TN45 N 2925. A Trichy region's Thuvarankurichi depot heading to Thuvarankurichy from Palani via Dindigul
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ymzoI5lC3pU/UBlhtQ5zqxI/AAAAAAAAO1s/upmg-6MnOc8/s576/IMG_1138.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751827711437586)Anthiyur, Natham, Thuraiyur buses can also be given destination board setup like this for their long distancers so that they can have Erode, MIBT, Trichy boards at the DGL slot of this bus thus patronage is also being duly taken care.

Ramesh

Anthiyur, Natham, Thuraiyur buses can also be given destination board setup like this for their long distancers so that they can have Erode, MIBT, Trichy boards at the DGL slot of this bus thus patronage is also being duly taken care.

Ramesh

Some more.. Somehow below guys are connected to your area.

First time seeing a bus with destination board as Natham! TN57 N 1854 of Palani depot on its way to Natham from Palani via Dindigul.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1FThLfwMk4k/UBliCaaMwiI/AAAAAAAAO30/oeR_2-WeGvQ/s512/IMG_1161.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752191040471586)

TN63 N 1140. An old Karaikudi region bus on its way to Karaikudi from Palani via DGL, Natham
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-koJzFCuvEq4/UBliJh54a3I/AAAAAAAAO4k/-SFUM-DjAGM/s576/IMG_1169.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752313311488882)

TN55 N 0751, A new bus of Pudhukottai region heading to Ponnamaravathy from Coimbatore via Pollachi, Palani, Dindigul, Singampunari.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ibr9kzrw4mY/UBlhC9nh_jI/AAAAAAAAOw0/PT2lOFektg8/s640/DSC_5582.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751100980002354)

TN57 N 2109. A new bus of Natham depot waiting with Madurai Mattuthavani board inside Pollachi BS.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1jKH9kKF3lQ/UBlhcIUyvvI/AAAAAAAAOzw/P-Vie7S8xLU/s576/DSC_5635.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751533350928114)

[QUOTE=Reno Ruberts R;93833415]State Express Transport Corporation


TN 01 AN 0150 Pair bus of previous one

TN 01 AN 0117 of Marthandam branch towards Chennai. It replaced TNSTC's UD

TN 01 AN 0076 of Marthandam branch towards Chennai working Kollencode-Chennai

TN 01 AN 0052 of Thiruvananthapuram branch towards Chennai working Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai

TN 01 N 7200 of Nagercoil branch towards Chennai
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பிரமிப்பூட்டும் படப்பிடிப்புகள் ரினோ......பாராட்டுக்கள்.

TN-30 N0600 J1 dpt
Oosur-Madurai via salem
Front view
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3662/photo2431c.jpg
Side view this bus door is gone .
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/29/photo2650.jpg
TN-29 N2048 oosur puranagar dpt.
Another Oosur-Salem-Madurai
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3641/photo2271.jpg
TN-29 n2082
Salem-Banglore.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3809/photo2116.jpg
TN-30 N0601 NMK dpt.via villupuram
Nammakal-Salem-Chennai.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5265/photo2262x.jpg
TN-30 N04111 J1 dpt
Salem-Chennai via villupuram
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8049/photo1977f.jpg
Rear view
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/8610/photo1978.jpg
Salem-Chennai via Villupuram JCBL coach
This bus i used to travel chennai one month before nicely maintained bus 36 seater leg space was good 6.5 hrs i reach tambaram.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8864/photo1912d.jpg:)

Salem-Chennai via Villupuram JCBL coach
This bus i used to travel chennai one month before nicely maintained bus 36 seater leg space was good 6.5 hrs i reach tambaram.
:)

All 36 seater UD buses having good leg space as well as better air suspension, but now most of the SETC guys does not have the both.

Some more.. Somehow below guys are connected to your area.

First time seeing a bus with destination board as Natham! TN57 N 1854 of Palani depot on its way to Natham from Palani via Dindigul.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1FThLfwMk4k/UBliCaaMwiI/AAAAAAAAO30/oeR_2-WeGvQ/s512/IMG_1161.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752191040471586)
Thanks for the photos. This is what people would expect from any region to do for connecting prominent towns apart from taking care of cities & tourist centres. Many regions like DGL fail to do so or regions like Erode, Trichy which ensures connectivity doesn't promote all such services by displaying the actual destination for patronage reason or due to huge slack time available at Erode/ Trichy as applicable. DGL region guys including Natham depot's come to DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy & change over Natham board due to patronage or slack time availablity & finally the route would be sent to graveyard or will be short terminated or diverted quoting there is no patronage in DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy - Natham to the other destination it connects with. Nowadays few things have started changing in DGL region, but still a long way to go. They should learn from PDKT guy who is seen in the below photo using Ponnamaravathy board alone without even DGL board & apart from the windshield stickers.
TN55 N 0751, A new bus of Pudhukottai region heading to Ponnamaravathy from Coimbatore via Pollachi, Palani, Dindigul, Singampunari.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ibr9kzrw4mY/UBlhC9nh_jI/AAAAAAAAOw0/PT2lOFektg8/s640/DSC_5582.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751100980002354)

TN57 N 2109. A new bus of Natham depot waiting with Madurai Mattuthavani board inside Pollachi BS.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1jKH9kKF3lQ/UBlhcIUyvvI/AAAAAAAAOzw/P-Vie7S8xLU/s576/DSC_5635.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751533350928114)Even after a month, yet to get its depot stickers:lol:. But MIBT board helps bus fans like us to easily crack down these as Natham depot guys when spotted in routes from western & north western districts to MDU.

Thanks
Ramesh

Thanks for the photos. This is what people would expect from any region to do for connecting prominent towns apart from taking care of cities & tourist centres. Many regions like DGL fail to do so or regions like Erode, Trichy which ensures connectivity doesn't promote all such services by displaying the actual destination for patronage reason or due to huge slack time available at Erode/ Trichy as applicable. DGL region guys including Natham depot's come to DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy & change over Natham board due to patronage or slack time availablity & finally the route would be sent to graveyard or will be short terminated or diverted quoting there is no patronage in DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy - Natham to the other destination it connects with. Nowadays few things have started changing in DGL region, but still a long way to go. They should learn from PDKT guy who is seen in the below photo using Ponnamaravathy board alone without even DGL board & apart from the windshield stickers.
Even after a month, yet to get its depot stickers:lol:. But MIBT board helps bus fans like us to easily crack down these as Natham depot guys when spotted in routes from western & north western districts to MDU.

Thanks
Ramesh
nice to see PDKT guy with Natham board. but i dont think that Anthiyur,Bhavani guys, going to get destination board on their long routes via Erode. They are running as usual with Erode board.

spotted TNSTC-KUM guy doing Sathy-Karaikudi via Gobi,Erode,Trichy,Thirunallar. may be one of the longest route operated by KUM guy on ERD region.This is going to be route for SETC soon.

nice to see PDKT guy with Natham board. but i dont think that Anthiyur,Bhavani guys, going to get destination board on their long routes via Erode. They are running as usual with Erode board.PDKT guy is with Ponnamaravathy board, which is one of the prominent towns in PDKT region whereas it is few of DGL region guys in ~100 km routes which started displaying Natham in destination board itself. Let us hope this change which has been just started off in DGL region would also spread over to Erode region as well.
spotted TNSTC-KUM guy doing Sathy-Karaikudi via Gobi,Erode,Trichy,Thirunallar. may be one of the longest route operated by KUM guy on ERD region.This is going to be route for SETC soon.This should be TN 68 registered KMU guy from Karaikal since KKDI is south-east from TRY & cannot touch Tirunallar.

Ramesh

PDKT guy is with Ponnamaravathy board, which is one of the prominent towns in PDKT region whereas it is few of DGL region guys in ~100 km routes which started displaying Natham in destination board itself. Let us hope this change which has been just started off in DGL region would also spread over to Erode region as well.
This should be TN 68 registered KMU guy from Karaikal since KKDI is south-east from TRY & cannot touch Tirunallar.

Ramesh

Thanks for correcting me.That was Karaikal,by mistake i typed karaikudi.:)

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Thanks for the photos. This is what people would expect from any region to do for connecting prominent towns apart from taking care of cities & tourist centres. Many regions like DGL fail to do so or regions like Erode, Trichy which ensures connectivity doesn't promote all such services by displaying the actual destination for patronage reason or due to huge slack time available at Erode/ Trichy as applicable. DGL region guys including Natham depot's come to DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy & change over Natham board due to patronage or slack time availablity & finally the route would be sent to graveyard or will be short terminated or diverted quoting there is no patronage in DGL/ MIBT/ Trichy - Natham to the other destination it connects with. Nowadays few things have started changing in DGL region, but still a long way to go. They should learn from PDKT guy who is seen in the below photo using Ponnamaravathy board alone without even DGL board & apart from the windshield stickers.
Even after a month, yet to get its depot stickers:lol:. But MIBT board helps bus fans like us to easily crack down these as Natham depot guys when spotted in routes from western & north western districts to MDU.

Thanks
Ramesh

Ramesh,
Actually cbe region should improve a lot in terms of providing connectivity of its area (excl cbe city)to other imp places like trichy, mdu etc.., providing connectivity within its area and to palani, it is the best. But to other places it is the worst. Pollachi being an important town in cbe dist, it lacks connectivity with trichy, mdu etc.., we have just one service to trichy and only kesrtc provides the delta connectivity with it single service. Eventhough we got buses to Madurai, but its not enough.. Similarly Anaimalai which gets huge crowd during ammavasai can be provided with one service to Madurai.

In dgl region smaller towns than the above places got good connectivity and they also got depots.

Thanks for correcting me.That was Karaikal,by mistake i typed karaikudi.:)

It would not be karaikkal or karaikkudi, its Kumbakkonam-Sathyamangalam service of Kumbakonam region

Ramesh,
Actually cbe region should improve a lot in terms of providing connectivity of its area (excl cbe city)to other imp places like trichy, mdu etc.., providing connectivity within its area and to palani, it is the best. But to other places it is the worst. Pollachi being an important town in cbe dist, it lacks connectivity with trichy, mdu etc.., we have just one service to trichy and only kesrtc provides the delta connectivity with it single service. Eventhough we got buses to Madurai, but its not enough.. Similarly Anaimalai which gets huge crowd during ammavasai can be provided with one service to Madurai.

In dgl region smaller towns than the above places got good connectivity and they also got depots.
in CBE region the bus depots are present at
1.ONDIPUDHUR-1
2.ONDIPUDHUR-2
3.SUNGAM-1
4.SUNGAM-2
5.HEAD OFFICE
6.MARUDAMALAI
7.KARUMATHAMPATTI
8.UKKADAM-1
9.UKKADAM-2
10.UPPILIPALAYAM
11.METTUPALAYAM-1
12.METTUPALAYAM-2
13.OOTY-1
14.OOTY-2
15.COONOOR
16.GUDALUR
17.KOTHAGIRI
18.POLLACHI-1
19.POLLACHI-2
20.POLLACHI-3
21.VALPARAI
of these 3 depots are exclusively for city services .remaining has both city & moffusil operations.
they can form depots at the following places
1.SULUR
2.ANNUR
3.KARAMADAI
4.KINATHULKADAVU
5.SARVANAMPATI/THUDIYALUR
so that they can maintain their fleets well

TN-47 Q 6066 A/C Semi sleeper.
Salem-Chennai
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4818/photo2125.jpg
2 A/C semi sleeper taking rest in Salem cbs.
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4094/photo2664.jpg
Ordinary semi sleeper
TN-22 AX 7999
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9779/photo2665.jpg
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Another guy is in mechanic shed i seen past one weeknear seelanaikanpatty KPS differentiate their service with colours like green for ordinary ,white&gray for A/C coaches. :)

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அரசு பேருந்துகளின் வண்ணங்களை மாற்றுவதற்கு முடிவெடுத்த வேளையில் இப்பேருந்துகளுக்கு வண்ணம் தீட்டியிருப்பதைப் போன்று
பாமரனும் எளிதில் புரிந்து கொள்ளும் வகையில் வண்ணத்தைத் தெரிவு செய்திருந்தால் எளிதில் ஒவ்வொருவரும் புரிந்து கொண்டிருக்க முடியும்.அதைவிடுத்து அமைச்சர்கள் தம்மை மட்டுமே கருத்திற்கொண்டு வண்ணத்தைத் தெரிவு செய்திருப்பதனால் குழப்பத்தையே ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ளது. அண்டை மாநிலமான கேரளாவில் இன்றும் பழமை மாற்றப்படாமல் தான் அரசுப் பின்பற்றி வருகிறது. ஒரு பர்லாங் தூரத்தில் அப்பேருந்துகள் வரும்போதே எது FP, SF, LS, Express என்பதை எளிதில் அறிந்து கொள்ளமுடியும். ஆனால் தமிழகத்திலோ நீளவாட்டில் மூன்று பார்டர்கள் அடித்திருந்தால் அது டவுன் பஸ்ஸாம், நீளவாட்டில் சற்று குறுக்கி சாய்வாக பார்டர் அடித்திருந்தால் அது மப்ஸல்ஸ் பஸ்களாம், அதிலேயே ஒரு பக்கமிருந்து நீளமாக மூன்று வித கோடுகள் போன்றிருந்தால் அது தாழ்தளமாம்(மார்க்கோபோலோவாம்) வளைத்து வளைத்து கிறுக்கி வைத்திருந்தால் அது எக்ஸ்பிரசாம்........ ஏழைபாளிகளுக்கும் பாமரனுக்கும் எளிதில் புரிந்து கொள்ளமுடியுமல்லவா? அன்று அரசு முடிவெடுத்து வண்ணம் தீட்டியது வேடிக்கைக்காகவா?

Ramesh,
Actually cbe region should improve a lot in terms of providing connectivity of its area (excl cbe city)to other imp places like trichy, mdu etc.., providing connectivity within its area and to palani, it is the best. But to other places it is the worst. Pollachi being an important town in cbe dist, it lacks connectivity with trichy, mdu etc.., we have just one service to trichy and only kesrtc provides the delta connectivity with it single service. Eventhough we got buses to Madurai, but its not enough.. Similarly Anaimalai which gets huge crowd during ammavasai can be provided with one service to Madurai.

In dgl region smaller towns than the above places got good connectivity and they also got depots.As far as Natham is concerned, whatever long distance connectivity we have got today is all after we have been getting a minister from our constituency (~11 years only). Due to this only, we have been given 1 or 2 MDU - western district route plying buses to take care of in this decade. Else it would be Natham which would have become like Vedasandur or Batlagundu in DGL & Usilampatty in MDU which are running a good number of buses in routes irrelevant to them. Soon these towns will also feel the pain similar to what you have today though POY has 3 depots for yourself. This is what I was telling for a long time that TNSTC's shouldn't exploit nearby towns or cities in the process of getting their connectivity established for corporation cities or tourist destinations. But it should go hand in hand so that these towns are also given some connectivity benefits atleast out of operating such buses.

DGL region could move few of its west bound buses from its current DGL1/2/3, ODC or PLNI depots to Natham & the space created could be used to accomodate Salem bus to Vedasandur, MDU - POY/ TUP, PLNI - SVGA bus to ODC or PLNI. Trichy buses operated by Vedasandur from PLNI, CBE/ TUP buses operated by Batlagundu could also be taken care by DGL1/2/3, ODC or PLNI depots.

Similarly Tirumangalam or T. Kalluppati depots should be given Usilampatty depot's MDU - CBE, MDU - SA or MDU - MS buses while Usilai getting few MDU - NCJ, MDU - TCN, MDU - SCT, MDU - RMM buses in turn.

I have given few suggestions out of my observations around DGL/ MDU & this quite goes right for POY as well. If we don't start pushing for changes like this now, we may have to regret one day for not doing it now. :storm:

Ramesh

As far as Natham is concerned, whatever long distance connectivity we have got today is all after we have been getting a minister from our constituency (~11 years only). Due to this only, we have been given 1 or 2 MDU - western district route plying buses to take care of in this decade. Else it would be Natham which would have become like Vedasandur or Batlagundu in DGL & Usilampatty in MDU which are running a good number of buses in routes irrelevant to them. Soon these towns will also feel the pain similar to what you have today though POY has 3 depots for yourself. This is what I was telling for a long time that TNSTC's shouldn't exploit nearby towns or cities in the process of getting their connectivity established for corporation cities or tourist destinations. But it should go hand in hand so that these towns are also given some connectivity benefits atleast out of operating such buses.

DGL region could move few of its west bound buses from its current DGL1/2/3, ODC or PLNI depots to Natham & the space created could be used to accomodate Salem bus to Vedasandur, MDU - POY/ TUP, PLNI - SVGA bus to ODC or PLNI. Trichy buses operated by Vedasandur from PLNI, CBE/ TUP buses operated by Batlagundu could also be taken care by DGL1/2/3, ODC or PLNI depots.

Similarly Tirumangalam or T. Kalluppati depots should be given Usilampatty depot's MDU - CBE, MDU - SA or MDU - MS buses while Usilai getting few MDU - NCJ, MDU - TCN, MDU - SCT, MDU - RMM buses in turn.

I have given few suggestions out of my observations around DGL/ MDU & this quite goes right for POY as well. If we don't start pushing for changes like this now, we may have to regret one day for not doing it now. :storm:

Ramesh
dgl region should form a depot in PALANI & KODAIKANAL so,that they can operate more services.even CBE division has 2 depots in PALANI whereas DGL has only one DEPOT.this is ridiculious

dgl region should form a depot in PALANI & KODAIKANAL so,that they can operate more services.even CBE division has 2 depots in PALANI whereas DGL has only one DEPOT.this is ridiculiousDGL region runs the show mostly with other region buses taking care of PLNI, Kodai. DGL covers up MDU - CBE/ TPR/ SLM/ ERD connectivity and CBE/ TPR regions covers up PLNI for its CBE/ TPR/ ERD districts connectivity. Now TPR/ ERD regions have to cover up CBE region & this chain keeps going on. Any region should concentrate for intra divisional connectivity & then inter divisional connectivity from all its towns to nearby areas. They should also have planned for atleast another ~5 years transport needs based on the regional growth. After fulfilling these only, they should move on towards covering up nearby other divison's travel needs.

Our TNSTC's which were taken over by government saying service would be prioritised over profit unlike private is now turning towards profit or bribe yielding some specific private operators growth at the cost of TNSTC's. Whereas erstwhile private operators like TVS were able to provide good service and have shown they are socially responsible too.

Ramesh

TNSTC [chennai-nagerkoil] A/c
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9664/dsc02785a.jpg
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VIJI coming from TRIVANDRUm to CHENNAI
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SRm a/c sleeper
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2661/dsc02784f.jpg

dgl region should form a depot in PALANI & KODAIKANAL so,that they can operate more services.even CBE division has 2 depots in PALANI whereas DGL has only one DEPOT.this is ridiculious

Having 2 depots allowed cbe to provide much needed connectivity to west tn from palani. Nothing wrong in it. This is something similar to setc having depots in py, tvm etc..,

Dgl already has a depot in palani and in kodai it has a sub depot.

Cbe divn's two palani taking care of west dist connectivity. One more point to note is cbe territory km is more in these routes. Since dgl region didn't have even a single bus in palani-cbe/poy routes, cbe divn allowed them to operate many long distance buses from cbe/poy to other areas like dgl, theni, cumbum, bodi, thevaram etc.., btw cbe divn didn't have even single bus in poy-mdu route, also just 2 services in poy-dgl route.. Also dgl region operates many city services from palani to tirupur dist(udt taluk).

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Sahadevan sir,
This proves TNSTD used Fleet number MTC, SETC stills follows it. Note the TN government emblem at side of the bus.

Happy to see TMB buses of TNSTD

TN 01 N 5909 - A Refurbished 12m bus of SETC

Earlier!
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2892/dscn2305d.jpg

Present status! Running in the same route too
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/198/05082012071.jpg

Coach work carried out Maaruti-Karur
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1991 AC RE coach from AL

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AL was way ahead of its times..

Having 2 depots allowed cbe to provide much needed connectivity to west tn from palani. Nothing wrong in it. This is something similar to setc having depots in py, tvm etc..,

Dgl already has a depot in palani and in kodai it has a sub depot.

Cbe divn's two palani taking care of west dist connectivity. One more point to note is cbe territory km is more in these routes. Since dgl region didn't have even a single bus in palani-cbe/poy routes, cbe divn allowed them to operate many long distance buses from cbe/poy to other areas like dgl, theni, cumbum, bodi, thevaram etc.., btw cbe divn didn't have even single bus in poy-mdu route, also just 2 services in poy-dgl route.. Also dgl region operates many city services from palani to tirupur dist(udt taluk).
kodai is sub-depot of DGL?
are there any other sub-depots in TN?
wat is the difference b/w depot & sub-depot in TN?

1991 AC RE coach from AL

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/0/5/6/0/4/webimg/563651899_tp.jpg

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/0/5/6/0/4/webimg/563651977_tp.jpg

AL was way ahead of its times..
it looks like SKYPAK CITY BUSES OF CORONA bulit by KMS for BMTC

kodai is sub-depot of DGL?
are there any other sub-depots in TN?
wat is the difference b/w depot & sub-depot in TN?

Not sure whether we have any other sub depots.. as per one tender i saw that kodai has 3 buses attached to it.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N1n4EcY9_Jk/TtT_dH9_Z9I/AAAAAAAAGDs/vmY2r6dvO6E/s640/TNSTC%2520-%2520MDU%2520Fleet%2520Details%2520-%25202.jpg
Link (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N1n4EcY9_Jk/TtT_dH9_Z9I/AAAAAAAAGDs/vmY2r6dvO6E/s640/TNSTC%2520-%2520MDU%2520Fleet%2520Details%2520-%25202.jpg)

1991 AC RE coach from AL

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/0/5/6/0/4/webimg/563651899_tp.jpg

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/0/0/5/6/0/4/webimg/563651977_tp.jpg

AL was way ahead of its times..

Nice catch. Any other info on these buses? So TTC used these buses that time?

what is the full form of B.C.B depot of TNSTC-MDU?
is thirupuvanam depot of MDU is INTER-DIVISIONAL DEPOT?

TN-30 N0726 j2 dpt
Mettur-Salem-Pudukottai.
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1581/photo2426.jpg
TN-30 N0869 Mey dpt
Mettur-Salem-Cuddalore-Pondy mey dpt
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5339/photo2653.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4521/photo2425f.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9492/photo2424m.jpg
Another guy in Salem-Cuddalore-Pondy route.Mey dpt.
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/6660/photo2443.jpg
TN-30 N0514 San dpt
Erode-Salem-Cuddalore.via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli T.S.
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2060/photo2429.jpg
Salem-Cuddalore mey dpt via Kallakurchi.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2227/photo2467.jpg
TN-30 N0874 Via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyvelie.
doing salem-Virudachalam.
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6315/photo1878.jpg
Same guy doing cut trip to Aathur may be it is rom Aathur dpt.
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3391/photo2464.jpg:)

TN-32 N3360 Ulu dpt.
R.no-283 Salem-Cuddalore via kallakurchi.
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1604/photo2630.jpg
TN-32 N3505 Cdl2 dpt.
R.no-192 Salem-Cuddalore via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli,Vadulur.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6136/photo2631.jpg:)

TN 01 N 5909 - A Refurbished 12m bus of SETC
Earlier!
Present status! Running in the same route too
Coach work carried out Maaruti-Karur


Reno thanks for sharing refurbished A/C coach missed body builder finally you got it another missing body builder is GS .Do you seen any new bus builded by GS?Another doubt if A/c is removed from A/C coach it will reuse with new buses ,it will serviced and use in already running A/C coach like substitute or it will go to scrap or auction? do you have any idea about this .:)

guys any idea about 995 ud nagercoil to tirupathi? are they faster? is it a highway rider or enters all places?
i have booked for 12 45 afternoon service.

It would not be karaikkal or karaikkudi, its Kumbakkonam-Sathyamangalam service of Kumbakonam region

No Deepu that was Karaikal. I am sure abt that.

R.no-192 Salem-Cuddalore via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli,Vadulur.
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6136/photo2631.jpg:)[/QUOTE]

i am boared by travelling on TNSTC-SLM,TNSTC-VPM in this route,in past. speed of this guys were low.now road condition have been improved on SLM-ATTHUR-V KUTTU RD-VIRUTHACHLAM. any improvement in this route by travelling time?

TN-30 N0514 San dpt
Erode-Salem-Cuddalore.via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli T.S.
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2060/photo2429.jpg
is this extension of ERD-PANRUTI or all ready exist? becuse we have cudalore services through Kallakkurichi from ERD. had Panruti service by TNSTC-SLM via Neyveli TS.

TN-30 N0514 San dpt
Erode-Salem-Cuddalore.via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli T.S.
is this extension of ERD-PANRUTI or all ready exist? becuse we have cudalore services through Kallakkurichi from ERD. had Panruti service by TNSTC-SLM via Neyveli TS.

Mohan Erode -Salem-Cuddalore have 3 service r.no-1204,Erode-salem-Panruti have 1 service r.no-1204F in 2009 records but r.no1204F is presently running or not i don't know but sure Via neyveli is Erode-Salem-Cuddalore service not panruti service .:)

Not sure whether we have any other sub depots.. as per one tender i saw that kodai has 3 buses attached to it.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N1n4EcY9_Jk/TtT_dH9_Z9I/AAAAAAAAGDs/vmY2r6dvO6E/s640/TNSTC%2520-%2520MDU%2520Fleet%2520Details%2520-%25202.jpg
Link (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N1n4EcY9_Jk/TtT_dH9_Z9I/AAAAAAAAGDs/vmY2r6dvO6E/s640/TNSTC%2520-%2520MDU%2520Fleet%2520Details%2520-%25202.jpg)Thanks for the details Dhandapani Sir.

I could see there are few depots like Lalgudi, Paramakkudi with single digit buses attached to them. In cases like Lalgudi, instead of maintaining some basic infrastructure including technical crew, transferring the single digit buses to nearby depots of Trichy city would be economical. In operational perspective, this depot should be developed into a full fledged depot taking care of all city buses in Chathiram BS - Lalgudi in addition to buses originating from Lalgudi (both city & moffussil ones). Don't understand why this depot is kept just as a name sake depot when Trichy city depots struggle for want of space. The case could be the same with Paramakkudi as well to some extent.

Could you let me know the date as on which the details available in https://public.sheet.zoho.com/public/dhandapanik/tnstc-depot-fleet-details?mode=html are updated? People like you take up our hobby to the height by adding your flavor that people start respecting our hobby & make use of us. Kudos to your efforts.:grouphug:

Thanks in advance
Ramesh

TN-30 N0514 San dpt
Erode-Salem-Cuddalore.via Aathur,Virudachalam,Neyveli T.S.
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2060/photo2429.jpg
is this extension of ERD-PANRUTI or all ready exist? becuse we have cudalore services through Kallakkurichi from ERD. had Panruti service by TNSTC-SLM via Neyveli TS.

Yes this is the extension of the erode-panruti service, Tnstc Villupuram shifted this service to Tnstc Salem.

TN 38 N 1665
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1161/photo1058.jpg

TN 38 N 1666 Brother of Above
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4681/photo1055p.jpg

TN 38 N 2647 Running Tirupur-Mannarkudi Via Trichy,Tanjore. Now Came to Cbe as Spare Trip Via Palladam
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5867/photo1057.jpg

Rear View of CEC Build Bus
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6350/photo1056f.jpg

TN 38 N 1534 of Dharapuram Depot? Running Dharapuram-Erode-Chennai
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/498/photo1053g.jpg

TN 57 N 1278 Refurbished Bus of Palani Depot Running Palani-Sarkarai Aalai Route
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4872/photo1051i.jpg

TN 58 N 1960
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8332/photo1033.jpg

TN 45 N 3432 of kandanpet Branch Running Palani-Trichy Route
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5018/photo1043a.jpg

Rear view of REC Build Bus
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9272/photo1042d.jpg

TN 57 N 2099 of Oddanchatram Branch Running Palani-Trichy Route
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2583/photo1040x.jpg

TN 74 N 1355 of Unknown Branch Heading to K.Kumari
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8496/photo1050k.jpg

TN 57 N 1801 Running Papanasam-Palani Via Tenkasi,Madurai
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1452/photo1049.jpg

TN 38 N 2607 of Ukkadam Branch Taking Rest for It's Special Trip to Palani
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6118/photo1024by.jpg

Town Buses @ Palani BS
TN 57 N 1372 Apple Design Bus of Palani Depot
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/2662/photo1029g.jpg

TN 57 N 1626 running Palani-Kallimandhayam Route
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3033/photo1027q.jpg

TN 58 N 0515 Taking Rest @ Palani BS
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/189/photo1019.jpg

Yes this is the extension of the erode-panruti service, Tnstc Villupuram shifted this service to Tnstc Salem.

Thanks for informing.it deps around 7.30 pm from ERD,in opposite direction it reaches ERD 3 am.now time may be changed.

Thanks for the details Dhandapani Sir.

I could see there are few depots like Lalgudi, Paramakkudi with single digit buses attached to them. In cases like Lalgudi, instead of maintaining some basic infrastructure including technical crew, transferring the single digit buses to nearby depots of Trichy city would be economical. In operational perspective, this depot should be developed into a full fledged depot taking care of all city buses in Chathiram BS - Lalgudi in addition to buses originating from Lalgudi (both city & moffussil ones). Don't understand why this depot is kept just as a name sake depot when Trichy city depots struggle for want of space. The case could be the same with Paramakkudi as well to some extent.

Could you let me know the date as on which the details available in https://public.sheet.zoho.com/public/dhandapanik/tnstc-depot-fleet-details?mode=html are updated? People like you take up our hobby to the height by adding your flavor that people start respecting our hobby & make use of us. Kudos to your efforts.:grouphug:

Thanks in advance
Ramesh

Sir Lalgudi depot has a big bunch of Town bus which are operated on the Lalgudi, Anbil, Pullambadi roads. The numbers may be only for Muffasal bus which might account for few, but Tanjore Town bus Depot(dont remember exactly) has numerous buses with it, This list is a part of a tender called and it may be wrong, but the total tally came correct.

TN 45 N 3432 of kandanpet Branch Running Palani-Trichy Route
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5018/photo1043a.jpg


Sir, where is this depot/branch, I think its cantonment depot. Also its weird why Government vehicles registered with N series though G is also there.

Sir, where is this depot/branch. Also its weird why Government vehicles registered with N series though G is also there.

It should be Trichy-contonment branch. He might have seen this "கண்" letters in the depot name.

G is specifically used for govt owned vehicles. "N" series is used only for TN STU owned vehicles and Some of the TTDC buses are also registered under "N" series.

Thanks for the details Dhandapani Sir.

I could see there are few depots like Lalgudi, Paramakkudi with single digit buses attached to them. In cases like Lalgudi, instead of maintaining some basic infrastructure including technical crew, transferring the single digit buses to nearby depots of Trichy city would be economical. In operational perspective, this depot should be developed into a full fledged depot taking care of all city buses in Chathiram BS - Lalgudi in addition to buses originating from Lalgudi (both city & moffussil ones). Don't understand why this depot is kept just as a name sake depot when Trichy city depots struggle for want of space. The case could be the same with Paramakkudi as well to some extent.

Could you let me know the date as on which the details available in https://public.sheet.zoho.com/public/dhandapanik/tnstc-depot-fleet-details?mode=html are updated? People like you take up our hobby to the height by adding your flavor that people start respecting our hobby & make use of us. Kudos to your efforts.:grouphug:

Thanks in advance
Ramesh

It came in electronic ticketing machine procurement tender dated 24-November 2011. Not sure whether they considered all mofussil and city buses or not.

TN 74 N 1355 of Unknown Branch Heading to K.Kumari


Its belongs to Vivekanandapuram branch of NGL. You must clicked this at afternoon.

Thanks for the details. Whether any other operator tried this? I remember seeing apsrtc having luxura. Whether that is Intercentury coach? Nice to see them in original paint shade.

SETC can try something similar to this. What about the cost of this bus when it was inducted? Whether AL is trying anything similar to this now?

Limo RE was tried by KPN. Luxura( Intercentury body on 12M re) is still running in APSRTC. The cost details are not shared as they may have given on some special case.

கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டத்தில் ஓடும் அரசுப் பேருந்துகளின் அவல நிலை. ஓட்டுநர் சாமர்த்தியமாக பேருந்தைப் பணிமனைக்குக் கொண்டு வந்து சேர்த்ததனால் அவர் சாதுர்யமானவர் என பாராட்டுக்கள். அதுவே வழியில் ஒரு சிறு தவறு நடந்திருந்தாலும் ஓட்டுநர் தற்காலிக பணிநீக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டிருப்பார்.!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/422237_407719045951053_963043649_n.jpg

கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டத்தில் ஓடும் அரசுப் பேருந்துகளின் அவல நிலை. ஓட்டுநர் சாமர்த்தியமாக பேருந்தைப் பணிமனைக்குக் கொண்டு வந்து சேர்த்ததனால் அவர் சாதுர்யமானவர் என பாராட்டுக்கள். அதுவே வழியில் ஒரு சிறு தவறு நடந்திருந்தாலும் ஓட்டுநர் தற்காலிக பணிநீக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டிருப்பார்.!


Government bus driven 35 Kms using Emergency light, Good maintenance TNSTC-NGL, Go ahead, You'll be awarded soon.

Interestingly, TN transport minister Mr.Senthil Balaji visited Kanyakumari Dist on the same day. SV sir, you can see that at other side of newspaper

Nice catch. Any other info on these buses? So TTC used these buses that time?

This kind of bus was available with kerala tourism development corporation used to run daily kkumari tour from trivandrum

Saw this Pondy - Hosur service of PRTC for the first time. When was this one started...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1W63qOlJRqU/UB_nX4HN4WI/AAAAAAAANT0/4MY4zb0BDh0/s512/DSC04136.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4H0DIzX7_3Q/UB_m6S7oOrI/AAAAAAAANTs/1AcbXavH_qU/s720/DSC00896.JPG

Finally caught that unique service. Puducherry - Mahe. This service has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state!! I have seen this service some 7 years back many times at Erode bus stand. Looks like now it skips Erode.

Saw this Pondy - Hosur service of PRTC for the first time. When was this one started...

Link (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1W63qOlJRqU/UB_nX4HN4WI/AAAAAAAANT0/4MY4zb0BDh0/s512/DSC04136.JPG)

Link (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4H0DIzX7_3Q/UB_m6S7oOrI/AAAAAAAANTs/1AcbXavH_qU/s720/DSC00896.JPG)

Finally caught that unique service. Puducherry - Mahe. This service has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state!! I have seen this service some 7 years back many times at Erode bus stand. Looks like now it skips Erode.

Nice catch! Pondy-Hosur service rear profile looks bit weird.. :) Why cant they run this upto bangalore?

Private buses from Pollachi, Palani areas.
TN41 AE 1393. A new city bus of KMT built by Maaruti heading to Sethumadai from Pollachi in R.No 34.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hh1-hs2U8DY/UB8-yHSEfJI/AAAAAAAAPOM/evgJkE2fKVE/s640/DSC_5671.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402277981486226)

KL8 X 1788. A pollachi based operator Kamalam's Interstate bus running in Pollachi-Chitoor route via Meenakshipuram, Vandithavalam, Thathamangalam, Mattancheri
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Yx-3D-nfpOg/UB8-zOCccbI/AAAAAAAAPOU/_bXDFgMKm6U/s576/DSC_5678.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402296974864818)

TN41 AE 9599. A brand new bus of Rajus built by AE running in Coimbatore-Palani route via Pollachi, Udumalai, Komaralingam, Kolumam, Neikarapatti.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lH-mlr_ZPmE/UB8-1huVx3I/AAAAAAAAPOk/IaXm66UEzis/s640/DSC_5688.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402336618989426)

One more bus from the same operator.. Built by AE again. It also runs via Udumalai, Komaralingam, Kolumam, Neikarapatti.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TfsmJxcWFic/UB8-28h_tkI/AAAAAAAAPOs/09LzU0W9MOQ/s512/DSC_5690.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402360994838082)

TN59 AK 9939 of Jayaraj waiting for the departure to Madurai from Palani BS. Seats in this bus was really good. It became too old, hope they will replace it. BTW, these guys took the Bharat Benz dealership in Madurai with the name Jayaraj Trucking. :)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XRkSdADWC2I/UB8-3-3ZJII/AAAAAAAAPO0/bu235sYOPZg/s576/DSC_5696.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402378801325186)

Sripathi's Palani-Dindigul service just arrived inside Palani BS. Notice the connection board.. Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tirupur. Instead of Tirupur, they can display Palakkad/Thrissur.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sLtXGg6SAWw/UB8-4x1JYCI/AAAAAAAAPO8/9N2jgpf92LA/s576/DSC_5697.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402392482111522)

Finally.. Velmurugan's Madurai-Dindigul service built on SLF chassis(?) It has air suspension too.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K1Avs3wP0Yc/UB8-5_bpnMI/AAAAAAAAPPE/mvcj0Tn5f2k/s640/DSC_5702.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402413313137858)

கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டத்தில் ஓடும் அரசுப் பேருந்துகளின் அவல நிலை. ஓட்டுநர் சாமர்த்தியமாக பேருந்தைப் பணிமனைக்குக் கொண்டு வந்து சேர்த்ததனால் அவர் சாதுர்யமானவர் என பாராட்டுக்கள். அதுவே வழியில் ஒரு சிறு தவறு நடந்திருந்தாலும் ஓட்டுநர் தற்காலிக பணிநீக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டிருப்பார்.!


hats off to the driver. great work.

[QUOTE=SahadevanVijayakumar;93946493]கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டத்தில் ஓடும் அரசுப் பேருந்துகளின் அவல நிலை. ஓட்டுநர் சாமர்த்தியமாக பேருந்தைப் பணிமனைக்குக் கொண்டு வந்து சேர்த்ததனால் அவர் சாதுர்யமானவர் என பாராட்டுக்கள். அதுவே வழியில் ஒரு சிறு தவறு நடந்திருந்தாலும் ஓட்டுநர் தற்காலிக பணிநீக்கம் செய்யப்பட்டிருப்பார்.!

This is great example for how our TNSTC buses are maintained particularly . On ghat road without head lights really crew should been in horrible. we have to congratulate driver and conductor for their timing work.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4H0DIzX7_3Q/UB_m6S7oOrI/AAAAAAAANTs/1AcbXavH_qU/s720/DSC00896.JPG

Finally caught that unique service. Puducherry - Mahe. This service has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state!! I have seen this service some 7 years back many times at Erode bus stand. Looks like now it skips Erode.[/QUOTE]

I have seen this service before 10 yrs back near Atthur. It easily overtook our van which was doing around 80 kmph. As u mentioned this is intresting and unique service......

Click at salem cbs
KA-01 AB 9199 volvo multi axle.
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/755/photo2265.jpg
Clicked at Salem- madurai highway.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3960/photo2552r.jpg
Followed by another one on the way in madurai route coming buses are clicked on by one.
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3443/photo2579.jpg
Same guy return from Banglore clicked near 5roads.
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3493/photo2780.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4434/photo2781.jpg
followed by pink multi axle in Madurai highway.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8863/photo2607.jpg
followed by silver multi axle.
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5176/photo2701.jpg
Another multi axle.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6741/photo2729.jpg
This multi axle is returnig from Nagercoil or other destination?
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/732/photo2626.jpg
My god with in one hour walking i seen 4-5 volvo multi axle in this Madurai -Salem highway Friends any body knows destination of these buses please give info.:)

This multi axle is return from Banglore taken near 5 roads.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2581/photo2764.jpg
KA-51 A 4999.
This multi axle took in sunday morning 6.30am near salem cbs.
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Rear view
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5408/photo2667.jpg
Another Benz Multi Axle pick up passenger near salem cbs.
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6889/photo2760.jpg
Rear view
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8813/photo2759.jpg:)

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Yesterday Tnstc Salem town bus r.no-13 old bus stand-Junction TN-30 N0653 10 am ready to departure old bs from junction 50 passengers
inside bus with in 1km got clutch problem bus got break down but drive not give up he tried and started bus and continue journey on start-ting time bus was shacked heavily till he drives up-to Periyar bridge in middle of journey bus was stropped above 25 times passengers argued to stop bus but both driver & conductor continued their journey passengers feared to journey in break down bus it shacks heavily already in Chennai MTC fall out from bridge with unconditioned bus so passengers not allowed crews to continue journey in periyar bridge finally passengers stopped that bus and got down before periyar bridge.In this incident officials said if bus got break down divers,conductor will contact us we will make alternative bus arrangement but this crews why operated unconditioned bus up-to destination point.We will enquire about it they replied.:bash:

Private buses from Pollachi, Palani areas.

TN59 AK 9939 of Jayaraj waiting for the departure to Madurai from Palani BS. Seats in this bus was really good. It became too old, hope they will replace it. BTW, these guys took the Bharat Benz dealership in Madurai with the name Jayaraj Trucking. :)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XRkSdADWC2I/UB8-3-3ZJII/AAAAAAAAPO0/bu235sYOPZg/s576/DSC_5696.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/PrivateBusesII#5773402378801325186)



Madurai - Palani is one of the long distance routes (> 100 KM) where private operators are also running their buses. Another such route is Salem - Trichy. In Madurai - Palani route, CK Chokkan and CK Balan used to run their buses, I dont know still they are running or not

Madurai - Palani is one of the long distance routes (> 100 KM) where private operators are also running their buses. Another such route is Salem - Trichy. In Madurai - Palani route, CK Chokkan and CK Balan used to run their buses, I dont know still they are running or not

We have many operators running in Madurai-Palani route. Some of them are..
GKT
SRK
Solamalai
Chockan
C.K.Balan
Jayaraj
Velmurugan

Except Velmurugan, I've used all the operators listed above. :) First two are palani based and operators. SRK is running their service with a 12M bus.

We have operators doing Pondy-Bangalore, Bangalore-Thiruvannamalai etc..,

Saw this Pondy - Hosur service of PRTC for the first time. When was this one started...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1W63qOlJRqU/UB_nX4HN4WI/AAAAAAAANT0/4MY4zb0BDh0/s512/DSC04136.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4H0DIzX7_3Q/UB_m6S7oOrI/AAAAAAAANTs/1AcbXavH_qU/s720/DSC00896.JPG

Finally caught that unique service. Puducherry - Mahe. This service has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state!! I have seen this service some 7 years back many times at Erode bus stand. Looks like now it skips Erode.
this HOSUR-PONDY service of PRTC is running with a very old bus.it is so noisy.they should gone for new bus on this route.the bus is of 2002 model.as information got from the crew

We have many operators running in Madurai-Palani route. Some of them are..
GKT
SRK
Solamalai
Chockan
C.K.Balan
Jayaraj
Velmurugan

Except Velmurugan, I've used all the operators listed above. :) First two are palani based and operators. SRK is running their service with a 12M bus.

We have operators doing Pondy-Bangalore, Bangalore-Thiruvannamalai etc..,

Dhandapani Sir if possible use 4.30pm Velmurugan from Palani to Madurai one of the fastest in this route.

Some of the long distance route by pvt

Madurai - Ramanathapuram by Wahith 135kms
Sengottai - Sivakasi - by Jayaram and kayesr
Rajapalayam - Theni by Kayesr
Arupukottai - Ramanathapuram by Chandra Group of Buses
Madurai - Thondi by Sri Jayavilas
Madurai - Sankarankoil
Coimbatore - Palani
Trichy - Salem
Madurai - Thevaram by MRT
Madurai - Cumbum
Salem - Krishnagiri
Chennai - Vellore
Velankanni - Tanjore Via Thiruthuraipondi, Mannarkudi
Madurai - Sayalgudi
Virudhunagar - Theriruveli (a small town near Mudhukalathur)

Guys can add more

Dhandapani Sir if possible use 4.30pm Velmurugan from Palani to Madurai one of the fastest in this route.

Some of the long distance route by pvt

Madurai - Ramanathapuram by Wahith 135kms
Sengottai - Sivakasi - by Jayaram and kayesr
Rajapalayam - Theni by Kayesr
Arupukottai - Ramanathapuram by Chandra Group of Buses
Madurai - Thondi by Sri Jayavilas
Coimbatore - Palani
Trichy - Salem
Madurai - Thevaram by MRT
Madurai - Cumbum
Salem - Krishnagiri
Chennai - Vellore
Velankanni - Tanjore Via Thiruthuraipondi, Mannarkudi
Madurai - Sayalgudi
Virudhunagar - Theriruveli (a small town near Mudhukalathur)

Guys can add more

Adding to the List we have still more 100+ KMS

Madurai - Pudukottai
Madurai - Devakottai
Karaikudi - Dindigul
Devakottai - Trichy by Ahmediah (120 KMs)
Karaikudi - Trichy by PLA/NNL (100 KMs)
Chennai - Villupuram
Bangalore - Dharmapurai/Thirupattur

Dhandapani Sir if possible use 4.30pm Velmurugan from Palani to Madurai one of the fastest in this route.


Sree Sree,
I feel SRK and Chockan was good in this route. SRK always used new buses compared to others. Velmurugan was using some old spare bus(Which i think was a 12M).


Some of the long distance route by pvt

Madurai - Ramanathapuram by Wahith 135kms
Sengottai - Sivakasi - by Jayaram and kayesr
Rajapalayam - Theni by Kayesr
Arupukottai - Ramanathapuram by Chandra Group of Buses
Madurai - Thondi by Sri Jayavilas
Coimbatore - Palani
Trichy - Salem
Madurai - Thevaram by MRT
Madurai - Cumbum
Salem - Krishnagiri
Chennai - Vellore
Velankanni - Tanjore Via Thiruthuraipondi, Mannarkudi
Madurai - Sayalgudi
Virudhunagar - Theriruveli (a small town near Mudhukalathur)

Guys can add more

Thanks for the list.
We can also add Madurai-Pudhukottai to the list.

Palani-Erode and Coimbatore-Erode also comes around 100KMs.

108 New Buses for TNSTC- Nagercoil Region:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/2662/20120806a004108004.jpg

Sree Sree,
I feel SRK and Chockan was good in this route. SRK always used new buses compared to others. Velmurugan was using some old spare bus(Which i think was a 12M).



Thanks for the list.
We can also add Madurai-Pudhukottai to the list.

Palani-Erode and Coimbatore-Erode also comes around 100KMs.

Some routes from Erode along with CBE-ERD,ERD-PLNI
Erode-Mysore
Erode-Trichy
Erode-Atthur

...
G is specifically used for govt owned vehicles. "N" series is used only for TN STU owned vehicles and Some of the TTDC buses are also registered under "N" series.

AFAIK, G is for white board and N is for Yellow board.

Click at salem cbs
KA-01 AB 9199 volvo multi axle.
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/755/photo2265.jpg
....
This one is with i-shift.

AFAIK, G is for white board and N is for Yellow board.

Its not like that.. "N" is for TN STU vehicles. "G" is for all other government vehicles. I have also seen some Boleros and other vehicles registered under "N" which are used by officials of TNSTCs. Atleast i have seen them in TN58, TN57, TN63, TN38, TN33, TN45, TN72/74 etc..,

Below is one "N" registered old TRAX owned by TNSTC-Madurai.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DjgbAok8azs/Tv80fRP-DQI/AAAAAAAAGCI/SlFXuBY3jZw/s512/DSC_1124.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/TNSTCMadurai#5692326165830569218)

TN58 N registered Bolero.. Pic owner: smrramesh.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdugzAJgDdI/UBuYpxAwn5I/AAAAAAAAECg/ApBDHdexmiE/s512/Photo1033.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/111211203198863475455/QuickTripToPalaniAugust_2012#5772375190704005010)

Adding to the List we have still more 100+ KMS

Madurai - Pudukottai
Madurai - Devakottai
Karaikudi - Dindigul
Devakottai - Trichy by Ahmediah (120 KMs)
Karaikudi - Trichy by PLA/NNL (100 KMs)
Chennai - Villupuram
Bangalore - Dharmapurai/Thirupattur

The Ultimate Bharathi bus ;Salem to Chitoor-260km!:lol:

Some routes from Erode along with CBE-ERD,ERD-PLNI
Erode-Mysore
Erode-Trichy
Erode-Atthur
We missed another important route,which is SALEM-PONDY by Ramani

The Ultimate Bharathi bus ;Salem to Chitoor-260km!:lol:

This is may be the longest. Almost doing SETC's job. So the winner is BHARATHI:applause:
any objections?

This is may be the longest. Almost doing SETC's job. So the winner is BHARATHI:applause:
any objections?

What about Pondicherry-Bangalore by a private interstate operator? it comes close to 300KM.

New routes @ Pollachi. Each one of these buses are from three regions of TNSTC-Coimbatore. First one is from Coimbatore, second is from Tirupur and the third one is from Erode region. :cheers:

TN38 N 2416 of Poy depot? heading to Erode. It skips Tirupur and takes a different route. It runs via Negamam, Palladam, Kangeyam, Sennimalai, Vellodu
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4Bj20SmVlEo/UBlhJTDrqsI/AAAAAAAAOxs/FoQJYGFQUQg/s512/DSC_5598.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751209814436546)

Pair of the above bus..TN33 N 2467, Tirupur region's Kangeyam depot bus just arrived inside Poy bus stand. This will goto Erode via Negamam, Palladam, Kangeyam, Chennimalai, Vellodu.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QGphsPuz2NY/UB8-hYV4uBI/AAAAAAAAPMc/Ks0clnNebGs/s512/DSC_5656.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/TNSTCCoimbatoreII#5773401990503118866)

TN33 N 2325 of Perundhurai depot heading home from Pollachi via Palladam, Tirupur, Uthukuli. This is a surprise route for us. :)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SH97p-5g5g8/UB8-mneHM1I/AAAAAAAAPNE/iTnQIU2Qxds/s640/DSC_5664.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/TNSTCCoimbatoreII#5773402080463500114)

Its not like that.. "N" is for TN STU vehicles. "G" is for all other government vehicles. I have also seen some Boleros and other vehicles registered under "N" which are used by officials of TNSTCs. Atleast i have seen them in TN58, TN57, TN63, TN38, TN33, TN45, TN72/74 etc..,


"While introducing the new format, the State government earmarked ‘N’ series for State Transport Corporation vehicles and ‘G’ for government vehicles. In the existing format, the first two alphabets indicate the State and the next two numbers pertain to the concerned Regional Transport Office where the registration is made, followed by an alphabetical serial and final four numbers denote the concerned vehicle.

Prior to 1989 also, the State government has earmarked specific registration series such as – ‘TMN’, ‘TML’ and ‘TCB’ for vehicles registered in the name of State Transport Undertakings between 1970 and 1989 and ‘MSN’ for the vehicles registered prior to 1970, say sources."

Source: The Hindu Dated 3-Aug-12 (http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3718533.ece)

Ramajayam
Salem-Trichy
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AMVJ
Salem-Bhavani.
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2839/photo2692.jpg
RNC
Salem-Bommidy.
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2475/photo2013.jpg
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3649/photo2039.jpg
KMR
Salem-Aathur.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9679/photo1935m.jpg
LRS
Salem-Aathur
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2886/photo1884.jpg
Maandy Motors
Salem-Mettur.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6506/photo2040j.jpg
MRR.
Salem-Kallakurchi right side Ramajayam.
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/2425/photo2124k.jpg
Link (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/821/photo2124k.jpg/)

Dhandapani Sir if possible use 4.30pm Velmurugan from Palani to Madurai one of the fastest in this route.

Some of the long distance route by pvt

Madurai - Ramanathapuram by Wahith 135kms
Sengottai - Sivakasi - by Jayaram and kayesr
Rajapalayam - Theni by Kayesr
Arupukottai - Ramanathapuram by Chandra Group of Buses
Madurai - Thondi by Sri Jayavilas
Madurai - Sankarankoil
Coimbatore - Palani
Trichy - Salem
Madurai - Thevaram by MRT
Madurai - Cumbum
Salem - Krishnagiri
Chennai - Vellore
Velankanni - Tanjore Via Thiruthuraipondi, Mannarkudi
Madurai - Sayalgudi
Virudhunagar - Theriruveli (a small town near Mudhukalathur)

Guys can add more
Thanjavur-Neyveli by Krishna transports
Trichy-Karaikkal by Pondy Transports
Thanjavur-Mahendrapalli(via Kumbakonam,Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi) by Shanmugam transports,
Pudukottai-Kumbakonam by GKM (113 km)
Kumbakonam-Trichy by Srilakshmi(99 km)
Thanjavur-Sirkazhi by Senthil(around 97 km).
Trichy-Karaikudi by NNL(114 km)

Adding to the List we have still more 100+ KMS
Karaikudi - DindigulAdding its cousin brothers as well.

DGL - Sivaganga via Kottampatty, Melur
Natham - Manamadurai via Thirupathur, Sivaganga

Ramesh

Ramajayam
Salem-Trichy

Nice photos of private buses Rejagiri
Painting of private buses look "Eye hurting" to me:ohno:
Comparatively TNSTC buses with the recent two tone paint is very majestic.:)

New routes @ Pollachi. Each one of these buses are from three regions of TNSTC-Coimbatore. First one is from Coimbatore, second is from Tirupur and the third one is from Erode region. :cheers:

TN38 N 2416 of Poy depot? heading to Erode. It skips Tirupur and takes a different route. It runs via Negamam, Palladam, Kangeyam, Sennimalai, Vellodu
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4Bj20SmVlEo/UBlhJTDrqsI/AAAAAAAAOxs/FoQJYGFQUQg/s512/DSC_5598.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771751209814436546)

Pair of the above bus..TN33 N 2467, Tirupur region's Kangeyam depot bus just arrived inside Poy bus stand. This will goto Erode via Negamam, Palladam, Kangeyam, Chennimalai, Vellodu.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QGphsPuz2NY/UB8-hYV4uBI/AAAAAAAAPMc/Ks0clnNebGs/s512/DSC_5656.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/TNSTCCoimbatoreII#5773401990503118866)

TN33 N 2325 of Perundhurai depot heading home from Pollachi via Palladam, Tirupur, Uthukuli. This is a surprise route for us. :)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SH97p-5g5g8/UB8-mneHM1I/AAAAAAAAPNE/iTnQIU2Qxds/s640/DSC_5664.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/TNSTCCoimbatoreII#5773402080463500114)
thanks for the PERUNDURAI-POLLACHI service mr.dhandapani.can tell me the city depots of madurai?

Adding its cousin brothers as well.

DGL - Sivaganga via Kottampatty, Melur
Natham - Manamadurai via Thirupathur, Sivaganga

Ramesh
the longest private run route with TAMIL NADU permit is ERODE-TIRUCHY service of NBS

the longest private run route with TAMIL NADU permit is ERODE-TIRUCHY service of NBS

Is this running via Namakkal, Thiruchengode?

TN38 N 2416 of Poy depot? heading to Erode. It skips Tirupur and takes a different route. It runs via Negamam, Palladam, Kangeyam, Sennimalai, Vellodu
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4Bj20SmVlEo/UBlhJTDrqsI/AAAAAAAAOxs/FoQJYGFQUQg/s512/DSC_5598.jpg
It is Palladam Depot of TPR Region. Yest.day i travel in this Bus from Palladam to POY. it came from Palladam Depot Around 7:10am @ Palladam BS :)

Its belongs to Vivekanandapuram branch of NGL. You must clicked this at afternoon.
Yes. i Click around 5:00 to 5:30pm @ Palani BS

This is may be the longest. Almost doing SETC's job. So the winner is BHARATHI:applause:
any objections?

am not sure about the operator. but there is a service from bangalore to pondicherry 300+ kms

What about Pondicherry-Bangalore by a private interstate operator? it comes close to 300KM.
seems like heavy compedition are there....
Is this running via Namakkal, Thiruchengode?
Erode-Trichy by NBS runs through Namakkal.

@SmrRamesh
how was patronage?. when i saw this guy in Erode around 3.15 pm towards Poy,there were around 5 to 10 people on bus.

It is Palladam Depot of TPR Region. Yest.day i travel in this Bus from Palladam to POY. it came from Palladam Depot Around 7:10am @ Palladam BS :)

Thanks for the info. So both are from Tirupur region.


Yes. i Click around 5:00 to 5:30pm @ Palani BS
One of the fastest bus in this route. But i got inside this bus and found so many insects running here and there. Messaged Reno about this. I hope reno will recollect that. :)

@SmrRamesh
how was patronage?. when i saw this guy in Erode around 3.15 pm towards Poy,there were around 5 to 10 people on bus.

When i clicked this bus towards while it was going towards Erode, there were considerable number of standees in the bus.

@SmrRamesh
how was patronage?. when i saw this guy in Erode around 3.15 pm towards Poy,there were around 5 to 10 people on bus.
Patronage from Palladam to Pollachi is Really Huge. It Start 7:25 in Palladam With 30 to 40 Peoples Sitting in Bus. After it Reaching Kamanaicken Palayam and Sultanpet, Huge Crowds For this Guy. Because TPR-POY Buses are came with huge Crowd, but this guy goes Low Number of Crowds compare to the TPR-POY Guys..

But Not Sure About Palladam-Kangeyam-Erode Route of this Guy..

thanks for the PERUNDURAI-POLLACHI service mr.dhandapani.can tell me the city depots of madurai?

Following are the depots from TNSTC-Madurai which handles city bus services.

Nagar
Ponmeni
Ellisnagar
Sholavandhan
Thirumangalam
Thiruparankundram
Pudhur
Melur
Thirupuvanam

Apart from these T.Kallupatti and Usilai depots also operates city services to Madurai city. VNR region's Kariapatti also started running few city services to Madurai from Kariapatti in R.No 76.

Puranagar, Pudhukulam, Sipcot depot are there in Madurai city, but they are specifically for mofussil bus operations. Puranagar handles buses that are mainly starting from Arapalayam whereas Pudhukulam and Sipcot handles buses starting from MIBT. Pudhur also operates few mofussil services.

Nagar and Purnagar depot are present in same location i.e., TNSTC-Madurai HO.

KKDI region's Madurai depot is also located close to Madurai city.

SETC Madurai depot, Pudhukulam, Sipcot, Pudhur and KKDI region's Madurai depot are the depots which are located near MIBT.

Thanjavur-Neyveli by Krishna transports
Trichy-Karaikkal by Pondy Transports
Thanjavur-Mahendrapalli(via Kumbakonam,Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi) by Shanmugam transports,
Pudukottai-Kumbakonam by GKM (113 km)
Kumbakonam-Trichy by Srilakshmi(99 km)
Thanjavur-Sirkazhi by Senthil(around 97 km).
Trichy-Karaikudi by NNL(114 km)



Krishna,

Also include the below buses

Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Vedaranyam by Kuruvi(around 110KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Trichy by Swetha(SMI)(around 100KM)
Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Aranthangi by NPR(PLA)(around 98KM)
Thanjavur-Kumbakonam-Jayakondam(one Private bus not sure about the guy name- this comes morning only one trip to thanjavur new bus stand) (around 65KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Ariyalur(RAVI) (80KM)
Thanjavur-Pudukkottai-Ponamaravathi(PLA)(around 90KM)
Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Salem(Arvind)(110KM)
Thanjavur-Nagapattinam-Thittacheri(CNBS) (around 100KM)

Krishna,

Also include the below buses

Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Vedaranyam by Kuruvi(around 110KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Trichy by Swetha(SMI)(around 100KM)
Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Aranthangi by NPR(PLA)(around 98KM)
Thanjavur-Kumbakonam-Jayakondam(one Private bus not sure about the guy name- this comes morning only one trip to thanjavur new bus stand) (around 65KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Ariyalur(RAVI) (80KM)
Thanjavur-Pudukkottai-Ponamaravathi(PLA)(around 90KM)
Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Salem(Arvind)(110KM)
Thanjavur-Nagapattinam-Thittacheri(CNBS) (around 100KM)
is Swetha new bus on Thanjavur-Trichy route? i never heard it until 4 years ago.
I have travelled Ravi(Ariyalur-Thanjavur-Pattukottai). but not sure of it is running now.
then we have 1 bus Gananathan (GT that runs between Kallanai-Thanjavur-Pattukottai?)

is Swetha new bus on Thanjavur-Trichy route? i never heard it until 4 years ago.
I have travelled Ravi(Ariyalur-Thanjavur-Pattukottai). but not sure of it is running now.
then we have 1 bus Gananathan (GT that runs between Kallanai-Thanjavur-Pattukottai?)

I think Swetha is running from 2002 from pattukkottai-thanjavur-trichy route(which will cross new bus stand to trichy around 9.30-9.50am in the morning, last trip to pattukkottai from new bus stand by 11.20pm( i use to travel from trichy to thanjavur in 2010 in this bus), owner is from thiruverambur and they have their petrol bunk in sengipatti(for last trip they use to fill the petrol from there only) i think they have replaced with the new bus now.

Ravi is also running now(Afternoon around 3.00 to 3.30 i used to see it in new bus stand)

Gananthan runs the service from Kallani-Thanjavur(via thiruvaiyuru,thirukkattupalli route)-Mannargudi route not to Pattukkottai, they also runs one guy from Thanjavur-Pattukkottai

Patronage from Palladam to Pollachi is Really Huge. It Start 7:25 in Palladam With 30 to 40 Peoples Sitting in Bus. After it Reaching Kamanaicken Palayam and Sultanpet, Huge Crowds For this Guy. Because TPR-POY Buses are came with huge Crowd, but this guy goes Low Number of Crowds compare to the TPR-POY Guys..

But Not Sure About Palladam-Kangeyam-Erode Route of this Guy..

There will be good patronage in Pollachi-Palladam as we know, but Palladam-Kangeyam-C.malai-Vellode-Erode,may be the matter of concern i think.

There will be good patronage in Pollachi-Palladam as we know, but Palladam-Kangeyam-C.malai-Vellode-Erode,may be the matter of concern i think.

They have just introduced the service and no press release was given on the introduction. So we have to wait for few more months until it get popularized among the local ppl. Same is the case with Perundhurai-Pollachi service. It will not get more end to end passengers now, but after sometime people will wait and get inside this bus.

Similar we need a direct bus to Avinashi. They can run it via Tirupur or it can be operated directly to Avinashi via Palladam. We used to goto Tirupur to catch a bus to Avinashi now.

TNSTC-CBE should also add one more bus to Kodai from CBE, they can also try adding an interstate bus from Thrissur/Palakkad to Kodai.

In next interstate agreement they can push for the above route along with a service to Wayanad via Ooty from Palani.

CEC built buses of DGL region's Palani depot back to back.. - Seats of this buses will not look like a CEC built ones. They looked like DGL built seats.

TN57 N 1710. A CEC built bus of Dindigul region's Palani depot on its way to Madurai from Palani via Sempatti.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0M2IPzz8cTA/UBliGaKcjqI/AAAAAAAAO4M/l8ffP8M16q4/s576/IMG_1165.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752259693874850)

TN57 N 1697.. One more CEC built bus of Palani depot in the queue. Now this guy is heading to Dindigul via Oddanchatram, ReddiarChatram
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yc98HPusu7c/UBliHYZTT3I/AAAAAAAAO4U/7zwRkRuJlZA/s576/IMG_1166.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752276399181682)

My all time favorite buses built by CEC. All these look similar and missed my favorite bus 2131 alone. Solid built and quality of these buses were too good. They came with different liveries and now all are sporting same livery. Some of them even got the new express livery.

TN38 N 2099 of Palani-1 depot on its way to Palani from Coimbatore.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T18KIpiQfn8/UBliX2aFfnI/AAAAAAAAO6U/d6Zu0ECKafY/s512/IMG_1183.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752559333441138)

TN38 N 2133.. A good old CEC bus of Palani-1 depot on its way to Palani from CBE.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b6_DIUsVU6o/UBlidozK-BI/AAAAAAAAO7E/XgairKyoI18/s640/IMG_1189.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752658759776274)

One more.. TN38 N 2135 of Palani-1 depot heading to Palani from Coimbatore. Missing is 2131. :)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p6NPL8QvXgY/UBlifaYqwZI/AAAAAAAAO7U/1iK19FuUpAs/s576/IMG_1193.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752689250255250)

TN38 N 2129 of Palani-1 depot heading to CBE from Palani. These brothers still rocking in this route.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U6lUiNEtUx8/UBligeZgzLI/AAAAAAAAO7c/iWrDADrmd1w/s576/IMG_1194.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752707507408050)

TN38 N 2130 of Palani-1 depot on its way to Palani from CBE.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NNY6iv24Z0E/UBlirv3bjwI/AAAAAAAAO80/Dx8EQ2nRayc/s576/IMG_1206.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752901174857474)

Bit old.. But similar looking bus..TN38 N 1788 on its way to Palani from Coimbatore.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xkEerpJRbKY/UBliugIVjXI/AAAAAAAAO9M/7qweAYrjwdg/s576/IMG_1209.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Pollachi_July2012#5771752948490407282)

They have just introduced the service and no press release was given on the introduction. So we have to wait for few more months until it get popularized among the local ppl. Same is the case with Perundhurai-Pollachi service. It will not get more end to end passengers now, but after sometime people will wait and get inside this bus.

Similar we need a direct bus to Avinashi. They can run it via Tirupur or it can be operated directly to Avinashi via Palladam. We used to goto Tirupur to catch a bus to Avinashi now.

TNSTC-CBE should also add one more bus to Kodai from CBE, they can also try adding an interstate bus from Thrissur/Palakkad to Kodai.

In next interstate agreement they can push for the above route along with a service to Wayanad via Ooty from Palani.

As Avinashi on NH,it could get on the way services,thats why TNSTC forget to start some services from Avinashi.any current route exist from Avinashi now?
any way if they starts some routes from Avinashi it will be a good move.If Perundurai gets then why not Avinashi?
Is there any route exist from Cbe to Wayanad?

As Avinashi on NH,it could get on the way services,thats why TNSTC forget to start some services from Avinashi.any current route exist from Avinashi now?
any way if they starts some routes from Avinashi it will be a good move.If Perundurai gets then why not Avinashi?

Currently we didnt have any direct service from Pollachi to Avinashi. Not sure whether it has any other starting services apart from city buses.


Is there any route exist from Cbe to Wayanad?

Yes, we have one bus in Coimbatore-Sulthan Bathery route via Ooty, Gudalur starting from CBE at 21.00.

[QUOTE=rsubbu.mdu;93610634]Hi Aswath,
Recently one of my friend had travelled in Delhi Chandigarh route he says there ac services are run in deluxe, Volvo and 3*2 arrangement but all of them ac services why not our people also try it in less than 200km buses god knows it might be an instantnhit

Saar.. I live here in Delhi for more than 4 years and have travelled a lot by buses. From What I have traveled, I can tell you there are only 2X2 AC buses (Volvo/ TATA/AL/KINGLONG/CERTIA). The Details are down below. (AC buses only)
Punjab Roadways - Kinglong and certia AC buses
Haryana Roadways - Volvo,
UPSRTC - Volvo, AL AC buses
Himachal Roadways(HRTC) - volvos and Isuzu
RSRTC - MB/Volvos (single/Multi axle) and AL AC buses
The 3X2 AC services that your friend mentioned ply between Chandigarh and Amritsar (Private operators).

we have one bus in Coimbatore-Sulthan Bathery route via Ooty, Gudalur starting from CBE at 21.00.

This one? or TNSTCs?
Sulthan Bathery-Coimbatore Via-Gudalur, Ooty, Mettupalayam (Clicked at Coonor)
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6750/dscn7266.jpg

Yes, we have one bus in Coimbatore-Sulthan Bathery route via Ooty, Gudalur starting from CBE at 21.00.

That KSRTC used to leave the SETC Gandhipuram bus stand around 6.30 pm or 7 pm those days..

This one? or TNSTCs?
Sulthan Bathery-Coimbatore Via-Gudalur, Ooty, Mettupalayam (Clicked at Coonor)

Im talking about this KeSRTC guy only. It starts from Coimbatore SETC BS.

That KSRTC used to leave the SETC Gandhipuram bus stand around 6.30 pm or 7 pm those days..
So they have changed the time? I checked it in the timing chart displayed in SETC Coimbatore BS and also in their website. As per their website it reaches Sulthan Bathery by 4.10AM.

Is this running via Namakkal, Thiruchengode?
yes

Following are the depots from TNSTC-Madurai which handles city bus services.

Nagar
Ponmeni
Ellisnagar
Sholavandhan
Thirumangalam
Thiruparankundram
Pudhur
Melur
Thirupuvanam

Apart from these T.Kallupatti and Usilai depots also operates city services to Madurai city. VNR region's Kariapatti also started running few city services to Madurai from Kariapatti in R.No 76.

Puranagar, Pudhukulam, Sipcot depot are there in Madurai city, but they are specifically for mofussil bus operations. Puranagar handles buses that are mainly starting from Arapalayam whereas Pudhukulam and Sipcot handles buses starting from MIBT. Pudhur also operates few mofussil services.

Nagar and Purnagar depot are present in same location i.e., TNSTC-Madurai HO.

KKDI region's Madurai depot is also located close to Madurai city.

SETC Madurai depot, Pudhukulam, Sipcot, Pudhur and KKDI region's Madurai depot are the depots which are located near MIBT.
is thirupuvanam depot of MDU is located in sivaganga district mr.dhandapani?
does it has moffusil service?

is thirupuvanam depot of MDU is located in sivaganga district mr.dhandapani?
does it has moffusil service?

Thirupuvanam depot is located in Sivagangai dist. AFAIK it didnt have any mofussil services. Its main purpose is to connect Madurai city with near by thirupuvanam areas.

Thirupuvanam depot is located in Sivagangai dist. AFAIK it didnt have any mofussil services. Its main purpose is to connect Madurai city with near by thirupuvanam areas.
is it a very small depot? wat is the full form of B.C.B depot of MDU.mr.dhandapani?

is it a very small depot? wat is the full form of B.C.B depot of MDU.mr.dhandapani?

Im not sure about the expansion. But they are referring to the Nagar depot(City Branch).

Thirupuvanam is not a small depot. It should be having around 50 buses.

As Avinashi on NH,it could get on the way services,thats why TNSTC forget to start some services from Avinashi.any current route exist from Avinashi now?
any way if they starts some routes from Avinashi it will be a good move.If Perundurai gets then why not Avinashi?
Is there any route exist from Cbe to Wayanad?

After somedays, the Perundurai service will start from Erode.. Definitely Patronage is going to be very less.

After somedays, the Perundurai service will start from Erode.. Definitely Patronage is going to be very less.

I don't think they will extend. Most of the times i remember seeing TNSTC-CBE continuing these type of services. Let us see after an year or so. :)

Expecting them to start one service to Namakkal also. There was a talk about TNSTC-Salem start this. But i havent seen that in Poy.

After somedays, the Perundurai service will start from Erode.. Definitely Patronage is going to be very less.

We cant rules out that possibility Kalyan,have to wait and watch.

spotted, TNSTC-ERD doing ERD-MDU through Vellkoil,Moolanur,may go through Aravakkurichi to reach Dindukkal,Madurai ,i think.any idea about this route guys?

spotted, TNSTC-ERD doing ERD-MDU through Vellkoil,Moolanur,may go through Aravakkurichi to reach Dindukkal,Madurai ,i think.any idea about this route guys?

At what time you saw that? Not sure from when it is running. Need to check it in Arapalayam.

TN-63 N 1344
Keelakarai-Salem via Nammakal,Karur,Mattuthavanie.
Doing Salem-MaduraiMattuthavanie.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/593/photo2682.jpg
Rear view
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3015/photo2683.jpg
Salem-Trichy.
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7025/photo2724g.jpg
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8117/photo2733.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6489/photo2705y.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1663/photo2696.jpg
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3373/photo2689.jpg
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/403/photo2543.jpg
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1690/photo2576.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5596/photo2600.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/351/photo2594e.jpg:)

At what time you saw that? Not sure from when it is running. Need to check it in Arapalayam.

I saw it around 4pm in Erode.I have seen that guy so many times.but just today noticed it had separate board above destination board indicating Vellakoil,Moolanur.you may catch him around 9 to 9.30.He was yellow colour guy in old livery.

TN-45 N3180 Try puranagar dpt.
Trichy-Cbe via Kullithalai,Karur,Kangeyam,Palladam.
Doing Salem-Trichy.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/44/photo2545.jpg
Rear view
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8374/photo2104.jpg
TN-45 N3254
Salem-Trichy.
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5125/photo2567.jpg
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7212/photo2791.jpg
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/3051/photo2573.jpg
TN-45 N3009 Try puranagar dpt.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3371/photo2103.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/5641/photo2070x.jpg
TN-45 N3979 Try prng dpt.
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7470/photo2799.jpg
Vellore-Karur.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7583/photo2091.jpg
TN-45 N2945 Try pur dpt.
Front view
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/7734/photo2785.jpg
Rear view.
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6139/photo2786d.jpg:)

Krishna,

Also include the below buses

Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Vedaranyam by Kuruvi(around 110KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Trichy by Swetha(SMI)(around 100KM)
Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Aranthangi by NPR(PLA)(around 98KM)
Thanjavur-Kumbakonam-Jayakondam(one Private bus not sure about the guy name- this comes morning only one trip to thanjavur new bus stand) (around 65KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Ariyalur(RAVI) (80KM)
Thanjavur-Pudukkottai-Ponamaravathi(PLA)(around 90KM)
Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Salem(Arvind)(110KM)
Thanjavur-Nagapattinam-Thittacheri(CNBS) (around 100KM)

There is a private bus running in Villupuram-Chennai route(160kms) with same new TNSTC livery.

There is a private bus running in Villupuram-Chennai route(160kms) with same new TNSTC livery.

Thanks for that. Forgot to mention this. :) Atta copy adicha aalu.. You are talking about this particular guy right?
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-29ykzTNZYR4/T-qsWZZisaI/AAAAAAAANZU/iInfXpw5WYM/s576/DSC_5072.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Chennai_June2012#5758604574321717666)

How about the below one? Is it running via Tindivanam? If so, then it comes around 165 KMs.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dHv_L1onFdI/T-yKl-MtBeI/AAAAAAAANnY/cqIkiTqUB1Y/s640/DSC_5110.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Chennai_June2012#5759130408456095202)

Thanks for that. Forgot to mention this. :) Atta copy adicha aalu.. You are talking about this particular guy right?
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-29ykzTNZYR4/T-qsWZZisaI/AAAAAAAANZU/iInfXpw5WYM/s576/DSC_5072.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Chennai_June2012#5758604574321717666)

How about the below one? Is it running via Tindivanam? If so, then it comes around 165 KMs.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-dHv_L1onFdI/T-yKl-MtBeI/AAAAAAAANnY/cqIkiTqUB1Y/s640/DSC_5110.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Chennai_June2012#5759130408456095202)

There is another bus also in CHy-POY route via Tindivanam. It will be at Peungalathur by 11:30am and overtake the SLM UD and reah tindivanam well before this UD.

At what time you saw that? Not sure from when it is running. Need to check it in Arapalayam.

Ofcourse, it runs for a long time........

I think 4 buses (totally 2 or 3 services/day from each end) runs in this route....

I suppose it runs from the August2010 or Dec/Jan2011 onwards....

During the inauguration, It took the following routes.....

One is..
ERODE-Vilakethi-Vellakoil-Mulanur-Kannivadi-Aravakurichi-Dindigul-MADURAI

Second is..
ERODE-Vilakethi-Vellakoil-Mulanur-Oddan chatram-Sembatti-MADURAI....

Now i suppose both are running in the first route......

AGAIN, TNSTC-ERODE: Always innovators/Explorers..........

Now they introduced ERODE-PALANI in the same route.....

ERODE-Sivagiri-Vellakoil-Mulanur-Kallimandhayam-PALANI.....

Ofcourse, it runs for a long time........

I think 4 buses (totally 2 or 3 services/day from each end) runs in this route....

I suppose it runs from the August2010 or Dec/Jan2011 onwards....

During the inauguration, It took the following routes.....

One is..
ERODE-Vilakethi-Vellakoil-Mulanur-C.Dharapuram-Aravakurichi-Dindigul-MADURAI

Second is..
ERODE-Vilakethi-Vellakoil-Mulanur-Oddan chatram-Sembatti-MADURAI....

Now i suppose both are running in the first route......

AGAIN, TNSTC-ERODE: Always innovators..........

Now they introduced ERODE-PALANI in the same route.....

ERODE-Sivagiri-Vellakoil-Mulanur-Kallimandhayam-PALANI.....
Senthil,on that via sempatti was old one. I have seen that guy from my school days.but now days it is looking like may be stopped or as u mentioned it runs through Vellakoil,Mulanur route.
Palani through Vellakoil really interesting.
when they start that route? I yet to spot that guy.....

With a small chat between two officials and drivers of TNSTC-ERODE, i think they are going to explore their new service in the following route......

ERODE-Sivagiri-Thennilai-ChinnaDharapuram-Aravakurichi-Dindigul-MADURAI...... It seems they are going to develop this route as the prominent route...

The distance through this route is 180/185kms it seems...

distance in Erode-Karur-dindigul-Madurai route is 210kms it seems...

and distance in Erode-vellakoil-mulanur-madurai route is 195/200kms it seems (All data taken from their discussions....)...

whether TNSTC - Trichy is running now in Madurai - Erode route?

Senthil,on that via sempatti was old one. I have seen that guy from my school days.but now days it is looking like may be stopped or as u mentioned it runs through Vellakoil,Mulanur route.
Palani through Vellakoil really interesting.
when they start that route? I yet to spot that guy.....

Erode-Vellakoil-Palani service has been started about four/five months back, along with two more services....

One is Kodumudi-Sivagiri-Erode-Chennai
and the other is Kodumudi-Sivagiri-Erode-Thiruvannamalai...

Erode-Vellakoil-Palani starts from Erode CBS at 6.40a.m....

This one? or TNSTCs?
Sulthan Bathery-Coimbatore Via-Gudalur, Ooty, Mettupalayam (Clicked at Coonor)
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6750/dscn7266.jpg

Old timings of the bus CBE:7PM sby:2am Arrival

Sree Sree,
I feel SRK and Chockan was good in this route. SRK always used new buses compared to others. Velmurugan was using some old spare bus(Which i think was a 12M).


Yes Dhandapani Sir Velmurugan is using some of the old buses while comparing to other pvt services, before 15 yrs Velmurugan and SNR ruled south Tamilnadu, we can find velmurugan in all routes except Tuticorin route.SNR also using old buses but well maintained buses.

During 1996 i had seen a weird private bus route; Chinna dharapuram to vatalagundu is it running still?

TNSTC-Coimbatore Division

TN 43 N 0343 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch towards Mettupalayam
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/6240/dscn7194a.jpg

TN 33 N 2442 of CBE Region's Gudalur branch towards Gudalur. Note the addtional fittings
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8294/dscn7176.jpg

TN 43 N 0606 of CBE Region's Ooty-1(?) branch towards Palakkad
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/7245/dscn7195x.jpg

A Candy missed at rain! I love candy very much!
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1692/dscn7271g.jpg

TN 43 N 0528 A Candy bus of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Mettupalayam
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4076/dscn7207j.jpg

TN 33 N 2535 of ERD Region's Erode-2 branch towards Home. Nilgiri mountain railway also visible
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9580/dscn7228d.jpg

TN 38 N 1011 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Wellington
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3920/dscn7259.jpg

TN 38 N 2363 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch arriving at Ooty working Ooty-Madurai
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5685/dscn7366.jpg

TN 43 N 0285 of CBE Region's Ooty-1(?) branch working Market-Kalanthan circular
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6963/dscn7279.jpg

Krishna,

Also include the below buses



Thanjavur-Pudukkottai-Ponamaravathi(PLA)(around 90KM)
Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Salem(Arvind)(110KM)
Thanjavur-Nagapattinam-Thittacheri(CNBS) (around 100KM)

Whether this PLA transport belongs to the famous PLA hotel, Tanjore?

Also i believe there is one service from deena dayalan which also runs more than km but i am not quite sure about that

Whether this PLA transport belongs to the famous PLA hotel, Tanjore?
yup...

Also i believe there is one service from deena dayalan which also runs more than km but i am not quite sure about that
Deena Dayalan runs between Trichy-Thanjavur only.
It runs between Trichy-Perambalur route also.
I am not sure that if it has routes that has more than 100km.

whether TNSTC - Trichy is running now in Madurai - Erode route?

Karur depot had one bus in this route.

Karur depot had one bus in this route.

Is this DCTC bus running?

2.00pm Kambam, 3.00pm theni, Periyakulam 3.20 pm, Dindugal-5.00pm Erode arrival 8.30 pm . From Erode, it goes to Trichy and Then Kambam:)

Thanks for that. Forgot to mention this. :) Atta copy adicha aalu.. You are talking about this particular guy right?
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-29ykzTNZYR4/T-qsWZZisaI/AAAAAAAANZU/iInfXpw5WYM/s576/DSC_5072.jpg
Link (https://picasaweb.google.com/106121249011369073853/Chennai_June2012#5758604574321717666)

:) Yes same bus. remember the reg no 2727. good catch..

Is this DCTC bus running?

2.00pm Kambam, 3.00pm theni, Periyakulam 3.20 pm, Dindugal-5.00pm Erode arrival 8.30 pm . From Erode, it goes to Trichy and Then Kambam:)

One TNSTC-KUM doing ERD-KAMBAM. are u sure it is going through Trichy? but ERD time is correct. I have seen that guy near ERD BS around 8.45pm.

yup...

Deena Dayalan runs between Trichy-Thanjavur only.
It runs between Trichy-Perambalur route also.
I am not sure that if it has routes that has more than 100km.

Krishna,

PLA has the depot in Arulanandha nagar. Not sure owner belongs to thanjavur or not? I think Owner is PLA Chidambaram

Krishna,

PLA has the depot in Arulanandha nagar. Not sure owner belongs to thanjavur or not? I think Owner is PLA Chidambaram

PLA Group was formed by PLA Annamalai Chettiar. This group started its business in Trichy and later expanded to across TN.

PLA Group was formed by PLA Annamalai Chettiar. This group started its business in Trichy and later expanded to across TN.

I think this peoples are basically from Karaikudi, settled in trichy, its good to see the buses like PLA(trichy-thanjavur-mannargudi), Deenadayalan, MRG, THANGAM, SRI KRISHNA etc maintain the good speed and timings in the trichy-thanjavur route. Most of the buses in this routes are run by trichy based owners, due to good patronage, hope the head count of the private buses will get increased in the upcoming years.

Krishna,

Also include the below buses

Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Vedaranyam by Kuruvi(around 110KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Trichy by Swetha(SMI)(around 100KM)
Thanjavur-Pattukkottai-Aranthangi by NPR(PLA)(around 98KM)
Thanjavur-Kumbakonam-Jayakondam(one Private bus not sure about the guy name- this comes morning only one trip to thanjavur new bus stand) (around 65KM)
Pattukkottai-Thanjavur-Ariyalur(RAVI) (80KM)
Thanjavur-Pudukkottai-Ponamaravathi(PLA)(around 90KM)
Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri-Salem(Arvind)(110KM)
Thanjavur-Nagapattinam-Thittacheri(CNBS) (around 100KM)

long route priavate operators in Ariyalur District 1.VRIDHACHALAM -Jayankondam-kumbakonam(36+42) by KRV
2.Tittagudi-srimushnam-jayankondam-kumbakonam(45+42 kms ) by KRV
3.Vridhachalam-jayankondam-silal-anakkarai-kumbakonam(36+50)
4.Andimadam-jayankondam-Ariyalur-Trichy(14+36+65 kms) by Shanmugam bus service-andimadam ( 2 buses they operate)= travel time 3.15 minutes hrs it is a superfast service
5.Thennur-andimadam-jayankondam-poyyur-Trichy (8 + 14+ 84 kms) shanmugam bus service-andimadam
6.Sendurai-jayankondam-X-road- kumbakondam-Thanjavur (25+42+36 KMS) by SELVAM transport-jkm
7.Thanjavur-Ariyalur-jayankondam-Sripuranthan (38+36+25) by SVT-JKM
8.Thanjavur-Ariyalur-sendurai-Jayankondam ( 38 + 20+ 25 kms) by KRD
9.Trichy-Ariyalur-sendurai-Jayankondam ( 65 + 20+ 25 kms ) by DHARMARAJ
10.Trichy-Ariyalur-sendurai-Jayankondam ( 65 + 20+ 25 kms ) by Venkateswara

other operators in ariyalur district owners route like
1.R.s mathur- jayankondam-sethiathoppe-inner villages- neyveli township approx 85 kms - by selvam motors.
2.R.s.Mathur- jayankondam-sethiathoppe-chidambaram (20+30+25) - by SVT trans-jkm
3.jayankondam-ariyalur-perambalur-thuraiyur (36+30+30) by Ramanukoolam
4.Anakkarai-x-road-jayankondam-trichy (100 KMs) by Natesan Transports-jkm

Andimadam-jayankondam-Ariyalur-Trichy(14+36+65 kms) by Shanmugam bus service-andimadam ( 2 buses they operate in same route)= travel time 3.15 minutes hrs it is a superfast service
shanmugam buses are well maintained and he is a heritage operator and people like to travel by ariyalur though it is a long route than poyyur route because of their good service and time management

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6.Sendurai-jayankondam-X-road- kumbakondam-Thanjavur (25+42+36 KMS) by SELVAM transport-jkm
7.Thanjavur-Ariyalur-jayankondam-Sripuranthan (38+36+25) by SVT-JKM
8.Thanjavur-Ariyalur-sendurai-Jayankondam ( 38 + 20+ 25 kms) by KRD

PRK,

I Think the above use to guy one time journey to thanjavur especially SELVAM i use to see in morning time around 8.30 am in new bus stand. Is it right? I think other two guys used to have many trips to thanjavur-ariyalur only..?

the other long route private bus operators like1.Jayankondam-trichy (via poyyur) - 84 kms by ESSKAY-trichy
2.sripuranthan-Ariyalur-trichy (100 kms) by sakthy trans-trichy
3.trichy-ariyalur-sendurai-jayankondam (65 + 20 + 25= 110 kms) by sundaram trans-trichy
4.ariyalur-perambalur-thuraiyur-namakkal (approx 115 kms) by srinivasa-namakkal
5.kumbakonam - Jayankondam-ariyalur-agaramsegur(tittagudi border) -labbaikudikadu-tholudur ( approx 120 kms) by ART trans - JKM

RAVI tranports still running in PATTUKKOTTAI- THANJAVUR- ARIYALUR route

3.Trichy-ariyalur-sendurai-jayankondam (65 + 20 + 25= 110 kms) by SUNDARAM trans-trichy ( I saw the shield in the bus on both sides as SUNDARAM tranports SINCE 1947)-this bus was running from age of fuel as charcoal to till Diesel

This operator is trichy based and he has been having this rpute and till today operating for more than 60 years

this sundaram trans ((trichy-jayam(via) sendurai)) bus looks very ordinary one and a very basic model.

TRICHY-ARIYALUR (65 KMS) is fully a trichy based private bus operators route each operator operates 2 or three buses in this route
DHARMARAJ ( 2 buses to jayam. + 1 to ariyalur all the three buses starts sequencially from trichy in a 10 min gap u can see all three buses on the mid of any palce coming one by one with out any govt bus in the middle-what a fantastic timing they got)
SVT -2 buses to ariyalur
ERS - 2 buses to ariyalur
RENU - 2 buses
ESSKAY - 1 trip alone to ariyalur and 2 trips to jayam
SAIRAM,MURUGAN,pachiamman and many more.....

other private route like
1.Ariyalur-Jayankondam-X-road-aduthurai-Mayiladuthurai - By shamnugam
2.Ariyalur-udayarpalayam-silal-anakkarai-kimbakonam- by shanmugam
3.Thamaraipoondi-jayankondam-silal-t.palur-x-road-kumbakonam- by shanmugam & KRVT
4.Ariyalur-sendurai-jayankondam-x-road-Jayankondam - by KRVT
5.Jayankondam-udayarpalayam-irumbulikurichi-sendurai-ariyalur-Thanjavur - by KRVT (this runs a superfast service from ariyalur-thanjavur rest as local all stage carriers)
6.Jayankondam-Sendurai-Ariyalur-Perambalur-Thuraiyur (110 kms) by KRD earlier it was with ART
4.

1.Jayankondam-KUMBAKONAM-MANNARGUDI - HALIMA trans,veeracholapuram
other long route inter district private operators are

1. Vridhachalam-tittagudi-perambalur-thuraiyur - devi trans
2.Perambalur- vridhachalam-sethiathoppe-Chidambaram - 2 operators
3.vridhachalam - neyveli-vadalur-JKM X-road- kumbakonam - by krishna(not a shortcut it is a long route short one is vdm-adm-jkm-madanathur-neelathanallur only 66 kms on a newly built kollidam river bridge)
4.Neyveli-JKM X-road-kumbakonam-thanjavur - by krishna
5.Kumbakonam -JKM x-road-neyveli township-PANruti- by natesan & kamaraj
6.Kumabkonam-jkm xroad-kattumannarkoil-chidambaram by PLA
7.Neyveli TS -vridhachalam-Attur - old operator thiruvengadam new operator unknown.
8.Kallakurichi-ulundurpet-vridha-chidambaram-Mayiladuthurai by AKT kallakurichi ( all as local stage carriers)
9.Ulundurpet-vridhachalam-chidambaram-mayiladuthurai - mayura & bharath

:lol:
with the recently built river bridge across kollidam near neelathanallur the travel time from Kumbakonam to jayankondam has come down to just 40 min covering 29 kms
setc covers with 30 minutes as all the buses are operating to chennai via jkm due to anakkarai bridge repaired last month..

Like thanjavur peoples started using ariyalur railway station to board day time trains-pallavan & vaigai to chennai

same the kumabakonam area peoples are also started using the Vridhachalam R.s to come to chennai as the newly constructed bridge helps them with lesser travel time and it is 66 KMS from vridhachalam to kumbakonam , the road between T.palur - vridhachalam was laid newly as part of the TNRSP project..

from 42 kms it has been reduced to 29 kms I saw one town bus operating from kumbakondam - jayankondam this is a extended service earlier was running up to Neelathanallur now to JKM..

now the peoples of Delta region can have easy access to north arcot & south arcot districts, bangalore ,tirupati, salem & vellore via JKM,VDM,uludurpet,tirukoilur * tiruvannamalai.. which is a short cut one than going along sethiathoppe,vadalur,panruti,tirukoilur that too a bad maintained road which is National Highway...

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Boomidy-Salem-Palani.Via salem,Erode,Kangeyam,Dharapuram.
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Salem-Yearcaud. hill rider.
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TN-30 N0528
Salem-Tirupathur.Via Harur,Utthahangarai.
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TN-30 N 0550 dpt.
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TN-30 N 0547 J dpt.
Salem-Trichy via Nammakal.Musiri.
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TN-30 N 1013 Yeru dpt.
Salem-Palani.
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TN-30 N0794 Mey dpt.
Salem-Madurai.
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Yes U r right Vinod kumar, this SELVAM operates always a full trip from sendurai to thanjavur. selvam is superfast operator from sendurai as it has a competitor TNSTC-VPM guy from JKM to KBM.

KRD always runs full trip entire no cut singles.

SVT operates many cut singles comes to jkm for duty change as he is JKm owner, he does one trip from Thanjai-sripuranthan via v.kaikatti without touching jkm and again to thanjavur then to JKm via ariyalur then to (sripuranthan t0 thanjai via jkm,ariy) and 2 cut singles to ariyalur to thanjavur then halt at ariyalur

SELVAM & NATESAN are two brand operators in JKM under one owner.....

Reno nice catch of Tnstc CBE Ooty bounded guys looks very cool.Thanks for sharing.:)

peeaarkey nice info about private operators as well as route info keep rocking.Thanks for all forumers those who shared Private bus routes .:)

PRK,
there is 1 private bus from Kumbakonam-Panruti via Kattumannarkoil. I have travelled that in 12 yrs back. It takes a longer route.
do you remember name of the operator?

1.Andimadam-jayankondam-Ariyalur-Trichy(14+36+65 = 114 KMS) by Shanmugam bus service-andimadam ( 2 buses they operate)= travel time 3.15 minutes hrs it is a superfast service

the bus starts first trip at 3.00 AM from ADM to trichy and operates 2 full singles.

though there is a govt bus just 5 mins before shanmugam people never like to travel in that bcoz they dont cover kms in ontime , shanmugam buses are specially designed for bad roads fully of potholes it is a high raised body which gives tough competition to cement factories lorries(these adamant truck guys never give side shanmugam always a king to them)

recently shamnugam (trichy-ariyalur-andimadam) met with an accident near ariyalur collectorate where 2 peoples lost lives unfortunately bus was hit by a cement lorry guy at the back in a roundabout.

people blammed the lorry guy and felt much worried abt innocent guy bcoz they always, patronage the shanmugam tranport which carried them on time to trichy..

the road from trichy to jayankondam are always remains bad bcoz of cement factories lorries which they carry lime stones of 40 tonnes in this road to factories from quarries the trucks are all foreign branded like MAN, AMW


2.Thennur-andimadam-jayankondam-poyyur-Trichy (8 + 14+ 84 kms) shanmugam bus service-andimadam ( A short cut service with out touching ALR)

i hope may be vigneswara

There are 2 private bus operators in Bangalore - Puducherry ( M/s Bharathi & M/s Sridharan)

also bharathi operates in Puducherry- Tirupathi(via tindi,kanchi)

Villupuram - Bangalore (by M/s SHARMA)

this Sridharan guy (Puy- BGL)always writes the company name(stickers) in kannada though he just covers 35kms in karnataka limit. he is kannadiga see his attachment towards his language.. he thinks he is popularising the kannada in TN. But our tamilians always name stickers in english ...

Always learn feelings & attachments from Malayalees towards their language & state. they give first preference to their guys. They never use english to mix up with malayalam while talking. I noticed this with high social status peoples. either they talk in complete english or complete malayalam...

salem- pondy is just 200 or 210 alone till Ulundurpet it is 130 and it goes via thirunavalur,panruti. it was earlier M/s Bharath in my childhood days now acquired by ramani.

there is always a poor patronage always to this bus bcoz it is almost like a town bus to pondy to salem stops everywhere and people like s to travel by VPM or SLM guys.. also it halts at ulundurpet,panruti,kalakurichi for atleast 10 minutes... no one likes to travel in this

:lol:
with the recently built river bridge across kollidam near neelathanallur the travel time from Kumbakonam to jayankondam has come down to just 40 min covering 29 kms
setc covers with 30 minutes as all the buses are operating to chennai via jkm due to anakkarai bridge repaired last month..




Thanks for the info. It was really pain to travel from Vellore to Kumbakonam in such bad road from tirukovilur to kumbakonam. From virudhachalam to Kumakonam via Jayamkondam would definitely bring travel time down. Also TNSTC- Vellore and Kumbakonam should introduce bus between VELLORE - TANJORE stretch via in this new route.

Salem-Pondy
Salem-Chittor(A.P)
Salem-MM Hills(KA)
Now salem connected with three states by private bus operators.

It is selvam motors

the road from trichy to jayankondam are always remains bad bcoz of cement factories lorries which they carry lime stones of 40 tonnes in this road to factories from quarries the trucks are all foreign branded like MAN, AMW




peeaarkey, even i thought AMW was an foreign company by the way its name and truck appearance. It's purely made in India.

Once I saw a private bus from ERODE to MYSORE around 2 PM in erode bs before 10 years...

salem- pondy is just 200 or 210 alone till Ulundurpet it is 130 and it goes via thirunavalur,panruti. it was earlier M/s Bharath in my childhood days now acquired by ramani.
there is always a poor patronage always to this bus bcoz it is almost like a town bus to pondy to salem stops everywhere and people like s to travel by VPM or SLM guys.. also it halts at ulundurpet,panruti,kalakurichi for atleast 10 minutes... no one likes to travel in this

Peeaarkey Ramani stops every where but he reached before Tnstc VPM,SLM.Tnstc VPM stops in (Salem-Cuddalore) Aayoothiapattinam,Valapady,Chinasalem,Thalaivasal,Kallakurchi(10mins),Kottai,Thuruvam,Ulundurpet(10 mins),
By-pass enterance,Thirunavalur(1-2) Stops unknown before panruti,Panruti,Nellikuppam Tnstc Slm do the same in cuddalore,pondy route.Even Salem-Chennai Tnstc Vpm used to stop in these stops upto Ulundurpet.:)

peeaarkey, even i thought AMW was an foreign company by the way its name and truck appearance. It's purely made in India.

MAN is a German brand and it is owned by Volkswagen group now. One more info about MAN from Wiki "Rudolf Diesel puzzled for four years with future MAN engineers in a laboratory in Augsburg until his first Diesel engine was completed and fully functional."

AMW(Asia Motor Works) is indian owned brand. AMW uses the Cummins engine, Tata and Corona also uses the same.

U r right... we too expect the same.. for the last 2 months all delta bound buses take jkm route not to vdm way till JKM then to x-road and follow same route to destinations due to this Anakkarai bride repair..

Due to local problems between JKM(DCTC depot ) & CRC (kumbakonam depot) on sharing and operating buses till today after 3 months of opening bridge for traffic the routes were allotted. For name sake CRC operates 1 town service and 1 mofussil service from dctc-jkm depot

CRC is targetting this route as a fear it would loss all chennai routes to SETC and it is trying to get routes to northern district. But local DCTC says it is their limit as it covers only 7 kms from district border to KBM.

Even DCTC-JKM gave tough competition and makes loss by operating buses before 2 mins of TNSTC-VPM guys.. how come they will give it to crc though CRC & DCTC are under trichy DIVISION..


this is the reason..
We the local peoples feel the routes has to be given to TPTC- vridhachalam,DCTC-JKm & to CRC-kumbakonam so that It would be really helpful to the peoples..

GOVT should operate more buses on VRIDHACHALAM to KUMBAKONAM (via JKM,T.Palur) which is 66 KMS alone..
also they should reintroduce the Mannargudi-salem CRC bus (Ran via JKM,VDM,Attur) which was stopped due to bridge repair and later operated via mayilladurai,CDM. present status of this bus is unknown.If they reoperate it with old route via new bridge it would be helpful...

Due to mileage constraints TNSTC-vpm doesn't stop more than one stop in a city/town limit. Once this ramani stopped in 3 places in UPT, then nagar,senkurichi.
RAMANI of salem-pondy is good with salem-attur-kallai stretch. The occupancy rate of long distance travellers is very few...

TNSTC-VPM guys are the real competitors to private bus in their routes.TNSTC-VPM always has good patronage in peoples for their time keeping, less breakdown and limited stops. which made them to earn profits...their buses are luxury one a very guys always recently lost its glory as body building were allotted to priavte builders..

Other TNSTC guys just show making but runs in losses.

If the SALEM-Chidambaram route(which is a profit making route) is not allotted to Tnstc-SLM div guys it has be closed down immediately bcoz they can't compitate with private in their operational area.

thanx for more addl info...

Once I saw a private bus from ERODE to MYSORE around 2 PM in erode bs before 10 years...

Its still existing.

Two private operators running in this route....

One is taking straight route via Hassanur-Ch.Nagara... (around 200kms)

And the other is taking the circuitous route via Thimbam-Kollegal., i suppose (around 240kms)...

The beauty of TNSTC-VPM is whatever the area they operate, the people supports these guys and even they look for VPM guys always..
one such routes are
1.thanjavur- vellore
2.Villupuram- kumbakonam (very popular 181 route no)
3.Chennai- Kumbakonam
4.JKM - Chennai ( route 174)
5.Tittagudi - Ariyalur - Thanjavur
6.Salem- Cuddalore
7.SALEM - chidambaram
8.Pondy - thanjavur / kumbakonam
9.Trichy - chennai

and many more where ever these guys operate the buses are full bcoz people knows only it stops on only limited stop and timely arrival..

I personally feel , they can make TNSTC independent and can release public shares to collect fund by which they can give good service for the peoples.....

really we have to appreciate these VPM guys they feel responsible in running buses with full occupancy and they are never lethargic and never had feelings of working in Govt's corps, they almost act like private bus drivers & conductors which I never noticed in any of the other division guys...

The beauty of TNSTC-VPM is whatever the area they operate, the people supports these guys and even they look for VPM guys always..
one such routes are
1.thanjavur- vellore
2.Villupuram- kumbakonam (very popular 181 route no)
3.Chennai- Kumbakonam
4.JKM - Chennai ( route 174)
5.Tittagudi - Ariyalur - Thanjavur
6.Salem- Cuddalore
7.SALEM - chidambaram
8.Pondy - thanjavur / kumbakonam
9.Trichy - chennai

and many more where ever these guys operate the buses are full bcoz people knows only it stops on only limited stop and timely arrival..

I personally feel , they can make TNSTC independent and can release public shares to collect fund by which they can give good service for the peoples.....

really we have to appreciate these VPM guys they feel responsible in running buses with full occupancy and they are never lethargic and never had feelings of working in Govt's corps, they almost act like private bus drivers & conductors which I never noticed in any of the other division guys...

Yes, I agree with your points...

U can include their another most important route is Cuddalore to Trichy (310)
Also the people believe the original TNSTC VPM guys... is actually the TPTC with TN-32... Still I'm not interested to travel in TN 21 & 23...

Their body building is totally differs from other region (PANRUTI UNIT)... Simply the best...

Yes, I agree with your points...

U can include their another most important route is Cuddalore to Trichy (310)
Also the people believe the original TNSTC VPM guys... is actually the TPTC with TN-32... Still I'm not interested to travel in TN 21 & 23...

Their body building is totally differs from other region (PANRUTI UNIT)... Simply the best...

U r right i forget to include the 310 route ... only old TPTC is best performer in TNSTC-VPM rest PATC & Dr.MGR are better not good as like tptc...

One more TPTC
Cuddalore to Erode via - Panruti, Kallakurichi, Attur, T-gode,very popular in intermediate towns and pure LSS service to both sides.

Once I saw a private bus from ERODE to MYSORE around 2 PM in erode bs before 10 years...

Jai Bhavani bus service started from Erode To Mysore in the morning slot 7:45am during 1990

Temporary Bus Pass

After two months of completion of the school opening till bus pass have not been issued to the school Students, Temp Passes attested by the School Headmasters are in the hands of Students, it is accepted by the conductors also. one such pass issued in Madurai.

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Jai Bhavani bus service started from Erode To Mysore in the morning slot 7:45am during 1990
there are 2 buses from ERODE TO MYSORE.it is run by RPN MOTORS OF NKKP RAJA.it is of KA permit.it takes the following route
ERODE-SATHY-TALAVADI-C.H.NAGAR-T.N.PURA-MYSORE

APSRTC

Tirumala - Palani Service at Erode

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KaSRTC

Erode - Mettur - Matheswaram Hills

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TNSTC

Palani - Bengaluru

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Of course what ever expressed here is true of vpm buses butbthat was long before but nowadays they have become very slow and at times night even express buses from vpm to cmbt make 2 motel stops and they have not upgraded their buses design the Bangalore buses have 62 seats imagine the comfort level

and many more where ever these guys operate the buses are full bcoz people knows only it stops on only limited stop and timely arrival..

I personally feel , they can make TNSTC independent and can release public shares to collect fund by which they can give good service for the peoples.....

really we have to appreciate these VPM guys they feel responsible in running buses with full occupancy and they are never lethargic and never had feelings of working in Govt's corps, they almost act like private bus drivers & conductors which I never noticed in any of the other division guys...[/QUOTE]

There are a quite a few new buses in vpm depot waiting for inauguration.but most of them have only the old model depot designed seats and not the readymade seats sported in some buses

PRTC has re-introduced the 2 Volvos it was having after both the buses went for an FC. This also includes the Thirunallar - Chennai Volvo that met with an accident at Kalpakkam. Now the 2 buses are running in Pondy - Chennai and Pondy - Bangalore route. (I dont know why they have not introduced it in Thirunallar - Chennai route)

I spotted the Volvo PY-01-AB-9889 (the pic in my profile), in white colour with completely face-lifted front profile today morning in Chennai. Still looking like new bus, except for the back-profile which gives the old look of the bus and the AZAD BODYBUILDERS tag.

But, i still doubt if they have got back the bus they have already leased. They leased the Bangalore bound Volvo for 26 lakh. I didnt know if they got it back. Can anyone tell me how? Yet to see the Banglore bound bus. I will confirm the complete details this weekend.

There was also an Dinamalar news article regarding the above this week. If someone is able to find the article, please post it here.

Bus Fanning at Mysore Road Bus Stand Part I - Other State Buses

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Bus Fanning at Mysore Road Bus Stand Part II - Namma ooru Perundhukal

The classical body of TNSTC VPM - 2 Vellore region buses along side a TNSTC SLM

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TN-25-N-0193 in Thiruvannamalai Bangalore Route

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TN-29-N-2372 doing in Salem Banlgalore Route

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TN-30-N-1108 again doing in Salem Bangalore Route

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TN-29-N-2146 doing in Krishnagiri Bangalore Route

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TN-29-N-2256 doing Dharmapuri Bangalore

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TN-32-N-3261 of Villupuram Chennai route, doing as a special to Bangalore

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TNSTC VPM Vellore Region bus doing in Vellore Bangalore

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TN-21-N-1486 doing in Pondy ECR Express Chennai

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I am really shocked to see

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the above bus is:

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insured.

Atleast PRTC has decided to insure its buses. Atleast they have did it for their UD buses. Why dont SETC do it?

Arun thanks for sharing Palani-Tirumala Sapthagiri Express goes via Salem? Palani-Banglore via Salem because am not see these guys.Erode-MM hills Kasrtc nice catch any Tnstc Cbe Erode region doing in this route? :)

Dr.Thapalathy realy shock to see PRTC bus is Insured with National Insurance nice move i think PRTC got some lesson in PRTC Volvo accident PRTC right side is TVMS Cuddalore-Pondy horse design painted bus it is fixed silver vessel in back side slogan "Save rain water "really TVMS garrage got some comedy designs painted Vehicles i used to visit TVMS shed when i lived in Cuddalore before 2 years . .Nice treat of Kasrtc,Ksrtc,Tnstc,Vpm,Slm.Why not our Tnstc Vpm try volvo service from Pondy-Banglore? PRTC volvo's using ECR to Chennai or By-pass? Please put water mark in your pics.:)

Got this from Kesrtc blog.
Hope our TNSTC/SETC don't have any idea like this...
TVM-BNG by Volvo city(metro) bus.!!!!!!!!!!!!!:runaway:!!!!!!!!!
Pls check the below link........
http://www.ksrtcblog.com/featured/garuda-volvo-to-bangalore-cancelled-replaced-by-low-floor-volvo-bus-wtf-is-happening-with-ksrtc

There are a quite a few new buses in vpm depot waiting for inauguration.but most of them have only the old model depot designed seats and not the readymade seats sported in some buses

not only vpm, in cbe also many CEC build both town and mofusil buses waiting in all depots. Don't know why they not hit the road.

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2012/08/10/20120810a_003107009.jpg

Brand new Tnstc Slm buses parked at Salem M.D depot with out registration.
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/733/photo2855.jpg:)

TN-27 P9500
R.no-4 Salem old bs-Aatothiapattinam.
One & Only TMS private town bus with 4 enterance TML.
Front view
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1725/photo2808.jpg
Side view.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5623/photo2811.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4483/photo2809.jpg
Rear view.
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3633/photo2810.jpg:)

Thathagapatty gate-Kollingiepatty via seelnaickanpatty bridge.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2626/photo2869.jpg:)

Arun thanks for sharing Palani-Tirumala Sapthagiri Express goes via Salem? Palani-Banglore via Salem because am not see these guys.Erode-MM hills Kasrtc nice catch any Tnstc Cbe Erode region doing in this route? :)
Rajesh this one takes Mettur,Dharmapuri route.
Got this from Kesrtc blog.
Hope our TNSTC/SETC don't have any idea like this...
TVM-BNG by Volvo city(metro) bus.!!!!!!!!!!!!!:runaway:!!!!!!!!!
Pls check the below link........
http://www.ksrtcblog.com/featured/garuda-volvo-to-bangalore-cancelled-replaced-by-low-floor-volvo-bus-wtf-is-happening-with-ksrtc
Our TNSTC-VPM already doing this in some routes with low floor volvo's.They have altered seats for intercity routes at least.

Got this from Kesrtc blog.
Hope our TNSTC/SETC don't have any idea like this...
TVM-BNG by Volvo city(metro) bus.!!!!!!!!!!!!!:runaway:!!!!!!!!!
Pls check the below link........
http://www.ksrtcblog.com/featured/garuda-volvo-to-bangalore-cancelled-replaced-by-low-floor-volvo-bus-wtf-is-happening-with-ksrtc

It was actually TNSTC who has already done this few years ago (Hosur-Chennai, Chennai-Trichy), the only difference is in seats
It is brilliant idea to use city buses as intercity buses :bash:

Tourist/School/College buses

TN 32 N 2727 Tamil Nadu Tourism
http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/2545/dscn7190b.jpg

TN 32 N 3000 Tamil Nadu Tourism
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6171/dscn7170x.jpg

TN 57 S 9799 SRK Travels parked at Boat house-Ooty
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6707/dscn7301m.jpg

KL 03 V 1331 St.Georgean Travels roaming aroung Boat house-Ooty
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7735/dscn7341g.jpg

TN 21 AK 9090 Bharathi Travels
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6817/dscn7202p.jpg

Tourist/School/College buses

TN 43 B 0111 JSS-MVP School bus
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9954/dscn7258c.jpg

TN 75 9380 MSPTC College bus parked at Ooty. This one is built by Maaruthi-Karur
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7222/dscn7350s.jpg

A good shot of Tourist buses at Ooty. The bus at the centre was TATA - Note the Volvo logo
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8118/dscn7376b.jpg

Sarige posing with Meenabigai. Both are TATA buses
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6706/dscn7368h.jpg

TN 30 R 2300 Kalai Travels parked at Ooty
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6412/dscn7380e.jpg

TN 31 AC 5965 JANA parked at Ooty
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1576/dscn7247.jpg

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From Facebook

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A Bus Stand in Coimbatore
(cleaner for almost more than two years)
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இந்த bus standன் சுத்தம் எல்லாம் ஆரம்ப ஜோர் என்று தான் நினைத்தேன். ஆனால் அத்திப் பூத்தார் போல, ஐனாதிபதி பதவிக்கு திடீர் என்று அப்துல் கலாம் வந்தது போல இப்படி ஒரு நல்லது கோயம்புத்தூரில் நடந்தே விட்டது. கடந்த இரண்டு வருடங்களுக்கும் மேலாக இந்த பேருந்து நிலையத்தை கவணித்து வருகிறேன். ஆரம்பித்தை விட இப்போது இன்னும் நன்றாக பராமரித்து வருகின்றார்கள். சுத்தம் மட்டும் என்று இல்லை, நடக்க இயலாதவ்ாகளுக்கு வீல் சேரில் ஆரம்பித்து, பயணிகளுக்கான trolly, உள்ளேயே இருக்கும் புறக்காவல் நிலையம் வரை பட்டையை கிளப்பி விட்டார்கள். கோவை வழியாக உதகமண்டலம் (ஊட்டி) வரும் போது அவசியம் இங்கு இறங்கி ஒரு காப்பியாவது குடித்துவிட்டு போக வேண்டுகிறேன்.

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KT sir,
Except Ooty buses none of the MTP bound buses enters this BS. There was a news sometime back stating that the buses not entering this BS. And KSRTC is getting a much cleaner place to part their buses.

They planned to move MTP and Ooty bound buses to this New BS. But MTP guys got a court order and now they are running from Gandhipuram BS.

I went there an year back or so and it looked well planned and maintained well. They used the roof for parking and that is a good idea. :)

^^ Thanks. I too was there around April 2011. Then the BS was brand new so was not surprised to see the neatness. When I saw this images got little excited.

But from what you are saying appears like it is a case usage or lack-off :(

Still little happy because ooty traffic is good enough to spoil the cleanliness and folks at maintanance are doing great job

It was actually TNSTC who has already done this few years ago (Hosur-Chennai, Chennai-Trichy), the only difference is in seats
It is brilliant idea to use city buses as intercity buses :bash:
FYKI..... Hosur - Chennai, Chennai -Trichy travel time/KM is much lesser than
TVM - BNG which is nearly 800+ KM.......
TNSTC did not use their Volvo in NGL-CNC, NGL-BNG routes.....
We can't blame TNSTC for KESRTC's !!! idea....

^^ Thanks. I too was there around April 2011. Then the BS was brand new so was not surprised to see the neatness. When I saw this images got little excited.

But from what you are saying appears like it is a case usage or lack-off :(

Still little happy because ooty traffic is good enough to spoil the cleanliness and folks at maintanance are doing great job

Maintenance is good. No doubt in that. But we are wasting such a wonderful space. Looks like CBE corp build such a huge BS for KSRTC guys to take rest in day time. :lol: You should see how our guys are getting treated in Bangalore. :bash:

FYKI..... Hosur - Chennai, Chennai -Trichy travel time/KM is much lesser than
TVM - BNG which is nearly 800+ KM.......
TNSTC did not use their Volvo in NGL-CNC, NGL-BNG routes.....
We can't blame TNSTC for KESRTC's !!! idea....

+1. Hosur-MAS or Trichy-Mas routes are around 350 KMs.. Whereas TVM-Bangalore is just double the distance of the above said routes. :)

FYKI..... Hosur - Chennai, Chennai -Trichy travel time/KM is much lesser than
TVM - BNG which is nearly 800+ KM.......
TNSTC did not use their Volvo in NGL-CNC, NGL-BNG routes.....
We can't blame TNSTC for KESRTC's !!! idea....

FYKI- KSRTC didnt use the city bus for the entire TVM-BLR trip, as you can guess obviously Permit Issues.
KSRTC took the passengers bound for BLR in the LF City Volvo till PAlakkad and from there the bus coming from BLR to TVM was stopped and transfered these passengers to that Volvo with Interstate Permit, and then teh LF took the passengers from PLKD to TVM. Though this was a Mokka Idea from Kesrtc. And Trivandrum-Palakkad is 340kms, just 25 kms more than CHN-TRY.
So overa pesa venam..... TNSTC is the Winner here :)
Also KSRTC has done this at teh time of an emergency that too on Sunday evening trip to BLR whe nthe bus was fully reserved. but TNSTC ethu oru polappa vechirukaange...even that Volvo takes 5hrs to reach TBM from TRY

I think CBE mettupalayam bus stand is not used by mettupalayam buses.

Tourist/School/College buses

TN 43 B 0111 JSS-MVP School bus
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9954/dscn7258c.jpg

TN 75 9380 MSPTC College bus parked at Ooty. This one is built by Maaruthi-Karur
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7222/dscn7350s.jpg

A good shot of Tourist buses at Ooty. The bus at the centre was TATA - Note the Volvo logo
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8118/dscn7376b.jpg

Sarige posing with Meenabigai. Both are TATA buses
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6706/dscn7368h.jpg

TN 30 R 2300 Kalai Travels parked at Ooty
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6412/dscn7380e.jpg

TN 31 AC 5965 JANA parked at Ooty
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1576/dscn7247.jpg

ரினோ..... விதவிதமான பேருந்துகளை ஒருங்கே காணக்கிடைத்தது ஊட்டியின் பசுமையைப் போல் கண்ணுக்குக் குளிர்ச்சியாக இருக்கின்றது.ஏனோ தானோவென நாங்களும் படமெடுக்கிறோம் என்றில்லாமல் ஒவ்வொன்றையும் ரசித்து அனுபவித்து படமெடுத்திருப்பது மிக அழகு. பள்ளிப்பேருந்துக்களில் அரசுப் பேருந்திலிருந்து ஏலமெடுத்து ஓட்டிக்கொண்டிருக்கும் பேருந்துகளும் அகப்பட்டிருந்தால் இன்னும் மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்திருக்கும்.என்றாலும் ஊட்டிக்குளிர்ச்சியை அனுபவிக்கச் செய்ததில் மட்டற்ற மகிழ்ச்சி.

விதவிதமான பேருந்துகளை ஒருங்கே காணக்கிடைத்தது ஊட்டியின் பசுமையைப் போல் கண்ணுக்குக் குளிர்ச்சியாக இருக்கின்றது.ஏனோ தானோவென நாங்களும் படமெடுக்கிறோம் என்றில்லாமல் ஒவ்வொன்றையும் ரசித்து அனுபவித்து படமெடுத்திருப்பது மிக அழகு. பள்ளிப்பேருந்துக்களில் அரசுப் பேருந்திலிருந்து ஏலமெடுத்து ஓட்டிக்கொண்டிருக்கும் பேருந்துகளும் அகப்பட்டிருந்தால் இன்னும் மகிழ்ச்சியாக இருந்திருக்கும்.என்றாலும் ஊட்டிக்குளிர்ச்சியை அனுபவிக்கச் செய்ததில் மட்டற்ற மகிழ்ச்சி.

Thanks for your motivation sir,
Almost all the Ooty bus pictures are taken by sitting over the Gear box in my bus from Mettuplayam to Ooty, at 10th hairpin bend i fell down from Gearbox - Luckily nothing happened to my camera.

TNSTC ethu oru polappa vechirukaange... Yes it is a regular service and people who book or travel in this bus are aware of this bus type. But this is not the case in Kesrtc. Hope u also read the twitter comments in the blog.....

It'd be better, if KeSRTC arranged SDLx as alternative for Volvo. Making permium passengers to sit in City bus seat is not a good idea. Heard that KeSRTC released tender for SDLx buses, hope they won't repeat this again.

Seats in TNSTC-VPM's Volvo buses are modified which is enough for 325 km journey.

Yes it is a regular service and people who book or travel in this bus are aware of this bus type. But this is not the case in Kesrtc. Hope u also read the twitter comments in the blog.....
Yeah thala.... but this is the case of an emergency and KSRTC have only 3 volvos with interstate permit, one being spare. That is in workshop for a long time so no other option :(

If this case was with TNSTC, they should have simply taken an Ordinary bus, and on the destination board they will write VOLVO and do the service :) :)

Yeah thala.... but this is the case of an emergency and KSRTC have only 3 volvos with interstate permit, one being spare. That is in workshop for a long time so no other option :(
If this case was with TNSTC, they should have simply taken an Ordinary bus, and on the destination board they will write VOLVO and do the service :) :) As our forumer Mr. Reno said if it was a SDLx or an air bus even a Super express from kesrtc would have justified.......
But Kesrtc thought that passengers who booked tickets from TVM-BNG in Volvo bus will be satisfied if the replacement was only a Volvo bus ( It doesn't matter if it a luxury bus or a city bus but only Volvo) they did it with a city bus...... and of-course passengers traveled in it..... Hope u understood what was in Kesrtc's officials mind about their passengers :censored:......
If this case was with TNSTC surely they would have gone for a AIR BUS 100%..... They know that they can't fool their passengers.....
Destination board VOLVO is there any place in your state by name "VOLVO"......

நத்தம் அரசு பஸ் டிப்போவைச் சேர்ந்த டவுன் பஸ் காலை 7.50 மணிக்கு செங்குளம் அருகே வந்தது. விரிச்சல் ஆற்றின் பாலம் அருகே வந்த போது முன் சக்கர அச்சுமுறிந்தது. டிரைவர் மோகன் சுதாரித்து பஸ்சை பாதுகாப்பாக ரோட்டை விட்டு ஒதுக்கி நிறுத்தினார். பயணிகள் தப்பினர்.

One more instance proving the great maintenance of TNSTC buses. Front axle getting broken????:bash::bash::bash:

Ramesh

Yeah thala.... but this is the case of an emergency and KSRTC have only 3 volvos with interstate permit, one being spare. That is in workshop for a long time so no other option :(

If this case was with TNSTC, they should have simply taken an Ordinary bus, and on the destination board they will write VOLVO and do the service :) :)

As our forumer Mr. Reno said if it was a SDLx or an air bus even a Super express from kesrtc would have justified.......
But Kesrtc thought that passengers who booked tickets from TVM-BNG in Volvo bus will be satisfied if the replacement was only a Volvo bus ( It doesn't matter if it a luxury bus or a city bus but only Volvo) they did it with a city bus...... and of-course passengers traveled in it..... Hope u understood what was in Kesrtc's officials mind about their passengers :censored:......
If this case was with TNSTC surely they would have gone for a AIR BUS 100%..... They know that they can't fool their passengers.....
Destination board VOLVO is there any place in your state by name "VOLVO"......

Friends,
Whether its TNSTC or KeSRTC, a replacement service should be ,by an equivalent service. We cant accept mad thing like this for any reason.
what i feel TNSTC'S volvo service for intercity route also not a correct think.These SLF volvo's specially designed for city services.
our TNSTC using it for intercity services.people are not making it as issue only becaues they have altered seat arrangements.but morally this is not a right think to do.
TNSTC-CBE operated marcopolo buses ,when it was given,to some intercity routes like ERD-CBE,CBE-SLM.When i travelled on ERD-CBE,eventhough it was 2 hr journey,felt uncomfortable with seats ,which are designed for city services.
These thinks are happening sometime,as a passengers we can just avoid those services.That could be answer to our oppicers brilliant! idea like these.

TN-30 N0882
Nammakal-Salem-Thiruvanammalai.
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4279/photo2397.jpg
Rear view.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4922/photo2398.jpg:)

Friends,
Whether its TNSTC or KeSRTC, a replacement service should be ,by an equivalent service. We cant accept mad thing like this for any reason.
what i feel TNSTC'S volvo service for intercity route also not a correct think.These SLF volvo's specially designed for city services.
our TNSTC using it for intercity services.people are not making it as issue only becaues they have altered seat arrangements.but morally this is not a right think to do.
TNSTC-CBE operated marcopolo buses ,when it was given,to some intercity routes like ERD-CBE,CBE-SLM.When i travelled on ERD-CBE,eventhough it was 2 hr journey,felt uncomfortable with seats ,which are designed for city services.
These thinks are happening sometime,as a passengers we can just avoid those services.That could be answer to our oppicers brilliant! idea like these.

Mohan,
In case of tnstc Volvos ppl knew that they are city type buses, but operated with modified seats. Btw, these are not slfs, Its low floor.. Still it is worst decision. Mtc should have kept them for city services.

Tnstc-cbe initially operated slfs in long distance routes. Even they allotted them to other depots which are not coming under cbe city, later all were stopped and now are in city operations only. Sometime they operate them in long-distance routes as SPL buses.

Tnstc-mdu also operated their slfs in long-distance routes. But within few months all are back to city operations. Now even their old slfs are back.

Town Buses
TN-27 N 1675 Oml dpt.
R.no-O6 Old bs-Vey.kongarapatty via new bs,Omalur.
Front view.
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5281/photo2814.jpg
Rear view
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2218/photo2812.jpg
TN-30 N0178 Yer2 dpt.
R.no-32 Old bs-Acchankuttapatty.via Aayothiapattinam.
Front view
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3259/photo2818.jpg
Rear view
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3131/photo2813.jpg
Private bus
Thirumurugan R.no-13 old bs-Junction via New bs.:)
Front view
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8703/photo2823.jpg
Rear view
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7719/photo2815.jpg:)

Private bus
Sekar
R.no-2 Old bs-Junction via Sathram,Leebajar.
Front view
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7637/photo2820.jpg
Rear view
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5600/photo2817a.jpg
KPS
R.no-14 Old bs-Valasaiyur.Via Aayothiapattinam
Front view
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3748/photo2824.jpg
Rear view
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6904/photo2816w.jpg
SRP
R.no-37 Agaraharam-Old-bs-Aadivaram.
Front view
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/1706/photo2830.jpg
Rear view.
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/2589/photo2831.jpg:)

Mohan,
In case of tnstc Volvos ppl knew that they are city type buses, but operated with modified seats. Btw, these are not slfs, Its low floor.. Still it is worst decision. Mtc should have kept them for city services.

Tnstc-cbe initially operated slfs in long distance routes. Even they allotted them to other depots which are not coming under cbe city, later all were stopped and now are in city operations only. Sometime they operate them in long-distance routes as SPL buses.

Tnstc-mdu also operated their slfs in long-distance routes. But within few months all are back to city operations. Now even their old slfs are back.

One of AL SLF of TNSTC-CBE which got transferred to ERD region,did ERD-PALANI route some time. now it is spare bus.

@Reno very cool snaps thanks for sharing kalai is town bus operator in salem thanks for his Travels bus snap. we wait for your upcoming cool pics.:cheers:

TN-38 N1845
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5146/photo0606c.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9171/photo0607y.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3039/photo0608u.jpg
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5201/photo0609i.jpg
Dhandapani sir still this Tnstc Cbe SLF is running in Salem-Tirupur route.:)

Mohan,
In case of tnstc Volvos ppl knew that they are city type buses, but operated with modified seats. Btw, these are not slfs, Its low floor.. Still it is worst decision. Mtc should have kept them for city services.

Tnstc-cbe initially operated slfs in long distance routes. Even they allotted them to other depots which are not coming under cbe city, later all were stopped and now are in city operations only. Sometime they operate them in long-distance routes as SPL buses.

Tnstc-mdu also operated their slfs in long-distance routes. But within few months all are back to city operations. Now even their old slfs are back.

Not all Volvos have modified seats. I am a regular in chennai vellore sector and a few volvos used in this route have the normal seats as city buses.. Even in my last week's visit i found a volvo with normal seats..

Dr.Thapalathy realy shock to see PRTC bus is Insured with National Insurance nice move i think PRTC got some lesson in PRTC Volvo accident PRTC right side is TVMS Cuddalore-Pondy horse design painted bus it is fixed silver vessel in back side slogan "Save rain water "really TVMS garrage got some comedy designs painted Vehicles i used to visit TVMS shed when i lived in Cuddalore before 2 years . .Nice treat of Kasrtc,Ksrtc,Tnstc,Vpm,Slm.Why not our Tnstc Vpm try volvo service from Pondy-Banglore? PRTC volvo's using ECR to Chennai or By-pass? Please put water mark in your pics.:)

As usual, the Volvo goes via ECR to Chennai.
Timings from Pondy: 6:15 AM and 2:30 PM.
Fare: Rs 190
Reservation done on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Reservation Charges: Rs 10.

All guys, thanks for the wonderful updates especially Reno and Arun. I was in Coonoor three weeks back and I saw many oldies running as minibuses there and saw a big variety of buses there and in Burliar.

The last two weekends, I were at Aanakatti (30 km from Coimbatore) and was surprised to see TNSTC Coimbatore operating Palani - Aanakatti service and saw a KeSRTC Malabar brand running Mannaarkaad - Mettupaalayam service and some more KeSRTC and TNSTC buses.

Today, used a TNSTC Kovai Coimbatore - Sivakasi BPR departure from Singaanallur @ 1250 hrs and reached Madurai Aarapaalayam @ 1700 hrs (the bus was really fast, but due to a road accident at Samayanallur (a TNSTC Madurai guy TN58 N2050 was very badly damaged in the front, luckily no fatalities of Pax I guess, not sure of the driver's status) our bus had to slow down and caused a delay of around 10, 15 mins).

As usual, the Volvo goes via ECR to Chennai.
Timings from Pondy: 6:15 AM and 2:30 PM.
Fare: Rs 190
Reservation done on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Reservation Charges: Rs 10.

Is that volvo runs daily

Ooty buses

TN 43 N 0274 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/189/dscn7353v.jpg

TN 43 N 0275 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/9036/dscn7299i.jpg

TN 43 N 0281 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5024/dscn7358.jpg

TN 43 N 0283 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1976/dscn7336.jpg

TN 43 N 0284 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/1583/dscn7338t.jpg

TN 43 N 0285 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7033/dscn7340o.jpg

TNSTC-Coimbatore Division

Welcome to Niligiri! says this TNSTC-Coimbatore Ltd, Coonoor branch
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/117/dscn7243j.jpg

TN 38 N 1109 of CBE Region's MTP-2 branch towards Coimbatore
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6458/dscn7215nr.jpg

TN 38 N 1224 of CBE Region's Cooonoor branch towards Woodlands
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/320/dscn7223.jpg

TN 38 N 1077 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch working Coonoor to Coonoor Circular
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3203/dscn7246j.jpg

TN 38 N 1232 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Ooty
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/4081/dscn7242ti.jpg

TN 38 N 1294 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Home
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6977/dscn7267jd.jpg

TN 43 N 0414 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch arriving at Ooty
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4215/dscn7362zx.jpg

TN 43 N 0542 of CBE Region's Ooty-1 branch arriving at Ooty
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7610/dscn7363o.jpg

TN 43 N 0466 of CBE Region's MTP-2 branch heading Ooty to start its trip towards Mysore, working Ooty-Mysore schedule.
This is a Inter-State route, CBE should not use this kinda bus in it
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9720/dscn7172u.jpg

Indru...

Ooty buses

TN 43 N 0274 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/189/dscn7353v.jpg


Andru...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9fR-q6NtJQ/TyF1eMbtZJI/AAAAAAAAMsc/s5_egumdfcg/s640/DSC02603.JPG


Indru...
Ooty buses
TN 43 N 0283 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1976/dscn7336.jpg


Andru...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EEcB0VN9p_s/TyF1fcxiJvI/AAAAAAAAMsg/suumuUNaqa8/s640/DSC02606.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jSeOassxEWE/UCZ7nGRKpII/AAAAAAAABGE/XBRl1yBqoqM/s720/1174%2520%252C1259%2520%2526%25201145.jpg
1174 ,1259 ,& 1145 of maruthamalai depot in vadavalli bus stand.lucky shot.all are refurished buses
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-shrYwVF78sE/UCZ7nXJQpJI/AAAAAAAABGM/W56jDn_ciAQ/s720/1174%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
1174 of maruthamalai depot.see checking inspector checking the tickets.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cMP0NF6mRk8/UCZ717VX4MI/AAAAAAAABG0/Uo2BZnttbMM/s720/1259%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
1259 front view first it was running in route number 70c/87 then transefered to 1c.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2LHz6f3M9Uw/UCZ8GbsTBhI/AAAAAAAABLQ/yE5pzf4NPrE/s720/2169%2520.....jpg
2169 route number 10e of head office branch depot[[[ho---br]]]depot
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O_sBRPNvpt0/UCZ7u5H--nI/AAAAAAAABGg/ttRDg19xDLo/s720/1259%2520.%2520%25261174.jpg
1259--1c and 1174--70d/1f of maruthamalai depot
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o24AA91PnKM/UCZ7jF0BCsI/AAAAAAAABFs/PELHGyx3WZg/s720/1155.jpg
1155----s13 of maruthamalai depot
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9bcnEHCAFJs/UCZ8Nuqcl0I/AAAAAAAABIk/cV8-KcjcTeg/s720/2264%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
2264 as spare for 1c.this bus ran as spare bus for all buses of maruthamalai depot
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-E6kIRL4Zg8A/UCZ8FwUeQ_I/AAAAAAAABII/EzxX-kfc4Ds/s720/2113%2520.%2520..jpg
2113 of maruthamalai depot
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ITSrk350aig/UCZ8ReGmouI/AAAAAAAABI4/McQpDf4gXB8/s720/2442%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
express livery route number 1c.express paint
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7RE5Y5yTzOI/UCZ8NxiPQXI/AAAAAAAABIs/rT2xEHA-P_Y/s720/2442%2520%2520.%2520.%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
2442 front view with express livery
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jYv4eDLT_HU/UCZ72P6Lx5I/AAAAAAAABG4/tADV6q7oSCA/s720/1960.%2520..%2520.%2520.%2520..jpg
1960 of opr---1 depot
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s5ZPackrNqQ/UCZ8CKr7KdI/AAAAAAAABHw/1zLRz53N6SE/s720/2079%2520.%2520..jpg
2079 of maruthamalai depot.first it was running for some other route of opr---2 depot

TN 01 AN 0043 Srirangam - Thiruvananthapuram SETC doing Test Drive near SETC Trichy Depot. Think this would be the first clear pic of this bus:cheers:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-muAGl8RZQSU/UCZ9r06yc3I/AAAAAAAAA-4/f95sWaaXnm0/s640/260720121204.jpg

Link (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-muAGl8RZQSU/UCZ9r06yc3I/AAAAAAAAA-4/f95sWaaXnm0/s640/260720121204.jpg)

TN 01 AN 0203 Trichy-Kottarakara New route by Trichy SETC :cheers:depot. 1.30-2.30 AM departure at Trichy via Madurai,Sengottai,Punalur

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qe2oPXuzDRc/UCZ54xm5e2I/AAAAAAAAA84/qgBDxGohR1k/s640/110820121243.jpg

Link (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qe2oPXuzDRc/UCZ54xm5e2I/AAAAAAAAA84/qgBDxGohR1k/s640/110820121243.jpg)

Another View

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3AtVBolBybw/UCZ6esAQNrI/AAAAAAAAA9A/iKDlxyW7B14/s640/110820121244.jpg

Link (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3AtVBolBybw/UCZ6esAQNrI/AAAAAAAAA9A/iKDlxyW7B14/s640/110820121244.jpg)

TN 45 N 3360 doing CBS-Ariyavur Town Bus Service. Standing at AL Workshop in few months of inaugral with a big sign of Depo Scratch at the rear end.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c_Q-vPKWwSQ/UCZ8savRU4I/AAAAAAAAA9Y/YUwIWwEsfSI/s640/270720121228.jpg

Link (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-c_Q-vPKWwSQ/UCZ8savRU4I/AAAAAAAAA9Y/YUwIWwEsfSI/s640/270720121228.jpg)

TN 45 N 3283 of Dheeran Nagar Depot doing SBC-KK Nagar-Kozhukattaikudi town bus route, inaugrated during the first visit of JJ to trichy as CM.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R6mz9xU7Hfk/UCZ6-ggZ-yI/AAAAAAAAA9I/3gRAYOdxbrU/s640/110820121249.jpg

Link (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R6mz9xU7Hfk/UCZ6-ggZ-yI/AAAAAAAAA9I/3gRAYOdxbrU/s640/110820121249.jpg)

TN 68 N 0280 doing Thirukuvalai-Trichy-Erode at Thiruvarur without any depot marking

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BJtSWfbRmL0/UCZ8MJatYZI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/EyXM3IZdNi0/s640/DSCF5856.JPG

Link (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BJtSWfbRmL0/UCZ8MJatYZI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/EyXM3IZdNi0/s640/DSCF5856.JPG)

TN 45 N 2937 Trichy - Salem of Trichy Region

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AJRIhy1WcZE/UCZ9KKdDNcI/AAAAAAAAA9o/-bCwGRKOqGg/s640/270720121229.jpg

Link (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AJRIhy1WcZE/UCZ9KKdDNcI/AAAAAAAAA9o/-bCwGRKOqGg/s640/270720121229.jpg)

TN 38 N 2666 of OPR 2 Depot doing Coimbatore Trichy.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wFaXFJF_5NU/UCZ-DnUShjI/AAAAAAAABAc/TYZAuapp090/s640/250720121200.jpg

Link (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wFaXFJF_5NU/UCZ-DnUShjI/AAAAAAAABAc/TYZAuapp090/s640/250720121200.jpg)

Interior of the Same. Looks good

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fZG33sTMxP0/UCZ-xZrt54I/AAAAAAAAA_U/d6vzTRGT1e4/s640/250720121199.jpg

Link (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fZG33sTMxP0/UCZ-xZrt54I/AAAAAAAAA_U/d6vzTRGT1e4/s640/250720121199.jpg)

TN 38 N 2449 an SS Body with new color (oops! Uniform:lol:) in 2 route in coimbatore city.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JckDDURJSUE/UCZ_R68owNI/AAAAAAAAA_k/fBucLxY_FoA/s640/180720121181.jpg

Link (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JckDDURJSUE/UCZ_R68owNI/AAAAAAAAA_k/fBucLxY_FoA/s640/180720121181.jpg)

The last two weekends, I were at Aanakatti (30 km from Coimbatore) and was surprised to see TNSTC Coimbatore operating Palani - Aanakatti service and saw a KeSRTC Malabar brand running Mannaarkaad - Mettupaalayam service and some more KeSRTC and TNSTC buses.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lziwumOynJ8/T9MITZJJ1PI/AAAAAAAAAaY/fFILmJCWwSw/s640/141020111158.jpg

Link (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lziwumOynJ8/T9MITZJJ1PI/AAAAAAAAAaY/fFILmJCWwSw/s640/141020111158.jpg)

Saw the same bus or in new livery, i went to anaikatti a year back for a college program, and the climate was superb, is there any place there to spend time, as me and my buddies were planning to make a visit, but thought what if wasted without anything there (just for climate is bore for many).

Ooty buses

TN 43 N 0274 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
TN 43 N 0275 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
TN 43 N 0281 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
TN 43 N 0283 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan
TN 43 N 0284 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
TN 43 N 0285 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan


A small correction Reno.. IT is Kaanthal. The La from distance appears like Na.. The buses in your pics came in oct 1998!!!! and still going strong. A couple of them (282 and 286 if I am correct) are still with Coonoor depot). Nice pics.. I was fortunate to see these old warriors in person just a week back when I had driven to Ooty from Delhi!!!!

TNSTC-Coimbatore Division
TN 43 N 0466 of CBE Region's MTP-2 branch heading Ooty to start its trip towards Mysore, working Ooty-Mysore schedule.
This is a Inter-State route, CBE should not use this kinda bus in it
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9720/dscn7172u.jpg

When I overtook this bus on Aug 2 on the way to Mysore, the sheet below the driver door (protruding in this pic) was flying freely and I had to wait for real broad place to overtake so that my car is not damaged by the wavering tin sheet... This bus came in 2006 end and still in the same route probably due to interstate permit!!!.

guys, why most of the hill are connected with old buses? i asked this to one driver he replied me that the old bus engine can produce high torque in slope than the new one. is it true?

TN 68 N 0280 doing Thirukuvalai-Trichy-Erode at Thiruvarur without any depot marking

Saw Thirukuvalai - Kancheepuram in Kumbakonam year back can anyone post the pict of that bus?Want to know and see some rare routes like this Which starting from Thiruthuraipoondi, Thirukuvalai, Pattukottai, Peravurani and near by Towns.Can anyone help me?

Ooty buses

TN 43 N 0274 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan

TN 43 N 0275 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan

TN 43 N 0281 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan

TN 43 N 0283 of CBE Region's Ooty-2 branch working Market-Kanthan

TN 43 N 0284 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan

TN 43 N 0285 of CBE Region's Ooty-2(?) branch working Market-Kanthan
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7033/dscn7340o.jpg

ரினோ..... குடியரசு தின விழா,சுதந்திர தின விழா போன்ற அரசு விழாக்களின் போது காவலர்கள் சீருடையில் அணிவகுத்து வந்து அசத்துவதைப்போல் இருக்கின்றது மலைகளின் அரசியின் நகரப்பேருந்துகளின் அணிவகுப்பு.

TNSTC-Coimbatore Division

Welcome to Niligiri! says this TNSTC-Coimbatore Ltd, Coonoor branch

TN 38 N 1109 of CBE Region's MTP-2 branch towards Coimbatore

TN 38 N 1224 of CBE Region's Cooonoor branch towards Woodlands

TN 38 N 1077 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch working Coonoor to Coonoor Circular

TN 38 N 1232 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Ooty

TN 38 N 1294 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch towards Home

TN 43 N 0414 of CBE Region's Coonoor branch arriving at Ooty

TN 43 N 0542 of CBE Region's Ooty-1 branch arriving at Ooty

TN 43 N 0466 of CBE Region's MTP-2 branch heading Ooty to start its trip towards Mysore, working Ooty-Mysore schedule.
This is a Inter-State route, CBE should not use this kinda bus in it
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9720/dscn7172u.jpg

ரினோ...... ஏனைய பேருந்துகளின் கூண்டுகளைக் காட்டிலும் TN 43 N 0466 பேருந்தின் கூண்டு நொறுக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது குலுங்கிய நிலையில் உள்ளதைக் காணக்கூடியதாக இருக்கின்றது.குறுகிய காலத்தில் அதன் ஆயுட்தன்மையை இழந்துவிட்டது.மாநிலம் விட்டு மாநிலம் செல்லும் பேருந்திற்கு இந்த அவல நிலை.

ரினோ...... ஏனைய பேருந்துகளின் கூண்டுகளைக் காட்டிலும் TN 43 N 0466 பேருந்தின் கூண்டு நொறுக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது குலுங்கிய நிலையில் உள்ளதைக் காணக்கூடியதாக இருக்கின்றது.குறுகிய காலத்தில் அதன் ஆயுட்தன்மையை இழந்துவிட்டது.மாநிலம் விட்டு மாநிலம் செல்லும் பேருந்திற்கு இந்த அவல நிலை.

Sahadevan Sir,

Based on the observations we had during our Ooty bus fanning trip, MTP-2 depot is one of the worst depots as far as maintenance is concerned.

SAD Condition of HILL Region Buses:
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/5162/12082012005011.jpg

guys, why most of the hill are connected with old buses? i asked this to one driver he replied me that the old bus engine can produce high torque in slope than the new one. is it true?

ரினோ...... ஏனைய பேருந்துகளின் கூண்டுகளைக் காட்டிலும் TN 43 N 0466 பேருந்தின் கூண்டு நொறுக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது குலுங்கிய நிலையில் உள்ளதைக் காணக்கூடியதாக இருக்கின்றது.குறுகிய காலத்தில் அதன் ஆயுட்தன்மையை இழந்துவிட்டது.மாநிலம் விட்டு மாநிலம் செல்லும் பேருந்திற்கு இந்த அவல நிலை.

Sahadevan Sir,

Based on the observations we had during our Ooty bus fanning trip, MTP-2 depot is one of the worst depots as far as maintenance is concerned.

SAD Condition of HILL Region Buses:
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/5162/12082012005011.jpg
What about other TNSTC's hill region riders?...

Spotted a jeeva build bus with TN 39 N 0019 at tirupur-1 branch. Route is TIRUPUR-KUMILI. And around 6 brand new buses waiting without registration

Spotted a jeeva build bus with TN 39 N 0019 at tirupur-1 branch. Route is TIRUPUR-KUMILI. And around 6 brand new buses waiting without registration
Thanks for sharing.. Nice to see that Tirupur region started getting its own reg numbers... Curious to know what is the first TPR region bus number/route registered under Tirupur RTO.

http://epaper.dinamalar.com/PUBLICATIONS/DM/DINAMALAR/2012/08/12/Article//010/12_08_2012_010_020.jpg

Thanks for sharing.. Nice to see that Tirupur region started getting its own reg numbers... Curious to know what is the first TPR region bus number/route registered under Tirupur RTO.

Totally 5 buses parked in tpr-1 depot. 4 buses without registration. So wait and catch the TN 39 N 0001 And its brothers

Totally 5 buses parked in tpr-1 depot. 4 buses without registration. So wait and catch the TN 39 N 0001 And its brothers
The number will be given to RTO officers behicle..I guess..

Arul Murugan,Red Rose
R.no-52 Salem old bs-Raipuram via Mallur.
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2020/photo2790.jpg
Sri Balaji
R.no-80 Salem old bs-Thinnampatty.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6875/photo2779.jpg
Neela SS body bus
Salem old bs-Magudanchavadi.
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/3180/photo2711.jpg
Sri Saradha
R.no-38Salem old bs-Junction via 4rds,Saratha college rd,5rds.
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5183/photo2868r.jpg
Thiru murugan VMT
R.no-80 Salem old bs-Thinnampatty.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3998/photo2877.jpg
Senthil
R.no-15Salem old bs-Mallur.
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9053/photo2612z.jpg
R.no-33 Salem old bs-Vannanthur.
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3684/photo2544o.jpg
NAA Saraswathy along with Ramavillas
Salem old bs-Kammalapatty.
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7610/photo2623c.jpg
Sri Lakshmi
R.no-11 Salem old bs-Pannamarathupatty.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3512/photo2574.jpg:)

Sri Ambiga
R.no-20 Salem old bs-Junction via Vincend,Aasthampatty,Saratha college rd,5rds.
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4756/photo2496.jpg
Srinivasa
R.no-4 Salem old bs-Aayoothiapattinam.
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1710/photo2508.jpg
Arul Murugan,Red Rose
R.no-18 Salem old bs-Mallur via Seelanaikanpatty.
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8928/photo2555.jpg
MSL
R.no-52 Salem old bs-Rasipuram via Mallur.
http://http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/8379/photo2583.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/338/photo2546.jpg
Shanthi
R.no-8 Salem old bs-Oomalur.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7458/photo2077.jpg
TKS Suganeshwara
R.no-4 Salem old bs-Aayoothiapattinam via Ammapettai.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/979/photo1881w.jpg
R.no-20
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1452/photo1976m.jpg
TKG Suganeawara.
R.no-18 Agaraharm-Old bs
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7042/photo2012g.jpg
MSR
R.no-44
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2812/photo1926j.jpg
SRi Vijayalakshmi
R.no-21 Salem old bs-Thakkampattu.
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/795/photo2881.jpg:)

Thanks for sharing.. Nice to see that Tirupur region started getting its own reg numbers... Curious to know what is the first TPR region bus number/route registered under Tirupur RTO.
plse post the image of the bus TN39N0019 if possible.now TPR region wil now have the following registration buses TN33N,TN38N,TN39N

Guys, finally the most expected pic is here.
PRTC's biggest asset and cash cow.
Plying in Puducherry - ECR - Chennai route.
The Volvo B7R

Front Profile - Top Half
I think this is the latest one and all the new buses of Volvo comes with this profile.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7765889202_aa7e3d9eb5.jpg

Front Profile - Bottom Half

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8436/7765887936_2e05b0fde3.jpg

Rear Profile

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7765892310_13d822f94e.jpg

Side Profile - I

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7765893130_e2a5109d5c.jpg

Side Profile - II

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7765890076_9c21318931.jpg

The B7R and the AZAD tags show that it is a first generation Volvo. I really liked the FC work done by the Volvo guys. I thought that it was a new bus by looking at the front profile first.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7765890742_69a3673c22.jpg

The registration no PY-01-AB-9889 shows that it was registered in the year 2006/07. Almost 6 years old. I also heard that they have put on a fresh AMC for this Volvo.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7765891530_f5921e9868.jpg

The first version of a company's product for two different segments - inter-city and intra-city; with two different STUs; being used in the same route. Puducherry ECR Chennai, with both charging the same fare.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7765887146_160fe80859.jpg

Before accident:


Running in Karaikal - Chennai route
Orange Colour.
Was looking beautiful


http://file1.hpage.com/007356/36/bilder/p100510_15.04.jpg

After accident and FC:


Running in Puducherry - Chennai route
White Colour.
Is looking even more beautiful.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7765889202_aa7e3d9eb5.jpg


Comparison of Side profiles

Before:
http://file1.hpage.com/007356/36/bilder/p100510_15.04_01.jpg

After:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7765893130_e2a5109d5c.jpg

Thapalathy nice work done by PRTC Front profile look like brand new volvo really FC work is good new AMC for this volvo good work .Now Tnstc Vpm Volvo got tough competition in this route from PRTC volvo had Push back seats & more comfortable to passengers so passengers give more preference to PRTC volvo's even Tnstc VPM volvo's A/c's not in good condition PRTC Volvo's A/c in good condition i believe. Tamil Nadu Transport department learn lot from PRTC like buses insured with insurance company,Amc for volvo buses ,Buses maintenance ,most important is speed ,Tnstc Vpm Volvo's intercity buses must sent back to MTC ,SETC long Tnstc's relieve from speed restriction ,Maintain originality of buses ,Cleanness,Screw behavior,Another important thing is drivers,conductors duty hour officials not push crews to work for long hours they give some rest,same to buses.:)

[B]Guys, finally the most expected pic is here.
PRTC's biggest asset and cash cow.
Plying in Puducherry - ECR - Chennai route.
The Volvo B7R

Saw this bus today on ECR near Neelangarai at about 9 AM. The bus looked very neat. Kudos PRTC. :cheers: