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dhandapanik

December 14th, 2010, 05:30 AM

திருப்பூருக்கு தேவை கூடுதலாக 100 பஸ்

கோவை போக்குவரத்து கோட்டத்தின் கீழ் கோவை மற்றும் ஈரோடு மண்டலங்கள் செயல்படுகின்றன. கோவை கோட்டத்தின் கீழ் திருப்பூரில் 95 பஸ்கள், ஈரோடு கோட்டத்தின் கீழ் 75 பஸ்கள் என 170 அரசு பஸ்கள் இயக்கப்படுகின்றன. பல்லடம், கருமத்தம்பட்டி, அவிநாசி, நம்பியூர், பெருந்துறை, காங்கயம், தாராபுரம், சத்தியமங்கலம் உள்ளிட்ட பகுதிகளில் இருந்து 75 பஸ்கள், 130 நகர பஸ்கள் என 375 பஸ்கள் இயக்கப்படுகின்றன. இதுதவிர, மினி பஸ்கள் 56, தனியார் பஸ்கள் 50 ஓடுகின்றன.மாவட்ட தலைநகரான திருப்பூரை தலைமையிடமாக கொண்டு போக்குவரத்து மண்டலம் உருவாக்க வேண்டும்; பொது மேலாளர் நியமிக்கப்பட்டால், நிர்வாக ரீதியான பல செயல்பாடுகளுக்கு உடனடி தீர்வு கிடைக்கும் என கோரிக்கை விடுக்கப்பட்டது. அதையேற்று, திருப்பூர் போக்குவரத்து மண்டலம் அமைக்க அரசு உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளது.திருப்பூரை பொருத்தவரை தினமும் 40 கி.மீ., சுற்றளவில் உள்ள மக்கள், திருப்பூருக்கு வந்து செல்கின்றனர். கிராமப் பகுதிகளைச் சேர்ந்த மக்கள் பெரும்பாலும் பஸ்களையே போக்குவரத்துக்கு நம்பியுள்ளனர். அலுவல், தொழில், வியாபாரம் சார்ந்த பலருக்கும் திருப்பூரே மையமாக உள்ளது. மாநகர பகுதிகளில், குடியிருப்புகள் நிறைந்துள்ள பகுதிகள் வழியாக மட்டுமே மினி பஸ்கள் சொற்ப எண்ணிக்கையில் இயக்கப்படுகின்றன. பெரும்பாலான பகுதிகளில் போதிய பஸ் போக்குவரத்து இல்லை.குறிப்பாக, திருப்பூரை சுற்றியுள்ள ஊராட்சி பகுதிகள், அவிநாசியை சார்ந்துள்ள கிராமப்புறங்கள் என பல பகுதிகளுக்கும் பஸ்களின் தேவை அதிகமாக உள்ளது. காலை மற்றும் மாலை நேரங்களில், படிக்கட்டுகளில் தொங்கியபடி நூற்றுக்கணக்கான பயணிகள் பயணிப்பது ஆபத்தாக உள்ளது. பள்ளி குழந்தைகள், கல்லூரி மாணவ, மாணவியர், பெண் தொழிலாளர்கள் பஸ்களில் நெரிசலில் சிக்கிக்கொண்டு திணறியபடி பயணிப்பது நாள்தோறும் தொடரும் வேதனையாக உள்ளது.மாணவ, மாணவியருக்காக காலை, மாலை நேரங்களில் திருப்பூரில் பஸ்கள் இயக்க வேண்டும். பெண்களுக்கான சிறப்பு பஸ்களின் எண்ணிக்கையை கூடுதலாக்க வேண்டும். தவிர, மாநகர பஸ்கள் பலவும், டஞ்சன் பஸ்களாக ஓடுகின்றன. அடிக்கடி வழியில் நின்று விடுகின்றன. அப்பஸ்களை மாற்றிவிட்டு, நல்ல நிலையில் உள்ள மாற்று பஸ்களை ஓடச்செய்ய வேண்டும். திருப்பூர் மாவட்ட பகுதிகளுக்கு என்று 100 புதிய பஸ்களை ஒதுக்கித் தருவதோடு, தேவையான பகுதிகளில் புதிய வழித்தடங்களில் பஸ்களை இயக்கவும் முதல்வர் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும்.
Source:Dinamalar (http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=144070)

Tirupur needs additional 100 new buses.
Most of the buses running in Tirupur are dubba buses.
Tirupur region proposed and soon it will come into operation.
Need extra buses in morning and evening times for students
CBE region operates 95 buses and Erode region operates 75 buses inside tirupur

DolphinsTuti

December 14th, 2010, 01:47 PM

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;68836105]Buses from TNSTC-MDU(Dindigul region)

Nice Capture Sir it is running between Dindugal and Kannivadi.

dhandapanik

December 14th, 2010, 02:07 PM

Nice Capture Sir it is running between Dindugal and Kannivadi.

Yes. Kannivadi is located in Oddanchatram-Sempatti route. I have seen 2 buses in this model.

dhandapanik

December 14th, 2010, 05:33 PM

From my recent Tanjore Trip:

Tanjore has so many old MTC buses... Reg nos which i noticed are TN01 N 3712, 3725, 3729, 3736, 3737, 3758, 3759, 3765, 3768, 3770, 3777, 3796, 3801, 3802, 3808, 3814, 3817 and 3997

A Sample here......
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZL5miDYPI/AAAAAAAAEz8/QJXwYZDfTMU/s640/DSC04326.jpg

One new city bus registered under TN45 was also running there... Noticed similar to this bus at trichy too..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZL6HLk86I/AAAAAAAAE0I/gYc5X-1DmE8/s640/DSC04329.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZL51nXu0I/AAAAAAAAE0E/7Wwiybp7bHk/s640/DSC04328.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZL580aypI/AAAAAAAAE0A/92tqOLCoecY/s512/DSC04327.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZL6TlY4QI/AAAAAAAAE0M/-SUKBAViQlc/s640/DSC04330.jpg

And the guy which was added to city bus recently, may on the same day which i clicked...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZNOtA1caI/AAAAAAAAE0o/KMH_6ondw3k/s640/DSC04341.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZMhtLHwmI/AAAAAAAAE0U/r7ZS0aO3DE8/s512/DSC04333.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZMhy2oiaI/AAAAAAAAE0Y/rSYrwhkxWY8/s640/DSC04334.jpg

And finally the super deluxe service running between Tanjore and chennai.. sorry for the poor picture quality.. the bus was really good and the SS seats were nice too.. Seats were really good compared to the super deluxe services from SETC..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZNPOo54iI/AAAAAAAAE0w/8SASRLSVRFM/s640/DSC04345.jpg

thillai_selvan

December 15th, 2010, 04:02 AM

cross posting...
500 New Buses for TNSTC Tirunelveli Division

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2010/12/15/20101215e_016107009.jpg

KSRaj

December 15th, 2010, 11:39 AM

mr_madras

December 15th, 2010, 11:50 AM

However, TN-45 new city fleet is running in Thanjavur when Trichy itself needs more city buses! TNSTC KMU should give better importance to Trichy as it deserves - by increased number of fleet, coverage and new routes.

Interestingly, even the older MTC fleet were given to KMU, PDKT and KKDI but not to Trichy - atleast for additional services.

Cheers,
Raj

Trichy city bus has AC service to airport & srirangam ,vestibule buses and many SLF all due to transport minister so dont worry much

dhandapanik

December 15th, 2010, 12:07 PM

Trichy city bus has AC service to airport & srirangam ,vestibule buses and many SLF all due to transport minister so dont worry much

i have seen couple of new city buses in trichy too. But trichy needs more services. They transferred few TN32 registered buses long back, but the problem is the maintanence. Even for the smaller rains, the roofs will start leaking.. :bash:

I used one vestibule bus with TN45 registration in Tanjore Old BS - New BS route. OMG, the worst maintained Vestibule bus i have ever seen. If the brake is applied strongly, for sure the Top portion will go off the bus. :lol: It was shaking like anything.

Not sure why the hell they are maintaining like these, at the same time the Tanjore-Chennai Super Deluxe bus was awesome. Only thing that is missing in that bus is the air suspension.

kongu singam

December 15th, 2010, 12:55 PM

Jagadeesh R

December 15th, 2010, 01:27 PM

Can we see TN 72 in any other TNSTCs other than Nellai.
No chance I guess.
Worst among worst will be in Nellai only.

2 Nos of TN72 Registration Buses exists in TNSTC-SLM(Dharmapuri Depot)
one bus is plying between Salem-Hosur route and the other one running between Salem-Dharmapuri.

Charan1990

December 15th, 2010, 01:32 PM

^^ Can you tell us about the condition of those buses. It may be in good condition..... :)

Mr.Nellai

December 15th, 2010, 04:39 PM

From my recent Tanjore Trip:

Tanjore has so many old MTC buses... Reg nos which i noticed are TN01 N 3712, 3725, 3729, 3736, 3737, 3758, 3759, 3765, 3768, 3770, 3777, 3796, 3801, 3802, 3808, 3814, 3817 and 3997

A Sample here......

I too spotted one TN-01 N-4021 in Kumbakonam on my way to chidambaram, the bus route was to swamimalai i suppose. Also the bus was not repainted it has the same old green paint. Also i spotted some buses in Mayiladuthurai as well.

The vestibule buses in Tanjore where introduced around 2008, but during that time " பாதாள சாக்கடை" (underground sewerage) works were carried out. Even some mofussil route buses were damaged, so for vestibule surely the damage would be more.Also the red soil makes the outward appearance of buses downtrodden. It is loose soil in Tanjore which doesn't suit for roads.Only 3 or 4 years back the Tanjore bus stand was totally re-laid with cement. Before that it was like a sand quarry.

Mr.Nellai

December 15th, 2010, 04:47 PM

2 Nos of TN72 Registration Buses exists in TNSTC-SLM(Dharmapuri Depot)
one bus is plying between Salem-Hosur route and the other one running between Salem-Dharmapuri.

If it is transferred as brand new then replacement for the same will be compensated from the receiving division/region. Since the buses were bought newly from salem they should be transferred newly from Nellai. Mostly you can see second hand buses from other depots, for this they won't transfer. But this time in view of new division being formed they transfered some brand new 4-6 TN-30 s green colour (I don't know whether it is salem reg no), some 4 TN-32s violet and white combination.

dhandapanik

December 15th, 2010, 05:00 PM

I too spotted one TN-01 N-4021 in Kumbakonam on my way to chidambaram, the bus route was to swamimalai i suppose. Also the bus was not repainted it has the same old green paint. Also i spotted some buses in Mayiladuthurai as well.

The vestibule buses in Tanjore where introduced around 2008, but during that time " பாதாள சாக்கடை" (underground sewerage) works were carried out. Even some mofussil route buses were damaged, so for vestibule surely the damage would be more.Also the red soil makes the outward appearance of buses downtrodden. It is loose soil in Tanjore which doesn't suit for roads.Only 3 or 4 years back the Tanjore bus stand was totally re-laid with cement. Before that it was like a sand quarry.

I too spotted few TN01 registration buses at Kumbakonam. In the list which i gave, one of them is from Kumbakonam.

Vestibule buses are going bad because of the maintanence only. Tanjore roads are somewhat ok, not really bad. TNSTC-MDU is able to maintain it well, even TNSTC-CBE is a kind of ok. why not TNSTC-KMU then?

Saw so many weldings in that bus.. i was worried whether the roof will fall down in between... also the seats were in bad condition(because of the velvett cloth).

Mr.Nellai

December 15th, 2010, 05:15 PM

I too spotted few TN01 registration buses at Kumbakonam. In the list which i gave, one of them is from Kumbakonam.

Vestibule buses are going bad because of the maintanence only. Tanjore roads are somewhat ok, not really bad. TNSTC-MDU is able to maintain it well, even TNSTC-CBE is a kind of ok. why not TNSTC-KMU then?

Saw so many weldings in that bus.. i was worried whether the roof will fall down in between... also the seats were in bad condition(because of the velvett cloth).

I am not saying the roads were bad, now it is good they have relaid:). But 3 years back during underground sewerage project, they dug up the roads. Since the soil is mostly loose in Tanjore it made the situation more worser. Sand dunes were formed and the rear part of the bus strikes the road each time it goes (especially the petrol bunk turning near new bus stand). Earlier before when cement road were laid in new bus stand, you cant see the road near the bus bays, water use to stagnate and the roads become withered. Only after realizing the situation the local administration laid cement roads. Also i have seen the vestibule buses foot steps hitting the road near railway station bridge.

DolphinsTuti

December 15th, 2010, 05:38 PM

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;68900417]From my recent Tanjore Trip:

And the guy which was added to city bus recently, may on the same day which i clicked...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TQZNOtA1caI/AAAAAAAAE0o/KMH_6ondw3k/s640/DSC04341.jpg

The New bus is awesome Body built by Tnstc

Brand coimbatore

December 16th, 2010, 04:21 AM

But this bus looks more like a typical mofussil bus

thillai_selvan

December 16th, 2010, 05:04 AM

can anyone pls tell me about where and all KSRTC reservation counters are there in chennai other than CMBT?

sscm

December 16th, 2010, 06:18 AM

can anyone pls tell me about where and all KSRTC reservation counters are there in chennai other than CMBT?

http://ksrtc.in/popup_TN/Chennai.html
List of Booking Counters in Chennai
Sl.No.
Place
Location Address Tel. No.
1
Chennai CMBT Bus Stand
KSRTC Reservation Counter, CMBT Bus stand, Koyambedu, Chennai 600107 044-24794442, 9980915121

Franchisees in Chennai
Sl.
No.
Place Location Franchisee Name
Address Tel. No.
1

Tamil Nadu Chennai
B. Israthen New Singapore Tours and Travels Corner, 1st floor, No.3 (Old No.48A), South West Boag Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600017. 044-42124560, 42024480, 9444151020, 9840144088

2

Tamil Nadu Chennai
P. Ganesh Basecamp Adventure Holidays, B-4, 1st floor, Gemini Parsn Complex, No.1, Kodambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600006. 044-65519976, 9841595711, 9841031116

3

Tamil Nadu Chennai
F. Muthuwappa Asshat Travels, No.3, E.V.R Road, Hotel Bhuvari Complex, Opp.Central Railway Station, Chennai - 600003. 044-55310707, 9841222310

4

Tamil Nadu Chennai
F. Muthuwappa Lucky Travels, No.6, 1st Avenue, Shastrinagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020 044-24916331, 9884618111

5

Tamil Nadu Chennai
R. Maheswari No.63(31), First Floor, Millers Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600010. 044-42662280, 26481132, 42662061

6

Tamil Nadu Chennai
S. Rizwana Crescent Tours & Travels, No.73, 7th Avenue, Ashoknagar, Chennai - 600083 044-24742174, 52029634

7

Tamil Nadu Chennai
S.H. Abdul Rahim KSRTC Travel House, No. 61/3, Nehrunagar, II Avenue, Annanagar, Near Ranga Nursing Home, Chennai 600040 044-64564495, 09380951020, 09445180399

8

Tamil Nadu Guindy
Thilaganiveditha. R Nive Holidays, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkattuthangal, Guinday, Chennai- 600 032 044-22254567, 22252567, 09443010253

9

Tamil Nadu Mylapore
Usha Krishnan New No.35, Old No.8 Dr.Rangachary Road , Mylapore, Chennai- 600 004 044 24610602

10
Tamil Nadu Velacherry
Mohamed Gani C/o Travel Guides, Pvt.Ltd Br. 51/18 Dropathi Amman , Ist Cross Street Velacherry, Chennai-600 042. 9940162301, 9940066537

KSRaj

December 16th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Trichy city bus has AC service to airport & srirangam ,vestibule buses and many SLF all due to transport minister so dont worry much

All that is stopped - you should check today how many SLFs are running - a handful of them introduced in 2007. No impact of Transport minister.

N. Nagarajan

December 16th, 2010, 10:40 AM

Jagadeesh R

December 16th, 2010, 11:09 AM

If it is transferred as brand new then replacement for the same will be compensated from the receiving division/region. Since the buses were bought newly from salem they should be transferred newly from Nellai. Mostly you can see second hand buses from other depots, for this they won't transfer. But this time in view of new division being formed they transfered some brand new 4-6 TN-30 s green colour (I don't know whether it is salem reg no), some 4 TN-32s violet and white combination.

Yes, TN30 Belongs to Salem West RTO.

Jagadeesh R

December 16th, 2010, 11:16 AM

^^ Can you tell us about the condition of those buses. It may be in good condition..... :)

Yes, even though these buses are old but it was fully repainted and serviced so it was in good condition when I saw them 6 months back.

And also I traveled in one of these bus that time from Hosur to Salem, the engine was good, nice pick up when compared to other TNSTC-SLM buses in that route.

mr_madras

December 16th, 2010, 12:08 PM

Last saturday 11.12.2010, I came from Tambaram to Meenambakkam at 7pm in the Bus G18 Express fleet No. VPI 1021, usually all express buses route no G18, G70 have stop in meenambakkam bus stop, but that driver not stopped the bus in the particular stop. He replied very rudely no stop for express, already bus is late in traffic. I want to know how to complaint these people to MTC department.

i dont think so that express buses have halt @ meenambakkam(not sure about G70,G18) even many LSS skip that stop. nowadays MTC not maintaining any fixed halts for services so it is purely depend upon driver mind

DolphinsTuti

December 16th, 2010, 03:00 PM

INDIAS FIRST WATER BUS @ MUTTUKADU ( CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU)

Source :http://rajoe.itacumens.com/indias-first-water-bus-muttukadu-chennai-tamil-nadu

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http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3856/image008ws.jpg

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The Picture and Heading was taken from the source above is it true or imagination news

dhandapanik

December 16th, 2010, 04:18 PM

All that is stopped - you should check today how many SLFs are running - a handful of them introduced in 2007. No impact of Transport minister.

May be true. when i went to trichy some time back, saw the AC bus at srirangam. Also saw few SLF buses. This time i havent seen even a single SLF bus at trichy. Whre all those buses gone?

Mr.Nellai

December 16th, 2010, 05:27 PM

May be true. when i went to trichy some time back, saw the AC bus at srirangam. Also saw few SLF buses. This time i havent seen even a single SLF bus at trichy. Whre all those buses gone?

I have seen 2 SLFs with TN-45 reg in routes from Saidapet- chengalpet as well as few buses in tambaram- maduranthagam route. trichy has good potential for SLFs but there are more private operators that belong to politicians- so how can one expect good service. There is even one private service in Poonthamalle-high court route owned by padmavathi bus service from trichy.

mr_madras

December 17th, 2010, 08:00 AM

INDIAS FIRST WATER BUS @ MUTTUKADU ( CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU)

Source :http://rajoe.itacumens.com/indias-first-water-bus-muttukadu-chennai-tamil-nadu
The Picture and Heading was taken from the source above is it true or imagination news

definitely not in muttukadu or even in india. if you search water bus in google it leads many link says indias first water bus in azhapuzha (kerala) with same buses in picture. there is no concrete evidence.

DolphinsTuti

December 17th, 2010, 09:28 AM

definitely not in muttukadu or even in india. if you search water bus in google it leads many link says indias first water bus in azhapuzha (kerala) with same buses in picture. there is no concrete evidence.

Thank u very much any euro iv bus on road in chennai news said around 150 buses will be deployed from Jan 1 it will be a new year gift to Chennai peoples.

DolphinsTuti

December 17th, 2010, 07:22 PM

No.. I'm asking about the Bangalore route? As they mentioned, did they have started?

SRM going to start its service to bangalore from pongal information got from the local booking office in tuticorin.

satishanu

December 17th, 2010, 09:21 PM

""போக்குவரத்துக்கழக தொழிலாளர்கள் மகிழ்ச்சி அடையும்படியான சம்பள உயர்வு அறிவிக்கப்படும்,'' என, போக்குவரத்துத்துறை அமைச்சர் நேரு தெரிவித்தார்.

திருப்பூர் போக்குவரத்து மண்டல அலுவலகம் திறப்பு, புதிய வழித்தடங்களில் பஸ்கள் இயக்கம், விபத்தின்றி பணிபுரிந்த டிரைவர்களுக்கு பரிசளிக்கும் விழா, திருப்பூர் காங்கயம் ரோட்டில் உள்ள பணிமனை வளாகத்தில் நேற்று நடந்தது. கோவை அரசு போக்குவரத்துக்கழக மேலாண் இயக்குனர் பால்ராஜ் வரவேற்றார். நெடுஞ்சாலை அமைச்சர் சாமிநாதன் தலைமை வகித்தார்.

போக்குவரத்து துறை அமைச்சர் நேரு பேசியதாவது:இந்தியாவில் மிக குறைந்த கட்டணத்தில், தமிழகத்தில் மட்டுமே பஸ்கள் இயக்கப்படுகின்றன; கட்டணங்களை உயர்த்தாத பட்சத்தில், சலுகை வழங்க இயலாது. கடந்தாண்டில், 12 சதவீத உயர்வு என்பதே 200 கோடி ரூபாய் செலவாக இருந்தது; தற்போதைய நிலவரப்படி 420 கோடி இருந்தால்தான் செலவை ஈடுகட்ட முடியும். 240 மணி நேர வேலை என்ற அடிப்படையில், 2,000 பேர் புதிதாக வேலைக்கு சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர்; பணி நேரம், 25 ஆண்டுகளில் மூன்று முறை பதவி உயர்வில், கடைசி பத்தாண்டுகளில் பதவி உயர்வு வழங்க கோரிக்கை வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. புதிய ஓய்வூதிய திட்டத்தில் உள்ள ஊதிய முரண்பாட்டை களைய வேண்டும் என கோரப்பட்டுள் ளது.கோரிக்கைகள் குறித்த அனைத்தும் பேச்சளவில் உள்ளது; வரும் 20ம் தேதி முதல்வர் முன்னிலையில் இறுதி முடிவெடுத்து அறிவிக்கப்படும். இந்த ஒப்பந்தம் மூலம், மற்ற துறைகளை விட அதிக சம்பளம் பெறும் வாய்ப்பு வருங்காலத்தில் உள்ளது. முன்பு 16 ஆயிரம் பஸ்களுடன், ஏழு போக்குவரத்து கழகங்கள் இருந்தன;

தற்போது 20 ஆயிரம் பஸ்கள், ஒன்பது போக்குவரத்து கழகங்களாக உயர்த்தப்பட்டுள்ளன. பஸ்களின் எண்ணிக்கையை அதிகரித்து, டிரைவர், கண்டக்டர்கள் மற்றும் அலுவலர்கள் அதிகளவில் உயர்த்தப்பட்டுள்ளனர்.கடந்த ஐந்தாண்டுகளில் 20 ஆயிரம் பஸ்களில், 15 ஆயிரம் புதிய பஸ்களாக ஓடுகின்றன; ஜன., மாத இறுதிக்குள், மேலும் 3,000 பஸ்கள் பயன்பாட்டுக்கு வர உள்ளன. 45 ஆயிரம் பேர், புதிதாக பணியில் சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர். 1,200 தொழில்நுட்ப பணியாளர்கள் அமர்த்தப்பட உள்ளனர். வரும் 20ம் தேதி அறிவிக்க உள்ள ஒப்பந்தத்தில், போக்குவரத்து கழக தொழிலாளர்கள் மகிழும்படியான சம்பள உயர்வு இருக்கும்.இவ்வாறு, நேரு பேசினார்.

கலெக்டர் சமயமூர்த்தி, மேயர் செல்வராஜ், எம்.எல்.ஏ., கோவிந்தசாமி, உழவர் உழைப்பாளர் கட்சி தலைவர் செல்லமுத்து உட்பட பலர் பங்கேற்றனர். திருப்பூர் மண்டல பொதுமேலாளர் செல்வராஜ் நன்றி கூறினார்.பரிசளிப்பு: 25 ஆண்டுகள் விபத்தின்றி பஸ்சை இயக்கிய டிரைவர்கள் எட்டு பேருக்கு தங்க பதக்கம், தலா 20 ஆயிரம் ரூபாய் பரிசு வழங்கப்பட்டது. 20 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேல் விபத்தின்றி ஓட்டிய 101 டிரைவர்களுக்கு தலா 15 ஆயிரம் ரூபாய்; 15 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேல் விபத்தின்றி ஓட்டிய 149 டிரைவர்களுக்கு தலா 10 ஆயிரம் ரூபாய் என 258 பேருக்கு, 14.90 லட்சம் ரூபாய் பரிசளிக்கப்பட்டது.

Dinamalar.com

Gist: 3000 new buses to be operated by end of next month(jan) and 45,000 new workers have been added.

DolphinsTuti

December 18th, 2010, 05:16 AM

^^ same news from Malaimalar paper includes the depot details coming under the Tiruppur divison

திருப்பூர், டிச. 16-
தனி மண்டல போக்குவரத்து அலுவலகம் உதயம்: திருப்பூர் மாவட்டத்தில் புதிதாக 30 பஸ்கள்; அமைச்சர் கே.என். நேரு நாளை தொடங்கி வைக்கிறார்

தமிழ்நாடு அரசு போக்குவரத்து கழகத்தின் கோவை கோட்ட அலுவலகத்தின் கீழ் உள்ள சில டெப்போக்களை பிரித்து திருப்பூர் மண்டல போக்குவரத்து கழகம் புதிதாக உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

திருப்பூர் மண்டல போக்குவரத்து அலுவலகத்தில் திருப்பூரில் உள்ள சி.டி.சி. டெப்போ, ஜீவா டெப்போ, பழனியில் உள்ள 2 டெப்போ, தாராபுரம், காங்கயம், உடுமலை, பல்லடம் ஆகிய இடங்களில் உள்ள தலா ஒரு டெப்போ என மொத்தம் 8 டெப்போக்களை இணைத்து புதிய மண்டல அலுவலகம் அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

இதன் பொது மேலாளராக செல்வராஜ் நியமிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார். புதிய மண்டல அலுவலக திறப்பு விழா, புதிய வழித்தட தொடக்க விழா, புதிய பஸ்கள் இயக்க விழா மற்றும் முதல்- அமைச்சர் சிறப்பு திட்டத்தின் கீழ் விபத்தின்றி பணி புரிந்த டிரைவர்களுக்கு வெகுமதி மற்றும் பதக்கம் வழங்கும் விழா நாளை (வெள்ளிக்கிழமை) காலை 10 மணிக்கு நடக்கிறது.

திருப்பூர் காங்கயம் ரோடு தமிழ்நாடு அரசு போக்குவரத்து கழக வளாகத்தில் நடைபெறும். இந்த விழாவுக்கு அமைச்சர் சாமிநாதன் தலைமை தாங்குகிறார். கலெக்டர் சமயமூர்த்தி, மேயர் செல்வராஜ், கோவிந்தசாமி எம்.எல்.ஏ. ஆகியோர் முன் னிலை வகிக்கிறார்கள்.

புதிய மண்டல அலுவலகத்தை தமிழக போக்குவரத்துத்துறை அமைச்சர் கே.என். நேரு தொடங்கி வைக்கிறார். பின்னர் புதிய வழித்தடம், புதிய பஸ்களை தொடங்கி வைத்து டிரைவர்களுக்கு பதக்கங்களை வழங்குகிறார். தொடக்க விழாவின் போது 30 புதிய பஸ்கள் திருப்பூர் மண்டலத்துக்கு வழங்கப்படுகிறது.

முடிவில் திருப்பூர் மண்டல பொது மேலாளர் செல்வராஜ் நன்றி கூறுகிறார்.

Source : Malaimalar

• New division of Tiruppur start its operation from Dec17 2010
• The function was held in Tiruppur Kangeyam road Depot
• 8 Depots come under the control of New Region
Tiruppur - CTC depot and Jeeva Depot
Palani – 2 Depots
Dharapuram
Kangeyam
Udumalai
Palladam

Mr.Selvarj will be appointed as the General Manager

30 New Buses and New routes will be introduced.
Awards have been given for the Drivers for their services without accidents.
25 Years Service – Gold Medal and Rs 20,000 – 8 persons
20 Years Service – Rs 15,000 – 101 persons
15 Years Service – Rs 10,000 – 149 persons
Total 258 drivers have been awarded Rs 14.90 Lakhs From Chief Minister Special Scheme

TuticorinCity

December 18th, 2010, 10:35 AM

SRM going to start its service to bangalore from pongal information got from the local booking office in tuticorin.

Great news.. Lots of travels making/expanding their presence in Tuticorin. :banana:
Thank you Dolphins.

mr_madras

December 18th, 2010, 11:09 AM

This new tiruppur div is still under TNSTC CBE only na along with Erode div, Udhagai Div?
Am i right? or

dhandapanik

December 18th, 2010, 03:46 PM

• New division of Tiruppur start its operation from Dec17 2010
• The function was held in Tiruppur Kangeyam road Depot
• 8 Depots come under the control of New Region
Tiruppur - CTC depot and Jeeva Depot
Palani – 2 Depots
Dharapuram
Kangeyam
Udumalai
Palladam

Mr.Selvarj will be appointed as the General Manager

30 New Buses and New routes will be introduced.
Awards have been given for the Drivers for their services without accidents.
25 Years Service – Gold Medal and Rs 20,000 – 8 persons
20 Years Service – Rs 15,000 – 101 persons
15 Years Service – Rs 10,000 – 149 persons
Total 258 drivers have been awarded Rs 14.90 Lakhs From Chief Minister Special Scheme

^^ Some good news for Western TN and TNSTC-CBE.

Depots given to Tirupur region
From CBE: Tirupur, Palani, Palladam and Udumalpet
From Erode: Tirupur, Palani, Dharapuram and Kangeyam.

This will help us in 2 ways. Tirupur area will get more visibility.. Also CBE region can focus mainly on CBE and neary by areas.

Palani has 2 depots from tirupur region, even the main operator DGL region of TNSTC-MDU has only one depot there..

We need Nilgiri region back. Not sure whether Nilgiri region exists or not.. still im in confusion because the buses are getting registered under TN43.. Soon i expecting to spot TN39/42 registered buses from Tirupur region..

DolphinsTuti

December 18th, 2010, 04:04 PM

dhandapanik

December 18th, 2010, 04:11 PM

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;69136975]^^ Some good news for Western TN and TNSTC-CBE.

Depots given to Tirupur region
From CBE: Tirupur, Palani, Palladam and Udumalpet
From Erode: Tirupur, Palani, Dharapuram and Kangeyam.

Dhandapani sir its a good news when the depots in tiruppur had 2 different controls they operated each one bus from each depot, here in Tuticorin Tiruppur - Tuticorin was operated by both the depots TN-33 and TN-38 two buses will depart 2 tiruppur one after the other in 15 mins difference in 8 at morning time,week days it will run with less passanger. Now with a single control they can stop these empty services and concentrate on New routes and maintain a better time chart for these buses.

No Need to stop any of those services.. They can change the timings a bit and operate. My only problem is the PLN-UDT-POY-CBE route.. :( Till date only CBE region buses were there in these routes and there were no timing issues.. After new region formation, POY/Ukkadam depot special buses has to wait in Palani and Palani depot special buses have to wait in POY and CBE for timings.. lets see how these guys solve the issues.. Even for smaller works PLN(CBE region) depot sends the buses to POY workshops. New tirupur region is left with Udumalpet workshop alone.. But Udumalpet workshop is busy in building truck for TN fireservices...

DolphinsTuti

December 18th, 2010, 04:27 PM

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No Need to stop any of those services.. They can change the timings a bit and operate. My only problem is the PLN-UDT-POY-CBE route.. :( Till date only CBE region buses were there in these routes and there were no timing issues.. After new region formation, POY/Ukkadam depot special buses has to wait in Palani and Palani depot special buses have to wait in POY and CBE for timings.. lets see how these guys solve the issues.. Even for smaller works PLN(CBE region) depot sends the buses to POY workshops. New tirupur region is left with Udumalpet workshop alone.. But Udumalpet workshop is busy in building truck for TN fireservices...

Right Sir timing is the main problem in all the TNSTC's On my travel a conductor told that Kovai Singanallur is the best place for timings. They gave equal time to all the depot buses, Maximum 10 mins it will help to fill the buses, but in arapalyam one will go after the other to kovai, is it right sir or the same timing problem is continuing there also....

DolphinsTuti

December 18th, 2010, 04:31 PM

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dhandapanik

December 18th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Right Sir timing is the main problem in all the TNSTC's On my travel a conductor told that Kovai Singanallur is the best place for timings. They gave equal time to all the depot buses, Maximum 10 mins it will help to fill the buses, but in arapalyam one will go after the other to kovai, is it right sir or the same timing problem is continuing there also....

You are almost right. There were few misses too.. But they will not allow any driver(All TNSTCs) to start buses before right time.

Scenario at arapalayam is completely different.. i witnessed that many times..

dhandapanik

December 18th, 2010, 04:37 PM

skumaran

December 19th, 2010, 06:36 AM

திருப்பூர் : திருப்பூர் போக்குவரத்து மண்டல அலுவலகம் திறப்பு, புதிய வழித்தடங்களில் பஸ்கள் இயக்கம், விபத்தின்றி பணிபுரிந்த டிரைவர்களுக்கு பரிசளிக்கும் விழா, திருப்பூர் காங்கயம் ரோட்டில் உள்ள பணிமனை வளாகத்தில் நேற்று நடந்தது. கோவை அரசு போக்குவரத்து மேலாண் இயக்குனர் பால்ராஜ் வரவேற்றார். நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறைஅமைச்சர் சாமிநாதன் தலைமை வகித்தார். கலெக்டர் சமயமூர்த்தி, மேயர் செல்வராஜ் முன்னிலை வகித்தனர். திருப்பூர் மண்டல அலுவலக கல்வெட்டை திறந்து வைத்து, போக்குவரத்து துறை அமைச்சர் நேரு பேசினார். புதிய வழித்தடங்களில் ஐந்து பஸ்கள் துவக்கி வைக்கப் பட்டன.

அவை வருமாறு:

1.கோவை ரயில்வே ஸ்டேஷன் - அய்யன்கோவில் (வழி: ராமநாதபுரம், சூலூர் காரணம்பேட்டை, இச்சிப்படி. (எண்: 30கே)
2.திருப்பூர் பழைய பஸ் ஸ்டாண்ட் - ரயில்வே ஸ்டேஷன், குமார் நகர், அனுப்பர்பாளையம், பூண்டி, பிச்சம்பாளையம் புதூர். (எண்: 102சி)
3.திருப்பூர் பழைய பஸ் ஸ்டாண்ட் - பிச்சம்பாளையம் புதூர், குமார் நகர், ரயில்வே ஸ்டேஷன். (எண்: 102)
4.திருப்பூர் - சோளிபாளையம் 15 வேலம்பாளையம், அனுப்பர்பாளையம், தென்னம்பாளையம், வீரபாண்டி. (எண்: 104)
5.திருப்பூர் - குண்டடம் கொடுவாய், பங்கம்பாளையம், அம்மாபாளையம், ஜோதியம்பட்டி.
புதிதாக இயக்கப்படும் பஸ்கள்: திருப்பூர் - ராமேஸ்வரம், திருப்பூர் - திருச்சி; கோவை - ராமேஸ்வரம்; கோவை - புதுக்கோட்டை; கோவை - ஆத்தூர் என தலா 2 பஸ்கள்.
திருப்பூர் - தூத்துக்குடி மூன்று பஸ்கள்; கோவை - மதுரை நான்கு பஸ்கள், திருப்பூர் - ராஜபாளையம்; திருப்பூர் - மதுரை; திருப்பூர் - தேனி; திருப்பூர் - ஈரோடு; அந்தியூர் - பழனி; மேட்டுப்பாளையம் - பழனி; மேட்டுப்பாளையம் - திண்டுக்கல்; மேட்டுப்பாளையம் - தஞ்சாவூர்; ஈரோடு - சத்தியமங்கலம்; கோவை - நாமக்கல்; கோவை - சேலம்; கோவை - தஞ்சாவூர்; கணபதி - கோவைப்புதூர் (3டி) என தலா ஒரு பஸ் வீதம் 31 பஸ்கள், புதிதாக இயக்கப்படுகின்றன.

Source : Dinamalar newspaper.

31 newly built buses and 5 new routes have been inducted to CBE division.

dr_thapalathy

December 19th, 2010, 04:41 PM

Leo_r

December 19th, 2010, 07:41 PM

^^
Very True.

Only a few years ago all Pandian,Pallavan,Cholan and Cheran etc. were unified to cut cost and to prevent social unrest. They have gone back to give employment to well wishers.

Same has been done regarding Anna University and expanding Districts. One thing I hate is this expansion of Govt. activity.

Brand coimbatore

December 20th, 2010, 01:54 AM

@ new bus routes:

30k is being operated by trippur division or wot?? 2) 3D bus is already there for a long time, why again they are saying its a new a service??

Many bus routes like 125- ondipudur to idayar palayam have been stopped without giving enough warm up period for establishing route. TNSTC-cbe really s**ks and lack vision in improving city routes.

dr_thapalathy

December 20th, 2010, 03:28 AM

TNSTC is increasing the operational and fixed cost by forming new divisions. They need to do something to scale up their revenue. Else, TNSTC also is not going to survive. Merely increasing the number of buses is not going to help.
Exactly thats what ADMK was doing; Decreasing fixed costs. But, DMK is always in looting money; forming new divisions.

Expansion = Fleet + Profit increases. But, here only the fleet size keeps on increasing. So, TNSTC cannot be termed as expansion.

But regarding the case of Anna University, it is expansion. Coz, a single Anna University, cannot manage 504 colleges alone. So, Anna University at Tiruchi, Coimbatore and Madurai were bought up.

N. Nagarajan

December 20th, 2010, 07:23 AM

velayutham

December 21st, 2010, 06:26 AM

As said earlier by officials, more than 13yrs old buses has been replaced by the new buses in TNSTC-TNV.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9605/bus1g.jpg

dhandapanik

December 21st, 2010, 07:07 AM

All these are MTC model buses. Any idea how many of these were running in Nellai and NGL regions?

dr_thapalathy

December 21st, 2010, 03:06 PM

On my way to Coimbatore from Puducherry, i took Sharma Travels, who took around 9 hrs journey. He reached Salem at Morning around 4:30 AM and Gandhipuram at around monring 7:30 AM.

On his way from SLM - CBE, though it overtook many SETC UD buses, i saw, 1 TNSTC CBE Coimbatore - Chennai UD and TNSTC CBE Pollachi - Chennai AC Coach bus overtaking. Also, i heard no dabba sound from both these buses, which i heard it from SETC buses.

This itself, shows how efficient TNSTC is managing their premuim class buses. So, i think all TNSTC needs permits for Inter-state, for atleast their premium class buses, so that we can prevent people from switching away from Tamilnadu Govt's transport.

dr_thapalathy

December 21st, 2010, 03:13 PM

As said earlier by officials, more than 13yrs old buses has been replaced by the new buses in TNSTC-TNV.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9605/bus1g.jpg

Nice to hear this. I am eager to travel in these new buses in TEN. Everytime i visit my native place, i feel sad and frustated to see old dabba buses, even from private operators. But, the TNSTC - TEN needs to increase the fleet strength of it's town buses in Tirunelvely and Tuticorn, if they are think they need to break even in terms of daily collection.

But what is Nagercoil region to do with 240 buses? I hope they will put to use in inter-city routes.

These buses will be really useful if all are added to the fleet, no use in replacing the fleet. Under extreme cases where the buses are too bad, it need to be replaced.

dhandapanik

December 21st, 2010, 05:44 PM

Super deluxe service from TNSTC-Kumbakonam in Trichy-Chennai route.. I heard that fare is Rs.125.. Finish was good.. I think the seat didnt have any velvette cloth. Seats were very much similar to the tanjore-chennai super deluxe service seats which i poste earlier..
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRDYwsXmpWI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/4guOywxcaHY/s512/DSC04359.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRDYxG53whI/AAAAAAAAE3c/doDR7WnHFhU/s640/DSC04360.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRDYxOFA5fI/AAAAAAAAE3g/gaSbBCcRaYs/s640/DSC04361.jpg

dr_thapalathy

December 22nd, 2010, 03:29 AM

dhandapanik

December 22nd, 2010, 04:02 AM

The body built is almost the same as of SETCs Luxury Coach buses? Does this bus have speed restriciton?
What about the fare of SETCs Luxury coach?

Fare should be same as SETC Luxury coach(i.e., Super deluxe service).. But the seats of SETC coaches are made in house, so now itself it became worst. In this bus, seats are good, atleast frm what i have seen.. Also SETC is famous for it maintenance and speed... :lol: TNSTC-Kumbakonam?? person who is using TNSTC-KMU(Trichy) can comment on their speed and maintenance.. i never used TNSTC-Trichy's services in Chennai-Trichy sector.

isham_9626

December 22nd, 2010, 07:15 AM

Fare should be same as SETC Luxury coach(i.e., Super deluxe service).. But the seats of SETC coaches are made in house, so now itself it became worst. In this bus, seats are good, atleast frm what i have seen.. Also SETC is famous for it maintenance and speed... :lol: TNSTC-Kumbakonam?? person who is using TNSTC-KMU(Trichy) can comment on their speed and maintenance.. i never used TNSTC-Trichy's services in Chennai-Trichy sector.

Hi, Mr. Dhandapani, you are correct, The fare is 125 rupees only. The seats are really good also the back rest is good too. All TNSTC - KMU (Trichy) region ultra and super delux buses are well maintained one. Im using the ultra and super delux buses regularly. Last friday night i started from trichy around 11.00 PM and reached chennai by 5.00 AM next morning.

dhandapanik

December 22nd, 2010, 07:45 AM

Hi, Mr. Dhandapani, you are correct, The fare is 125 rupees only. The seats are really good also the back rest is good too. All TNSTC - KMU (Trichy) region ultra and super delux buses are well maintained one. Im using the ultra and super delux buses regularly. Last friday night i started from trichy around 11.00 PM and reached chennai by 5.00 AM next morning.

6 hrs travel? good i think. what is the duration of TNSTC-VPMs volvo? i heard its around 5 to 5.5 hrs right?

isham_9626

December 22nd, 2010, 09:12 AM

6 hrs travel? good i think. what is the duration of TNSTC-VPMs volvo? i heard its around 5 to 5.5 hrs right?

It takes 5.5 hrs to reach Chennai from Trichy. It starts at 10.30 AM and reaches at 4.00 PM

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 11:22 AM

All these are MTC model buses. Any idea how many of these were running in Nellai and NGL regions?

Buses are only for Nellai and Tuticorin, 2 more buses were given to City Depot,
TN-72N-1432 for 53B Tuticorin - Keelavaippar ( a costal village on ECR) after so many decades they have given a new bus to this route i will try to post the pic.

dhandapanik

December 22nd, 2010, 11:27 AM

Buses are only for Nellai and Tuticorin, 2 more buses were given to City Depot,
TN-72N-1432 for 53B Tuticorin - Keelavaippar ( a costal village on ECR) after so many decades they have given a new bus to this route i will try to post the pic.

ok. Madurai has got one more MTC model guy.. Saw this bus in the route no 49(Thirumangalam-Pudhur/Minnagar) via Thirunagar, Therkuvasal. Its reg no is TN58 N 1847

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 11:29 AM

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 11:39 AM

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6259/dsc01437u.jpg

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5909/dsc01436n.jpg

If Tnstc maintain the buses, the Public boarding in the buses have no Public Decency, Splitting, Scribbling their names, Toring the Seats, Puting the waste of the Eatables, The Volvo Sun Control Papers are torn.

isham_9626

December 22nd, 2010, 11:41 AM

Peravoorani -Chennai

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1816/peravoorani.jpg

saw new buses like this,

sayalkudi - Chennai Orange Colour in Madurai
Puthukottai- Chennai Yellow in Trichy
Nanilam - Chennai InTVS Service center in Villupuram
Tanjore - Chennai in Villupuram TN-68N-0200
all my way 2 tiruvanamalai.

There is a super deluxe bus from TNSTC - KMU (Karaikudi) region for Thodi - Chennai route. Its yellow in colour. I traveled in this bus recently. The back rests are similar to Ultra deluxe buses. Will try to post the image of this bus shortly.

dhandapanik

December 22nd, 2010, 11:46 AM

There is a super deluxe bus from TNSTC - KMU (Karaikudi) region for Thodi - Chennai route. Its yellow in colour. I traveled in this bus recently. The back rests are similar to Ultra deluxe buses. Will try to post the image of this bus shortly.

Only trichy region has super deluxe bus similar to UD bus. Kumbakonam and KKDI region buses are very much similar. Exterior is very much similar to an ordinary bus, but seats are of pushback type.

isham_9626

December 22nd, 2010, 12:02 PM

Only trichy region has super deluxe bus similar to UD bus. Kumbakonam and KKDI region buses are very much similar. Exterior is very much similar to an ordinary bus, but seats are of pushback type.

Yes Mr. Dhandapani i think the exterior looks like ordinary bus, but im not sure since it was late night travel, i didnt notice properly. Any how if you happen to see the bus, please upload the image of that bus. I will also try to take a snap of that bus.

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 01:53 PM

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 06:38 PM

May be true. when i went to trichy some time back, saw the AC bus at srirangam. Also saw few SLF buses. This time i havent seen even a single SLF bus at trichy. Whre all those buses gone?

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3979/dsc01356t.jpg

This is only Slf i saw in Trichy 88AS TN-45N-xx94, TN-32 registered many one among them

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2254/dsc01352fz.jpg

New Buses Saw in my Way
TNSTC - Trichy Palani - Villupuram
TNSTC - Erode Erode - Pondicherry

Can anyone tell these services are new or it was replaced by new bus.

DolphinsTuti

December 22nd, 2010, 06:58 PM

City buses noted in Trichy.

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4508/dsc01368i.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1215/dsc01357at.jpg

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9518/dsc01355ex.jpg

Difference in colours any difference in the fares regarding to colours anyone from Trichy give the details.

BlackPearl

December 22nd, 2010, 07:10 PM

New Buses which replaced the aged of TNSTC - Nellai

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1711/image0202g.jpg

Two Buses added recently started their service from 22-12-2010 in Tuticorin.
TN-72N-1432 ,1433 displayed the image of 1433 running as City Express from Tuticorin - Vellaram - Kacheri Thalavaipuram in Route No 55E Till date Mofussil Converted City buses only run on this route It is a miracle these routes got new city bus.The Decorations with Flowers was done by the villagers after many decades they got a new bus.

This is a good change in tactics before elections to introduce new buses to villages, to garner public votes... earlier new buses were given to only prime routes like Harbour and Camp 1.

TuticorinCity

December 22nd, 2010, 07:32 PM

New Buses which replaced the aged of TNSTC - Nellai

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1711/image0202g.jpg

Two Buses added recently started their service from 22-12-2010 in Tuticorin.
TN-72N-1432 ,1433 displayed the image of 1433 running as City Express from Tuticorin - Vellaram - Kacheri Thalavaipuram in Route No 55E Till date Mofussil Converted City buses only run on this route It is a miracle these routes got new city bus.The Decorations with Flowers was done by the villagers after many decades they got a new bus.

Only two buses to our city depot ah? It really deserves a lot of new buses. In Tuty, there are many areas like Mattakadai, Thresapuram etc which doesn't have city bus services. Only private bus/share autos are plying that too their own timing. I think after 9 PM you can't use public transport to these areas.. Unacceptable:nuts:.

DolphinsTuti

December 23rd, 2010, 01:10 PM

Only two buses to our city depot ah? It really deserves a lot of new buses. In Tuty, there are many areas like Mattakadai, Thresapuram etc which doesn't have city bus services. Only private bus/share autos are plying that too their own timing. I think after 9 PM you can't use public transport to these areas.. Unacceptable:nuts:.

Yes u are right, No public Transport after 9PM to that areas, Even private operator too stop their services, Once 3 series of Government buses were running in the routes.
1,1C,3,3B,3C,3D,4,12,12A. one year back they re-introduced 4 as M4 that too stopped in a month.

Total 4 New Buses were given

Regno Route No Destination
TN-72N-1420 2D Chekkarakudi.
TN-72N-1422 52 Eral via Puthukottai
TN-72N-1432 53B Keelavaippar
TN-72N-1433 55E Vellaram, Katcheri Thalavaipuram

DolphinsTuti

December 23rd, 2010, 04:38 PM

Great News for the People of Tuticorin, Vivegam Travels started the Premium Service again with a Brand New VOLVO 9400.At presnt 4 buses have been brought by them.
CHENNAI - 9:30 P.M.
KOVAI - 10.00 P.M.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3261/image0207.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5194/image0206.jpg

dr_thapalathy

December 23rd, 2010, 05:17 PM

There is a super deluxe bus from TNSTC - KMU (Karaikudi) region for Thodi - Chennai route. Its yellow in colour. I traveled in this bus recently. The back rests are similar to Ultra deluxe buses. Will try to post the image of this bus shortly.

I think all TNSTC SD, UD and AC buses are faster than SETC?? This looks really cool. What is it's seating capacity? Does it have push back seats?

dr_thapalathy

December 23rd, 2010, 05:19 PM

DolphinsTuti

December 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM

4 buses for Tirunelvely and 3 buses for Tuticorn. Whether have they been added or replaced with the fleet in Tuticorn?

It is not 3 it is 4, They are all replaced the old buses of City Express, No addition to the fleet already given them and once again
Regno Route No Destination
TN-72N-1420 2D Chekkarakudi.
TN-72N-1422 52 Eral via Puthukottai
TN-72N-1432 53B Keelavaippar
TN-72N-1433 55E Vellaram, Katcheri Thalavaipuram

dr_thapalathy

December 23rd, 2010, 06:03 PM

They are all replaced the old buses, No addition to the fleet

This is bad to hear. Are the buses too old to be replaced? There will be almost no change in the revenue. What is the minimum ticket price?

DolphinsTuti

December 23rd, 2010, 06:11 PM

This is bad to hear. Are the buses too old to be replaced? There will be almost no change in the revenue. What is the minimum ticket price?

RS 4 is the minimum Fare, Collection have increased, after a long decades, the peoples seeing a new buses, For Route NO 55E in Vellaram A grand welcome given by the villagers, decorated with flowers and pooja was done on the innagural of 22nd Dec bus was depart half an hour late due to the poojas done by the village people.

skumaran

December 23rd, 2010, 06:12 PM

This is only Slf i saw in Trichy 88AS TN-45N-xx94, TN-32 registered many one among them

New Buses Saw in my Way
TNSTC - Trichy Palani - Villupuram
TNSTC - Erode Erode - Pondicherry

Can anyone tell these services are new or it was replaced by new bus.

Erode - Puducherry route is a very good old one running for morethan 25 years operated by TNSTC - Erode region.

Palani - Villupuram route are operated for the past three years.You could have noticed the new buses replaced for older ones.

DolphinsTuti

December 23rd, 2010, 07:20 PM

Erode - Puducherry route is a very good old one running for morethan 25 years operated by TNSTC - Erode region.

Palani - Villupuram route are operated for the past three years.You could have noticed the new buses replaced for older ones.

Thanks for the information, Erode - pondicherry what is the time of depart in erode. and what is the route for the bus.

dr_thapalathy

December 24th, 2010, 03:52 AM

Thanks for the information, Erode - pondicherry what is the time of depart in erode. and what is the route for the bus.

It is a night journey bus. It starts at around night 10 / 10:30 PM in both the directions.

DolphinsTuti

December 24th, 2010, 06:29 AM

It is a night journey bus. It starts at around night 10 / 10:30 PM in both the directions.

Night Service but i saw that Erode bus at morning nearby 12:30 it was crossing us before villupuram on its way to pondicherry.

isham_9626

December 24th, 2010, 06:40 AM

I think all TNSTC SD, UD and AC buses are faster than SETC?? This looks really cool. What is it's seating capacity? Does it have push back seats?

Yes the super deluxe buses has push backs which is similar to UD. The seating capacity also same as UD buses.The only difference is the outer part of the buses will looks like normal buses.

bonoslack7

December 24th, 2010, 07:17 AM

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4165/502911942637fb230663b.jpg

rights: meera san

skumaran

December 24th, 2010, 10:07 AM

Night Service but i saw that Erode bus at morning nearby 12:30 it was crossing us before villupuram on its way to pondicherry.

Timings of Erode - Puducherry operated by TNSTC Erode region is,

From Erode

6.45 AM & 8.42 PM

From Puducherry

8.30 AM & 8.30 PM

Arround 12.00 noon or 12.15 PM it will cross Ulunderpet and get diverted at Gedilam and proceeds towards Cuddalore and reaches Puducherry by 2.45 PM.

skumaran

December 24th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Naveenmech

December 24th, 2010, 12:21 PM

SO there wont be any red color painted???????

arun82

December 24th, 2010, 01:25 PM

DolphinsTuti

December 24th, 2010, 04:51 PM

Timings of Erode - Puducherry operated by TNSTC Erode region is,

From Erode

6.45 AM & 8.42 PM

From Puducherry

8.30 AM & 8.30 PM

Arround 12.00 noon or 12.15 PM it will cross Ulunderpet and get diverted at Gedilam and proceeds towards Cuddalore and reaches Puducherry by 2.45 PM.

Thank U Very much, Any new route introduced by TNSTC-Erode.

dr_thapalathy

December 25th, 2010, 04:21 AM

Arul Murugan

December 25th, 2010, 07:31 AM

All the new buses are really nice. I feel irritated when people compare TNSTC with KSRTC. They lament KSRTC is connecting bangalore with madurai but these people are not aware that they dont have a city service apart from Bangalore.We already have good connection with all major cities. Next should be networking of all district headquaters and places of importance. For eg: Tirunelveli should have direct connection to Vellore. Similarly tuticorin should be connected to coimbatore. All major tourist destination should be well connected with the major cities. SETC should start made inter state service and concentrate on connecting other state capitals to all districts. Proper advertisment should be done and introduce online ticketing for long distance travels. Premium service can be taken care by private people. Why invest 80 lakhs for a bus when you can get 3 buses for the same amount. People who wants to travel in luxuary will be few and opt for trains. For these elite few govt need not spend huge amount.

Please share your thoughts and will pray they are heared by the concerned

100% agree. The present bus network of Tamilnadu was established long back. Thanks to those politicians/officials worked for that. Even now none of the state have such a vast and dense bus network. I want to share few statistics here which was discussed in another forum.

Definitely KSRTC is a trend maker for gvt STC in providing premier service. But still they are no where near to TN in bus network or frequency or connectivity.

TN: MTC+SETC+TNSTC
Fleet = 20104
Passengers carried per day = 197lakhs
Population = 6.3crores
TN has 0.154 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 3.19bus
No. of passengers carried per day per bus = 979
All STC in TN provides 82lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 407KM

KA:BMTC+KSRTC+NWKSTC+NEKSTC
Fleet= 21734
Passengers carried per day = 108lakhs
Population = 5.3crores
KA has only 0.113 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 4.1bus
No. of passengers carried per day per bus = 496
All STC in KA provides 64lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 294KM

From this we can get good statistics that 31% of population travels in gvt STC in TN and only 15% of population travels in gvt STC in KA. This statistics completely excludes the private players/omni bus operators in both the states.

Though we have excellent bus network, frequency we need to concentrate on new technology.

arun82

December 25th, 2010, 09:26 AM

100% agree. The present bus network of Tamilnadu was established long back. Thanks to those politicians/officials worked for that. Even now none of the state have such a vast and dense bus network. I want to share few statistics here which was discussed in another forum.

Definitely KSRTC is a trend maker for gvt STC in providing premier service. But still they are no where near to TN in bus network or frequency or connectivity.

TN: MTC+SETC+TNSTC
Fleet = 20104
Passengers carried per day = 197lakhs
Population = 6.3crores
TN has 0.154 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 3.19bus
No. of passengers carried per day per bus = 979
All STC in TN provides 82lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 407KM

KA:BMTC+KSRTC+NWKSTC+NEKSTC
Fleet= 21734
Passengers carried per day = 108lakhs
Population = 5.3crores
KA has only 0.113 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 4.1bus
No. of passengers carried per day per bus = 496
All STC in KA provides 64lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 294KM

From this we can get good statistics that 31% of population travels in gvt STC in TN and only 15% of population travels in gvt STC in KA. This statistics completely excludes the private players/omni bus operators in both the states.

Though we have excellent bus network, frequency we need to concentrate on new technology.

This does not include the huge travelling population in TRAINS. long distance , short distance and Chennai suburban .

Bangalore does not have a suburban system and has to depend on BMTC and KSRTC. So public transportation in TN is better.\

TN STC's should not invlve in unwanted collection war . If one STC has been allocated that route no other STC should ply bus in the route. Eg if chennai -tiruchy has been allocated to KMU then VPM should not ply buses in that route. Else they should have a common timetable.

Leo_r

December 25th, 2010, 09:57 AM

World's First Eco Concept BUS Credo E-Bone

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5379/conceptbus.jpg

Designer Peter Simon designed new Concept BUS powered by hydrogen fuel cells. This is the way make public transportation greener. The First E-Bone is a zero-emission bus that generates power from a system of hydrogen fuel cells and lithium batteries. Powered by four in-wheel electric motors, the bus carries its power sources on its roof.

http://rkinform.blogspot.com/2010/11/worlds-first-eco-concept-bus-credo-e.html#more

bonoslack7

December 25th, 2010, 10:14 AM

http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/25/stories/2010122565340600.htm

The dream of people of Theni would become a reality soon as Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin laid the foundation stone for construction of a new central bus stand at an estimated cost of Rs.12 crore while inaugurating a Samathuvapuram, sixth one in the district and 146th in the state, at Thekkampatti here on Friday.

The new bus stand would come up behind SIDCO Estate. About 36 Samathuvapurams would be constructed next year in the state. “We had already opened 29 Samathuvapurams in 2008-09, 13 in 2009-10 and 17 more would be opened in January 2011.”

Reacting sharply to the remarks made by Theni MP J.M. Haroon, the Deputy Chief Minister said that no partiality would be shown in selecting beneficiaries for Samathuvarpuram. The selection was made independently by the officials without any interference.

The state has 1.76 lakh SHGs in the state and sufficient fund had been given for economic activities. The SHG has brought self-respect and economic independence to rural women, he added.

Elaborating the achievements of the Government, Mr. Stalin said 1.35 lakh smart cards had been given to beneficiaries under Kalaignar Life Saving Scheme and 2.15 lakh beneficiaries treated so far. The Government had spent Rs.576.30 crore for this purpose.

In ‘108' ambulance scheme, 1.94 lakh accident cases and 1.70 lakh pregnant women were saved through this service and 6.57 lakh persons benefited so far, he added.

Collector P. Muthuveeran said that 1,063 houses would be constructed under Kalaignar Veetu Vasathi Thittam. Already, 437 houses were constructed and keys handed over to the beneficiaries. Rest of the houses would be over by March-end.

Ministers K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran, I. Periasamy and A. Thamizharasi and MLAs took part. Later, Mr. Stalin laid the foundation stone for 152 works at an estimated cost of Rs.41.10 crore, inaugurated new buildings constructed at a cost of Rs.15.34 crore and disbursed welfare aid worth Rs.23.56 crore of which Rs.12 crore to SHGs in the form of revolving fund and economic assistance.

DolphinsTuti

December 25th, 2010, 04:35 PM

New bus of TNSTC - Villupuram

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2784/dsc01395tg.jpg

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/7191/dsc01396n.jpg

Kallakurichi - Bangalore at Thiruvannamalai Busstand.

DolphinsTuti

December 25th, 2010, 04:53 PM

TNSTC - Kumbakonam Karaikudi Region Madurai Depot Bus.

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/8089/dsc01427p.jpg

Madurai - Tiruvanamalai. From Trichy to Madurai it was 1to1 it took 2.15hrs to reach Mattuthavani

mduvignesh

December 25th, 2010, 07:41 PM

DolphinsTuti,
Good photos, seems you are freq traveller across TN.

dr_thapalathy

December 26th, 2010, 07:57 AM

New bus of TNSTC - Villupuram

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2784/dsc01395tg.jpg

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/7191/dsc01396n.jpg

Kallakurichi - Bangalore at Thiruvannamalai Busstand.

I spotted one more new bus of TNSTC VM (TN-32-N-3470) in Cuddalore - Chennai route and 1 in Pondy - Villupuram route.

bkbalaji96

December 26th, 2010, 08:49 AM

vignu

December 26th, 2010, 05:26 PM

100% agree. The present bus network of Tamilnadu was established long back. Thanks to those politicians/officials worked for that. Even now none of the state have such a vast and dense bus network. I want to share few statistics here which was discussed in another forum.

Definitely KSRTC is a trend maker for gvt STC in providing premier service. But still they are no where near to TN in bus network or frequency or connectivity.

TN: MTC+SETC+TNSTC
Fleet = 20104
Passengers carried per day = 197lakhs
Population = 6.3crores
TN has 0.154 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 3.19busNo. of passengers carried per day per bus = 979
All STC in TN provides 82lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 407KM

KA:BMTC+KSRTC+NWKSTC+NEKSTC
Fleet= 21734
Passengers carried per day = 108lakhs
Population = 5.3crores
KA has only 0.113 public gvt buses per SqKM
No. of bus per 10000 people = 4.1bus
No. of passengers carried per day per bus = 496
All STC in KA provides 64lakhs KM of bus service per day for the passengers.
Distance covered per day per bus = 294KM

From this we can get good statistics that 31% of population travels in gvt STC in TN and only 15% of population travels in gvt STC in KA. This statistics completely excludes the private players/omni bus operators in both the states.

Though we have excellent bus network, frequency we need to concentrate on new technology.

Arul, thanks for the detailed info. But, as per ur statistics Karnataka has more bus per 1000 population which is why ppl consider KSRTC better than ours.
Secondly, theeir total fleet size seems to be more. Though more ppl travel in our buses, it may not necessarily a good scenarion since, if i have to change a bus, i ll be counted as two passengers.The routing system may be responsible for it. Our routing system is the best, but their routing system may also be BEST considering their state topography, travel patterns, economy etc. etc. My whole point is that, we cant comapre two STUs on such operational paramters.
Only the bus condition can be compared, which is why ppl prefer KSRTC to TNSTC.
My personal observation - Bus cooncetivity in TN is excelleant but overcrowding here is more compared to many states.I think you will agree to it.

vignu

December 26th, 2010, 05:27 PM

Arul it would be more helpful, if you mention the source of your statistics.

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 04:09 AM

Erode - Puducherry route is a very good old one running for morethan 25 years operated by TNSTC - Erode region.

Palani - Villupuram route are operated for the past three years.You could have noticed the new buses replaced for older ones.

Palani - Vilupuram is run by TNSTC-VPM, TNSTC-MDU(Palani Depot) and i think it has one bus from TNSTC-KMU(Trichy region) too..

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 04:14 AM

In CBE city today happened to spot the new bus in Route No.3 D TN-38-N-2417 which is inducted last week at the function held at Tirupur.

The bus seems to be very rich and attractive, recalls the memories of olden days town buses i.e., below the wind shield it is silver tin plate body and above the wind shield it is painted in lemon yellow colour and the seats are head rest seat in town service. This bus seems to be very attractive than compared to any other town buses which are introduced newly for the past 10 years and even also it beats the JNNURM buses.

( Salem mites can recall the imagination of older NT and Rainbow bus services which is similar one, but this bus is attractive in its shape of body built.)

I guess, within short period that Mr. Dhandapani K would deliver its beauty for the forum members and viewers.

Kumaran,
thanks for that great info. Couldn't able to reach CBE 25th and 26th weekend.. But for sure i'll goto CBE next weekend atleast for capturing this new guy. I was really waiting to see a new city bus in CBE.. Hope Tirupur also got some new guys in city bus routes..

Noticed so many new buses from TNSTC-CBE in CBE-MDU route. Used one bus TN38 N 2412 on sunday.. Finish quality of Pollachi and Udumalpet workshops are going down now a days.. :bash: Early 2010 saw so new buses mainly in MTP-CBE-POY-PLN routes and now its time to replace buses running in CBE-MDU and South TN routes.

Also saw the brand new Erode region guy in POY-SLM route.. Old bus was running in this route for so long period.. Now it is replaced with TN33 N 260X bus.

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 04:16 AM

Yes the super deluxe buses has push backs which is similar to UD. The seating capacity also same as UD buses.The only difference is the outer part of the buses will looks like normal buses.

Trichy region SD buses had the exterior looking much better the UD services.. :lol: i have posted the pics already. Even the seats were good compared to the velvette cloth seats in UDs..

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 04:32 AM

ithink cbe palani route 70 percent route including kerela interstate hand over to cbe region cbe region can utlise same depot with tirupur region because erode region share the uppilipalayam depot with cbe region earlier

90% of KL interstate routes from CBE, POY and Palani are handled by CBE region. Some of them are handled by other regions/depots too..

Based on my observations..
Ooty-Palakkad service is from Ooty depot..
Palani-Palakkad by Palani depot(CBE region, Now with Tirupur region)..
Palani-Guruvayoor by Palani depot..
Palani - Munnar(1/2 singles daily)

Major KL Interstate operators from TNSTC-CBE..
Ukkadam Depots(1,2)
Ukkadam - Kinathukadavu-Velanthavalam (City bus)
CBE - Palakkad (shares 10 min freq interval with KSRTC from Ukkadam BS)
CBE - Guruvayoor (2 buses)
CBE - Koduvayoor (2 buses)
CBE - Thrissur(1/2 buses)
CBE - Munnar(2 buses)
Erode - Palakkad
Tirupur - Palakkad and so on..

POY-2 depot
Pollachi - Palakkad
Palani - Pollachi - Thrissur
Tirupur - Pollachi - Thrissur - Guruvayoor
Pollachi-Kinathukadavu-Velanthavalam (City bus)
Pollachi-Topslip-Parambikulam

Valparai depot runs one bus in Pollachi-Valparai-Athirapalli falls-Chalakudi route(it wont run during heavy rains)

binaiks

December 27th, 2010, 05:19 AM

Valparai depot runs one bus in Pollachi-Valparai-Athirapalli falls-Chalakudi route(it wont run during heavy rains)

This is that bus:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_MAlMtAPWx0U/TCiZzGGbqZI/AAAAAAAAVPY/FctC0nqhPEw/s400/P1410744.jpg
(http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yXJv7DkKYzU6viM1mj-L4A?feat=embedwebsite)

I'll get better pictures soon.

In addition to the routes you have mentioned, there are services from Ooty to Kozhikode (Via Gudalur, Nilambur) also.

This is one bus on that route:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_MAlMtAPWx0U/TEsVVmgnCXI/AAAAAAAAXds/-k0Cmz2VMa4/s400/P1420858.jpg (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ipC_pV_mcM_ZNkWUKdaEQw?feat=embedwebsite)

The markings on the bus read "Udagai-1". There would be more routes from Ooty to Kerala. Sadly, there are no services towards Thrissur or Ernakulam from Ooty.

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 05:55 AM

^^ Thanks for those pics and adding up the ooty routes. I've seen chalakudy bus at Pollachi BS in the early mornings. It had some stickering works indicating "Punnagai Mannan falls".

Mr.Nellai

December 27th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Poor management and Corrupt officers make things worser for TNSTC-Nellai

Spare parts from seized buses (under court) were used for other buses illegally and the maintenance fare for the same is claimed.

To receive more incentives officers force conductors and drivers to be deployed in long routes, not minding about the collection as well as creating congestion for public in the buses that are operated in short routes.

Due to overload, most SLFs have worn out in due course and has completely depreciated before the anticipated period

Mostly ordinary buses deployed in public centric routes are diverted for bye pass riders in the Madurai-Nellai route.

Long distance routes are operated in very high frequency - more than what the situation demands- creating revenue loss.

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2010/12/27/20101227d_015107009.jpg

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 04:31 PM

Age old erstwhile Jeeva Transport Corporation bus(Erode region) with a local private company..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRiw9xwceFI/AAAAAAAAE40/MjGHz8M5LIw/s640/DSC04363.jpg

DolphinsTuti

December 27th, 2010, 05:34 PM

TNSTC - Salem Buses

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9788/dsc01412ek.jpg

Thiruvanamalai - Bengaluru at Tiruvanamali Busstand

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3893/dsc01343uq.jpg

Salem - Sivakasi at Mattuthavani. TN-30N-1022

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4207/salemj.jpg

Salem - Kovilpatti at Mattuthavani. TN-30N-1033

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 05:37 PM

^^ Same TNSTC-SLM's Salem-Kovilpatti guy at Arapalayam BS...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi3m6aduQI/AAAAAAAAE6Q/YWEa67-VbwE/s640/DSC04396.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi3m3MSXyI/AAAAAAAAE6M/niKKbevLJaU/s640/DSC04395.jpg

DolphinsTuti

December 27th, 2010, 05:41 PM

Tnstc -Salem Dharmapuri Region Hoganekkal - Puducherry Via Tiruvanamalai TN-32N-2921 of pennakaram Depot

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7583/dsc01402qu.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9836/dsc01400fz.jpg

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 05:44 PM

From TNSTC-Nellai

MDU-Marthandam service.. Reg No:TN29 N 2305(Dharmapuri region)..
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi5FI1FiPI/AAAAAAAAE60/TEUAvBT-AV4/s640/DSC04368.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi5E2mJAMI/AAAAAAAAE6w/xOnbhAb6el0/s640/DSC04367.jpg

An early morning shot of Tenkasi-Coimbatore service @ Pollachi BS. Initially 2 TN38(CBE) registered buses were running in this route.. Now it is replaced with Nellai registered bus.. i was waiting for this bus at Arapalayam BS in the midnight.. Missed this bus and got the TNSTC-CBE's AC service to reach POY via CBE.. :lol:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi5FsRZFEI/AAAAAAAAE68/1teNhqlQS6I/s640/DSC04372.jpg

DolphinsTuti

December 27th, 2010, 05:45 PM

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;69589445]^^ Same TNSTC-SLM's Salem-Kovilpatti guy at Arapalayam BS...

^^ Thanks for the Clear picture, any TNSTC - VPM operate a bus to pondicherry - Mysore via Erode i heard it, Is it true.

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 05:50 PM

^^ Same TNSTC-SLM's Salem-Kovilpatti guy at Arapalayam BS...

^^ Thanks for the Clear picture, any TNSTC - VPM operate a bus to pondicherry - Mysore via Erode i heard it, Is it true.

Not sure.. Can check with some of our forum members who are expert in TNSTC-VPM's operations..

When you post any message with quote, kindly check whether that end tag is present.. Some times im feeling hard to differentiate your message and message in quote.. you can give a preview post and check it..

DolphinsTuti

December 27th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Not sure.. Can check with some of our forum members who are expert in TNSTC-VPM's operations..

When you post any message with quote, kindly check whether that end tag is present.. Some times im feeling hard to differentiate your message and message in quote.. you can give a preview post and check it..

Sure i will correct it and clearly post the messages.

dhandapanik

December 27th, 2010, 05:58 PM

Sure i will correct it and clearly post the messages.

Thanks sir!

DolphinsTuti

December 27th, 2010, 06:12 PM

New Buses of TNSTC - Madurai Virudhunagar Region

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/4753/dsc01344r.jpg

TN-67N-0673 Aruppukottai - Madurai of Arrupukottai Depot

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8669/image0192i.jpg

TN-67N-0675 Sivakasi - Tiruchendur of Sivakasi Depot

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7083/image0214u.jpg

TN-67N-0659 Tiruchendur - Trichy of Arrupukottai Depot

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 02:55 AM

Reservation for Pongal special buses

Special Correspondent

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC – Coimbatore Division 1) has announced that it would be operating special buses to various destinations in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival.

These buses would be operated from the Singanallur bus stand and advance reservation for the same would be done at the TNSTC office at Gandhipuram bus stand. The buses would be operated to Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Pudukottai, Rameshwaram, Theni, Sivakasi, Sivaganga, Devakottai, Tirunelveli, Theni, Rajapalayam and Sayalkudi

http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/28/stories/2010122860290500.htm

Mr.Nellai

December 28th, 2010, 07:02 AM

1117 bus shelters to be modernised in Chennai city.

MTC takes care off 377 shelters and 741 by Chennai corporation
for 99 shelters tenders have been floated and works have been started.

Those who have sought tenders can show case advertisement boards (160 ft) by which chennai corporation could fetch 2.4 crore revenue. The agreement period is for 10 years after which the corporation takes full control over the bus shelters.

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2010/12/28/20101228c_013101003.jpg

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 07:16 AM

Mr.Nellai, you can post the above news in Chennai MTC updates. Post a brief translation in english so that others can understand it.

Mr.Nellai

December 28th, 2010, 07:21 AM

Mr.Nellai, you can post the above news in Chennai MTC updates. Post a brief translation in english so that others can understand it.

Sorry sir, since two pages were opened at the same time i mis-matched it. I have posted the same thing in MTC thread at same time. I will edit the tamil trans.:)

binaiks

December 28th, 2010, 08:37 AM

Missed this bus and got the TNSTC-CBE's AC service to reach POY via CBE.. :lol:

Please post the timings of the AC buses... would be very useful.

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 08:49 AM

Please post the timings of the AC buses... would be very useful.

AC Service:
CBE-Chennai: 21:00 and 22:00
CBE-Thiruchendur: 22:00

UD Service:
MTP-CBE-Chennai: 19:20
CBE-Kumbakonam: 22:30

Timings that i saw from Ukkadam BS.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRmUo5R4UZI/AAAAAAAAE9A/0KDQfyVRDfI/s512/DSC04101.JPG

rsubbu.mdu

December 28th, 2010, 11:33 AM

Hi,

I travelled in the Mercedes Benz Multi axle run by KPN on the Bangalore - Madurai route yesterday. Find below my observations and couple of snaps which i took of the beast:

- The bus took 7.5 hours from Bomanahalli to reach Mdu. Two 15 mins break at A2B and Salem.(could have done better but drivers never pushed the engine to its limits)
- The chasis maker name in the VIN details was MB Brazil and the body builder is Sutlej, Jallander.
- Sutlej has done a excellent job with the interiors and the plastic finish near the side glasses is properly done with the rubber strip whereas i have seen the same area to be badly done in few volvos. A wooden polish strip on each of the the pillars provided that high end touch. A small lcd clock which was prominantly placed is good thinking.
- Individual control for speakers on each seat was a good option provided.
- Seats are from Harita.
- NVH levels were OK.
- The jerks what you see in a Volvo when it accelerates or decelerates is very minimal in MB.
- MB has a 360 hp powerpack compared to the 340 hp of Volvo multiaxle.
- Had a 6 speed gear box.

Few Negatives:
- The luggage compartment was a mess and had just 70% of the space that a P8000 BMR would provide. The remaining space was used by AC conveying pipes i belive.
- The AC vents were not easy to use and just had the option of opening or closing them. Adjusting the intensity of air flow was not possible.
- The exteriors especially the rear are just a copy of the earlier sutlej bus bodies, sutlej could have done some homework to develop totally new body concepts when putting them on to high end brands.

Overall MB mutiaxle was a treat to travel on and would give Volvo its run for the money as both are priced at 85 lakhs.

and finally coming to KPN, usually all MB buses have the "travel with the star" prominantly written on the sides, but this bus was KPN'sed with the regular jazzy livery and "sharvesh" written on the sides. As usual no water provided to the passengers, the cleaner boy has no idea of the number of passengers and as usual they start the bus from breaks without checking the number of passengers ...ABT with just the drivers is able to handle shawl, bottle and passenger management effectively. Somehow KPN is yet to learn its lessons in customer service.

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22531-tpt8s.jpg

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22532-46dwz.jpg

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22534-kh6rc.jpg

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22535-heds4.jpg

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22533-g2kd4.jpg

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/22530-dawmz.jpg

Regards,
Subbu

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 12:29 PM

^^ Nice review.. I didn't like the color schemes too. But 7.5 hrs is more compared to Multiaxle volvo. Because i used multiaxle volvo in the same route and it covered the same distance in 6.5 hrs. Reached karur in <5 hrs from bommanahali..

N. Nagarajan

December 28th, 2010, 12:37 PM

Anyone post the picture of thirppur region buses photos

chidambaram_mech04

December 28th, 2010, 12:44 PM

Excellent Pictures Subbu.

isham_9626

December 28th, 2010, 01:58 PM

Some pics of TNSTC - Kum (Trichy) Region buses taken at Trichy Central Bus stand

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6656/dsc02772il.jpg

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/209/dsc02774v.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7554/dsc02773k.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9891/dsc02775h.jpg

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4026/dsc02777ak.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/16/dsc02778s.jpg

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/9769/dsc02779w.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4088/dsc02780a.jpg

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8151/dsc02782u.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1478/dsc02783z.jpg

Pics taken on 26th Dec 2010

binaiks

December 28th, 2010, 02:00 PM

Hi,

- The bus took 7.5 hours from Bomanahalli to reach Mdu. Two 15 mins break at A2B and Salem.(could have done better but drivers never pushed the engine to its limits)

I heard from a guy that KPN has issued instructions to their drivers not to exceed 90kmph (or 100kmph ?) in order to achieve better mileage. Not only mileage, KPN had a few bad crashes recently, including two involving their multi-axle buses. Perhaps the speed restriction is to avoid any more shunts soon.

Many major operators have standing instructions for their crew to keep calm, and maintain speeds in two digits. Even KaSRTC has locked their buses to 90kmph, while KeSRTC has locked them to 100kmph.

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 02:05 PM

I heard from a guy that KPN has issued instructions to their drivers not to exceed 90kmph (or 100kmph ?) in order to achieve better mileage. Not only mileage, KPN had a few bad crashes recently, including two involving their multi-axle buses. Perhaps the speed restriction is to avoid any more shunts soon.

Many major operators have standing instructions for their crew to keep calm, and maintain speeds in two digits. Even KaSRTC has locked their buses to 90kmph, while KeSRTC has locked them to 100kmph.

KaSRTC Volvo is slower compared to other operators.. It is taking around 9 hrs to reach Bangalore from Madurai. I used it once in Madurai-Bangalore route. In Madurai-Bangalore route i prefer ABT and KPN Sleeper.. I always prefer to use ABT if they have their presence in the route which i'm traveling..

TuticorinCity

December 28th, 2010, 03:18 PM

Yesterday I boarded the Tiruchendur - Bangalore bus on Tuticorin new busstand at 9.30 pm(Scheduled is 7.00 pm) and reached Electronic city at 8.40 am though we had two 15 mins break, 20 mins halt at Salem depot for fuel filling. It entered only into the Salem bus stand as it was full packed with people sitting on the cabin also. So the actual travel time is 10.30 Hrs approx which is good for SETC:cheers:.

dhandapanik

December 28th, 2010, 03:34 PM

New buses from TNSTC-CBE(CBE region) which i noted last weekend..
TN38 N 2408..Mettupalayam - Palani via CBE, POY from MTP-1 depot..

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1-OczFWI/AAAAAAAAE5g/pQiPdBG4L4Q/s512/DSC04378.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1X06t3uI/AAAAAAAAE5Q/Rasretgbo9g/s640/DSC04376.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1XtWN3xI/AAAAAAAAE5M/2LgHfhrApOo/s640/DSC04375.jpg

TN38 N 2412.. CBE-MDU via Dharapuram from OPR-2 depot
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi2yMEy7xI/AAAAAAAAE50/uskgr_M5BHM/s512/DSC04392.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1-zOgWTI/AAAAAAAAE5w/TAbQI_YtD94/s640/DSC04390.jpg

Inside shot of Palani depot.. The bus which i travelled from palani went inside the depot to fill the fuel.. I went inside all the depots of palani..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1-kh5vGI/AAAAAAAAE5o/9vD5kWslqAs/s640/DSC04383.jpg

skumaran

December 28th, 2010, 06:25 PM

Kumaran,
thanks for that great info. Couldn't able to reach CBE 25th and 26th weekend.. But for sure i'll goto CBE next weekend atleast for capturing this new guy. I was really waiting to see a new city bus in CBE.. Hope Tirupur also got some new guys in city bus routes..

Noticed so many new buses from TNSTC-CBE in CBE-MDU route. Used one bus TN38 N 2412 on sunday.. Finish quality of Pollachi and Udumalpet workshops are going down now a days.. :bash: Early 2010 saw so new buses mainly in MTP-CBE-POY-PLN routes and now its time to replace buses running in CBE-MDU and South TN routes.

Also saw the brand new Erode region guy in POY-SLM route.. Old bus was running in this route for so long period.. Now it is replaced with TN33 N 260X bus.

Today again I happened to see another unregistered bus of same yellow colour city bus and its stickering shows it is allotted for R.No.5 in Sivananthacolony to Sivananthacolony.

As you said POY - SLM route by Erode region is TN-33-N-2602

rsubbu.mdu

December 29th, 2010, 05:50 AM

New buses from TNSTC-CBE(CBE region) which i noted last weekend..
TN38 N 2408..Mettupalayam - Palani via CBE, POY from MTP-1 depot..

[IMG]http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TRi1-

Hi Dhandapani,

The Mettupalyam - Palani looks like a TML 12m one..is it ?. If yes, has Cbe division started putting in TML into their mofussil fleet?

Regards,
Subbu

binaiks

December 29th, 2010, 06:14 AM

The Mettupalyam - Palani looks like a TML 12m one..is it ?. If yes, has Cbe division started putting in TML into their mofussil fleet?

Thats a Leyland, not a TML.

TNSTC-CBE use to run TML buses in their mofussil fleet since a very long time! I remember traveling in TML Moffussil buses back in the mid 90s itself.

Here is one on the CBE-Sathy route:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MAlMtAPWx0U/TGt7Br1tsMI/AAAAAAAAZuw/n-A2r2kO000/s640/P1450056.jpg
There are lots of them. I shot only a couple of them.

dr_thapalathy

December 29th, 2010, 06:20 AM

I heard from a guy that KPN has issued instructions to their drivers not to exceed 90kmph (or 100kmph ?) in order to achieve better mileage. Not only mileage, KPN had a few bad crashes recently, including two involving their multi-axle buses. Perhaps the speed restriction is to avoid any more shunts soon.

Many major operators have standing instructions for their crew to keep calm, and maintain speeds in two digits. Even KaSRTC has locked their buses to 90kmph, while KeSRTC has locked them to 100kmph.

It is a dumb 60 kmph for TNSTC and 80 kmph for SETC.
Dont understand why need speed restriction in 4 lane national highways?

dr_thapalathy

December 29th, 2010, 06:23 AM

KaSRTC Volvo is slower compared to other operators.. It is taking around 9 hrs to reach Bangalore from Madurai. I used it once in Madurai-Bangalore route. In Madurai-Bangalore route i prefer ABT and KPN Sleeper.. I always prefer to use ABT if they have their presence in the route which i'm traveling..

But, i think that KaSRTC is faster than private operators in the Mumbai and Pune services from Bangalore.
Correct me if i am wrong.

nandan_ks

December 29th, 2010, 06:44 AM

I heard from a guy that KPN has issued instructions to their drivers not to exceed 90kmph (or 100kmph ?) in order to achieve better mileage. Not only mileage, KPN had a few bad crashes recently, including two involving their multi-axle buses. Perhaps the speed restriction is to avoid any more shunts soon.

Many major operators have standing instructions for their crew to keep calm, and maintain speeds in two digits. Even KaSRTC has locked their buses to 90kmph, while KeSRTC has locked them to 100kmph.

The Max limit on Indian highways is 80 Kmph isnt it? In that case all the STCs are violating the law :nuts:
Its time to change our age old laws.

dhandapanik

December 29th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Hi Dhandapani,

The Mettupalyam - Palani looks like a TML 12m one..is it ?. If yes, has Cbe division started putting in TML into their mofussil fleet?

Regards,
Subbu

No.. It is a AL guy only.. No Marcopolos in Moffusil fleet. More TATA 1612C buses procured last year and they are running as moffussil buses(CBE-DGL, CBE-Tuty etc.,). Sometimes they run JNNURM Marcopolos(incl TNSTC-MDU) as special bus.. Few Moffusil fleets are 55+ seater. Noticed that in few AL buses from TNSTC-CBE. Need to check it when i go next time.

dr_thapalathy

December 29th, 2010, 09:14 AM

One side, Private operators are introducing more and more luxury buses while Govt is still introducing newer versions of same concept bus.

Atleast, TNSTC can think different. All TNSTC buses with overnight journey and more than 300 kms of journey with high occupancy rate can be replaced with Super Delux buses. Also, they can have long chaises to house more passengers.

TNSTC VPM is plying UD buses to Chennai (170 km), running with low occupancy and plying normal 3*2 seater buses to Bangalore (300+ kms), with seats almost full all the days. Simple logic: they can think of atleast 1 Super Delux service from Bangalore to places like Chidambaram, Vridachalam, Cuddalore and even Pondy. I am damn sure that it will have high occupancy rate.

isham_9626

December 29th, 2010, 12:23 PM

thillai_selvan

December 29th, 2010, 12:55 PM

I have one doubt. The recent JNNURM buses in MTC are running in series (as of my knowledge) nearly TN 01 N 91XX series. What will they use once its reaches TN 01 N 9999. What will be the next number?

isham_9626

December 29th, 2010, 01:06 PM

I have one doubt. The recent JNNURM buses in MTC are running in series (as of my knowledge) nearly TN 01 N 91XX series. What will they use once its reaches TN 01 N 9999. What will be the next number?

They might start with TN 01 NN 0001. I might be wrong.....

dhandapanik

December 29th, 2010, 01:52 PM

They might start with TN 01 NN 0001. I might be wrong.....

Still we are in confusion state..:nuts: i thought it will be in NA series(Similar to FA series in KSRTC/BMTC).. When i was discussing with one of our forum member Chidambaram, he said it might be in AN series.. Only thing is we need to wait until they complete 9999 number.. :)

dr_thapalathy

December 29th, 2010, 01:59 PM

I saw one new Super deluxe bus from TNSTC - Kum (Kum) region (TN68 N 0184). It runs from Pattukottai to Chennai. This is very much similar to new SD buses from TNSTC - Kum (Trichy) region. Only diff is color.

I know that TNSTC is running AC, UD and SDs.. But only to Chennai. Apart from that? There are none of these services to places apart from Chennai..

I can cite you an example..

From Cuddalore, according to my knowledge, TNSTC VPM, operates around 5 night services, apart from Chennai. They are to
1. Madurai
2. Coimbatore
3. Bangalore
4. Palani
5. Tirupathi (i doubt if it exists, but i saw the bus, Cuddalore - Tirupathi)

All of them are normal 3*2 seater services, which dont suite night travel.

Moreover, TNSTC VPM operates many night services from Bangalore to many places (tire - III cities and towns like Vridachalam, Kallakuruchi, Thittakudi etc) from where there is no SETC Connectivity.

That is where i want them to experiment Super Delux services which offer them little more comfort for night journey.

dr_thapalathy

December 29th, 2010, 02:01 PM

Still we are in confusion state..:nuts: i thought it will be in NA series(Similar to FA series in KSRTC/BMTC).. When i was discussing with one of our forum member Chidambaram, he said it might be in AN series.. Only thing is we need to wait until they complete 9999 number.. :)

It should be NA... as TN-01 and TN - 07 AN are occupied and completed.

dhandapanik

December 29th, 2010, 02:11 PM

I know that TNSTC is running AC, UD and SDs.. But only to Chennai. Apart from that? There are none of these services to places apart from Chennai..

TNSTC-CBE operates one UD in CBE-Kumbakonam route and one AC service in CBE-Tiruchendur route.
One UD service which was running in SBC-Ooty by TNSTC-CBE is running in CBE-MDU sometime back(even during diwali times).
TNSTC-CBE operated 2 AC services in CBE-SBC route, now it is transfered to SETC(with fleet) Reason: Those buses were maintained properly by TNSTC-CBE. The AC bus which was alloted to CBE-Marthandam route was transfered to TNSTC-KMU(Trichy region).

I think TNSTC-Kmu also operates UD in Kumbakonam-CBE(Not very much sure)
TNSTC-SLM operates 2 UD services in MDU-Hosur/SLM route. and they may have UD service in CBE-Hosur also(Need to check this).

Mr.Nellai

December 29th, 2010, 03:10 PM

Still we are in confusion state..:nuts: i thought it will be in NA series(Similar to FA series in KSRTC/BMTC).. When i was discussing with one of our forum member Chidambaram, he said it might be in AN series.. Only thing is we need to wait until they complete 9999 number.. :)

Since they registered the SETC buses also under TN-01 it reached this threshold. I think they might opt for an convenient abbreviation, but they will stick on to TN-01, thats for sure.

TuticorinCity

December 29th, 2010, 07:22 PM

Arul, thanks for the detailed info. But, as per ur statistics Karnataka has more bus per 1000 population which is why ppl consider KSRTC better than ours.
Secondly, theeir total fleet size seems to be more. Though more ppl travel in our buses, it may not necessarily a good scenarion since, if i have to change a bus, i ll be counted as two passengers.The routing system may be responsible for it. Our routing system is the best, but their routing system may also be BEST considering their state topography, travel patterns, economy etc. etc. My whole point is that, we cant comapre two STUs on such operational paramters.
Only the bus condition can be compared, which is why ppl prefer KSRTC to TNSTC.
My personal observation - Bus cooncetivity in TN is excelleant but overcrowding here is more compared to many states.I think you will agree to it.
We can't say bus connectivity in TN is excellent but better than others. There are many routes where our SETC is not at all concentrating(People say it is actually underplaying to the dominance of private players :bash:). For ex take Udangudi - Chennai route, it has more number of private buses than govt. Actually it has two routes one via Tirunelveli and other via Tuticorin(One SETC & half a dozen private buses).

dr_thapalathy

December 30th, 2010, 03:43 AM

We can't say bus connectivity in TN is excellent but better than others. There are many routes where our SETC is not at all concentrating(People say it is actually underplaying to the dominance of private players :bash:). For ex take Udangudi - Chennai route, it has more number of private buses than govt. Actually it has two routes one via Tirunelveli and other via Tuticorin(One SETC & half a dozen private buses).

SETC cannot explore very deep and remote places all throughout Tamilnadu. For the very purpose TNSTC along with its regional divisions exists. It is upto TNSTC Tirunelvely to introduce a service from Udangudi to Chennai. So, I think it is not appropriate to blame SETC for these.
TNSTC Tirunelvely has to start Udangudi - Chennai, Ambasamuthiram / Papanasam - Chennai and many other unexplored areas in that district.

thillai_selvan

December 30th, 2010, 06:27 AM

^^ Papanasam To Chennai Via Tirunelveli already buses (SETC) connectivity are there.
Ambasamudram to Chennai is very much needed

mr_madras

December 30th, 2010, 07:47 AM

Can anyone confirm whether Chidambaram-cudalore buses goes via new bridge by skipping bhuvanagiri or still goes bhuvanagiri.

TuticorinCity

December 30th, 2010, 06:25 PM

SETC cannot explore very deep and remote places all throughout Tamilnadu. For the very purpose TNSTC along with its regional divisions exists. It is upto TNSTC Tirunelvely to introduce a service from Udangudi to Chennai. So, I think it is not appropriate to blame SETC for these.
TNSTC Tirunelvely has to start Udangudi - Chennai, Ambasamuthiram / Papanasam - Chennai and many other unexplored areas in that district.
Both SETC and TNSTC should be blamed. Even the travels based out of north can be able to explore the potential of these routes why can't our SETC/TNSTC ?

dr_thapalathy

December 31st, 2010, 03:16 AM

Can anyone confirm whether Chidambaram-cudalore buses goes via new bridge by skipping bhuvanagiri or still goes bhuvanagiri.

Some buses operating long distance, like Pondy - Karaikal, Chennai - Velankanni etc skip Buvanagiri. Other short distance buses, which operate only to Chidambaram, go to buvanagiri.

dr_thapalathy

December 31st, 2010, 03:18 AM

Both SETC and TNSTC should be blamed. Even the travels based out of north can be able to explore the potential of these routes why can't our SETC/TNSTC ?

Coz, once if we make a request to the private to start a service to a destination, they immediately explore the feasibility and start the service. But the same is not with TNSTC / SETC. I think KSRTC and TNSTC should exchange the points / services in which they prove themselves unique.

dr_thapalathy

December 31st, 2010, 03:25 AM

Today, i read an article in Dinamalar.

It tells that the Transport Corporations of Tamilnadu are facing severe diesel shortage. IOCL takes care of supply of diesel for them. Out of the 8 Transport Corporations, MTC and TNSTC VPM are running in profits, and are paying amount for diesel in advance. SETC is having serious loss and is in severe shortage of funds to pay advance for diesel, while the other TNSTCs are just breaking even. For SETC, out of the 21 depots, atleast 3 bus per depot is not being operated due to availability of spare parts, especially tires and lack of funds to pay advance for diesel.

dr_thapalathy

December 31st, 2010, 04:06 PM

One more comparison of SETC and KSRTC.

Two true incidents:
Once, my friend was traveling from Chennai to Bangalore in KSRTC Airavat. The pushback in his seat was not working. When he complained it to the conductor, the conductor told to adjust him, as he also was not able to push back the seat. After reaching his home in Bangalore, he wrote a complaint letter to KSRTC Management with the travel ticket attached. Some days later, he received a letter of apologies from KSRTC and a DD with half the ticket amount refunded.

Another incident was the same case, where the AC ventilation above my friend's seat in Airavat was not working. He also, wrote a letter in the same way to Management and got half the ticket amount refunded.

But our SETC, if one point in the AC Ventilation is not working, they remove all the working points and downgrade the bus to UD. APSRTC also have got many complaints like this in their Volvo buses (non-working of complete AC in the bus). But they will try to rectify the mistake and atleast then they will maintain the bus. But our SETC is not even doing that.

bkbalaji96

January 1st, 2011, 01:51 AM

they cant solve this problem unless rising the bus fare little bid they will rise fare after election

klsmani

January 1st, 2011, 09:45 AM

இனிய புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்

க சுப்ரமணி

DolphinsTuti

January 1st, 2011, 06:14 PM

Road Safety Week 01-01-2011 to 07-01-2011 begins a learner bus of Tnstc - Nellai having the banners related to road safeties. The vinyl banners presented by Agarwal Eye Hospital Tirunelveli this bus was at Tuticorin City Depot.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6353/image0217.jpg

DolphinsTuti

January 1st, 2011, 06:20 PM

ONE MORE Operater to chennai from Tuticorin starts it service from 05-01-2011. A local Private bus which run in city for decades started their service. The Ad of the company displayed..

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6980/image0216.jpg

DolphinsTuti

January 1st, 2011, 06:38 PM

Mr.Nellai

January 1st, 2011, 08:09 PM

ONE MORE Operater to chennai from Tuticorin starts it service from 05-01-2011. A local Private bus which run in city for decades started their service. The Ad of the company displayed..

PVT theatre owners started perinbavilas travels:), now rathna travels! Whether it is started by owner of Rathna theatre?:)

Mr.Nellai

January 1st, 2011, 08:15 PM

Forum Members are discussing about Setc and Tnstc to explore New routes and give better connectivity to all parts of TN. But private guys Money and Political Powers going on and on.
Here is the list of private Operators in Tuticorin.
Sree Vivegam Travels 6 Services including 1 Volvo recently added.
Ajith Travels MGM Group 4
Perinba Vilas - 1
Athilakshmi -1
TVLS - 1
SRM -1 A/C
SRS -1
Jeppiar -1 A/C
NPR - 1 A/C 1 Non A/C
SMS -1 started last week
Sree Ratna (SRS) Yet to start from Jan5
And one more Giant Parveen Travels giving announcement will be started soon.

Whether a sole muthunagar express and a weekly tiruchendur express can cater the needs of the people of an industrial distict. "யானை பசிக்கு சோழ பொறியா" அதான் தனியார் ஓமனி பஸ் காரங்க காட்டுல அட மழை.

gvijayan

January 1st, 2011, 08:28 PM

mr_madras

January 2nd, 2011, 08:04 AM

^^ Its high time the TNSTC's and SETC appoint some skilled administrators. Those who are in those position are just useless, and they cannot bring any positive improvements.
We cannot just keep saying that, TN has the best bus network.

TN definitely has the best bus network by connecting all the city with towns & villages by shortest possible route. Where we lag is long distance bus connectivity with comfort, main reason for govt not providing the same is to encourage private omni bus:bash:
Either SETC/TNSTC should start VOLVO kinda service or IR introduce 2 or 3 more trains between Kanyakumari & Chennai

DolphinsTuti

January 2nd, 2011, 08:45 AM

PVT theatre owners started perinbavilas travels:), now rathna travels! Whether it is started by owner of Rathna theatre?:)

No Mr Nellai it is a private company Named SREE RATNA they are n service for many decades Giant n private bus sector due to Bad administration they broke down, Now they are running 3 services in Tuticorin. Have started the Omni Bus Service.

DolphinsTuti

January 2nd, 2011, 08:53 AM

TN definitely has the best bus network by connecting all the city with towns & villages by shortest possible route. Where we lag is long distance bus connectivity with comfort, main reason for govt not providing the same is to encourage private omni bus:bash:
Either SETC/TNSTC should start VOLVO kinda service or IR introduce 2 or 3 more trains between Kanyakumari & Chennai

Setc / Tnstc Can Start but to come in sucess not possible, administration is worst, IR cannot because without double tracks or without Electrifying they cannot allot time for the new services, see when special trains are operated they take more time to reach the destination last year a Nagercoil express completed it journey in 20hrs to chennai via Salem, Kattpadi to Central it was published in Dailies too Passengers suffered a lot, The Double Lining And Electrification Line also getting late by these Private Omni Players with their background powers.

Arul Murugan

January 3rd, 2011, 12:22 PM

Madurai-Hosur bus clicked on NH7 near to Namakkal

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j477/arulmuru182002/Image0430_1.jpg

Usilampati-Salem bus

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j477/arulmuru182002/Image0398_1.jpg

skumaran

January 3rd, 2011, 05:34 PM

சென்னை நகருக்குள் செல்வதில் கடலூர் மாவட்ட மக்கள் அலைக்கழிப்பு

கடலூர், ஜன.2:

கடலூர் உள்ளிட்ட மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து, பேருந்துகளில் சென்னைக்குள் நுழையும் மக்கள், நகரப் பேருந்துகளை பிடிப்பதில் பெரிதும் அலைக்கழிக்கப்படுகிறார்கள்.

முன்பெல்லாம் மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து வரும் பஸ்கள் தாம்பரம், கிண்டி, அண்ணா சாலை வழியாக பிராட்வே பஸ் நிலையம் செல்லும். தாம்பரத்தில் இருந்து பிராட்வே வரை, வழிநெடுகிலும் பல்வேறு அலுவலகங்களுக்கும், குடியிருப்புப் பகுதிகளுக்கும் ஒட்டிய நிறுத்தங்களில் மக்கள் இறங்கி, தங்கள் பணிகளை எளிதாகச் செய்துவிட்டுத் திரும்ப வசதியாக இருந்தது.

சென்னை நகருக்குள் போக்குவரத்து நெரிசல் நாளுக்குநாள் அதிகரித்து வருவதால் கோயம்பேடு பஸ்நிலையத்தை உருவாக்கி, அங்கிருந்து நகரப் பேருந்துகளைப் பிடித்து, சென்னையின் பல்வேறு பகுதிகளுக்கும் சென்றாக வேண்டிய கட்டாயம் தற்போது ஏற்பட்டு உள்ளது. இதனால் சென்னை நகர வாசிகளுக்கு பாதிப்பு எதுவும் இல்லை. ஆனால் கடலூர், விழுப்புரம், புதுவை உள்ளிட்ட மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து வருவோர், பெரும் சிரமங்களையும் கால விரயத்தையும் சந்திக்க நேரிடுகிறது.

கடலூர், விழுப்புரம். புதுவை வழியாக சென்னைக்கு வரும் பஸ்கள், தாம்பரம் வழியாக, கோயம்பேடு பஸ்நிலையம் சென்றது, அண்மைக் காலமாக தாம்பரம் செல்லாமலேயே, பஸ்கள் பெருங்களத்தூரில் இருந்து மதுரவாயில் வழியாக கோயம்பேடுக்கு திருப்பி விடப்படுகிறது. இதனால் மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து வருவோர் ஒன்று கோயம்பேடு செல்ல வேண்டும் அல்லது பெருங்களத்தூரில் இறங்கிவிட வேண்டும்.

சென்னைக்குள் அலுவலகப் பணிகள், வர்த்தகப் பணிகளுக்காகவும், உறவினர்களைச் சந்திக்க செல்ல வேண்டியவர்களும்,

பெருங்களத்தூரில் இருந்து வண்டலூருக்கு நகர பஸ்களைப் பிடித்து வண்டலூர் அல்லது தாம்பரம் சென்று, அங்கிருந்து மற்றொரு நகரப் பஸ்ûஸ பிடித்து, தாங்கள் செல்ல வேண்டிய இடங்களுக்குப் போகும் நிர்ப்பந்தம் ஏற்படுகிறது.

குடும்பத்துடன் பெண்கள், குழந்தைகளுடன் வருவோர், சுமைகளுடன் வருவோர், சென்னைக்குப் புதிதாக வருவோர் இதனால் பெரிதும் சிரமத்துக்கு உள்ளாகிறார்கள்.

மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து வரும் பஸ் பயணிகளில் 75 சதவீதம், பெருங்களத்தூர் அல்லது திருவான்மியூரில் (இ.சி.ஆர். பஸ்கள்) இறங்கி விடுகிறார்கள்.

முன்பெல்லாம் கடலூரில் இருந்து, சென்னை உயர் நீதிமன்றம் மற்றும் அண்ணா சாலையில் உள்ள அரசு அலுவலகங்களுக்குச் செல்வோர், காலை நேரங்களில் 4 மணி நேரத்தில் செல்லமுடியும். தற்போது அரசு பஸ்களின் வேகம், எரிபொருள் சிக்கனம் என்ற பெயரில் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. தாம்பரத்துக்குள் பஸ்கள் செல்வதும் மாற்றப் பட்டதால், கடலூரில் இருந்து கோயம்பேடு செல்ல 5-30 மணி நேரம் ஆகிறது. அங்கிருந்து உயர்நீதிமன்றம் மற்றும் அண்ணா சாலையிலுள்ள அலுவலகங்கள் செல்ல, மேலும் ஒரு மணி நேரத்துக்கும் மேல் ஆகிறது. அதாவது கடலூரில் இருந்து சென்னை உயர்நீதி மன்றம் செல்ல தற்போது குறைந்தது 6-30 மணி நேரம் ஆகிறது. இதேபோல் சென்னையின் பல்வேறு பகுதிகளுக்கும் செல்ல 2 மணி நேரம் வரை அதிகமாகிறது.

சென்னையில் இருந்து திரும்பி கடலூர் உள்ளிட்ட மாவட்டங்களுக்குச் செல்வோரின் நிலை இன்னும் பரிதாபம். சென்னையில் எங்கு இருந்தாலும், கோயம்பேடு சென்றால்தான் பஸ் பிடிக்க முடியும்.

இடையில் தாம்பரத்திலோ, திருவான்மியூரிலோ (இ.சி.ஆர். பஸ்கள்) ஏறினால்கூட பஸ்களில் நிற்கக்கூட இடம் கிடைப்பது இல்லை.

திருவான்மியூர், தாம்பரம் பகுதிகளைச் சேர்ந்தோர் கோயம்பேடு சென்று பஸ் ஏறுவதால் சென்னை சென்று வருவோருக்கு 2 மணி நேரத்துக்குமேல் காலவிரயம், மனஅழுத்தம் ஏற்படுபடுகிறது.

கோயம்பேடுக்கு மதுரவாயில் வழியாக பஸ்கள் செல்வதால், மதுரவாயிலில் இருந்து கோயம்பேடு வரை, இடையில் பல ஊர்களுக்கும் இறங்கிச் செல்ல வாய்ப்பு இருந்தும், பைபாஸ் சாலையாக இருப்பதால் எங்கும் இறங்க முடியாத அவலம் உள்ளது.

பெருங்களத்தூர் பகுதியில் பிரமாண்டமான பஸ்நிலையம் வரப் போவதாகச் சொல்கிறார்கள். எப்போது என்பதை யார் அறிவார்?

மாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து சென்னை வரும் பயணிகளின் வசதிக்காக, சென்னை வரும் அனைத்து பஸ்களும் தாம்பரம் வரை வந்து திரும்பி, மதுரவாயில் வழியாக கோயம்பேடு செல்லலாம்.

கோயம்பேட்டில் இருந்து கடலூர், விழுப்புரம் உள்ளிட்ட மாவட்டங்களுக்கும், புதுவைக்கும் இயக்கப்படும் பஸ்களில் 50 சதவீதத்தை, தாம்பரம் மற்றும் திருவான்மியூரில் இருந்து புறப்படச் செய்யலாம் என்றும் பொதுமக்கள் கருத்து தெரிவிக்கிறார்கள். சென்னை மக்களைப் போன்று, சென்னை வரும் மாவட்ட மக்களின் சங்கடங்களையும் அரசு கவனத்தில் கொள்ளுமா?

Source: Dinamani
First Published : 03 Jan 2011 04:52:17 AM IST
Last Updated

Cuddalore , Villupuram and Puducherry public who ever reaches chennai has to spend the preceious time in travelling itself to reach their destinations without proper connectivity of buses.

The reporter had clearly given the statement of suffering public and suggested some alternates to the present situation, so the respective transport department officials should initiate some steps at least now when it has been brought in newspaper expressing the views of suffers, since the officials didn't respect the individuals.

TShyam

January 3rd, 2011, 05:54 PM

dhandapanik

January 3rd, 2011, 06:20 PM

In CBE city today happened to spot the new bus in Route No.3 D TN-38-N-2417 which is inducted last week at the function held at Tirupur.

The bus seems to be very rich and attractive, recalls the memories of olden days town buses i.e., below the wind shield it is silver tin plate body and above the wind shield it is painted in lemon yellow colour and the seats are head rest seat in town service. This bus seems to be very attractive than compared to any other town buses which are introduced newly for the past 10 years and even also it beats the JNNURM buses.

( Salem mites can recall the imagination of older NT and Rainbow bus services which is similar one, but this bus is attractive in its shape of body built.)

I guess, within short period that Mr. Dhandapani K would deliver its beauty for the forum members and viewers.

Kumaran.. Had a nice experience with this new bus from Ukkadam-Kovaipudhur and back to Gandhipuram in the same bus..

Recently a new City bus(Normal) got introduced in coimbatore. No normal buses were added to Coimbatore’s city bus fleets for the past 2 to 3 years. This year it got 240+ JNNURM SLFs(Leyland+Marcopolo) and an year back it got 10+ city express bus services. So after long wait they added this new guy.

This bus reminded me of old CTC buses(Cheran)..

Reg No: TN38 N 2417.
Depot: Sungam-2 depot of Coimbatore region.
Route: 3D – Kovaipudhur to Ganapathy via Ukkadam, Town Hall, Gandhipuram

More info at my blog (http://tnstc.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/new-normal-city-bus-in-coimbatore/)

Exteriors
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KqYa4kI/AAAAAAAAE-8/elCV_-U-uEA/s640/DSC04470.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4hcN21VI/AAAAAAAAE-U/mQhImak576U/s640/DSC04451.jpg

Seats:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4h8Hf5dI/AAAAAAAAE-c/ls7bhNE9q90/s640/DSC04459.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KNju3BI/AAAAAAAAE-w/lR6HpPZylH4/s512/DSC04466.jpg

DolphinsTuti

January 3rd, 2011, 07:29 PM

Kumaran.. Had a nice experience with this new bus from Ukkadam-Kovaipudhur and back to Gandhipuram in the same bus..

Recently a new City bus(Normal) got introduced in coimbatore. No normal buses were added to Coimbatore’s city bus fleets for the past 2 to 3 years. This year it got 240+ JNNURM SLFs(Leyland+Marcopolo) and an year back it got 10+ city express bus services. So after long wait they added this new guy.

This bus reminded me of old CTC buses(Cheran)..

Reg No: TN38 N 2417.
Depot: Sungam-2 depot of Coimbatore region.
Route: 3D – Kovaipudhur to Ganapathy via Ukkadam, Town Hall, Gandhipuram

Nice photos Sir! A goverment bus that too in tamilnadu a remarkable mark by TNSTC-Kovai , Photos from your blog Outstanding, The Body Builder is TNSTC only!!!! If more buses added to the Fleet They can make some Tough Competition with the private players, and Once again thanks for ur Work in behalf of our Forum Members :grouphug::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Arul Murugan

January 4th, 2011, 02:59 AM

Naatla irukara prachanaila ithellam oru prachanaya? And why only Villupuram, Cuddalore, Pondy?? As if buses from other districts enter the city. Those who want to travel along Mount road let them get down at Tambaram and take suburban or MTC. Tambaram is one of the most well connected suburb with connections to almost anyplace within the city.

Which pothu makkal are saying that?? Tell those pothu makkal if they enter the city, they will take 2 hours to reach Koyambedu. There is literally no space in IRR. 4000 buses come and go from the southern districts everyday. Allowing them on IRR will bring the city to a complete standstill. Anyway buses coming in the early morning till 6 are allowed to take the Tambaram route. So I dont understand why this reporter is cribbing. Public transport are just that - public transport. People should not expect buses to drop them off at their doorstep like a private call taxi.

Ithellam too much. yethethukku mana azhutham yerpadrathunnu oru vevastha venama?

Without understanding the report I think you are cribbing about the reporter! FYKI due to metro rail construction 80% of buses from other district in day time does not even enter Tambaram, they go via Chennai bye-pass!

Perugalathur is the last stop for buses bound for GST! so the transit role is being done by Perugalathur... Hope you might have read about the poor amenities and poor bus connectivity from Perugalathur to core Chennai city.

Villupuram, Cuddalore, Pondy, Thiruvanamalai people are bound have more problem than any other district because predominately their travel to state capital is in day time when compared to south/central/west part of TN! So obviously they are worst hit due to buses not touching Tambaram, Guindy and IRR.

Also I wonder why you oppose the move to start few buses bound far Cuddalore/Pondy/Thiruvanamalai from Tambaram or Thiruvanmiyur!! Indeed it is should be welcomed! It will reduce the congestion in CMBT as well as in city roads. This will be a win-win situation for people as well as traffic police/TNSTC. During weekends a volvo bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Pondy can very well fill the bus round the day!

And next! More than 500 service would be there per direction to Villupuram, Pondy, Cuddalore & Thiruvanamalai! It is a matter of 50,000 commuters or travelers inconvenience caused due to metro rail construction.... Ithu ungalukku periya matter a theriyaliya? Just calculate the man hours wasted... Ithu periya mana alutham thaan....:nuts:

I don't see reporter is asking for restoring the connectivity to Broadway or route all the buses via IRR! Instead he has mentioned public has opined for starting buses from Tambaram and T.vanmiyur... Also improving the amenities at Perungaluthur will help the travelers!

thillai_selvan

January 4th, 2011, 04:15 AM

Kumaran.. Had a nice experience with this new bus from Ukkadam-Kovaipudhur and back to Gandhipuram in the same bus..

Recently a new City bus(Normal) got introduced in coimbatore. No normal buses were added to Coimbatore’s city bus fleets for the past 2 to 3 years. This year it got 240+ JNNURM SLFs(Leyland+Marcopolo) and an year back it got 10+ city express bus services. So after long wait they added this new guy.

This bus reminded me of old CTC buses(Cheran)..

Reg No: TN38 N 2417.
Depot: Sungam-2 depot of Coimbatore region.
Route: 3D – Kovaipudhur to Ganapathy via Ukkadam, Town Hall, Gandhipuram

More info at my blog (http://tnstc.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/new-normal-city-bus-in-coimbatore/)

Exteriors
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KqYa4kI/AAAAAAAAE-8/elCV_-U-uEA/s640/DSC04470.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4hcN21VI/AAAAAAAAE-U/mQhImak576U/s640/DSC04451.jpg

Seats:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4h8Hf5dI/AAAAAAAAE-c/ls7bhNE9q90/s640/DSC04459.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KNju3BI/AAAAAAAAE-w/lR6HpPZylH4/s512/DSC04466.jpg

Wow.... This bus is extremely looking like a private bus...

TShyam

January 4th, 2011, 12:41 PM

Without understanding the report I think you are cribbing about the reporter! FYKI due to metro rail construction 80% of buses from other district in day time does not even enter Tambaram, they go via Chennai bye-pass!

Perugalathur is the last stop for buses bound for GST! so the transit role is being done by Perugalathur... Hope you might have read about the poor amenities and poor bus connectivity from Perugalathur to core Chennai city.

Villupuram, Cuddalore, Pondy, Thiruvanamalai people are bound have more problem than any other district because predominately their travel to state capital is in day time when compared to south/central/west part of TN! So obviously they are worst hit due to buses not touching Tambaram, Guindy and IRR.

Also I wonder why you oppose the move to start few buses bound far Cuddalore/Pondy/Thiruvanamalai from Tambaram or Thiruvanmiyur!! Indeed it is should be welcomed! It will reduce the congestion in CMBT as well as in city roads. This will be a win-win situation for people as well as traffic police/TNSTC. During weekends a volvo bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Pondy can very well fill the bus round the day!

And next! More than 500 service would be there per direction to Villupuram, Pondy, Cuddalore & Thiruvanamalai! It is a matter of 50,000 commuters or travelers inconvenience caused due to metro rail construction.... Ithu ungalukku periya matter a theriyaliya? Just calculate the man hours wasted... Ithu periya mana alutham thaan....:nuts:

I don't see reporter is asking for restoring the connectivity to Broadway or route all the buses via IRR! Instead he has mentioned public has opined for starting buses from Tambaram and T.vanmiyur... Also improving the amenities at Perungaluthur will help the travelers!

I know they take the byepass, the reason I clubbed Perungalathur and Tambaram was because they are so close to one another. It is the next stop. Transport in the form of MTC and suburban are available every few minutes. The authorities have indicated they will have a bus stand in Perungalathur (give them some time) which I think is much better than Tambaram. GST in Tambaram is already brimming and I dont think it can take a big bus stand there. Particularly since the new railway terminus is coming there too.

Regarding the wastage of man hours, it will be anyway be wasted. Instead of wasting more time in long distance buses, why dont the people waste less time in MTC buses?

Bus terminus in Thiruvanmiyur is a good idea for those living in that locality. What about the people in rest of Chennai?? T.miyur is not as well connected to the rest of the city like Tambaram (and so Perungalathur). Wouldnt "man hours wasted" be much higher? One or two buses starting for Pondy/Cuddalore every hour can be implemented though.

Arul Murugan

January 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM

I know they take the byepass, the reason I clubbed Perungalathur and Tambaram was because they are so close to one another. It is the next stop. Transport in the form of MTC and suburban are available every few minutes. The authorities have indicated they will have a bus stand in Perungalathur (give them some time) which I think is much better than Tambaram. GST in Tambaram is already brimming and I dont think it can take a big bus stand there. Particularly since the new railway terminus is coming there too.

Regarding the wastage of man hours, it will be anyway be wasted. Instead of wasting more time in long distance buses, why dont the people waste less time in MTC buses?

Bus terminus in Thiruvanmiyur is a good idea for those living in that locality. What about the people in rest of Chennai?? T.miyur is not as well connected to the rest of the city like Tambaram (and so Perungalathur). Wouldnt "man hours wasted" be much higher? One or two buses starting for Pondy/Cuddalore every hour can be implemented though.

Tambaram and Perugaluthur are near by! But Tambaram plays hub and spoke model and I don't agree with you that Perugalathur have transportation facility like Tambaram.

MTC/Suburban facility terminating at Tambaram are very high when compared to mighty Perugalathur which has born yesterday for a transit role because of metro construction. Though Perugalatur to Tambaram is just 10min by auto or 15min by MTC, imagine the old people or women or family with kids/luggages suffering for this small transit!

Surely we will not know that, one has to experience their difficulty.

Tambaram and T.vanmiyur have potential for filling up the bus, so obviously these service are this locality as the survey tells that many alight/board the buses in these places!

Other localities have to continue to board the bus at CMBT!

Regarding Tambaram railway terminus, it will not be anything new as it appeared with hyped tone in medias, the existing MG PF will be made to BG and 2-3trains will start from there! So don't imagine that SR is going to build some thing new there. :)

Man hours: Traveling in a ECR bus from T.vanmiyur to CMBT will take hardly 45min even in peak hour, but MTC will take 1hr 15min! I leave this part as people have to adjust this for metro construction.

I am also surprised to hear from that T.vanmiyur is poorly connected to city compared to Perugaluthur... :ohno:

dr_thapalathy

January 4th, 2011, 05:50 PM

Tambaram and Perugaluthur are near by! But Tambaram plays hub and spoke model and I don't agree with you that Perugalathur have transportation facility like Tambaram.

MTC/Suburban facility terminating at Tambaram are very high when compared to mighty Perugalathur which has born yesterday for a transit role because of metro construction. Though Perugalatur to Tambaram is just 10min by auto or 15min by MTC, imagine the old people or women or family with kids/luggages suffering for this small transit!

Surely we will not know that, one has to experience their difficulty.

Tambaram and T.vanmiyur have potential for filling up the bus, so obviously these service are this locality as the survey tells that many alight/board the buses in these places!

Other localities have to continue to board the bus at CMBT!

Regarding Tambaram railway terminus, it will not be anything new as it appeared with hyped tone in medias, the existing MG PF will be made to BG and 2-3trains will start from there! So don't imagine that SR is going to build some thing new there. :)

Man hours: Traveling in a ECR bus from T.vanmiyur to CMBT will take hardly 45min even in peak hour, but MTC will take 1hr 15min! I leave this part as people have to adjust this for metro construction.

I am also surprised to hear from that T.vanmiyur is poorly connected to city compared to Perugaluthur... :ohno:

Is there a road connecting Thriuvanmuiyur and Tambaram isn't it? I think it is also named as Kalainar Karunanithi Salai. I think to reduce the congestion in CMBT, they can build a Bus stand in this road as there are lot of empty space (even if they are allocated to IT parks, they should be bought back) and it can house buses boarding towards Delta Districts and places like Pondy, Cuddalore, Chidambaram etc. can start from there. Also, buses bound to Vellore, Bangalore and those places, they have to find a place in Chennai - Bangalore Highway. I think, all the SETCs can be shifted to bus stands Chennai and CMBT can support the rest of TNSTCs.

dhandapanik

January 4th, 2011, 05:51 PM

Most of us have seen ABT X Travels and even we used it. But they are the one who ran more number of buses in CBE district in 70s. Cheran Transport Corporation(Present day TNSTC-CBE) was formed after taking over buses from ABT. At present ABT has 2 city buses(R.No 14A and 45) and 1 Intercity bus(CBE-POY) running in pollachi. They also run buses in the name of AE, SA, GC, NIA etc., in CBE city..
AE --> Anaimalais Engineering - Also has one body building unit at Pollachi.
SA --> Sakthi Automobiles
GC --> Gounder and Co
NIA --> Nachimuthu Industrial Association --> Runs schools and colleges in POY..

Present day ABT city bus running in POY - Body from AE
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNLphIwzVI/AAAAAAAAFAc/2pjiDoJlJeY/s640/DSC04520.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNLpwojjNI/AAAAAAAAFAg/DBl-If-r-nA/s640/DSC04524.jpg

"AE" bus running in CBE city..
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNMVVoplnI/AAAAAAAAFBA/UijoduESLY8/s512/DSC04442.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNMVs5Z_jI/AAAAAAAAFBE/zP5q6q_wL58/s640/DSC04444.jpg

dr_thapalathy

January 4th, 2011, 06:08 PM

Exteriors
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KqYa4kI/AAAAAAAAE-8/elCV_-U-uEA/s640/DSC04470.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4hcN21VI/AAAAAAAAE-U/mQhImak576U/s640/DSC04451.jpg

Seats:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH4h8Hf5dI/AAAAAAAAE-c/ls7bhNE9q90/s640/DSC04459.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KNju3BI/AAAAAAAAE-w/lR6HpPZylH4/s512/DSC04466.jpg

Nice try by TNSTC CBE. But i dont think that it is as good as the White-Blue strip livery town bus introduced in many parts of TN by TNSTC.

dhandapanik

January 4th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Nice try by TNSTC CBE. But i dont think that it is as good as the White-Blue strip livery town bus introduced in many parts of TN by TNSTC.

Compared to those MTC model buses, this is really good. Built quality of this bus is really good.

Mr.Nellai

January 5th, 2011, 06:41 AM

Compared to those MTC model buses, this is really good. Built quality of this bus is really good.

Interiors as well as seating is awesome, but in the exterior they should have payed more attention.

dhandapanik

January 5th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Interiors as well as seating is awesome, but in the exterior they should have payed more attention.

I think they should have adopted the same red line instead of yellow. this stainless stell exterior is really good compared to the normal paint schemes.

Preethan

January 5th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Mr.Nellai

January 5th, 2011, 08:39 AM

I think they should have adopted the same red line instead of yellow. this stainless stell exterior is really good compared to the normal paint schemes.

Yes stainless steel would be a better option compared to colored ones as the colored ones can't withstand climatic conditions in the south. They will surely repaint the MTC models in the south with some other ugly combination (mostly in the red-white combination) in due course.

Other than the yellow line, it would be better if the front stickers showing TNSTC-CBE tag is pasted in same pattern like that of mofussil buses in Kovai. Similar pattern stickers used in some depots in south have withered away. Also the bus route 3D route written on the rear side in white words on a blue back ground should be neglected (It seems to be like a dark spot on a well painted picture) , instead full glass (similar to private buses) would suffice.

DolphinsTuti

January 5th, 2011, 02:23 PM

krishnaswamy

January 5th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Hi Shyam,

Whatever the S kumaran posted makes sense. I am staying in Thiruvanmiyur and for reaching Koyambedu it is taking at-least two hours for me. My hometown is Tuticorin and it takes only 8-9 hours in buses these days. But for that i have to travel to Koyambedu each time, which itself takes 2 hours and if you are having heavy luggage then you cant get get town buses, instead u will have to travel by auto, and the auto fare will be at least 200 - 300 rupees. I usually book my tickets in advance and all these times I wud be stuck in traffic every time, So it created unnecessary tension since there are high chances to miss a bus, in case we have made reservations. so It is definitely a big disadvantage for people who are staying Thiruvanmiyur etc.,. Please don't post anything rubbish anymore like this!!
+1. these long distances has to come into the city or there should be proper connectivity to the bus stand. By getting the buses into some portion of the city will distribute the crowd.

dhandapanik

January 5th, 2011, 06:01 PM

In Kovai.
Dhandapani Sir the New bus is really good,Nice work by TNSTC, only one bus is running in kovai, Any news will More no of buses (new type) will hit the roads in kovai?

In Chennai,
What about the New MTC? Euro IV bus, the transport department said it will be a New year gift to the people of Chennai, Whether any New EURO IV Green Buses on the roads.

CBE will get more new buses of this type.. not sure when they will introduce and all. Heard that 2/3 will be introduced soon..

Chennai may need to wait for some more time to get the BS-4 buses.

Euro - 4 is european emission standard norms
BS 4 - is bharat stage emission stand norms which again refers Euro norms. In india it is BS norms.

dhandapanik

January 5th, 2011, 06:16 PM

My first shot of IT09 - Irizar TVS built.. Clicked this in CBE near SETC BS. This bus is from Supaa travels. Saw the same bus in Periar BS(Madurai) on tuesday night.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNNO_atFBI/AAAAAAAAFBg/To0clGAkrEA/s640/DSC04499.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNNiudIsVI/AAAAAAAAFBw/h4LM5VhvH-o/s640/DSC04504.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNNOzm_XmI/AAAAAAAAFBc/cVsemQ769m8/s640/DSC04498.jpg

IT09 and Isuzu buses
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNNiwyIXPI/AAAAAAAAFB0/vZZchFzIY_w/s640/DSC04503.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSNNPeu251I/AAAAAAAAFBk/Y-ReT-7Bj1A/s640/DSC04500.jpg

skumaran

January 6th, 2011, 01:50 AM

Jayalalithaa slams delay in payment to oil firm

From : The Hindu Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Jayalalithaa on Wednesday condemned the delay in payment of dues from State transport corporations to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and asked the government to release the amount immediately.

She also condemned the delay in payment of pension benefits to the employees.

In a statement, she said more than 20,000 buses are operated by the eight State transport corporations.

Till recently, the corporations used to pay for fuel once in three months. However, in the past few months as they could not pay the oil company, IOC changed rules and introduced cash-and-carry system.

Owing to this, the loss-incurring corporations were unable to pay for diesel, resulting in fuel shortage.

She said the State Transport Corporation at Kumbakonam owed the oil company Rs.23 crore.

The corporation had pledged its Thanjavur depot with a private bank for Rs.12 crore. Similar was the status of other transport corporations.

Even the profit-making MTC had to pay Rs.18 crore to the oil company.

Owing to this hundreds of buses were not being operated by the MTC. Similarly, owing to non-availability of spare parts such as tyres hundreds of buses were not being operated by the corporation, she said.

With the Pongal festival nearing and if the trend continued, people would be put to a lot of hardship and have to shell out huge money to commute in private buses, she said.

Dinamani:

நிதி நெருக்கடியால் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்கள் முடக்கம்: ஜெயலலிதா

சென்னை, ஜன.5: டீசலுக்கு பணம்கூட கொடுக்க முடியாமல் நிதி நெருக்கடியால் அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்கள் முடங்கியுள்ளதாக அதிமுக பொதுச்செயலர் ஜெயலலிதா குற்றம்சாட்டியுள்ளார்.

இதுகுறித்து அவர் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கை:

அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களில் தற்போது நிலவும் அலங்கோல நிலையை வைத்தே தமிழகத்தின் அவல நிலையை மக்கள் எளிதில் புரிந்து கொள்ளலாம். அந்த அளவுக்கு நிர்வாகத் திறமையற்ற, ஊழல் மிகுந்த ஆட்சி தமிழகத்தில் நடைபெற்றுக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது.

தற்போது தமிழகத்தில் செயல்பட்டு வரும் எட்டு போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்கள் மூலம் 20 ஆயிரத்திற்கும் மேற்பட்ட பேருந்துகள் இயங்கி வருகின்றன. இந்தப் பேருந்துகளுக்கான டீசல் மற்றும் ஆயில், போக்குவரத்துக் கழக பணிமனைகளில் உள்ள ‘பங்க்’குகளில் இருந்து நிரப்பப்படுகிறது. இவற்றை இந்தியன் ஆயில் கார்ப்பரேஷன் நிறுவனம் விநியோகிக்கிறது.

கடந்த சில மாதங்களாக அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களில் இருந்து முறையாக பணம் சென்று சேராததன் காரணமாக, இந்தியன் ஆயில் கார்ப்பரேஷன் நிறுவனம் நடைமுறையை சற்று மாற்றி அமைத்தது. அதாவது, பணம் கொடுத்தால் மட்டுமே டீசல் வழங்கப்படும் என்று அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களுக்கு தெரிவித்துவிட்டது. இதன் காரணமாக, ஏற்கெனவே நஷ்டத்தில் இயங்கி வரும் அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்கள், டீசலுக்கான பணத்தைக் கொடுக்க முடியாமல் திணறுகின்றன.

இதன் விளைவு தான் தற்போதைய டீசல் தட்டுப்பாடு.

கும்பகோணம் அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகம் இந்தியன் ஆயில் கார்ப்பரேஷன் நிறுவனத்திற்கு 23 கோடி ரூபாய் டீசல் பாக்கி கொடுக்க வேண்டும் என்றும், இந்தப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகத்திற்குச் சொந்தமான தஞ்சாவூர் பணிமனை ஒரு தனியார் வங்கியில் ரூ. 12 கோடிக்கு அடமானம் வைக்கப்பட்டு இருக்கிறது என்றும் கூறப்படுகிறது. இதே நிலைமை தான் மற்ற போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களிலும் நிலவுகிறது.

லாபத்தில் இயங்குவதாகக் கூறப்படும் மாநகர போக்குவரத்துக் கழகமே 18 கோடி ரூபாய் அளவுக்கு டீசல் பாக்கி வைத்துள்ளதாக செய்தி வந்துள்ளது. இதன் காரணமாக நூற்றுக்கணக்கான பேருந்துகள் இயங்காமல் நிறுத்தி வைக்கப்பட்டு இருக்கின்றன.

இது தவிர, டயர்கள், உதிரி பாகங்கள் இல்லாததன் காரணமாகவும் நூற்றுக்கணக்கான பேருந்துகள் இயக்க முடியாமல் நிறுத்தி வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. இவற்றிற்கெல்லாம் முக்கிய காரணங்களாக விளங்குவது நிர்வாகச் சீர்கேடும், ஊழலும் தான்.

இது மட்டுமல்லாமல், பெரும்பாலான அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களில் மாதச் சம்பளம் தாமதமாக வழங்கப்படுவதாகவும், போக்குவரத்துத் தொழிலாளர்களுக்கான ஓய்வூதியப் பயன்கள் ஓர் ஆண்டாக நிலுவையில் இருக்கின்றன என்றும் பாதிக்கப்பட்ட தொழிலாளர்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றனர்.

அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களில் நிலவும் டீசல் தட்டுப்பாடு குறித்து தி.மு.க. அரசின் போக்குவரத்துத் துறை அமைச்சரிடம் பத்திரிகையாளர்கள் கேட்ட போது, “எந்த வண்டியும் நிற்கவில்லை; நீ காட்டு, நான் பார்க்கிறேன்” என்று பதில் அளிக்கிறார். அவருடைய கவனம் எல்லாம் திருச்சியில் யாரிடம் காலி நிலம் இருக்கிறது? எந்த அரசுத் துறையிடம் காலி நிலம் இருக்கிறது? என்பதை அறியும் ஆராய்ச்சியில் தான் உள்ளது.

பொங்கல் பண்டிகை நெருங்கி வருகின்ற இந்தச் சூழ்நிலையில் இது போன்ற நிலை நீடித்தால், மக்கள் பெருத்த அவதிக்கு ஆளாவதுடன், “விமானக் கட்டணம்” அளவுக்கு கட்டணத்தை வசூலிக்கும் ஆம்னி பேருந்துகளில் பயணிக்க வேண்டிய கட்டாயத்திற்கு ஆளாக்கப்படுவார்கள்.

போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களின் நிலை குறித்து தெரிந்து கொண்டு அதற்கேற்றாற் போல் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்காமல், கலை நிகழ்ச்சிகளில் கலந்து கொண்டு காலத்தை வீணடித்துக் கொண்டு இருக்கிறார் கருணாநிதி.

2ஜி ஸ்பெக்ட்ரம் இமாலய ஊழலில் சிக்கி, மத்திய புலனாய்வுத் துறையின் சோதனைக்கு ஆளாகியுள்ள, தனது மகள் கனிமொழி இயக்குநராக இருக்கின்ற, தமிழ் மையத்தின் சென்னை சங்கமத்திற்கு கோடிக்கணக்கில் அள்ளிக் கொடுக்கிறார் கருணாநிதி. அந்த நிகழ்ச்சியை வருகின்ற 12-ஆம் தேதி அன்று துவக்கி வைக்க உள்ளார். ஆனால், அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களில் நிலவும் நெருக்கடி கருணாநிதிக்குத் தெரியவில்லை. இதிலிருந்து முதல்வர் பணியைத் தவிர மற்ற பணிகளில் தான் கருணாநிதியின் கவனம் இருக்கிறது என்பது தெளிவாகிறது. சென்னை சங்கமம் நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு பணம் கொடுப்பதற்கு, ‘ஸ்வான்’, ‘யுனிடெக்’ போன்ற நிறுவனங்கள் இருக்கின்றன. எனவே அதைப் பற்றி கருணாநிதி ஏன் கவலைப்படுகிறார் என்று தெரியவில்லை.

பேருந்துகளுக்கான டீசல் கூட வாங்க முடியாத அளவுக்கு, தொழிலாளர்களின் ஓய்வூதியப் பயன்களை நிறுத்தி வைக்கக்கூடிய அளவுக்கு நிதி நெருக்கடியை ஏற்படுத்தி, அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களை முடங்கச் செய்துள்ள தி.மு.க. அரசின் முதல்வர் கருணாநிதிக்கு கடும் கண்டனத்தைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்வதோடு, அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களின் பேருந்துகளுக்குத் தேவையான டீசல் பணத்தையும்,

ஓய்வு பெற்ற போக்குவரத்து ஊழியர்களின் ஓய்வூதியப் பயன்களுக்குத் தேவையான பணத்தையும் உடனடியாக அரசு நிதியில் இருந்து வழங்கிடுமாறு தி.மு.க. அரசின் முதல்வர் கருணாநிதியை கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன். அரசுப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகங்களை முடங்க வைத்த கருணாநிதியின் ஆட்சி முடங்கும் நாள் நெருங்கிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது.

இவ்வாறு ஜெயலலிதா தனது அறிக்கையில் தெரிவித்துள்ளார்

Same News from Dinamani,
recalls all the issues but any how opposition leader has taken the issue. so, definitely there will be some result to this problem.

gvijayan

January 6th, 2011, 03:50 AM

^^ KN Nehru gave a press release yesterday and declined JJ's statements!

Ennaiku thaan ivanunga thirunthuvaangalo!

rsubbu.mdu

January 6th, 2011, 05:01 AM

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;70059307]My first shot of IT09 - Irizar TVS built.. Clicked this in CBE near SETC BS. This bus is from Supaa travels. Saw the same bus in Periar BS(Madurai) on tuesday night.

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Bus looked very impressive in the Irizar brochures, but from this snap, it seems to be a damp squib. Irizar need to give better exteriors to compete with P8000BMR. Supaa's livery is also very bad...not sure whether that is spoiling the look of the bus, and that ladder at the rear is very bad. Premium AC coaches have good storage capacity at the bottom and i dont know why they wanted a ladder in the first place...

Regards,
Subbu

DolphinsTuti

January 6th, 2011, 05:36 AM

Drivers and Conductors have been given memo For running buses in the Bypass

Source : Dinakaran

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6789/dsc01503ca.jpg

In a Night watch done by the officals of Tnstc – Nagercoil division 10 employees were given Memo for running buses in Bypass. Panagudi a important town in the stretch of Tirunelveli – Kanyakumari NH. There is GO for all the Buses to enter the cities except SETC, Three months back Nearly 13 buses and 26 Employees were given memo, Last Month a dharna was announced by opposition Parties regarding the issue, Most of the Buses are from Madurai Depot, In 1 Bus there were only 3 passengers but on the way in Vallioor nearly 15 pasengers were waiting for buses. One bus from Nagercoil – Vallioor, the bus which does not stop for checking from Kanyakumari Depot has also given Memo.

Mr.Nellai

January 6th, 2011, 03:43 PM

8 corporations suffer because of lack of spare parts and other accessories

Deficiency of Engine oils, tyres, tubes, grease, steel rods, lights have hardly hit the operation of buses

For getting commission, higher authorities procure low grade spare parts that is making transport corporations to a stand still position

Also technical personal for maintenance have not been appointed since 1999

:bash:

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/01/06/20110106d_013107003.jpg

Mr.Nellai

January 6th, 2011, 03:56 PM

Former CM's statement regarding TNSTC corporation

Tanjore depot Kept as mortgage for 12 crores in a private bank

Kumbakonam division has dues to IOC for a tune of 23 crores

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/01/06/20110106a_006107003.jpg

Mr.Nellai

January 6th, 2011, 03:59 PM

Nehru's reprisal

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/01/06/20110106d_015107009.jpg

spidermanusa

January 6th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Most of us have seen ABT X Travels and even we used it. But they are the one who ran more number of buses in CBE district in 70s. Cheran Transport Corporation(Present day TNSTC-CBE) was formed after taking over buses from ABT. At present ABT has 2 city buses(R.No 14A and 45) and 1 Intercity bus(CBE-POY) running in pollachi. They also run buses in the name of AE, SA, GC, NIA etc., in CBE city..
AE --> Anaimalais Engineering - Also has one body building unit at Pollachi.
SA --> Sakthi Automobiles
GC --> Gounder and Co
NIA --> Nachimuthu Industrial Association --> Runs schools and colleges in POY..

When I was in school, I always made a point to travel in ABT buses. Mostly 1C and 1A from Singanallur ESI/Varadharajapuram. They were known for sedate and safe driving.

Mr.Nellai

January 6th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Posted already by Dolphins tuti just for a better view

If a bus travels with just 3 passengers, then why won't TNSTC run-in loss. There is a good potential for nagercoil-nellai, nellai-madurai, but not for nagercoil - madurai . One should not expect a bus from trichy to enter Panagudi, but still it's a govt GO. Passengers crowd in nellai new bus stand for nagercoil bound buses are overflowing unprecedentedly(especially recently when trains were cancelled) sometimes but since the route is under madurai and nagercoil region there won't be any special buses from nellai region. The end to end buses are completely packed throughout the day, so nagercoil region started to concentrate on it. Any sort of reshuffling should be made to make the route hassle free at the same time a profitable one

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/01/06/20110106a_002107014.jpg

dr_thapalathy

January 6th, 2011, 05:09 PM

There are many things TNSTC should correct.
Adi pattavuthu thirundhatum..
Till then we people are helpless and have to argue among ourselves like this only to reach deaf's ears.

DolphinsTuti

January 7th, 2011, 10:35 AM

There are many things TNSTC should correct.
Adi pattavuthu thirundhatum..
Till then we people are helpless and have to argue among ourselves like this only to reach deaf's ears.

They will never Change without efficient and dedicated workers it wont happen, Here in Tuticorin Mofussil depot, the serviced Workers of trade unions just spending times in depots and bustands, burden the new employees and recruits, a driver of a bus to tiruppur continuously work for three days, if a man sit in the driving seat for more than 30hrs with some intervals what will happen to him. A conductor has to work continuously 240 days in a year then only he will be permanent. The mileage pressure to drivers, IN Tuticorin City DEPOT target is 7KM/L, in any other depot having the same.

dhandapanik

January 7th, 2011, 11:22 AM

They will never Change without efficient and dedicated workers it wont happen, Here in Tuticorin Mofussil depot, the serviced Workers of trade unions just spending times in depots and bustands, burden the new employees and recruits, a driver of a bus to tiruppur continuously work for three days, if a man sit in the driving seat for more than 30hrs with some intervals what will happen to him. A conductor has to work continuously 240 days in a year then only he will be permanent. The mileage pressure to drivers, IN Tuticorin City DEPOT target is 7KM/L, in any other depot having the same.

We really dont know how they will achieve the target of 6 or 7 KMPL.

1. First and important thing there is no maintenance at all..
2. Same target for city buses and mofussil buses
3. Same target for buses which is more than 5 yrs old. God only knows how they will achieve the target of 7 KMPL for buses more than 10 yrs old. :lol:
4. Same 7KMPL target for AC buses too??:lol:

Ivunga thirunthave mattangala?:bash:

DolphinsTuti

January 7th, 2011, 02:01 PM

We really dont know how they will achieve the target of 6 or 7 KMPL.

First and important thing there is no maintenance at all..
Same 7KMPL target for AC buses too??:lol:

Ivunga thirunthave mattangala?:bash:

Never it will not happen , Drivers of all TNSTC is under pressure,when i had a chat with a conductor, he told me, if a regular driver of a long route is on laeve, a new one will handle the route, due to pressure from administration he will not pump the accelarator and if he save some 10-20litres, it will be a great torcher to the old driver he will be transfered to the local routes and great scoldings from Depot Manager. This itself build pressure to them and great worries this tension almost turns over to the boarding passengers. Great Shame on Spare Parts Drivers and conductors of regular service in a route spend for the Headlights for their safeties mostly they are buying it in the old markets. During Rainy seasons Wiper blades that too..:bash: and rear glass of old city buses here in Tuticorin saw a bus which had old glasses which taken from the lorries will try to post picture..

A/c Buses
In Jaya TV news regarding the issue of kumbakonam depot, they include about the worst Maintenance of A/c Service too, report says some of the a/c buses are converted into ordinary because of non working of a/c,

dr_thapalathy

January 8th, 2011, 04:36 AM

Never it will not happen , Drivers of all TNSTC is under pressure,when i had a chat with a conductor, he told me, if a regular driver of a long route is on laeve, a new one will handle the route, due to pressure from administration he will not pump the accelarator and if he save some 10-20litres, it will be a great torcher to the old driver he will be transfered to the local routes and great scoldings from Depot Manager. This itself build pressure to them and great worries this tension almost turns over to the boarding passengers. Great Shame on Spare Parts Drivers and conductors of regular service in a route spend for the Headlights for their safeties mostly they are buying it in the old markets. During Rainy seasons Wiper blades that too..:bash: and rear glass of old city buses here in Tuticorin saw a bus which had old glasses which taken from the lorries will try to post picture..

A/c Buses
In Jaya TV news regarding the issue of kumbakonam depot, they include about the worst Maintenance of A/c Service too, report says some of the a/c buses are converted into ordinary because of non working of a/c,

I think the when the new term of the Govt begins, first of all, they will increase the fares. That will happen for sure.
It will be better if they sack SETC also.
Recently rubber prices also increased. Dont no how are they going to manage it?

In papers and official records, for SETC UD the fare base is 80 paise per km and for AC buses Re 1 per km. But they actually collect 53 paise per km for UD buses.

Arul Murugan

January 8th, 2011, 04:49 AM

A/c Buses
In Jaya TV news regarding the issue of kumbakonam depot, they include about the worst Maintenance of A/c Service too, report says some of the a/c buses are converted into ordinary because of non working of a/c,

:lol: as if in their government buses were maintained pucca and as world class.

I remember Jeeva transport (TNSTC-CBE Erode region) were operating sleeper class buses from Erode-Chennai long back.. can any one share more information on that?

On other hand we can be happy that media has slowly started to show the discrepancies of TNSTC/SETC in maintenance/spares/speed etc., Hope soon we will have good dawn for RTC in the state.

dr_thapalathy

January 8th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Hi friends,

found the following new TNSTC VPM buses:

TN-32-N-3487 and TN-32-N-3489: Cuddalore to Chennai
TN-32-N-3488: Chidambaram to Chennai
TN-32-N-3497 and 1 more bus in 349 series: Villupuram to Puducherry
TN-32-N-348X(unable to see the last digit): Puducherry to Bengaluru.

dr_thapalathy

January 8th, 2011, 01:36 PM

:lol: as if in their government buses were maintained pucca and as world class.

But their Govt, maintenance was not as bad as the present govt.

dr_thapalathy

January 8th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Guys,
You know that Kumbakonam/Tanjore depot was mortgaged by SETC. There are many more getting added to this list:
Way back (before 6 months) TNSTC VPM mortgaged their Pondy depot for 5 crores and they have started repaying the debts.
Also, SETC/TNSTC (correct me) cuddalore depot also was mortgaged.

All of them have been mortgaged to Indian Bank.

binaiks

January 8th, 2011, 02:28 PM

My first shot of IT09 - Irizar TVS built.. Clicked this in CBE near SETC BS. This bus is from Supaa travels. Saw the same bus in Periar BS(Madurai) on tuesday night.

This bus runs Coimbatore-Ernakulam-Madurai-Ernakulam-Coimbatore. They have two buses to run these services. The departure from CBE towards Ernakulam is at 2.20pm. Not sure of the EKM-MDU, MDU-EKM and EKM-CBE timings. Will get the timings ex-EKM from the agency here.

skumaran

January 8th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Kumaran.. Had a nice experience with this new bus from Ukkadam-Kovaipudhur and back to Gandhipuram in the same bus..

Recently a new City bus(Normal) got introduced in coimbatore. No normal buses were added to Coimbatore’s city bus fleets for the past 2 to 3 years. This year it got 240+ JNNURM SLFs(Leyland+Marcopolo) and an year back it got 10+ city express bus services. So after long wait they added this new guy.

This bus reminded me of old CTC buses(Cheran)..

Reg No: TN38 N 2417.
Depot: Sungam-2 depot of Coimbatore region.
Route: 3D – Kovaipudhur to Ganapathy via Ukkadam, Town Hall, Gandhipuram

More info at my blog (http://tnstc.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/new-normal-city-bus-in-coimbatore/)

Exteriors
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TSH5KqYa4kI/AAAAAAAAE-8/elCV_-U-uEA/s640/DSC04470.jpg

Again today spotted same type of new city bus with blue colour instead of yellow colour in R.No.7 Ghandhipoonga - Ghandhipoonga TN- 38-N-2435

Mr.Nellai

January 8th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Latest series form Madurai TN-58 N 1846 (as far as i know) and nellai TN-72 N-1436. The latest MDU was a moffusil bus between mdu to marthandam. Did anybody spotted any latest series from MDU?

DolphinsTuti

January 8th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Latest series form Madurai TN-58 N 1846 (as far as i know) and nellai TN-72 N-1436. The latest MDU was a moffusil bus between mdu to marthandam. Did anybody spotted any latest series from MDU?

Mr.Nellai u may be right with reg NO, But TNSTC - Nagercoil wont allow other stc to operate beyond Nagercoil.
Buses run beyond Nagercoil are that too only for Kanyakumari.
TNSTC- Kovai A/C service to Marthandam but it was also dropped now the service is not running
TNSTC- VPM Neyveli TS - Kanyakumari UD Service
TNSTC- MDU ( Dindigul Region Palani Depot ) Palani - Kanyakumari u can see this bus around 2-3 Pm in Nellai
TNSTC- Nellai Vallioor - Kanyakumari Via Kavalkenaru, Anjugramam

DolphinsTuti

January 8th, 2011, 07:02 PM

Again today spotted same of type new city bus with blue colour instead of yellow colour in R.No.7 Ghandhipoonga - Ghandhipoonga TN- 38-N-2435

Dhandapani Sir are u in Kovai this week end can u post this bus Pic also Iam eager to see the Beauty in Blue.

Mr.Nellai

January 8th, 2011, 07:32 PM

Mr.Nellai u may be right with reg NO, But TNSTC - Nagercoil wont allow other stc to operate beyond Nagercoil.
Buses run beyond Nagercoil are that too only for Kanyakumari.
TNSTC- Kovai A/C service to Marthandam but it was also dropped now the service is not running
TNSTC- VPM Neyveli TS - Kanyakumari UD Service
TNSTC- MDU ( Dindigul Region Palani Depot ) Palani - Kanyakumari u can see this bus around 2-3 Pm in Nellai
TNSTC- Nellai Vallioor - Kanyakumari Via Kavalkenaru, Anjugramam

I saw the rear part only, that particular no 1846 bus i saw near marthandam don't know whether it is transferred.

Not only that they have services from Tutuicorn to nagercoil via nellai, tiruchendur to nagercoil via tisayanvilai,valliyoor.But there is no pairing services from tiruchendur or tutucorin to nagercoil.Also TN-74 occupies the most in tenkasi, valiyoor depots. Since it has region status it is allocated more buses but tutucorin, tiruchendur, valiyoor and tenkasi depots are the sufferers. Saw one bus from puliangudi - tiruchendur with reg TN-29 N-1209 dappa bus operated for more than 100kms at the same time for Kanyakuamri - Nagercoil they deploy the latest buses.

One additional info, buses under nellai still have only tickets displaying TNSTC-MDU. This is a minor lapse because of some technical difficulties- fine O.K.. But terribly shocked with nagercoil region buses, they show semozhi manadu ad behind their tickets:lol: Note: Semoil ads were intoduced in all stu's well before April 2010, nagercoil region received it only after semoli manadu. In nellai and nagercoil none of the buses had the ads that were displayed in other STU;s especially Kumbokonam, vilupuram.This is called efficient functioning of Govt machinery

DolphinsTuti

January 8th, 2011, 08:11 PM

I saw the rear part only, that particular no 1846 bus i saw near marthandam don't know whether it is transferred.

Not only that they have services from Tutuicorn to nagercoil via nellai, tiruchendur to nagercoil via tisayanvilai,valliyoor.But there is no pairing services from tiruchendur or tutucorin to nagercoil.Also TN-74 occupies the most in tenkasi, valiyoor depots. Since it has region status it is allocated more buses but tutucorin, tiruchendur, valiyoor and tenkasi depots are the sufferers. Saw one bus from puliangudi - tiruchendur with reg TN-29 N-1209 dappa bus operated for more than 100kms at the same time for Kanyakuamri - Nagercoil they deploy the latest buses.

One additional info, buses under nellai still have only tickets displaying TNSTC-MDU. This is a minor lapse because of some technical difficulties- fine O.K.. But terribly shocked with nagercoil region buses, they show semozhi manadu ad behind their tickets:lol: Note: Semoil ads were intoduced in all stu's well before April 2010, nagercoil region received it only after semoli manadu. In nellai and nagercoil none of the buses had the ads that were displayed in other STU;s especially Kumbokonam, vilupuram.This is called efficient functioning of Govt machinery

You are very right Mr.Nellai Vallioor is a scrap yard, Tenkasi And Tuticorin Need more New Buses Tenkasi too Some what ok with the new buses in Tirunelveli Route, But see the conditions Of Route No 150 between Tuticorin - Tirunelveli all old dabbas and buses which run for miles to tiruppur coimbatore are running in the route now.Most dabba is TN-63N-0656 TN-32N-1171 and the other is Tuticorin - Kottarakara Interstate TN-72N-1057 it was running between Tuticorin - Kovai they can replace these bus still running the old. After decade got new town buses in Tenkasi An MTC type new bus run in route No 1A Tenkasi - Keelapavoor, In town bus side Tuticorin City depot is Somewhat Ok High revune route have some good buses

New City bus in Tuticorin For Past 5 Years

TN-72N-1039 Ordinary
TN-72N-1041 Ordinary
TN-72N-1105 Ordinary
TN-72N-1134 Ordinary
TN-72N-1137 Ordinary
TN-72N-1139 City Express
TN-72N-1140 City Express
TN-72N-1143 Ordinary
TN-72N-1144 City Express
TN-72N-1245 Ordinary
TN-72N-1257 Ordinary
TN-72N-1264 SLF
TN-72N-1281 SLF
TN-72N-1289 SLF
TN-72N-1420 City Express
TN-72N-1422 City Express
TN-72N-1433 City Express
TN-72N-1434 City Express

This is not enough nearly 63 Town bus routes are running 10-12 Services were Cancelled by the Mini Bus Invasions 7 SLF’s were introduced in the begining but no proper timings they dropped all the services and now only 3 of them are running now.and 1 Bu No 5 TN-72N-1264 Route No 5 to Eral always Jump to Tirunelveli and run as a Local Service During Peak hours and Crowds As PP Sorry sorry Now EEE great comedy is not only in English it is EEE in tamil also eee Edainirutham Ella Eyakkam