

additional 1+ service will be operated on weekends.
initally 7:30 p.m bus is operated from kanyakumari now its from marthandam

I dont think we have any TNSTC-coimbatore bus running to Nagercoil from Coimbatore.
Earlier we had a Marthandam-Coimbatore AC bus from TNSTC-Coimbatore. Now that bus was transferred to some other region.

At first CBE operated 3 x 2 seater bus to Marthandam. within in two weeks its stopped (it was a Erode build bus i remember). again they started AC bus to marthandam within in three weeks its stoppe.
again they started that service with Kaliyakkavilai (TN KL border) as Destination thats too stopped

The reason up to my knowledge was the problem between CBE and SETC guys at marthandam Police involved & solved the problem at that moment (thats why extended to kaliyakkavilai)..It was published in Newspaper before long back.

@Reno

TN74N1526 Vpm Built Bus allote to Vilathikulam Depot running Vilathikulam - Rajapalayam via kovilpatti.


Let me add
Nellai region

TN 74 N 1478 Thisyanvilai - Tirunelveli (TSV Depot)
TN 74 N 1521 Vilathikulam- Coimbature Via-Pollachi (Vilathikulam Depot)
TN 74 N 1524 Vilathikulam- Tirunelveli (Vilathikulam Depot)
TN 74 N 1527 Vilathikulam- Tirunelveli (Vilathikulam Depot)
TN 72 N 1657 Tirunelveli - Srivilliputhur

Nagercoil region

TN 74 N 1535, TN 74 N 1539 running as a special to Madurai

@Reno
what is the Top Speed of Kanyakumari - Rameswaram NGL bus via Madurai TN74N1386

I did't checked that bus. will check it soon

NO, This not similar to TTC...
Old TTC was Much more elegant in its looks...
Those were the days!!!!!

Anand
That is why i mentioned i doubt...........
One more point... abt Thiruvalluvar buses is that it is a single door entry bus, that single door will be placed before front tyre only......

Is this looks like old TTC?This is converted as ambulance and with Madurai.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XMm7k5fORZA/TnNp_6mhu9I/AAAAAAAADUk/9MdLHreWnFw/s640/DSC06101.jpg

Dhandapani sir,
:yes: i was mentioning abt the front L shaped design for engine and head light.......... this is surely our TTC buses......
i think they have altered bus looks to short.......?

An old SETC still running for an College in Kelambakkam

TN-01N-0389

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/894/image1389.jpg


Arun.... :yes: our TTC old king......

Arun.... :yes: our TTC old king......

TTC were the trend setters those days, it peaked during JJTC, i Believe that was the 1st time body building given to private builders......

At that time KSRTC badly losed to JJTC 1996-98, so they waked up and never closed thier eyes, see where they r now!!!:nuts:

BUT sadly govt changed :bash:, RGTC, Later SETC nose dived to scramble,
Every bus lovers knows the rest:ohno:

I guess this goes via Mettur, Thoppur.

Kovai-Hosur bus

http://tm.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/09/16/20110916a_002105013.jpg

Dinakaran

Arul,

If you see the windshield of the bus, u will see the route as K'giri, Dharmapuri. To my knowledge, the only buses that take Mettur route are Erode - Blr and Erode - Hosur. People can add few more which take that route.

Covai - Hosur and Blr take K'giri,Dharamapuri route only. (ignoring sathy)

Arul,

If you see the windshield of the bus, u will see the route as K'giri, Dharmapuri. To my knowledge, the only buses that take Mettur route are Erode - Blr and Erode - Hosur. People can add few more which take that route.

Covai - Hosur and Blr take K'giri,Dharamapuri route only. (ignoring sathy)

Any bus needs to touch Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri (though Krish can be skipped when going via Rayakottai and Palacode).

But my doubt was whether it goes via Bhavani, Mettur, Thoppur or via Sankari, Salem, Thoppur or via Sankari, Tharamangalam, Omalur.

TNSTC DPA operates Hosur-Kovai bus via Krish, Dharmapuri, Thoppur, Mettur, Bhavani. But there are buses via Salem from Coimbatore to Hosur, both UD and ordinary bus.

http://www.salem.tn.nic.in/pdf/dtultra.pdf

Like VPM division, DPA division usually have route no. for buses.

1. Hosur-Kovai via Mettur - 2 service daily - 457D
2. Hosur-Kovai via Salem - 4 service daily - 457A
3. Krish-Kovai via Mettur - 1 service daily - 257C

If I am correct TN-38 is new entry to NH7 or via Mettur for connecting CBE with Hosur/Dharmapuri/Krish. It was usually done by TN-29 and TN-33

Any bus needs to touch Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri (though Krish can be skipped when going via Rayakottai and Palacode).[/url]

For your kind information, Erode - Blr/Hosur bus takes the route of Hosur - Dharmapuri-Mettur - Bhavani - Erode.

Good self contradicting statement from you, i like it ^^

For your kind information, Erode - Blr/Hosur bus takes the route of Hosur - Dharmapuri-Mettur - Bhavani - Erode.

Good self contradicting statement from you, i like it ^^

To my knowledge, the only buses that take Mettur route are Erode - Blr and Erode - Hosur. People can add few more which take that route.

Covai - Hosur and Blr take K'giri,Dharamapuri route only. (ignoring sathy)

I was not sure of buses from Erode/Kovai going via Palacode, Rayakottai. Since you have mentioned Hosur-Dharmapuri, I have to assume that it takes Palacode, Rayakottai route. If such route exists they I take back my word "Any bus" (looking at the table TN-29 operates Palacode, Rayakottai route from Salem, Mettur, Dhamapuri only.. so TN33 should be operating it Erode-Hosur bus)

I was sure about it(TN-38 Hosur-Kovai) taking Krish and Dharmapuri route, but we were discussing about whether via Mettur or via Salem. (so Palacode, Rayakottai route was not in discussion)

Tiruppur-Dharmapuri, Kovai-Hosur/Krishnagiri, Erode-Hosur/Bengaluru are the buses that takes Bhavani, Mettur, Thoppur route.:)

Hope it is clear now.

Tiruppur-Dharmapuri, Kovai-Hosur/Krishnagiri, Erode-Hosur/Bengaluru are the buses that takes Bhavani, Mettur, Thoppur route.:)

Hope it is clear now.[/QUOTE]

We have another bus from Gobichettipalayam to Hosur in the morning hours that return backs by 10:30 P.M...I guess it is from DPA and it takes the route Bhavani,Mettur,Palaocde,Rayakottai as I have heard somebody saying it is the link bus to Hogenakkal from Gobi...The bus halts at Gobi ...I have seen many it many times parked outside the depot..

Let me add
Nellai region

TN 74 N 1521 Vilathikulam- Coimbature Via-Pollachi ([B]Vilathikulam Depot)

TN - 72 - N - 1333 also in good condition,many times i traveled to Madurai from Arupukotai at 9.45pm.Finally they changed.can anyone post the pict?

Full version of tender is out for chasis.

Few points which i noticed....

1) BSIII Passenger Bus chassis…2427 Nos (Approx.)
2) BS IV Passenger Bus Chassis…100 Nos. --> Could be for MTC
3) 12 Mtrs BSIII, Passenger Bus Chassis…473 Nos. --> For SETC?

Tender also has the mention of Air Suspension type.

In the annexure for Physical requirement Saw this..
Suspension:
Spring shall be of the standard semi elliptic multi leaf shackle (center bolt type) / weveller suspension at front and Air suspension at rear (for 12 Mrs. Chassis).

So SETC is going to get 473 Air Suspension type 12M chasis. :banana:

So SETC is going to get 473 Air Suspension type 12M chasis. :banana:

Go SETC :banana::banana:

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/pubnowtend/uploaded/TD_irt61739_chassis%20tender2011-12.pdf

Tender worth 300crores!!

Go SETC :banana::banana:

http://www.tenders.tn.gov.in/pubnowtend/uploaded/TD_irt61739_chassis%20tender2011-12.pdf

Tender worth 300crores!!

I hope they will come up with 44+2 SC.

:)
Great News Dhandapani sir, so here after all the SETC will be UD there will not be normal buses, Are they going to replace the old blue dabbas or the UD Airbus which are aged ones. 44 seater is a good in 12 M, recent new buses having 48 went inside a new bus and saw it, If a fat person enter in any of the middle seats he will struggle a lot inside the bus.

:)
Great News Dhandapani sir, so here after all the SETC will be UD there will not be normal buses, Are they going to replace the old blue dabbas or the UD Airbus which are aged ones. 44 seater is a good in 12 M, recent new buses having 48 went inside a new bus and saw it, If a fat person enter in any of the middle seats he will struggle a lot inside the bus.

12 Mtrs ( 244”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BS III) 123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine
--------------------
they are planning 165hp engine, sad. Currently what we have is 183hp. and BSIII is being asked for. how will they register in TN01 then ?? Experts ...any idea?

Arun,
Better those current 12m are converted to SD's...

Subbu,

New buses can be called Super ultra deluxe. UD Buses more than 3 yrs old after fc, can be called UD. have higher slab for these sud.

^^ :lol: Subbu sir BSIV norms are for other vehicles registering in chennai we are government we will do any thing for our registration. All the rules and regulation will be only for public....

----------------------

A little disappointment that all these buses are UD's bcoz many small merchants from south side using this Normal SD and if all are UD how they will competite in the day services with TNSTC.

----------------------

And after these buses are on roads a confusion for registration AN or NA will come to an end 473 +100 for MTC will cross 9999 and we can see a new Reg no for this buses.

Subbu what you gave is from specimen form at end i think.

12 Mtrs ( 244”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BS III) 123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine
--------------------
they are planning 165hp engine, sad. Currently what we have is 183hp. and BSIII is being asked for. how will they register in TN01 then ?? Experts ...any idea?

Arun,
Better those current 12m are converted to SD's...

Subbu,
Better SETC convert those 66 Pseudo UDs to SDs. Last year we got EDC controlled engines and present tender looks like it is for inline Mechanical engine type.

They didnt have any mention about the Hill riders. :( I thought we will get some new hill riders and old Hill riders in Valparai will find some replacement.

Pritm,
Any idea about the HP for these new tender?




A little disappointment that all these buses are UD's bcoz many small merchants from south side using this Normal SD and if all are UD how they will competite in the day services with TNSTC.

----------------------

And after these buses are on roads a confusion for registration AN or NA will come to an end 473 +100 for MTC will cross 9999 and we can see a new Reg no for this buses.

Arun,
No disappointments. Some of the old UDs can be repaired and they can convert those as SDs or keep them as spare. Replace all the old UDs running towards Bangalore and Chennai with these new UDs. New Pseudo UDs can converted as SDs(Just stickering is needed.)

I think they will go for AN. Lets see. We may get it cleared in another 3 months.

^^ :lol: Subbu sir BSIV norms are for other vehicles registering in chennai we are government we will do any thing for our registration. All the rules and regulation will be only for public....

Arun,

Not sure whether urs was a casual comment or not. Still i will put my points. STC'c cant take any chance as any disobedience of law will tarnish their image. You would be knowing how BMTC is struggling with AL/TML to get the BSIV buses on the roads..... finally they have decided to purchase second hand buses from KaSRTC.

If someone has any contacts with RTO officials, they can get more info on this subject and how earlier lot of 12m escaped ....

MIBT looks excellent these days with the tile laying works over throught ...with Mr.Sagayam (Collector) keeping a vigil, corporation authorities have ensured that shop owners are not choking walkways and private vehicles don't get into the bus stand. Few pics i clicked today ...


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RpSkTDF5EBo/TnRrLQ09dEI/AAAAAAAAJs4/2AzhuicG1i4/s640/DSC00573.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TDZGWVclONE/TnRrSDfs0CI/AAAAAAAAJtA/595S6xFIMUE/s640/DSC00580.JPG

Taking todays status, i would rate MIBT as number one in terms of space( here by space i mean area vs. the no of buses) and maintenance.

New buses for Tirunelveli Region (Repayment of Nagercoil Region)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ymdEzOECT_4/TnTEiP2XewI/AAAAAAAADpo/UzaU5q6OK1Q/DSCN2798%252520copy.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DgsFpdZdJvA/TnTEhbQO56I/AAAAAAAADpk/_Job5DbJYTo/DSCN2797%252520copy.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OMTPZHxTyvY/TnTEiq4l4TI/AAAAAAAADps/R2L-UVc8Cj0/DSCN2799%252520copy.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cHRZE61gdUg/TnTEjz0-4gI/AAAAAAAADp0/x47foimBHhQ/DSCN2802%252520copy.jpg

Driver is talking with cellphone

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zk8e6YpuXEY/TnTEjIFC16I/AAAAAAAADpw/Q05SaDXYWEc/DSCN2800%252520copy.jpg

TNSTC bus working for NPCIL

(this bus is for kanyakumari - Tirchy route but now working for NPCIL)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hk0q9FmG6nM/TnTEo9NDrZI/AAAAAAAADp8/QF0cs_SSEF4/DSCN2819%252520copy.jpg

^^ :lol: Subbu sir BSIV norms are for other vehicles registering in chennai we are government we will do any thing for our registration. All the rules and regulation will be only for public....

----------------------

A little disappointment that all these buses are UD's bcoz many small merchants from south side using this Normal SD and if all are UD how they will competite in the day services with TNSTC.

----------------------

And after these buses are on roads a confusion for registration AN or NA will come to an end 473 +100 for MTC will cross 9999 and we can see a new Reg no for this buses.

It will be mostly AN...

I have seen Tuty Collector was having regn AG 9999 or (3333)..

New buses for Tirunelveli Region (Repayment of Nagercoil Region)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ymdEzOECT_4/TnTEiP2XewI/AAAAAAAADpo/UzaU5q6OK1Q/DSCN2798%252520copy.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DgsFpdZdJvA/TnTEhbQO56I/AAAAAAAADpk/_Job5DbJYTo/DSCN2797%252520copy.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OMTPZHxTyvY/TnTEiq4l4TI/AAAAAAAADps/R2L-UVc8Cj0/DSCN2799%252520copy.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cHRZE61gdUg/TnTEjz0-4gI/AAAAAAAADp0/x47foimBHhQ/DSCN2802%252520copy.jpg

Driver is talking with cellphone

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zk8e6YpuXEY/TnTEjIFC16I/AAAAAAAADpw/Q05SaDXYWEc/DSCN2800%252520copy.jpg


hi reno ,
nice to see all buses built by VPM division ...

any idea you know why south TN getting more no buses built by VPM ..

all ur snap are superb .....credit goes to ur camera & location spot .... really good...:)

New buses for Tirunelveli Region (Repayment of Nagercoil Region)


Driver is talking with cellphone

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zk8e6YpuXEY/TnTEjIFC16I/AAAAAAAADpw/Q05SaDXYWEc/DSCN2800%252520copy.jpg

@ hi reno this buses are coming from where ,because at one side of road sign board displaying tiruvanthapuram is 69 KM for end & this bus are coming opposite end

1) BSIII Passenger Bus chassis…2427 Nos (Approx.)
2) BS IV Passenger Bus Chassis…100 Nos. --> Could be for MTC
3) 12 Mtrs BSIII, Passenger Bus Chassis…473 Nos. --> For SETC?

Tender also has the mention of Air Suspension type.

In the annexure for Physical requirement Saw this..
Suspension:
Spring shall be of the standard semi elliptic multi leaf shackle (center bolt type) / weveller suspension at front and Air suspension at rear (for 12 Mrs. Chassis).

So SETC is going to get 473 Air Suspension type 12M chasis. :banana:

So its a mix of Viking 222" and Viking 210" chassis.
These two will have shackle ended leaf and the 12M will have weveller (rubber ended leaf) at front and air suspension at rear.
From the specs given all these 12M be Non AC only.
Also all the MTC buses will be with standard floor height( 3 step entry) and not our "Thaal Thala Sogusu Perunthu":bash::bash:





Tender worth 300crores!!

:cheers: to AL

I hope they will come up with 44+2 SC.

Since the specs are similar to UD they may come with 44 seater.
But I strongly feel they should omit the cargo areas in the rear and side and later look for options to carry Couriers(which is not yet materialized).
Some body is sitting in SETC and making some smart moves to improve operating economics of them .
First introduction of 12M chassis for Intercity operations, eliminating the rear and side cargo area(reducing the coach building charges upto 1lk/coach) increasing the number of seats(which is not a right move towards passenger comfort). I still wonder why was this type introduced though AL recommends only 44 seats for a 12M with Executive type seats.

12 Mtrs ( 244”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BS III) 123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine
--------------------
they are planning 165hp engine, sad. Currently what we have is 183hp. and BSIII is being asked for. how will they register in TN01 then ?? Experts ...any idea?

As the tender calls for supply of chassis only with inline fuel injection pump
its possible only with 160hp engines.
Apart from this there is one more inline engine with 180hp but currently not offered in buses only in trucks. If thats been available for buses now, you could have a higher hp chassis.

As these are the only two inline injection engine meeting BS III norms unlikely that other manufacturer can enter the tender.


Subbu,
... Last year we got EDC controlled engines and present tender looks like it is for inline Mechanical engine type.

They didnt have any mention about the Hill riders. :( I thought we will get some new hill riders and old Hill riders in Valparai will find some replacement.

Inline pumps are highly service friendly and that's the reason they are preferred.

Some 210" Viking can be operated in hill terrain - Not in valparai but in Ooty, Kodai etc.

Pritm,
Any idea about the HP for these new tender?


BS III ones are 160 hp and BS IV ones are 165 hp.
Torque - 550 Nm

I wish they should have gone for 10R20 radials instead of 9.00x20 and 10.00x20 Nylons.

Arun,

Not sure whether urs was a casual comment or not. Still i will put my points. STC'c cant take any chance as any disobedience of law will tarnish their image. You would be knowing how BMTC is struggling with AL/TML to get the BSIV buses on the roads.... finally they have decided to purchase second hand buses from KaSRTC.

For BMTC, TML have bagged order (AL did not participate in the tender due to earlier issues with them in JNnurm). The chassis is ready(2 step entry) and I believe even the demo is over to BMTC. Then why should BMTC go for battered second hand vehicles from KaSRTC - Are you sure of this info though!!!

If someone has any contacts with RTO officials, they can get more info on this subject and how earlier lot of 12m escaped ....
I was told that if its going to be SETC it can be excluded (but dont know how:nuts:)

TNSTC bus working for NPCIL

(this bus is for kanyakumari - Tirchy route but now working for NPCIL)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hk0q9FmG6nM/TnTEo9NDrZI/AAAAAAAADp8/QF0cs_SSEF4/DSCN2819%252520copy.jpg

Reno

Is this bus belongs to Vivekanandapuram depot?

Arun,

Not sure whether urs was a casual comment or not. Still i will put my points. STC'c cant take any chance as any disobedience of law will tarnish their image. You would be knowing how BMTC is struggling with AL/TML to get the BSIV buses on the roads..... finally they have decided to purchase second hand buses from KaSRTC.

If someone has any contacts with RTO officials, they can get more info on this subject and how earlier lot of 12m escaped ....

Subbu sir i have posted bcoz Binai sir mentioned that chennai Rto have moved to BSIV Norms they can register only that kind of vehicle, but our latest SETC's have been registered in TN-01.

A small Clarification BMTC is buying Seconds From Kasrtc this is mentioned by you right sir.

@ Reno thanks for the New Buses specially 1497 at Night. All the new buses are max from VPM Unit any Special reason and do you know what is the no on the front windsheild in yellow 5878, 5971, 6115

For BMTC, TML have bagged order (AL did not participate in the tender due to earlier issues with them in JNnurm). The chassis is ready(2 step entry) and I believe even the demo is over to BMTC. Then why should BMTC go for battered second hand vehicles from KaSRTC - Are you sure of this info though!!!

.A small Clarification BMTC is buying Seconds From Kasrtc this is mentioned by you right sir.


Hi Pritm/Arun,

I had missed, the 400nos are going to be from TML only. The following is the news item, based on which i had quoted the second hand purchase:

BMTC shifts to reverse gear, to procure used buses from KSRTC
Link: The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article2428638.ece)

But I strongly feel they should omit the cargo areas in the rear and side and later look for options to carry Couriers(which is not yet materialized).
Some body is sitting in SETC and making some smart moves to improve operating economics of them .
First introduction of 12M chassis for Intercity operations, eliminating the rear and side cargo area(reducing the coach building charges upto 1lk/coach)
.

I feel that side cargo provision is very much required as these days people travelling with families have those huge trolley bags which can only get into the side courier box. In Airavatha's their usage is very high due to type of pax and even in Rajahamsas, i see atleast 2-3 people opting this service as their luggage is too big for the racks.

--
5639 mm ( 222”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BSIII) 123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine,

5334 mm ( 210”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BSIII)123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine

--
why two types of chassis 10.8m and 10.5m are used by TNSTC's. Any other specific reason apart from using them on less tough ghat sections.

The tender is asking for Hino engines. Does it want only AL to bid ?

Did a mini fanning session with the MIBT controller (un-official one), few private buses caught on the lens:



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2b9AbFUB_Dg/TnRtBFvj4DI/AAAAAAAAJrs/OII0Rl-BCow/s576/DSC00583.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Wspv-QX2c2U/TnRtDLipYBI/AAAAAAAAJrw/vuQlpZ_2wUA/s640/DSC00584.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H6YUrBG1lHo/TnRtFhWQ3gI/AAAAAAAAJr0/AOduRXhsRgg/s640/DSC01953.JPG


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sz4u4FXOP6g/TnRtIPf_pCI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/2HjlTnRvHMI/s640/DSC01961.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TtgwzD5DW8k/TnRtKTfaGzI/AAAAAAAAJsU/lZ5IrNNPTGQ/s640/DSC01969.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Aa_oy7Ry1PU/TnRtMpbcFHI/AAAAAAAAJso/4rNKoZhAuuI/s576/DSC01974.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wNmmkbY2ZEU/TnRtPNIdRNI/AAAAAAAAJsY/TjCLL9dUf7o/s576/DSC01984.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_XBwo_KsK34/TnRtRdDlUHI/AAAAAAAAJsc/1gsfIlM-nTc/s640/DSC01994.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5k0w_d5UwOc/TnRtT_a4JBI/AAAAAAAAJsg/xnVb31qaLE4/s800/DSC01996.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BsmA3CWPnSU/TnRtV0rECOI/AAAAAAAAJsk/qQnTp3nySF4/s640/DSC02011.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wiDHwkAUKvQ/TnRs9sk5aBI/AAAAAAAAJpk/0NbpmyLhD7w/s640/DSC00581.JPG

So its a mix of Viking 222" and Viking 210" chassis.
These two will have shackle ended leaf and the 12M will have weveller (rubber ended leaf) at front and air suspension at rear.
From the specs given all these 12M be Non AC only.
Also all the MTC buses will be with standard floor height( 3 step entry) and not our "Thaal Thala Sogusu Perunthu":bash::bash:

I initially thought MTC will get BS4 SLFs. but these are normal buses. Thats really bad. :bash:



Since the specs are similar to UD they may come with 44 seater.
But I strongly feel they should omit the cargo areas in the rear and side and later look for options to carry Couriers(which is not yet materialized).
Some body is sitting in SETC and making some smart moves to improve operating economics of them .
First introduction of 12M chassis for Intercity operations, eliminating the rear and side cargo area(reducing the coach building charges upto 1lk/coach) increasing the number of seats(which is not a right move towards passenger comfort). I still wonder why was this type introduced though AL recommends only 44 seats for a 12M with Executive type seats.

As the tender calls for supply of chassis only with inline fuel injection pump
its possible only with 160hp engines.
Apart from this there is one more inline engine with 180hp but currently not offered in buses only in trucks. If thats been available for buses now, you could have a higher hp chassis.

As these are the only two inline injection engine meeting BS III norms unlikely that other manufacturer can enter the tender.

Inline pumps are highly service friendly and that's the reason they are preferred.

Thanks for giving us so much details. SETC will have a full 473 UD next year. It will be a complete revamp. :cheers::cheers:

Actually, Those were built for using it as SD(Even tender is called for building SD). But these guys stickered it as UD.


Some 210" Viking can be operated in hill terrain - Not in valparai but in Ooty, Kodai etc.


They normall use 210'' WB for Kodai, Ooty, Munnar etc., But its really tough in using them in Valparai routes.

I feel that side cargo provision is very much required as these days people travelling with families have those huge trolley bags which can only get into the side courier box. In Airavatha's their usage is very high due to type of pax and even in Rajahamsas, i see atleast 2-3 people opting this service as their luggage is too big for the racks.

--
5639 mm ( 222”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BSIII) 123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine,

5334 mm ( 210”) WB Passenger Chassis
fitted with Hino (BSIII)123 KW @ 2400
rpm Diesel Engine

--
why two types of chassis 10.8m and 10.5m are used by TNSTC's. Any other specific region apart from using them on less tough ghat sections.

The tender is asking for Hino engines. Does it want only AL to bid ?

Even i feel the side cargo provision is reqd. Two weeks ago i saw a passenger loading his trolley in the rear cargo provision area. Hope they will have this in the new UDs.

10.5 M are built with 55+2 and 10.8M are built with 57+2. We also had 60+2 SC, not sure how they came up with 60+2 SC.

Lets get AL only. We dont need TML sir. Even the best maintained TMLs are Coimbatore are vibrating like anything. Better CBE move those TMLs from Coimbatore-Palani route to city service. Earlier they use to run one TML in Coimbatore-Pudhukottai route. Passengers sitting in the front will feel the difference. :lol:

New buses for Tirunelveli Region (Repayment of Nagercoil Region)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DgsFpdZdJvA/TnTEhbQO56I/AAAAAAAADpk/_Job5DbJYTo/DSCN2797%252520copy.jpg

Driver is talking with cellphone

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zk8e6YpuXEY/TnTEjIFC16I/AAAAAAAADpw/Q05SaDXYWEc/DSCN2800%252520copy.jpg

Nice pics of new buses. We have also seen something similar to these yesterday in madurai. All these were VPM built right? But they are different from unique VPM livery.

Did a mini fanning session with the MIBT controller (un-official one), few private buses caught on the lense:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2b9AbFUB_Dg/TnRtBFvj4DI/AAAAAAAAJrs/OII0Rl-BCow/s576/DSC00583.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sz4u4FXOP6g/TnRtIPf_pCI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/2HjlTnRvHMI/s640/DSC01961.JPG



Nice pics.

Looks like this front domb design is the hot selling coach design from maaruti now.

Especially the kannapiran with head lights on looking nice. :)

They normall use 210'' WB for Kodai, Ooty, Munnar etc., But its really tough in using them in Valparai routes.

KaSRTC run Rajahamsas to Kodai are 12 Mtrs ( 244”) .

Subbu sir thanks for the Private Players in MIBT

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Dhandapani sir, If this is the hot selling model of Maaruthi coaches sure we can see a bus on Thoothukudi - Kovilpatti route. SSK company based at sattur are one of the regular customer of Maaruthi. they have 5 buses in this sector.

KaSRTC run Rajahamsas to Kodai are 12 Mtrs ( 244”) .

Ka also has a 10.8M TML in Bangalore-Munnar route. TNSTC-Coimbatore also replaced their Hill riders to munnar with a normal Vikings.

TNSTC-Coimbatore operates regular vikings(10.8/10.5) towards kodai from Erode, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam.

TNSTC-Coimbatore gave around five 210'' WB vikings to Valparai depot. Sometimes these buses are used for running spls to madurai from Pollachi and Coimbatore. This helps Valparai depot in getting good revenue.

Subbu sir thanks for the Private Players in MIBT

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Dhandapani sir, If this is the hot selling model of Maaruthi coaches sure we can see a bus on Thoothukudi - Kovilpatti route. SSK company based at sattur are one of the regular customer of Maaruthi. they have 5 buses in this sector.

Arun,
I have seen around such buses in different places.

The latest entrant in the Madurai <->Blr omni route is Kalayana Sundaram Travels with a AC semisleeper bus. Fare is Rs 580.

AL 222" 36 seater bus.

Online booking Site: http://ksbustravels.com/

KS is a 4 decade old player in the Parcel service field and you can see lot of his trucks moving around in Mdu - West TN.

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Few observations of SETC at Shantinagar bus stand last Sat:

- Many of the SETC UD's from Madurai, Pondy, Trichy, Chennai depots have started getting new coat of paint. Seat covers are getting replaced with fresh cloth cover.
- Tanjore UD had all its 36 seats replaced with new set of cushion seats.
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^^ Subbu Sir when you are going to test the new K.S. And SRS comment about the Hispano soon i am waiting from you.

Has anyone got the pictures of Thisayanvilai to Chennai bus from TNSTC- Nellai?

I remember travelling in that bus long time ago and "Thisai Mara Paravai" was written on the front and back side of the bus.

It was an ordinary bus in those days and was the fastest. I have never seen any government undertaking bus overtaking this one.

Maybe it is converted to an Ultra Delux now?

துவரங்குறிச்சி அருகே கோவில்பட்டியில் நின்று பயணிகளை ஏற்றி, இறக்க மறுக்கும் அரசு பஸ் டிரைவர், கண்டக்டர்கள் மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கவேண்டும் என போக்குவரத்துத்துறை அதிகாரிகளுக்கு பொதுமக்கள் கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர். திருச்சி-மதுரை தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலையில் கோவில்பட்டி உள்ளது. இதை சுற்றியுள்ள தாதனூர், தாதகவுண்டம்பட்டி, தொட்டியபட்டி, இரெட்டியபட்டி, வி.இடையபட்டி மற்றும் புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டம் சித்திரம்பட்டி, மீன்வேலி, அகரபட்டி, லெஞ்சமேடு உட்பட சுற்றுப்புற கிராமங்களிலிருந்து, திருச்சியில் நடந்து வரும் கட்டிட வேலைகளுக்காக, தினந்தோறும் பல நூற்றுக்கணக்கான கொத்தனார், சித்தாள், ஆசாரி, சென்டரிங் பணியாளர்கள் வந்து செல்கின்றனர்.

இந்த பகுதியிலிருந்து திருச்சியிலுள்ள கல்லூரிகளுக்கு தினந்தோறும் நூற்றுக்கும் மேற்பட்ட மாணவ, மாணவியர் வந்து செல்கின்றனர். புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டம் விராலிமலையில் உள்ள பல்வேறு தனியார் கம்பெனிகளிலும், இப்பகுதியை சேர்ந்தவர்கள் வேலை செய்து வருகின்றனர். இவர்கள் அனைவரும் ஒரே நேரத்தில் பஸ் ஏற வருவதால் கோவில்பட்டியில் காலை ஏழரை மணி முதல் ஒன்பது மணி வரை பஸ் ஸ்டாண்டில் பொதுமக்கள் கூட்டம் அலைமோதுகிறது. கட்டிட வேலைக்கு செல்லும் பணியாளர்கள் பெரும்பாலானோர் லாரிகளை பிடித்து சென்று விடுகின்றனர்.

காலை நேரத்தில் வரும் அரசு பஸ்களில் கும்பகோணம் கோட்டம் பஸ்களில் ஒரு சிலவற்றை தவிர, பெரும்பாலான பஸ்கள், ஓவர் பிரிட்ச் வழியாக சென்று விடுகிறது. மதுரை கோட்டத்தை சேர்ந்த பஸ்கள், கோவில்பட்டியில் எப்போதும், சர்வீஸ் ரோட்டில் வந்து பயணிகளை ஏற்றி செல்வதில்லை. இதனால் பஸ் பிடிக்க கூட்டம் அலைமோதுகிறது. இதேபோல் திருச்சியிலிருந்து கோவில்பட்டி செல்லும் போதும், பெரும்பாலான பஸ் டிரைவர்கள் பயணிகளிடம், கோவில்பட்டியில் பஸ் நிற்காது என விரட்டுகின்றனர். இதனால் துவரங்குறிச்சி சன்டிங் பஸ் வரும் வரை பயணிகள் நீண்ட நேரம் காத்திருக்க வேண்டியுள்ளது. இந்த பிரச்சினையில், கடந்த சில மாதங்களுக்கு கோவில்பட்டியில், ஒரே வாரத்தில் மூன்று முறை பஸ் மறியல் நடந்தது என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.
தொடர்ந்து சில வாரம் மட்டும், போக்குவரத்துத்துறை அதிகாரிகள், கோவில்பட்டியில் அரசு பஸ்கள் நின்று செல்கின்றனவா? என டெப்போவிலிருந்து தனியாக ஆள் போட்டு கண்காணித்தனர். இதை தொடர்ந்து பயணிகள் நிம்மதியாக, வெளியூர் சென்று வந்தனர். இந்த பிரச்சனை தற்போது மீண்டும் தலைதூக்கி உள்ளது. இதனால் வெளியூர் செல்லும் பயணிகள் மிகுந்த அவதிப்பட்டு வருகின்றனர். இதுகுறித்து சம்பந்தப்பட்ட போக்குவரத்துத்துறை உயர் அதிகாரிகள், அரசு பஸ்கள் கோவில்பட்டியில் நின்று பயணிகளை ஏற்றி, இறக்கி செல்ல வேண்டும் என டிரைவர் மற்றும் கண்டக்டர்களுக்கு உத்தரவிட வேண்டும். இதை மீறும் டிரைவர், கண்டக்டர்கள் மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்று, இப்பகுதி பொதுமக்கள் கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர்.

Buses in Trichy - Madurai route are not stopping at Kovilpatty, a major transit point for many people in villages of Trichy & Pudukottai districts around this place towards Trichy/ Madurai. People suffer a lot due to the MDU region buses escaping by the fly over and very few KMU region buses use the service road and pick up people. In Trichy bus stand also, the crew doesn't allow these passengers to board. So these people are forced to wait till the Thuvarankurichi shunting buses come.

Due to road blocking by these people thrice in a single week few months ago, officials allotted a person to monitor if buses pick up from/ drop passengers here :ohno:. Now the buses have again started skipping this place and requests are made to officials to strictly order the crew to adhere to instructions or to initiate actions against them.

Dinamalar news http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=315378

It was only these officials who made every bus as 1 to 1, 1 to 5/6, NON-STOP etc., without even thinking about the stops that were earlier served by these buses, now the blame is on the crew. They should use places like Tirupatthur (for Kottampatty - Trichy), Natham (Kottampatty/ Thuvarnkurichi - Trichy), Ponnamaravathy (Kovilpatty - Trichy) to cover up the major villages that missed Trichy connectivity due to the 1 to 5, NON-STOP etc. They can introduce more Musiri - Madurai buses via Kulithalai, Manapparai which would be a great help to major villages in its entire route towards MDU. Already there is 1 or more buses in all the above routes told and increasing their frequency alone would be a win-win situation for both their origination region & trichy region places, which lost connectivity. Will they do????

Ramesh

Has anyone got the pictures of Thisayanvilai to Chennai bus from TNSTC- Nellai?

I remember travelling in that bus long time ago and "Thisai Mara Paravai" was written on the front and back side of the bus.

It was an ordinary bus in those days and was the fastest. I have never seen any government undertaking bus overtaking this one.

Maybe it is converted to an Ultra Delux now?I have seen few Tirunelveli region 3*2 buses going towards their base regions from Chennai yesterday night. If that high is the demand, why don't TNSTC's procure some SD/ UD buses & use them exclusively for special operations during week ends or festival times. For this purpose, VM region comes handy with so many depots right at Koyambedu itself. They should be allowed to operate such buses towards any route which requires additional buses but not less than 350 kms. Since SETC is just scaling from the worst level up to the poor level, thought of this idea with VM.

If we just have TNSTC only, this would be a great idea and the regions with their will & wish would definitely be playing a spoilsport now.

Ramesh

Has anyone got the pictures of Thisayanvilai to Chennai bus from TNSTC- Nellai?

I remember travelling in that bus long time ago and "Thisai Mara Paravai" was written on the front and back side of the bus.

It was an ordinary bus in those days and was the fastest. I have never seen any government undertaking bus overtaking this one.

Maybe it is converted to an Ultra Delux now?

When Thisyanvilai Depot is with Nagercoil Region!

This one is ran as Thisayanvilai - Chennai


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U4cjbUUjCA0/TlZCvzB5kJI/AAAAAAAADVM/Oo785NIMo_Y/DSCN0854%252520copy.jpg

its pair is N 891

Later 2 TVS built UDs are added
During Bifurcation of Nellai Divsion. they merged once again thisayanvilai depot with Nellai. So NGL took back those 2 TVS built UDs and gave 2 JCBL built UDs (TN 74 N 1137, 38- i guess)

One of them

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gBtvARfv9Tk/Tms57sEo7_I/AAAAAAAAAGs/6j63HG6hADQ/68.jpg
source: Arun @ picasa

பஸ்சில் ரூ.30 டிக்கெட் பெற அடையாள அட்டை முக்கியம்

மதுரை : மதுரையில் அரசு டவுன் பஸ்சில் ரூ.30 டிக்கெட் பெற பயணிகள் போட்டோவுடன் கூடிய அடையாள அட்டையை கண்டக்டரிடம் காண்பிக்க வேண்டும்.சென்னையை அடுத்து மதுரை பெரியார் பஸ் ஸ்டாண்டில் இருந்து இயக்கப்படும் டவுன் பஸ்களில் எங்கு வேண்டுமானாலும் செல்ல (காலை 5 முதல் இரவு 10 மணி வரை) ரூ.30 டிக்கெட்டை போக்குவரத்து கழகம் அமல்படுத்தியது. உதாரணத்துக்கு பெரியார் பஸ் ஸ்டாண்ட்டில் இருந்து திருமங்கலம் வரை செல்ல ரூ.30 டிக்கெட்டை நாள் ஒன்றுக்கு எத்தனை முறை வேண்டுமானாலும் பயன்படுத்தலாம். திருமங்கலத்தில் இருந்து உசிலம்பட்டி செல்ல தனியாக டிக்கெட் எடுக்க வேண்டும். விற்பனை பிரதிநிதிகள், வியாபாரிகள் ரூ.30 டிக்கெட்டை பயன்படுத்தி வந்தனர். கண்டக்டரிடம் டிக்கெட் பெறலாம்.தற்போது ரூ.30 டிக்கெட் பெற பயணிகள் போட்டோவுடன் கூடிய எதாவது ஒரு அடையாள அட்டையை காண்பிக்க வேண்டும் என, போக்குவரத்து கழகம் உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளது. அடையாள அட்டை இல்லாத பயணிகள் ரூ.30 டிக்கெட் பெற முடியாமல் சிரமம் அடைகின்றனர். போக்குவரத்து கழக அதிகாரி ஒருவர் கூறும்போது, ""ரூ.30 டிக்கெட் தவறான வழிக்கு பயன்படுத்தி விடக்கூடாது என்பதற்காக அடையாள அட்டை கேட்கப்படுகிறது,'' என்றார்.

Dinamalar news http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=315453

Report says that the pass is valid only in buses from/ to Periyar and quotes it cannot be used in Thirumangalam - Usilampatti. Why is it so when MTC has brought all its buses under this pass excluding AC & night buses?????????

Ramesh

There is Erode-Bangalore via Mettur. I have seen that in Majestic when i was in bangalore.

This one?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QBaO9ilqZXQ/TleuXcZXbhI/AAAAAAAAC2A/j2BfpxuKORw/s640/IMG_3007.jpg

This one?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QBaO9ilqZXQ/TleuXcZXbhI/AAAAAAAAC2A/j2BfpxuKORw/s640/IMG_3007.jpg

Thanks this is the one. It has latest TN33 N 2505 and may get replaced with new fleet next year.