Do anybody say where are the depots of E-1, E-2 and E-3 were located?

Whether Pallipalayam Depot included in TNSTC_ERD or TNSTC_SLM....

In web, TNSTC_ERD hav mentioned they have bus body building unit at Pallipalayam...

If pallipalayam depot under Erd, the town buses plying b/w Erode and Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Solasiramani, Kokkarayanpet of SLM Divn are operated from which depots?...

Do anybody say where are the depots of E-1, E-2 and E-3 were located?

Whether Pallipalayam Depot included in TNSTC_ERD or TNSTC_SLM....

In web, TNSTC_ERD hav mentioned they have bus body building unit at Pallipalayam...

If pallipalayam depot under Erd, the town buses plying b/w Erode and Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Solasiramani, Kokkarayanpet of SLM Divn are operated from which depots?...

Pallipalayam should be under Erode.

If pallipalayam depot under Erd, the town buses plying b/w Erode and Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Solasiramani, Kokkarayanpet of SLM Divn are operated from which depots?...

Hi Senthil,

Erode - T'godu SLM divn bus S1 belongs to T'godu depot of Salem Divn. I have a snap of the Ed - Sankagiri bus but the depot markings are not visible...

Regards,
Subbu

Pallipalayam should be under Erode.

Probably... But wat about the Salem Divn. Town buses operated in Erode... Under which depots they r operating...?

i think e1 is located near region head office @ chennimalai road,but i think e2 is at pallipalayam opp to body building unit when perundurai depot opened earliest e3 buses gone to perundurai again they formed e3 depot in erode i don knkow where it is salem divn buses plying to erd from thiruchengode & sankagiri depot more over erd region depot is in other districts only like pallipalayam, tirupur, palani, karur,kangayam&dharapuram in new tirupur district karur depot serves many long routes like tup-trichy,erd-madurai,erd-trichy,erd region is famous for their long routes connectivity

Hi Senthil,

Erode - T'godu SLM divn bus S1 belongs to T'godu depot of Salem Divn. I have a snap of the Ed - Sankagiri bus but the depot markings are not visible...

Regards,
Subbu

S-1 may be from Sankagiri depot, since they mention S prefix... But wat about the 'E' series of SLM Divn.... E1 runnin to T'gode?

Can u pls post that pics?..

i think e1 is located near region head office @ chennimalai road,but i think e2 is at pallipalayam opp to body building unit when perundurai depot opened earliest e3 buses gone to perundurai again they formed e3 depot in erode i don knkow where it is salem divn buses plying to erd from thiruchengode & sankagiri depot more over erd region depot is in other districts only like pallipalayam, tirupur, palani, karur,kangayam&dharapuram in new tirupur district karur depot serves many long routes like tup-trichy,erd-madurai,erd-trichy,erd region is famous for their long routes connectivity

The TUP, KGM, DPM, PLN depots are now under the newly formed Tiruppur Regn.

Erode Regn. operates from 3 in Erode, BVN, Perundurai, Gobi, Nambiyur, Anthiyur, Kavundapadi, Sathy and Thalavadi...

The TUP, KGM, DPM, PLN depots are now under the newly formed Tiruppur Regn.

Erode Regn. operates from 3 in Erode, BVN, Perundurai, Gobi, Nambiyur, Anthiyur, Kavundapadi, Sathy and Thalavadi...

Are you mentioning about the depots that got transferred from ERD region to TUP region??

From CBE region TUP depots, Palladam, Udumalpet and Palani depots got transferred to Tirupur region. But none of these mentioning Tirupur region in their buses. For Erode they mention as E.Ma and for CBE it is Ko.Ma. I have tirupur region name only in Palani(erstwhile erode region) depot buses. Havent seen tirupur region name in Udumalpet and Palani depot buses..

tirupur region is not starting to function because only gm is oppointed they not oppointed office staffs like salary section like that fund is also not alloted to function till now all depots belonging tirupur region is in control of previous region after that only they will quote the region name all erd region depots indicating the tirupur region name in their buses after fc of old buses but new buses sticking only e.ma after full function they will change erd region many buses in tirupur region but till now date cbe region is replaced only low no of buses

Off late I am seeing many specials from TNSTC KUM on Trichy -Chennai. earlier it was only during festivals these buses between someother places comes to chennai as specials, After that they were operating on Weekends to clear the rush. After pongal TNSTC KUM is operating them almost daily. I am regularly seeing Trichy-MDU, Trichy-musiri, trichy - lalgudi, trichy-CBE on Chennai -Trichy route daily morning . They reach chennai early morning and retrun to trichy by 10-11 am. Is it due to shortage of bus or increase in demand.

Also TNSTC VPM has changed the existing red colour buses on thirchy to the new blue ones operated by Koyembedu , Tambaram, chengalpet and Madurantakam depots. They have also changed the buses operated in chennai-Kumbakonam, tambaram -Bangalore, Tambaram-Gudiyattam, tambaram-Chittoor, Tambram-Vellore, Tambaram-Kanchipuram operated by Tambaram depots to New 2010 model buses. The buses running in these routes has been allocated to Tambaram-Tinidivanam routes and moved to other depots.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/19/stories/2011021953240800.htm

A total of 15,500 new buses had been introduced in various routes in different parts of the State in the last four-and-a-half years, said the Transport Minister, K.N. Nehru.

At a function organised in Kanyakumari on Friday to launch the operation of 150 new buses in different parts of the district, the Minister said that during the AIADMK regime only 5,600 new buses were introduced in different parts of the State.

The Government had set up check-posts at Thothuikuppam, Hosur, Kaliyakkavilai and Coimbatore at a total cost of Rs.77 crore.

The Minister distributed appointment orders to 117 persons.

Tourism Minister N. Suresh Rajan said that in the last regime 8.3 per cent of bonus was given to transport corporation employees. The DMK government gave 20 per cent of bonus.

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/1822011/33x50=Part=2.jpg


Can anyone please give the highlights in short? I am not able to understand it..

Perfect statement... I haven't seen harsh words from ERD conductors or drivers... They r much soft towards passengers...

They are "EEnungana.. Sollungana" Kind of service.
or the worst case will be "Kannu entha ooru"

Can anyone please give the highlights in short? I am not able to understand it..

Whats difficult to understand? Each Annexure shows the routes that each government may operate. Annexure-II shows routes that can be started by PRTC. Annexure-IIA (Part-1) shows routes that can be started by TNSTC/SETC. Annexure-IIA (Part-2) shows routes that are currently operated by TNSTC (following double-point tax) that may be made part of the interstate agreement (and follow single-point tax).
Annexure-IIA (Part-3) shows new routes that private operators of TN may start (double point tax).

Single Point Tax means paying tax in only one state (Operators of TN need to pay tax only to TN, while operator of PY will pay only to PY).

Double Point Tax means paying road taxes to both states. Private operator usually operate on Double point tax, while STUs operate on Single-point tax.

However, in cases where an STU wants to start a new service, but has exhausted its inter-state allotment, they may operate on Double-point tax system.

Whats difficult to understand? Each Annexure shows the routes that each government may operate. Annexure-II shows routes that can be started by PRTC. Annexure-IIA (Part-1) shows routes that can be started by TNSTC/SETC. Annexure-IIA (Part-2) shows routes that are currently operated by TNSTC (following double-point tax) that may be made part of the interstate agreement (and follow single-point tax).
Annexure-IIA (Part-3) shows new routes that private operators of TN may start (double point tax).

Single Point Tax means paying tax in only one state (Operators of TN need to pay tax only to TN, while operator of PY will pay only to PY).

Double Point Tax means paying road taxes to both states. Private operator usually operate on Double point tax, while STUs operate on Single-point tax.

However, in cases where an STU wants to start a new service, but has exhausted its inter-state allotment, they may operate on Double-point tax system.

Thanks for the clarification. I was not able to understand the Taxation. So only got confused. So, the Puducherry - Tumkur and Puducherry - Gowribidanur routes will be started by TNSTC or SETC? Dont want SETC please.

Also, if the routes in Annexure IIA, part 2, if the buses are being made to follow Single Point Taxation, then the expenses for those respective buses will be reduced, i supposed?

NEW LUXURY A/C BUS FROM CBE TO SBC BY KSRTC FROM TODAY INTRODUCING AT NEW BUSTAND MTP ROAD.
TIMING CBE 9.44PM ARRIVAL SBC 5.45AM
SBC 9.47PM ARRIVAL CBE 5.30 AM
CHARGES Rs.500/-

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/firstpage.aspx

NEW LUXURY A/C BUS FROM CBE TO SBC BY KSRTC FROM TODAY INTRODUCING AT NEW BUSTAND MTP ROAD.
TIMING CBE 9.44PM ARRIVAL SBC 5.45AM
SBC 9.47PM ARRIVAL CBE 5.30 AM
CHARGES Rs.500/-

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/firstpage.aspx

In which Route it runs?

Via Salem-Hosur or Via Ooty-Mysore or Via Sathy-Kollegal....

It makes me confused because why it is at MTP Road BS...?

Thanks for the clarification. I was not able to understand the Taxation. So only got confused. So, the Puducherry - Tumkur and Puducherry - Gowribidanur routes will be started by TNSTC or SETC? Dont want SETC please.


The operator is usually indicated in the interstate agreement itself. Since this route has to be counter-signed by Karnataka, its too early to say who the operator would be. But, I guess it would be TNSTC, and not SETC.


Also, if the routes in Annexure IIA, part 2, if the buses are being made to follow Single Point Taxation, then the expenses for those respective buses will be reduced, i supposed?

Yes. The expenses would be reduced.

NEW LUXURY A/C BUS FROM CBE TO SBC BY KSRTC FROM TODAY INTRODUCING AT NEW BUSTAND MTP ROAD.
TIMING CBE 9.44PM ARRIVAL SBC 5.45AM
SBC 9.47PM ARRIVAL CBE 5.30 AM
CHARGES Rs.500/-

http://www.dailythanthi.com/thanthiepaper/firstpage.aspx

This is an AC Corona service. The bus is via Hosur-Salem. All KaSRTC buses now depart from MTP Road Bus station. Its, IMHO, a good move. The SETC bus station is too small anyways.

In which Route it runs?

Via Salem-Hosur or Via Ooty-Mysore or Via Sathy-Kollegal....

It makes me confused because why it is at MTP Road BS...?

All KaSRTC bus services are starting from MTP road busstand and then proceed to Gandhipuram SETC busstand to pick up passengers...

Not sure about buses proceeding towards Mysore, whether they are touching SETC busstand or not ...

Regards,
Subbu

i think it will be insathy mysore because intheir time shcedule is 8hrs journey if it is hosur route journey time will less than 8 hrs

All KaSRTC buses now depart from MTP Road Bus station. Its, IMHO, a good move. The SETC bus station is too small anyways.

U mean KaSRTC now partly taken MTP Road BS as their BS...?...

Wat u mean IMHO...?

Not sure about buses proceeding towards Mysore, whether they are touching SETC busstand or not ...


They do. The route they take is MTP Road- Gandhipuram -Ganapathy...Sathy and on..

i think it will be insathy mysore because intheir time shcedule is 8hrs journey if it is hosur route journey time will less than 8 hrs

Nope, its not. The KaSRTC website shows the route as via hosur. The Corona is a slow bus - its a 160hp engine powering the bus, and it certainly takes longer time than a Volvo. 8 hours seems okay for the Corona - I had traveled in the corona once, and it tooks about 10 hours for Bangalore - Thrissur.


Wat u mean IMHO...?

I meant IMHO ;)

IMHO = In My Humble Opinion

The operator is usually indicated in the interstate agreement itself. Since this route has to be counter-signed by Karnataka, its too early to say who the operator would be. But, I guess it would be TNSTC, and not SETC.


There is an rule for TNSTCs that they should not operate for more than 300 kms for Interstate. For distances more than 300 kms for Interstate, it has to be taken care by SETC. That is what i heard from TNSTC depot in Puducherry.

Can you please tell me the locations to which TN buses are being operated as destinations in Karnataka apart from Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore?

S-1 may be from Sankagiri depot, since they mention S prefix... But wat about the 'E' series of SLM Divn.... E1 runnin to T'gode?

Can u pls post that pics?..

T'godu buses :

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/large/25663-jm8s2.jpg

another one:

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/large/25665-bn51h.jpg

Sankagiri bus:

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/medium/25664-4bzd8.jpg

Regards,
Subbu

All,

Saw this pic of old STC bus of TN in Flickr, not sure whether it has been posted before..if yes ignore.

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/large/25666-y88z3.jpg
Photo courtesy: east med wanderer @flickr.com

Regards,
Subbu

There is an rule for TNSTCs that they should not operate for more than 300 kms for Interstate. For distances more than 300 kms for Interstate, it has to be taken care by SETC. That is what i heard from TNSTC depot in Puducherry.

Can you please tell me the locations to which TN buses are being operated as destinations in Karnataka apart from Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore?

I have spotted TNSTC buses from Erode in the following routes to Karnataka...

Erode-Mysore
Erode-Kollegal
Erode-T.Narsipur
Erode-Nanjangud
Erode-Chamarajanagar
Erode-Hunsur
Sathy-Kadahanalli
Talavadi-Panahalli
Talavadi-Kongalli ..

Also they are operating some more b/w Sathy, Talavadi to several places in KA since in border...

TNSTC ERD having seperate Depot in Talavadi, which is just10-15kms from border....
Also KaSRTC are operating normal services in
Erode-Mysore-Hunsur... and one more route from Erode via Mysore, I cant able to note that destination since i was supposed to see that in Kannada.....

Can you please tell me the locations to which TN buses are being operated as destinations in Karnataka apart from Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore?

Shimoga, Kollur Mookambika, Chamrajnagar, Kolar... these are few that I can remember. I remember reading of some services to Hassan - but not sure.

I have spotted TNSTC buses from Erode in the following routes to Karnataka...

Erode-Mysore
Erode-Kollegal
Erode-T.Narsipur
Erode-Nanjangud
Erode-Chamarajanagar
Erode-Hunsur ..

Also KaSRTC are operating normal services in
Erode-Mysore-Hunsur... and one more route from Erode via Mysore, I cant able to note that destination since i was supposed to see that in Kannada.....

Shimoga, Kollur Mookambika, Chamrajnagar, Kolar... these are few that I can remember. I remember reading of some services to Hassan - but not sure.

Wow, thanks for the information guys. I have, till now heard TNSTCs operating to only Bangalore and Mysore. Even Mangalore is rare. But, so much of interior destinations in Karnataka, unlike in AP, where i have seen TNSTC buses only to Nellore, Chittor and Sriharikotta.

All,

Saw this pic of old STC bus of TN in Flickr, not sure whether it has been posted before..if yes ignore.

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/large/25666-y88z3.jpg
Photo courtesy: east med wanderer @flickr.com

Regards,
Subbu

Good find! Thanks for posting. It brings back my fond memories of these express buses operating in Tamilnadu till early seventies.

All,

Saw this pic of old STC bus of TN in Flickr, not sure whether it has been posted before..if yes ignore.

http://www.picoolio.com/photos/large/25666-y88z3.jpg
Photo courtesy: east med wanderer @flickr.com

Regards,
Subbu

Are they express buses of TN...

It seems lik they are belongs to Karnataka.... since their regn is KSV.........

^^ That is MSV (for Madras State)

This is an AC Corona service. The bus is via Hosur-Salem.

I dont think so...

All the KaSRTC buses from SBC-CBE, SBC-TSR, SBC-EKM are operated through MYS only....

No KaSRTC buses connecting Salem-Coimbatore.... Check it in their website...

So, i think this also will be in Sathy-Mys route...

All the KaSRTC buses from SBC-CBE, SBC-TSR, SBC-EKM are operated through MYS only....

No KaSRTC buses connecting Salem-Coimbatore.... Check it in their website...

So, i think this also will be in Sathy-Mys route...

Please get your facts right before passing such comments.

Just because KaSRTC does not provide Salem-Coimbatore reservation, it does not mean they don't operate on that route. ALL Bangalore-Kerala Volvos (except Bangalore-Thrissur) operate via Hosur-Salem-Coimbatore. The Bangalore-Thrissur bus runs via Mysore-Sathy-CBE.

Almost all the night services between Bangalore and Coimbatore are through Salem, while the day buses are through Mysore-Sathy.

The AC Corona service is certainly via Hosur-Salem, and their website clearly shows the route as "Hosur", and not "Mysore".

Please get your facts right before passing such comments.

Just because KaSRTC does not provide Salem-Coimbatore reservation, it does not mean they don't operate on that route. ALL Bangalore-Kerala Volvos (except Bangalore-Thrissur) operate via Hosur-Salem-Coimbatore. The Bangalore-Thrissur bus runs via Mysore-Sathy-CBE.

Almost all the night services between Bangalore and Coimbatore are through Salem, while the day buses are through Mysore-Sathy.

The AC Corona service is certainly via Hosur-Salem, and their website clearly shows the route as "Hosur", and not "Mysore".

Fine.. thanks for ur info....

Almost all the night services between Bangalore and Coimbatore are through Salem, while the day buses are through Mysore-Sathy.


I think this route got even more popular with the 4 laning between Bangalore and Coimbatore, i suppose. So many Volvo buses, including private operators. A single overnight train can replace all of them.

^^ Bangalore - Coimbatore is not completely 4-lane yet.
But, indeed this route became very popular as most portion of Bangalore - Salem section of NH-7 was 4 laned very long back, even before Chennai - Tindivanam.

Shimoga, Kollur Mookambika, Chamrajnagar, Kolar... these are few that I can remember. I remember reading of some services to Hassan - but not sure.

Hassan its there for sure.

Since the Subway is opened connecting the new bus stand and old bus stand, some modifications are made..

Dividers:
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1959/20022011066.jpg

Buses from cbe to pollachi have to take a right turn near ctc and pass through judges colony and palakkad and should enter the way which cbe buses are leaving..and for leaving to cbe...it should come in reverse i.e.,have to take a left in the venkatesa colny road, and pass via ayyappan temple...

Buses Parked:
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5480/20022011068.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8797/20022011067.jpg

Similarly,valparai bound buses are shifted to new bus stand,,and kerala bound buses(both town and moffusil) are shifted to new bus stand...and town buses going via cbe road are shifted to old bus stand in the first row,,and udumalai,palani bound buses are shifted to second row,and moffusil buses bound to tiruppur are in the same first row..in the old bus stand...town buses going via polytechnic are shifted to old bus stand in the second row, from new bus stand.
the remaining town buses are using new bus stand.....

And i saw the latest no(???)..TN-38-N-2476.Mettupalyam to Palani..in the same bus stand..

ooty hassan is working in tnstc cbe

On my Visit to Chennai, i observed in TNSTC's

BETTER CONNECTIVITY

TNSTC Kumbakonam has the best connectivity to state Capital under its operational area all the depots under KUM operates Maximum latest deluxe Service to Chennai. on my notice,

Oppilan - Chennai
Mimmisal - Chennai
Muthupettai - Chennai
Nanilam -chennai
Pattukottai- Chennai
Thiruppathur - Chennai
Thondi - Chennai
Keelakarai - Chennai
Vikeramangalam - Chennai

and Route NO 906 of Trichy - Chennai from Trichy Divison on its return from Chennai Runs up to Madurai, Saw nearly 4 buses having route board Madurai maybe week ends they are extending the service i think so,

TNSTC - VPM

Many New buses given to their long Distance Express Mainly Main Divison and the buses operated from Koyambedu Depot have been Changed, and Replaced buses are dumped mostly to Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Depots

SETC

2 buses having the seats as in Super Deluxe Of TNSTC KUM , mentioned as ultra deluxe but on a Normal Body.

Nagercoil - Chennai
Trivandarum - Chennai

^^

Ya, Most of the new TNSTC Kumbakonam Super Delux buses are in yellow color and are stickerd as Sogusu perundhu..

...
And i saw the latest no(???)..TN-38-N-2476.Mettupalyam to Palani..in the same bus stand..
Are they normal buses are SLF's which is derived from JNnurm

Shimoga, Kollur Mookambika, Chamrajnagar, Kolar... these are few that I can remember. I remember reading of some services to Hassan - but not sure.

TNSTC-CBE Coimbatore region operates buses to Mandya, Hunsur and Mookambika.. let me try to get the timings. Erode region also got good presence in CBE-Sathy-Mysore route.

I dont think so...

All the KaSRTC buses from SBC-CBE, SBC-TSR, SBC-EKM are operated through MYS only....

No KaSRTC buses connecting Salem-Coimbatore.... Check it in their website...

So, i think this also will be in Sathy-Mys route...

Not all KaSRTC buses from CBE to Ka are operated via MYS. Majority of them are through Salem, Hosur only. even the new Corona AC sleeper is via Salem, Hosur.

And i saw the latest no(???)..TN-38-N-2476.Mettupalyam to Palani..in the same bus stand..

I'm about to post these details, but u did it.. One competitor for me to post pollachi related details.. Thanks Naveen!

Latest i have seen is 38 N 2478. Poy-Slm buses of TNSTC-CBE is replaced with new buses. Daily 2 buses are operated now and they take Bavani bye pass. Only ERD region buses are going via erode.

Are they normal buses are SLF's which is derived from JNnurm

They are not SLFs and not from JnNURMs. These are 3X2 seaters running in AL chasis. These are built by Pollachi and Udumalpet workshops. Few new buses in TNSTC-CBE are from pvt body builders too. Taken the pics, let me post it tonight..

On my Visit to Chennai, i observed in TNSTC's

BETTER CONNECTIVITY

TNSTC Kumbakonam has the best connectivity to state Capital under its operational area all the depots under KUM operates Maximum latest deluxe Service to Chennai. on my notice,

Oppilan - Chennai
Mimmisal - Chennai
Muthupettai - Chennai
Nanilam -chennai
Pattukottai- Chennai
Thiruppathur - Chennai
Thondi - Chennai
Keelakarai - Chennai
Vikeramangalam - Chennai

and Route NO 906 of Trichy - Chennai from Trichy Divison on its return from Chennai Runs up to Madurai, Saw nearly 4 buses having route board Madurai maybe week ends they are extending the service i think so,

TNSTC - VPM

Many New buses given to their long Distance Express Mainly Main Divison and the buses operated from Koyambedu Depot have been Changed, and Replaced buses are dumped mostly to Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Depots

SETC

2 buses having the seats as in Super Deluxe Of TNSTC KUM , mentioned as ultra deluxe but on a Normal Body.

Nagercoil - Chennai
Trivandarum - Chennai

TNSTC Villupuram is always no 1 among the TNSTCs in all factors.
Fleet Strength, Connectivity.

Only thing they lag is the no of services in Premium service. TNSTC VPMs UD buses run only in the following routes:
1. Chennai - Pondy
2. Chennai - Tiruchi
3. Chennai - Hosur
4. Chennai - Vellore
5. Vellore - Bangalore
6. Tiruvannamalai - Bangalore.

Rest all other services were stopped due to load factor and loss in service.

Deleted

5. Vellore - Bangalore
6. Tiruvannamalai - Bangalore.

Rest all other services were stopped due to load factor and loss in service.

Is it true that TNSTC-VPM still operates UD in these routes? Can you put up the timings?

I'm about to post these details, but u did it.. One competitor for me to post pollachi related details.. Thanks Naveen!

Latest i have seen is 38 N 2478. Poy-Slm buses of TNSTC-CBE is replaced with new buses. Daily 2 buses are operated now and they take Bavani bye pass. Only ERD region buses are going via erode.

I'm a final yr Mech.engg.in MCET...i'll roam alot currently 'm staying in Pollachi and my native is CBE...i'll go CBE at week ends..thats the reason...

TNSTC Villupuram is always no 1 among the TNSTCs in all factors.
Fleet Strength, Connectivity.

Only thing they lag is the no of services in Premium service. TNSTC VPMs UD buses run only in the following routes:
1. Chennai - Pondy
2. Chennai - Tiruchi
3. Chennai - Hosur
4. Chennai - Vellore
5. Vellore - Bangalore
6. Tiruvannamalai - Bangalore.

Rest all other services were stopped due to load factor and loss in service.

TNSTC VPM may be strong in their Fleets, but connectivity no way, The places u have mentioned is all important Cities, and everyone in TN know that places, if they are strong in connectivity why 500 series of MTC dominating in Chengalpattu, VPM has depot in Chengalpattu it failed. Most of the Buses in VPM divison runs as EXP only.

TNSTC KMU gives connectivity under every important towns, Most of them dont know the places Nanilam, Mimisal, Thondi, Muthupet, Vikkaramangalam but these places to have New Super Deluxe coaches gives better connectivity.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2223/sam0433.jpg

See this bus Of TNSTC - KMU TN-63N-1400 Thiruppathur - Chennai gives connectivity to 3 Places Singampunari, Kottampatti, Thuvarankurichi. and the crew of this bus see how he cares his bus

I'm a final yr Mech.engg.in MCET...i'll roam alot currently 'm staying in Pollachi and my native is CBE...i'll go CBE at week ends..thats the reason...

MCET? great.. I spent 4 yrs in the same college before 6 yrs..

Noticed few new pvt build buses from NGL region. They were tagged as "Luxury coach". Number of buses added in NGL region is very less compared to Nellai region. Does any one has the number of buses added so far in Nellai and NGL regions after the formation of new Nellai divn?

MCET? great.. I spent 4 yrs in the same college before 6 yrs..

Noticed few new pvt build buses from NGL region. They were tagged as "Luxury coach". Number of buses added in NGL region is very less compared to Nellai region. Does any one has the number of buses added so far in Nellai and NGL regions after the formation of new Nellai divn?

Nearly 250 -300 buses added to the fleet out of 500 , Last week 150 buses were given to NGL region at a function held in Kanyakumari. The Same as the past out of 150 Buses TN-74 registered were low, Most of the buses were taken from Other region.

Notice two buses on Tuticorin, Route No 570 Nagercoil - Tuticorin Via Anjugramam, Kudankulam, Uvari, Tiruchendur. Nearly 10 Buses run on this route had been Changed will try to post the new Bus Pics.

TN-67N-0733, TN-58N-1874

TNSTC VPM may be strong in their Fleets, but connectivity no way, The places u have mentioned is all important Cities, and everyone in TN know that places, if they are strong in connectivity why 500 series of MTC dominating in Chengalpattu, VPM has depot in Chengalpattu it failed. Most of the Buses in VPM divison runs as EXP only.

I dont know much about the connectivity of other division buses. So I am not doing any comparison here. But you are definitely wrong about TNSTC VPM connectivity. What dr_thapalathy mentioned is only about the premium services and not the general connectivity. TNSTC VPM has connectivity to all nooks and corners of the districts it runs in. And FYI there are almost equal number(to 500 series) of 60LSS plying between Chengalpattu and Tambaram.

TNSTC KMU gives connectivity under every important towns, Most of them dont know the places Nanilam, Mimisal, Thondi, Muthupet, Vikkaramangalam but these places to have New Super Deluxe coaches gives better connectivity.

See this bus Of TNSTC - KMU TN-63N-1400 Thiruppathur - Chennai gives connectivity to 3 Places Singampunari, Kottampatti, Thuvarankurichi. and the crew of this bus see how he cares his bus

Hi DolphinsTuti,

KMU is getting such nice comments from you becoz of the work done by the erstwhile Karaikudi and Pudukottai region. Both the regions used to operate 2*2 super deluxe coaches to their interior towns under their jurisdiction. Kkdi used to give names to its 2*2 buses like Mukil, Samatthuvam etc....

Regards,
Subbu

I dont know much about the connectivity of other division buses. So I am not doing any comparison here. But you are definitely wrong about TNSTC VPM connectivity. What dr_thapalathy mentioned is only about the premium services and not the general connectivity. TNSTC VPM has connectivity to all nooks and corners of the districts it runs in. And FYI there are almost equal number(to 500 series) of 60LSS plying between Chengalpattu and Tambaram.

:omg: How can you forget the fact that two 500 bus series from TNSTC vilupuram are operated from T.Nagar to Chengalpattu as pairing services for MTC buses. And also there are buses even from Tambaram to chengalpattu from TNSTC villupuram. All these buses are semi deluxe buses. In addition to that mathuranthagam depot (TNSTC- vilupuram) deploys nearly 4 - 6 SLFs with TN-45 reg from Mathuranthagam -Tambaram and saidapet. Also there are also vestabuile buses connecting Mathuranthagam-Tambaram belonging to vilupuram

I'm a final yr Mech.engg.in MCET...i'll roam alot currently 'm staying in Pollachi and my native is CBE...i'll go CBE at week ends..thats the reason...

Hey I am an alumni of MCET Mech - 2005 Batch.
ANy way nice to meet you here.:)
BTW, Is there any SLF buses being operated as Intercity buses in CBE depot between MTP-PLN.

TNSTC VPM may be strong in their Fleets, but connectivity no way, The places u have mentioned is all important Cities, and everyone in TN know that places, if they are strong in connectivity why 500 series of MTC dominating in Chengalpattu, VPM has depot in Chengalpattu it failed. Most of the Buses in VPM divison runs as EXP only.

TNSTC KMU gives connectivity under every important towns, Most of them dont know the places Nanilam, Mimisal, Thondi, Muthupet, Vikkaramangalam but these places to have New Super Deluxe coaches gives better connectivity.

....
I shall also vote for KMU only.
The fancy names for their fleets the fancy fonts for their Name - "Tamilnadu Arasu Perunthu - Kudanthai" everything was a personal touch rather than just a aging fleets of VPM. I always have the opinion that since they are closer to MTC they have their advantage in the means of connectivity and fleet upgradation.
And as rightly mentioned the places like Nanilam, Mimisal, Thondi, Muthupet, Vikkaramangalam were never much heard until they were been connected.
There are some routes like Chidambaram - Palani, Mayiladurai - Palani are availabe and started their opeation atlest 10 years from now.

Hey I am an alumni of MCET Mech - 2005 Batch.
ANy way nice to meet you here.:)
BTW, Is there any SLF buses being operated as Intercity buses in CBE depot between MTP-PLN.

Currently NO SLFs were running in MTP-PLN route. Initially there were around 5 marcopolos running in MTP/CBE-PLN route. They were part of TNSTC-CBE's Palani depot. All of these marcopolos were given back to CBE depots. We can see some SLFs running as specials to palani during festival times.

TNSTC VPM operation is very simple (More revenue). They have good connectivity in their operating region but providing new fleets only to Express busses & high revenue routes. MTC also doing same if any new fleet introduced means it will obviously goes to 21G & 70 then only to other routes.

Happened to see some stickers having these wordings.. "புறவழி சாலைகளை தவிர்ப்போம், வருவாயை பெருக்குவோம் "

Happened to see some stickers having these wordings.. "புறவழி சாலைகளை தவிர்ப்போம், வருவாயை பெருக்குவோம் "

This may be for ordinary buses which skip towns & use byepass. Anyhow they are charging more for BPR

Happened to see some stickers having these wordings.. "புறவழி சாலைகளை தவிர்ப்போம், வருவாயை பெருக்குவோம் "


As now most of the National Higways have been made as Four Lanes,we have bye-pass roads for many cities.Most of the buses use the bye-pass roads and are not willing to travel through the old routes.In Salem - Coimbatore Highway, There are many bye-pass ryders which has to pass through Sankagiri , Chittode & Perundurai .But in Salem Bus stand or Coimbatore Bus Stand, Most of drivers & Conductors are saying that bus will not pass through Chittode/Sankagiri.Particularly during mid-night and peak hours, No one is ready to take the passengers of Chittode.They have forgotten that they are here to Serve the people.

TNSTC VPM may be strong in their Fleets, but connectivity no way, The places u have mentioned is all important Cities, and everyone in TN know that places, if they are strong in connectivity why 500 series of MTC dominating in Chengalpattu, VPM has depot in Chengalpattu it failed. Most of the Buses in VPM divison runs as EXP only.

TNSTC KMU gives connectivity under every important towns, Most of them dont know the places Nanilam, Mimisal, Thondi, Muthupet, Vikkaramangalam but these places to have New Super Deluxe coaches gives better connectivity.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2223/sam0433.jpg

See this bus Of TNSTC - KMU TN-63N-1400 Thiruppathur - Chennai gives connectivity to 3 Places Singampunari, Kottampatti, Thuvarankurichi. and the crew of this bus see how he cares his bus


Guys, you are talking only about Avadi - Chengalpet. I have seen lots of local buses in the GST Road from Tindivanam and also in the ECR. There is a great increase in the no of local buses operated by TNSTC VPM, even in pondy. Some of them that i know are:
In GST Road:
1. Broadway - Chengalpet, apart from Avadi - Chengalpet
2. Tindivanam - Tambaram
3. Tambaram - Madurathagam
4. Melmaruvathur - Chengapet
5. Maduranthagam - Tindivanam
and many more are there.

In ECR Road
1. Kalpakkam - Chennai: operated by Chennai Pondy buses making shuttle trips.
2. Kalpakkam - Mahabalipuram
3. Kalpakkam - Maduranthagam
4. Kalpakkam -Chengalpet
5. Mahabalipuram - Chengalpet
6. Mahabalipuram - Tindivanam
7. Mahabalipuram - Maduranthagam.

From Pondy
1. Pondy - Marakannam - Tindivanam
2. Pondy - Vikravandi
The above are the most popular. Pondy - Marakannam - Tindivanam buses overflow all the time i see it on the way. Apart from that, there are local buses operated to around 7 different destinations.

Appo than ennaku thonum. Oh, ippadi ellam oru ooru iruka nu.

The above list i gave is only those i know.
Apart from there are lots of local buses operated in the Chennai and Sub-urbs in the GNT Road and the Poonamallee high road and a lots of local buses in the Cuddalore and Villupuram district that i see prominently.

TNSTC VPM operation is very simple (More revenue). They have good connectivity in their operating region but providing new fleets only to Express busses & high revenue routes. MTC also doing same if any new fleet introduced means it will obviously goes to 21G & 70 then only to other routes.

Ya, they put their old bus in some village routes and as local buses. But, they never give away / dumb their buses. I have seen very old buses like TN-32-N-05

TNSTC VPM operation is very simple (More revenue). They have good connectivity in their operating region but providing new fleets only to Express busses & high revenue routes. MTC also doing same if any new fleet introduced means it will obviously goes to 21G & 70 then only to other routes.

Ya, they put their old bus in some village routes and as local buses. But, they never give away / dumb their buses. I have seen very old buses like
TN-32-N-05XX etc.. running in Villupuram.

As now most of the National Higways have been made as Four Lanes,we have bye-pass roads for many cities.Most of the buses use the bye-pass roads and are not willing to travel through the old routes.In Salem - Coimbatore Highway, There are many bye-pass ryders which has to pass through Sankagiri , Chittode & Perundurai .But in Salem Bus stand or Coimbatore Bus Stand, Most of drivers & Conductors are saying that bus will not pass through Chittode/Sankagiri.Particularly during mid-night and peak hours, No one is ready to take the passengers of Chittode.They have forgotten that they are here to Serve the people.

But bye-pass riders are meant for end to end passengers. Passengers using Sankari on Salem-Coimbatore bye-pass riders are mainly Sankari-Salem and vice versa traffic. TNTSC-SLM is that dumb that they use only Salem-Erode and Salem-Coimbatore bye-pass riders to connect Sankari with Salem. To my knowledge there is no dedicated bus for Sankari to reach Salem.

So as the TNSTC-CBE is also kept Avinashi is the same position of Sankari, i think there is no dedicated Avinashi-Coimbatore bus service! People have to depend on CBE-Tiruppur and CBE-Erode or CBE-Salem bus. Dhandapanik correct me if i am wrong.

They can extended all Salem Town BS-Magudanchavadi buses to Sankari so that town buses can serve to Sankari rather than Coimbatore-Salem bye-pass riders.

Even before 4-laning condutor will first ask Coimbatore-Salem end to end passengers to board the bus, then only others can have seat.

This problem is mainly due to the strategy of TNSTC all over the state:

1. They are clubbing mofusil and semi-urban service to near by cities
2. Age old routes for city services. Coimbatore and Madurai alone got some relief, but need a revamp in city service at Trichy, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur like cities.

For example: In Coimbatore-Erode sector, when majority of people are EEP (End to End passengers) to keep the collection high they have to provide stops in all small small villages/ tiny urban nodes! They neither travel to Coimbatore or Erode, it is purely intermediate travelers of 10-20min!

This has to be served by a city service from Coimbatore to Avinashi or Avinashi to Perundurai etc., not by the mofusil service CBE-ED where the EEP will be 100%

This is the major problem with all TNSTC in TN, they are not position to classify the pure mofusil rush and intermediate rush.

So as the TNSTC-CBE is also kept Avinashi is the same position of Sankari, i think there is no dedicated Avinashi-Coimbatore bus service! People have to depend on CBE-Tiruppur and CBE-Erode or CBE-Salem bus. Dhandapanik correct me if i am wrong.


You are right!
I havent seen any dedicated bus in CBE-Avinashi route. I was expecting TNSTC-CBE to introduce some SLF in Gandhipuram-Avinashi route. As expected nothing was done.

Same case is there with many cities.

You are right!
I havent seen any dedicated bus in CBE-Avinashi route. I was expecting TNSTC-CBE to introduce some SLF in Gandhipuram-Avinashi route. As expected nothing was done.

Same case is there with many cities.

But by what means they can operate?, Moffusil route or town bus?...and is there any rule to operate town bus and moffusil buses(i.e.,Kms)....Please clarify...

You are right!
I havent seen any dedicated bus in CBE-Avinashi route. I was expecting TNSTC-CBE to introduce some SLF in Gandhipuram-Avinashi route. As expected nothing was done.

Same case is there with many cities.

^^. TNSTC clubs moffusil service with town bus in most of the places.
AFAIK in karaikudi busstand they allow only Pudukottai & trichy passengers and we have to travel enroute all the way standing in Karaikudi-Trichy buses.
Hardly some town buses plying for thirumayam

But by what means they can operate?, Moffusil route or town bus?...and is there any rule to operate town bus and moffusil buses(i.e.,Kms)....Please clarify...

In Mdu, TNSTC-Mdu is operating town buses to Natham (Mattuthavani, Periyar BS to Natham) which is about 40kms from Mdu. If same rule is applied for Avinashi (Cbe-Avinashi -->40Km), it should be feasible.


Regards,
Subbu

They can try it out from Singanallur to Avinashi instead of Gandhipuram if distance is a concern...

In which Route it runs?

Via Salem-Hosur or Via Ooty-Mysore or Via Sathy-Kollegal....

It makes me confused because why it is at MTP Road BS...?

TIT FOR TAT?-since TN buses in bangalore operate from Satellite bus station?

KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
K.H. ROAD- CENTRAL OFFICE- BANGALORE-560 027.

(Marketing and Commuters Services)

PRESS NOTE



KSRTC introduces new Airavat (Volvo) Services to Chidambaram and Karaikudi

KSRTC introduces Summer new Airavat (Volvo) Services to Chidambaram and Karaikudi from 18.03.2011 for the convenience & comfort of passengers.

Airavat (Volvo) Bus Services to Chidambaram:
Departure : Bangalore 10.15 pm, arrival 6.00 am Chidmbaram.
(via Hosur, Thiruvannamalai and villupuram)
Return: Chidambaram departure 9.15 pm arrival 5.00 am Bangalore.

Airavat (Volvo) Bus Services to Karaikudi:
Departure : Bangalore 9.45 pm arrival 6.30 am Karaikudi.
(via Salem, Tiruchi and Pudukkottai)
Return: Karaikudi departure 8.00 pm arrival 5.00 am Bangalore.

* Advance Ticket Reservation available upto 30 days.
* For details Contact: 7760990562, 22870099.
* log on to www.ksrtc.in.

No; KST/CO/PRB/ 812 / 2010-11 Date: 21-2-2011

Wow, thanks for the information guys. I have, till now heard TNSTCs operating to only Bangalore and Mysore. Even Mangalore is rare. But, so much of interior destinations in Karnataka, unlike in AP, where i have seen TNSTC buses only to Nellore, Chittor and Sriharikotta.

In 1987 we had SETC bus from Chennai-Hyderabad:)

[QUOTE=Arul Murugan;73101689]But bye-pass riders are meant for end to end passengers. Passengers using Sankari on Salem-Coimbatore bye-pass riders are mainly Sankari-Salem and vice versa traffic. TNTSC-SLM is that dumb that they use only Salem-Erode and Salem-Coimbatore bye-pass riders to connect Sankari with Salem. To my knowledge there is no dedicated bus for Sankari to reach Salem.

So as the TNSTC-CBE is also kept Avinashi is the same position of Sankari, i think there is no dedicated Avinashi-Coimbatore bus service! People have to depend on CBE-Tiruppur and CBE-Erode or CBE-Salem bus. Dhandapanik correct me if i am wrong.
QUOTE]

Sankagiri Passengers can even use Erode Bus. so even if Bye-pass ryders are skipping Sankagiri, there will not be any problem as there are many buses plying between Salem & Erode. But when it comes to Chittode passengers, they have to depend only on the Bye-pass ryders (Or We have to take Erode Bus and then get a Sathy Bus to reach Chittode).Please not that Bye-pass ryders have to pass through all the intermediate cities as per their route.As Bye-pass ryders are not going through Erode , Chittode being a next imp stop , All the buses should pass through chittode(Atleast during night hours).

^^

Is Mangalore (Kolloor mookambika)-Salem and Mangalore-Erode TNSTC bus still in operation? I remember that 2 routes were introduced during ADMK's rule.

Some more new city buses from Coimbatore..
Reg No that i have seen this week TN38 N 2478 in 32 Series, 2417 in 3D, 2471 in S17, 2436, 2472 in 5C, 2467 in 3, 2462 in 4, 2442 in 1C

TN38 N 2462 in the Route No 4 - Podanur to Thudialur
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWKQX0ym24I/AAAAAAAAF3A/HqyseQiHCRQ/s640/DSC04911.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWKQYNwF9vI/AAAAAAAAF3E/IB2bPli3MjU/s640/DSC04913.jpg

7C Gandhipark to Gandhipark
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5C Sivananda Colony to Sivananda Colony
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWKQYpSChBI/AAAAAAAAF3M/9TviVUSZ6Ko/s640/DSC04933.jpg

One more in 5C...
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1C - Ondipudhur - Vadavalli from marudhamalai depot..
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https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWKQ0TM1gvI/AAAAAAAAF3Y/L3raIMphexM/s640/DSC04939.jpg

In 1987 we had SETC bus from Chennai-Hyderabad:)

I think that was dropped because the drivers were not able to drive non-stop that long distance, as there were no hotels that offered them free food at that time in that route.

^^

Is Mangalore (Kolloor mookambika)-Salem and Mangalore-Erode TNSTC bus still in operation? I remember that 2 routes were introduced during ADMK's rule.

Oh, i think, amma is really better in management of government organizations than thatha.

not only that free meals but also politics interfere in labours they try to get salary without work

I think KSRTC thinks Bangalore is the only city in Karnataka to be connected to other states. Why cant they connect north Karnataka to some important places in TN. I think it is beneficial for TN that they dont have to spend money on buses to connect Bangalore with places in TN . We can allocate them to places within TN so we have strong connectivity. If APSRTC and KeSRTC does the same then people will be benefitted. It does not matter if Karnataka earns or AP earns or TN earns until people are benefitted it is fine for me.

Please share your views .

AE(Anaimalais Engineering), Pollachi started building buses for ABT X Travels. Saw one bus standing inside AE for gettings its final paint finish. One more similar bus was standing in their ukkadam yard. It looked similar to Prakash P8000 coaches. Nice move by ABT. If this succeeds then then they can very well built buses of their own.. These buses were built on 12M AL Chasis. Shot these pics from outside, so it may not give a clear view of the new buses..

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWPtKc-nYII/AAAAAAAAF4o/J5EFbxyWZ-0/s640/DSC05034.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWPtKd3GbBI/AAAAAAAAF4k/Hhgdiio89aM/s640/DSC04910.jpg

^^

Few buses is running from Salem to mid KA. This is TNSTC Salem-Shimoga bus via Bengaluru also KSRTC operated ordinary bus to Salem from Shimoga

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MAlMtAPWx0U/SINY1CBb7dI/AAAAAAAABGo/BEshbk3lwns/20072008099.jpg

Oh, i think, amma is really better in management of government organizations than thatha.

We got that service.... because...:lol:

Bus services


According to Mr. Shetty, Ms. Jayalalithaa instructed her secretary to ensure that the Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation started daily bus services from Chennai, Coimbatore and Salem to Kollur.

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/07/31/stories/2004073102520400.htm

This temple got very famous after MGR presented a golden sword to the temple! Train is the best choice to reach this temple... When CBE/SA is conveniently connected by overnight West coast express, i wonder about the patronage. I have seen this bus till 2008, not sure still it is running.

Happened to see some stickers having these wordings.. "புறவழி சாலைகளை தவிர்ப்போம், வருவாயை பெருக்குவோம் "

Dhandapani Sir Thank u For the wonderful Pics of the New Babies in the Kovai City. Thank u. i have 2 seen this in Dindigul region buses

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5295/image0127m.jpg

AVOID BYPASS GET MORE REVENUE

New Buses introduced in TNSTC - Nellai Nagercoil region around 150 buses introduced in Kanyakumari last week, a part of them in my Town. Most of the buses were from other division.

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5628/image010bv.jpg

This is a new service started by NGL region Marthandam - Rameshwaram, the route belongs to setc, they never operated a bus in this route so TNSTC started to ply in the routes.

Buses transferred from other regions

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Saw TN-58N-1874 TN-45N-3136 too missed to captured

CBE-bound new City buses look bad.. without painting..:I

^^

Few buses is running from Salem to mid KA. This is TNSTC Salem-Shimoga bus via Bengaluru also KSRTC operated ordinary bus to Salem from Shimoga

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_MAlMtAPWx0U/SINY1CBb7dI/AAAAAAAABGo/BEshbk3lwns/20072008099.jpg

TNSTC Salem operates short 8 m chaises buses from Salem - Pondy and Hosur - Pondy. The leg space is really bad in this bus. Can anyone tell why they replaced Hill Riders to these routes?

We got that service.... because...:lol:

Bus services


According to Mr. Shetty, Ms. Jayalalithaa instructed her secretary to ensure that the Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation started daily bus services from Chennai, Coimbatore and Salem to Kollur.

http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/07/31/stories/2004073102520400.htm

This temple got very famous after MGR presented a golden sword to the temple! Train is the best choice to reach this temple... When CBE/SA is conveniently connected by overnight West coast express, i wonder about the patronage. I have seen this bus till 2008, not sure still it is running.

She is atleast doing that.
Our Transport Minister and Govt, introduced and is introducing 15000 useless buses, just replacing the old buses. Now most of the new buses are worse than the old buses that it replaced.
Some good things done by this govt are:
1. SETC Luxury Coach buses
2. JnNURM buses

CBE-bound new City buses look bad.. without painting..:I

Its because the elections are nearby,and they have selected stainless steel for the exteriors..inorder to introduce the city buses quick to the city...

Some more new city buses from Coimbatore.....
Who is the body builder for these buses.

TNSTC Salem operates short 8 m chaises buses from Salem - Pondy and Hosur - Pondy. The leg space is really bad in this bus. Can anyone tell why they replaced Hill Riders to these routes?

Hey I have not seen even a single 8M buses in these routes.Is is sure that it is operated.

...
Some good things done by this govt are:
1. SETC Luxury Coach buses
2. JnNURM buses
JNnurm has nothing to do with state Govt.
Its a stimulus package released by GOvt of India during the recession when Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry was worst affected. 50% of the cost is born by Central Govt and balance is shared by state Govt and STU's.

AE(Anaimalais Engineering), Pollachi started building buses for ABT X Travels. ...
Though is a smart rather than a obvious move by AE, its a risk they are taking.
As AE has still not launched a proper coach in Intercity application and now they are testing their luck with this.
Right now ABT/ARC have got a huge reputation for theit fleet maintenance and operational efficiency. They have made a new market segmentation amoung the Intercity Luxury bus segment by operating Ashokleyland 12M buses on par with Volvo. The premium they offer is been received well by the passengers too. With such a scenario if AE coaches fails then it will be a market puller for them.
I wish they succeed in this and should get a prominent place in Intercity Luxury coach market which even Irizar - TVS erstwhile TVS coaches are also struggling.
I feel SMK is dominating this segment which soon or later to be captured by AE.

CBE-bound new City buses look bad.. without painting..:I

+1, but few of our forumers liked it. It looks like mobile kitchen for me!:nuts:

Hope TNSTC stops producing more of these mobile kitchens and comes up with MTC low floor model bus and good livery.

I have a doubt, they said possibility for tirupur division will be analysed. Whether atleast, does it have region status. I mean to say whether buses in tirupur depo are registered with tirupur RTO? And explain the same for vellore also!

Who is the body builder for these buses.

It is built by Pallipalayam workshop of TNSTC-CBE's Erode region..

+1, but few of our forumers liked it. It looks like mobile kitchen for me!:nuts:

Hope TNSTC stops producing more of these mobile kitchens and comes up with MTC low floor model bus and good livery.

According to my opinion,When compared to city buses (apart from MTC model) in south TN as well as trichy, these model buses are far more better.

Its because the elections are nearby,and they have selected stainless steel for the exteriors..inorder to introduce the city buses quick to the city...
These Stainless steel bodies are more famous amoung the trichy based private city bus operators.I have not seen many buses other than TRY with SS body panels. But this should give a new face to buses but still the long lasting of these buses are concern as they look very bad when they are tinkered - with out painting metal finishing cannot be complete and so this will be a intresting case for TNSTC-CBE.
Also headlight getting reflected during night drive should be a concern!

I have a doubt, they said possibility for tirupur division will be analysed. Whether atleast, does it have region status. I mean to say whether buses in tirupur depo are registered with tirupur RTO? And explain the same for vellore also!

If it all new division to be carved out from TNSTC-CBE, it should be legendry Jeeva i.e Erode division should be formed not Tiruppur.

These Stainless steel bodies are more famous amoung the trichy based private city bus operators.I have not seen many buses other than TRY with SS body panels. But this should give a new face to buses but still the long lasting of these buses are concern as they look very bad when they are tinkered - with out painting metal finishing cannot be complete and so this will be a intresting case for TNSTC-CBE.
Also headlight getting reflected during night drive should be a concern!

Exactly, if i am correct 99% of private city buses in Trichy have SS body building. Many TNSTC buses at Trichy do have it.

Though it is better than old green dabbas, we need more modern looking buses like SLF buses running at Chennai than the SS body builders.

tnstc cbe erode region built the city bus body which is running in cbe

If it all new division to be carved out from TNSTC-CBE, it should be legendry Jeeva i.e Erode division should be formed not Tiruppur.

tirupur region is formed in tnstc cbe but they not alloted fund appoint a neccessary office staffs they appointed only gm mr k.selvaraj it will take more time to seperate operation

Exactly, if i am correct 99% of private city buses in Trichy have SS body building. Many TNSTC buses at Trichy do have it.

Though it is better than old green dabbas, we need more modern looking buses like SLF buses running at Chennai than the SS body builders.

I always have a craze for this SS bodies of TRY private buses. They look almost new through out the year.
I feel the problem with TNSTC-CBE buses is that their front facia could have been better.
Is TNSTC-KUM has buses with SS body?

+1, but few of our forumers liked it. It looks like mobile kitchen for me!:nuts:

Hope TNSTC stops producing more of these mobile kitchens and comes up with MTC low floor model bus and good livery.

Finishing could have been better.
Paint scheme is not uniform. They should have come up with common paint scheme.
Cleaning the exteriors are easy in this model. lets see how TNSTC-CBE maintains these buses..

Though is a smart rather than a obvious move by AE, its a risk they are taking.
As AE has still not launched a proper coach in Intercity application and now they are testing their luck with this.
Right now ABT/ARC have got a huge reputation for theit fleet maintenance and operational efficiency. They have made a new market segmentation amoung the Intercity Luxury bus segment by operating Ashokleyland 12M buses on par with Volvo. The premium they offer is been received well by the passengers too. With such a scenario if AE coaches fails then it will be a market puller for them.
I wish they succeed in this and should get a prominent place in Intercity Luxury coach market which even Irizar - TVS erstwhile TVS coaches are also struggling.
I feel SMK is dominating this segment which soon or later to be captured by AE.

I hope AE will succeed in this attempt. ABT and ARC created a different segment among the travel operators. Lets see how this goes. We need to wait until these buses start their services.

JNnurm has nothing to do with state Govt.
Its a stimulus package released by GOvt of India during the recession when Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry was worst affected. 50% of the cost is born by Central Govt and balance is shared by state Govt and STU's.

JnNURM has a lot to do with the State Government. Although a good portion of the funding is borne by the Central Government (Its not 50%. Its 80% for Metropolitan cities and State Capitals, and 30% for other cities), the projects are proposed by the state government.

JnNURM funding would not be received at all, if the state is not ready to bear the 20% fund (Balance share of the Central Govt. Funding). It is the state government that has to propose the scheme to the central government - its not a scheme that is decided single-handedly by the central government.

JnNURM funding would not be received at all, if the state is not ready to bear the 20% fund (Balance share of the Central Govt. Funding).
Thats obvious and no second thought.
Even by getting debts state Govt will try to get the buses and convey the message that they have only procured the complete bus.
I remember the launch function of AC fleet of MTC where Karunanithi's foto was stick in the buses saying (conveying) they have procured the buses.


It is the state government that has to propose the scheme to the central government - its not a scheme that is decided single-handedly by the central government.

What do you mean by state govt has to propose the scheme.
Apart from the custom modifications(includes the type of buses - Midi buses / AC buses / SLF/LF etc) and actual number of buses required, I have no idea on what state Govt has.
Though they may have some more options available, the actual scheme was drafted only by Central Govt purely to offer stimulus package.

I hope AE will succeed in this attempt. ABT and ARC created a different segment among the travel operators. Lets see how this goes. We need to wait until these buses start their services.

This is good move by AE to try their hands on the luxury omnin buses, u can call this backward integration of moving to building the buses they run in their travels fleet. AE has a edge here as they have first hand information of what a customer wants from a Omni premium service and obviously their years of experience in building basic bus bodies will enable them churn out a good piece of work. If AE succeds and demonstrates their capability in ABT fleet then they are opening themselves up to the huge Omni bus market which is dominated by Prakash and Veera. Very good move by AE/ABT. They can put one bus as trial and get customer feedback as well quickly in case of any issues on quality faced. All the best "Anjaneya - Crafted in Pollachi".

Regards,
Subbu

Hey I have not seen even a single 8M buses in these routes.Is is sure that it is operated.

Ya sure.. I have seen them many times..

JNnurm has nothing to do with state Govt.
Its a stimulus package released by GOvt of India during the recession when Indian Commercial Vehicle Industry was worst affected. 50% of the cost is born by Central Govt and balance is shared by state Govt and STU's.

You are wrong here:
In JnNURM funding for the buses, the break-up is as follows:
1. Central Govt - 80%
2. State Govt - 10%
3. Transport Undertaking - 10%

Moreover, you have mistook my point. I mean to say that, among different buses introduced in the DMK period, only the SETC Luxury Coach buses and the JnNURM buses are in good condition. Rest all do not have any quality in body built.

Ya sure.. I have seen them many times..

Anand,
i dont think it is 8M buses. It should 10.5M(?) bus only.. Please clarify. I have seen this Salem-Shimoga bus once at SLM BS. But didnt notice the length.

You are wrong here:
In JnNURM funding for the buses, the break-up is as follows:
1. Central Govt - 80%
2. State Govt - 10%
3. Transport Undertaking - 10%

Moreover, you have mistook my point. I mean to say that, among different buses introduced in the DMK period, only the SETC Luxury Coach buses and the JnNURM buses are in good condition. Rest all do not have any quality in body built.

It is not. Others also got better bodies. VPM, CBE and Nellai divn bodies were good. Buses built by CBE divn in this year(2011) is of worst quality. 2009 and early 2010 buses of CBE was really good.

What do you mean by state govt has to propose the scheme.
Apart from the custom modifications(includes the type of buses - Midi buses / AC buses / SLF/LF etc) and actual number of buses required, I have no idea on what state Govt has.
Though they may have some more options available, the actual scheme was drafted only by Central Govt purely to offer stimulus package.

It means that the DPRs for the projects that are / can receive JnNURM funding, must be submitted to the central govt by the respective state govt, which will bare portion of the project costs.

For eg, in Bangalore, the construction of TTMCs at various places was undertaken by KSRTC and not by Central Govt, though it was JnNURM funded. KSRTC prepared a DPR for the construction of TTMCs at various locations and got funding from Central Government under JnNURM.

Anand,
i dont think it is 8M buses. It should 10.5M(?) bus only.. Please clarify. I have seen this Salem-Shimoga bus once at SLM BS. But didnt notice the length.

I have seen many times that bus. Sometimes it runs upto Salem and sometimes to Hosur. I don't know if it is a 8 m bus. But, it is really shorter than the TNSTC VPM buses, which are still shorter than the private and PRTC buses in Pondy.

You are wrong here:
In JnNURM funding for the buses, the break-up is as follows:
1. Central Govt - 80%
2. State Govt - 10%
3. Transport Undertaking - 10%

I strongly agree with you and no where I am aganist the funding proportion but my query is what is the share of state Govt in bringing the scheme?
Which is not being answered here and rest are more pronounced.

^^
See the post no 1866... It must answer you...

^^
See the post no 1866... It must answer you...

But is that related to purchase of buses, as we are very much speaking about them. Though I dont understand TTMC and DPR.
If that is related to purchase of buses of then I shall get updated.

But is that related to purchase of buses, as we are very much speaking about them. Though I dont understand TTMC and DPR.
If that is related to purchase of buses of then I shall get updated.

TTMC stands for Traffic Transit Management Center, which is just like a bus stand.
DPR stands for Detailed Project Report.

JnNURM is not just purchase of buses alone. It is funding for various projects like Underground drainage, slum clearance etc and many more.
For those projects, which the state government seeks JnNURM funding, it will send a project report to the central government.

So, here the role of the Central Government is to analyse the report and just provide the required fundings.

Visit the link www.jnnurm.nic.in for more details.

What do you mean by state govt has to propose the scheme.
Apart from the custom modifications(includes the type of buses - Midi buses / AC buses / SLF/LF etc) and actual number of buses required, I have no idea on what state Govt has.
Though they may have some more options available, the actual scheme was drafted only by Central Govt purely to offer stimulus package.

The Central government did not, on one fine day, call up the TN government and said we'll pay, you buy buses. The Central Government only announced such a stimulus package, and it was entirely upto the state governments to take it or not. On basis of the announcement, the state government prepared a DPR, and approached the central government for funding - in this, the Central Government is only a funding agency - much like a bank financing for a car or a house. It is only due to the purchasers' interest that the funding is made.

You are wrong here:
In JnNURM funding for the buses, the break-up is as follows:
1. Central Govt - 80%
2. State Govt - 10%
3. Transport Undertaking - 10%


The break-up is wrong. In case of Metropolitan cities and State Capitals, the funding is 80% Central Govt, and 20% State Government (The STU May or MAY NOT fund for buses). For other cities, its 30% Central Government, 20% State Government and 50% STU/Local Self Government department.


For eg, in Bangalore, the construction of TTMCs at various places was undertaken by KSRTC and not by Central Govt, though it was JnNURM funded.

Sorry to nitpick, but its BMTC, not KSRTC.

The break-up is wrong. In case of Metropolitan cities and State Capitals, the funding is 80% Central Govt, and 20% State Government (The STU May or MAY NOT fund for buses). For other cities, its 30% Central Government, 20% State Government and 50% STU/Local Self Government department.

Sorry to nitpick, but its BMTC, not KSRTC.

Thanks for the corrections Binai. I knew this is the break-up for throughout the cities. But now only i knew it for other cities.

So, whom do you think will be paying the 50% fund for JnNURM buses in Kovai or Madurai? Respective TNSTC or the city corporation?

Thanks for the corrections Binai. I knew this is the break-up for throughout the cities. But now only i knew it for other cities.

So, whom do you think will be paying the 50% fund for JnNURM buses in Kovai or Madurai? Respective TNSTC or the city corporation?

It should be TNSTC-Madurai and Coimbatore for respective cities. We should have a separate MTC kind of separate transport division for these cities. But we dont have any such thing in these cities.

TN govt also mentioned that TNSTC-MDU and CBE are monopoly in MDU and CBE, this is also not true. TNSTC-MDU alone is a monopoly operator and TNSTC-CBE is not the only operator in CBE.

We should have a separate MTC kind of separate transport division for these cities.

+1..:cheers:

It should be TNSTC-Madurai and Coimbatore for respective cities. We should have a separate MTC kind of separate transport division for these cities. But we dont have any such thing in these cities.

TN govt also mentioned that TNSTC-MDU and CBE are monopoly in MDU and CBE, this is also not true. TNSTC-MDU alone is a monopoly operator and TNSTC-CBE is not the only operator in CBE.

Even Chennai cannot be called a city wiht 100% MTC services as there is private bus service from Broadway to Chembarambakkam. Only Mdu has 100% TNSTC services (Mini buses need to be ignored) for city services.

Regards,
Subbu

The Central government did not, on one fine day, call up the TN government and said we'll pay, you buy buses.
I dont understand why you are so much excited and the forum etiquette is always forgotten.


The Central Government only announced such a stimulus package, and it was entirely upto the state governments to take it or not.
I am totally with you for this. No Second thought.
My point is that central Govt started it and state Govt followed it.
I am sure its not the way, like in your way "one fine day, TN Govt called up the central government and said you buy buses we'll pay". The indent was always from the Central Govt.
The reason why I am keen this is the credit should not go to state Govt rather than it should be given to Central Govt to initiate that.
@Dr.Thalapathy : Thanks for the info - though I was aware of this
I dont understand why you are so much excited and the forum etiquette is always forgotten.
Did some

Even Chennai cannot be called a city wiht 100% MTC services as there is private bus service from Broadway to Chembarambakkam. Only Mdu has 100% TNSTC services (Mini buses need to be ignored) for city services.

Regards,
Subbu

Is it broadway to Chembarampakkam? i have seen one pvt bus towards poonamalle i guess. not sure..

Is it broadway to Chembarampakkam? i have seen one pvt bus towards poonamalle i guess. not sure..

There are private operators on Poonamalle to Tambaram route (#66) also, being suburb to suburb, i did not quote them earlier.

Reagards,
Subbu

New Bus Services On ECR

Thiruchendur - Paramakudi
Thiruchendur - Rameswaram
Thiruchendur - Sayalkudi

and one service to Dindigul at a simple function held in Tuticorin New busstand, on 24-02-2011 at 11 AM

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TN-55N-0657 this bus was added to the fleet on Nov -2010 they just painted the same colour on the face and made it to look as a new one.

The reason why I am keen this is the credit should not go to state Govt rather than it should be given to Central Govt to initiate that.


Although the project was initiated by the Central Government, it is only due to the interest of the State government that cities other than the state capital/metropolitan got funding for buses. Now in Kerala, the state government has forwarded proposals to get funding for three more cities.


I dont understand why you are so much excited and the forum etiquette is always forgotten.


Wow! What a finding? Where is forum etiquette forgotten?

I can show you umpteen posts where news articles in regional languages were posted without a single line of translation - despite being asked for very often. Copyrighted images are freely put up as if its their own property, without even the courtesy of stating that it is not theirs (if not attributing it to the original copyright owner).

i saw one kesineni travels @ avinashi around 8.30pm towards hyderabad and i saw two kpn bus around 5pm & 7.30pm multi axle with hyderabad address whether kpn increased hyderabad service pls any one know that

i saw one kesineni travels @ avinashi around 8.30pm towards hyderabad and i saw two kpn bus around 5pm & 7.30pm multi axle with hyderabad address whether kpn increased hyderabad service pls any one know that

One should be Coimbatore-Hyderabad and other should be Coimbatore-Vijayawada. There is also a chance that it could be Eranakulam-Hyderabad.

i saw one kesineni travels @ avinashi around 8.30pm towards hyderabad and i saw two kpn bus around 5pm & 7.30pm multi axle with hyderabad address whether kpn increased hyderabad service pls any one know that

The Hyderabad-Coimbatore Route is being shared by KPN and Kalleswari travels. So the multiaxle that you saw might have both the names. Dono much about Kesineni

The Hyderabad-Coimbatore Route is being shared by KPN and Kalleswari travels. So the multiaxle that you saw might have both the names. Dono much about Kesineni

KPN operates CBE-HYD and CBE-Vijayawada buses. Kaleeswari partners KPN in operating buses to AP.

Kesineni operates CBE-HYD and Ernakulam-HYD buses..

Kallada also operates CBE-HYD service. It also has a Ernakulam-CBE Volvo as a connecting service for CBE-HDY service.

Kesineni also operates MDU-HYD service. KPN Provides connecting service to CBE-HYD service at salem through their day time MDU-Bangalore service.

KPN operates CBE-HYD and CBE-Vijayawada buses. Kaleeswari partners KPN in operating buses to AP.

Kesineni operates CBE-HYD and Ernakulam-HYD buses..

Kallada also operates CBE-HYD service. It also has a Ernakulam-CBE Volvo as a connecting service for CBE-HDY service.

Kesineni also operates MDU-HYD service. KPN Provides connecting service to CBE-HYD service at salem through their day time MDU-Bangalore service.


Kesineni Travels also operates Coimbatore-Vijayawada, CBE depature 17.30.

New Bus Services On ECR

Thiruchendur - Paramakudi
Thiruchendur - Rameswaram
Thiruchendur - Sayalkudi

TN-55N-0657 this bus was added to the fleet on Nov -2010 they just painted the same colour on the face and made it to look as a new one.

Why still they are going for other reg buses, as many TN-55s in tuticorin. Although this time Nagercoil has few other reg buses this time because of election, last time when nearly 150 buses were inducted into its fleet majority of them are TN-74. But in case of nellai it is introducing new buses only in phases, but yet it can't handle the workload it seems. Either a new body building unit should be started in tuticorin or tiruchendur.

It should be TNSTC-Madurai and Coimbatore for respective cities. We should have a separate MTC kind of separate transport division for these cities. But we dont have any such thing in these cities.

TN govt also mentioned that TNSTC-MDU and CBE are monopoly in MDU and CBE, this is also not true. TNSTC-MDU alone is a monopoly operator and TNSTC-CBE is not the only operator in CBE.

+1..:cheers:

Even before few years back in madurai, they clearly isolated the mofussil routes and city routes, after mofussil route buses was diverted via the ring road. The road network also has grown extensively . If i am not wrong, even you have city express buses form Thirumangalam to virudhunagar. In my opinion, similar to chennai, madurai city services should be clubbed into a separate corporation and the existing TNSTC-MDU can be renamed to MDU புறந*க*ர் or any nearby regions like Dindigul or karaikudi (similar to TNSTC-vilupuram)

http://img.dinamalar.com/data/uploads/WR_386029.jpeg

^^ A/c Buses in Chennai are operated on routes which are not eligible for the public-transport use itself. Bcs of these, the costly buses get damaged faster.

Why still they are going for other reg buses, as many TN-55s in tuticorin. Although this time Nagercoil has few other reg buses this time because of election, last time when nearly 150 buses were inducted into its fleet majority of them are TN-74. But in case of nellai it is introducing new buses only in phases, but yet it can't handle the workload it seems. Either a new body building unit should be started in tuticorin or tiruchendur.

Body building unit can be made at Tuticorin, there is enough space for it, Regarding the buses given to Nagercoil, The un registerd bus kept at KTC nagar Depot got registered in 72 and given to NGL divison, In my previous posts TN-72N-1458 was alloted to Tiruchendur - Palani of Tuticorin Mofussil they removed the stickers which on the back side, and now given to NGL runinig in Nagercoil - Tuticorin Via Uvari , Tiruchendur.

http://img.dinamalar.com/data/uploads/WR_386029.jpeg

^^ A/c Buses in Chennai are operated on routes which are not eligible for the public-transport use itself. Bcs of these, the costly buses get damaged faster.

This ROUTE is very much eligible for public transport. But perhaps the ROAD is not. It is getting worse day by day, and the executing agency, 'Roman Tarmat' shall be renamed as 'Roman Dormant' to reflect their work efficiency.

At least after seeing the news items on the papers will the concerned authorities wake up to do their duty?

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022560520500.htm

To suit the requirements of passengers, three new bus routes to various destinations including Sivaganga, Paramakudi and Rameshwaram from Tuticorin district were launched here on Thursday.

P. Geetha Jeevan, Social Welfare Minister, flagged off the services at the new bus station of Tuticorin in the presence of Collector C.N. Maheswaran.

Buses bound for Sivaganga from Tuticorin will cover a distance of 153 kms via Kurukusalai, Kulathur, Vaipar, Surangudi, Vembar, Sayalgudi, Kamuthi and Manamadurai.

Initially, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has decided to schedule four trips a day to Sivaganga.

The buses would reach the destination in four hours, covering a distance of 160 kms. Subsequently, buses would ply between Tuticorin and Paramakudi in 4.15 hours via Kurukkusalai, Kulathur, Vaipar, Surangudi, Vembar, Sayalgudi, Kadalaadi and Muthukulathoor. Buses between these two stations would ply four trips a day, S. Murugan, TNSTC General Manager, , Tirunelveli region, said.

Another bus route from Kovilpatti to Rameshwaram was also launched. Buses bound for Rameshwaram would travel through Kayathar, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Surangudi, Vembar, Sayalgudi, Erwadi, Keelakarai, Ramanthapuram and Mandapam in 6.45 hours. Two trips would be made operational between these two stations, he added.

More importantly, the frequency of buses plying to Madurai from Tuticorin, particularly on National Highway, would be increased.

Passengers were expressing satisfaction over journey by Bypass Riders from Tuticorin to reach their destination in just 2.45 hours. So, the frequency would be doubled shortly, Mr. Murugan said.

...and the executing agency, 'Roman Tarmat' shall be renamed as 'Roman Dormant' to reflect their work efficiency.

Ha.. Ha..But I was always fond of their corporate identity - blue and white, in all their vehicles including small skud steer.

New Bus Routes In Ecr

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Source : Dinakaran

New routes in Ecr was flagged of by the social welfare minister Geetha Jeeva District collector , Tnstc Divisonal Manager and local party people. at a simple function in Thoothukudi New Busstand

New 3 routes

Tiruchendur - Thoothukudi - Paramakudi

Via Kulathoor, Sayalkudi, Kadaladi , Mudhukulathoor.

Depart at Tuticorin 06:10, 16:00 to Paramakudi

Tiruchendur - Thoothukudi - Sivgangai

Via Kulathoor, Sayalkudi, Kamuthi, Manamadurai.

Depart at Tuticorin 05:00, 13:45 to Sivagangai

Kovilpatti - Rameswaram

Via Vilathilulam, Sayalkudi, Keelakarai, Ramanathapuram

Depart at Kovilpatti 08:20

In this 5 yrs Period 162 new routes were introduced, 70 routes got extended and 40 new routes will be implemented very soon.

This ROUTE is very much eligible for public transport. But perhaps the ROAD is not. It is getting worse day by day, and the executing agency, 'Roman Tarmat' shall be renamed as 'Roman Dormant' to reflect their work efficiency.

At least after seeing the news items on the papers will the concerned authorities wake up to do their duty?

I saw a news item that a "Closed concrete canal" of 9 Mtr width will be built from Velachery to drain overflow from lake to Buckimham canal, all along this road.The canal top surface then will be merged with the 'raised' road on the otherside to form a regular 4 lane split road system. Is this info. true?

So another two years may be needed.

It should be TNSTC-Madurai and Coimbatore for respective cities. We should have a separate MTC kind of separate transport division for these cities. But we dont have any such thing in these cities.

TN govt also mentioned that TNSTC-MDU and CBE are monopoly in MDU and CBE, this is also not true. TNSTC-MDU alone is a monopoly operator and TNSTC-CBE is not the only operator in CBE.

I think you got it wrong here.
TNSTC MDU and CBE are to say that they are the sole government corporation that operates city bus services in MDU and CBE. So they are correct. Unlike in Calcutta, where there are around 3 to 4 govt corporations operating: namely CTC, WBSTC etc.

There are private operators on Poonamalle to Tambaram route (#66) also, being suburb to suburb, i did not quote them earlier.

Reagards,
Subbu

They are no where comparable to MTCs fleet. If that is the case, i also have seen a private bus from Bhannergatta National park to some place in bangalore city. So, those also cannot be compared with the fleet of BMTC buses.

I dont understand why you are so much excited and the forum etiquette is always forgotten.


I dont understand where is the forum etiquette forgotten in that post? Can you explain me how?

Even before few years back in madurai, they clearly isolated the mofussil routes and city routes, after mofussil route buses was diverted via the ring road. The road network also has grown extensively . If i am not wrong, even you have city express buses form Thirumangalam to virudhunagar. In my opinion, similar to chennai, madurai city services should be clubbed into a separate corporation and the existing TNSTC-MDU can be renamed to MDU புறந*க*ர் or any nearby regions like Dindigul or karaikudi (similar to TNSTC-vilupuram)

Ya, they can be renamed to Pandian Roadways Corporation (for city bus services in Madurai) and Cheran Roadways Corporation (for city services in Coimbatore) just like the one in Mysore (Mysore City Transport Corporation). It was announced recently that KSRTC city bus service will be split and will be operated as a new corporation in Mysore. But till now, there is no news regarding inaugural of that.

They are no where comparable to MTCs fleet. If that is the case, i also have seen a private bus from Bhannergatta National park to some place in bangalore city. So, those also cannot be compared with the fleet of BMTC buses.

Hi Anand,

If you read the sequence of threads to which i had posted my reply then you will not reply so much out of context ..... i have just quoted that there are couple of private buses running inside Chennai corporation limits...thats all and i quoted few running in suburbs. I never wanted to compare them with MTC.

Regards,
Subbu

I dont understand where is the forum etiquette forgotten in that post? Can you explain me how?

THOUGH I WISH TO EXPLAIN, BUT ITS OF NO USE TO KEEP ARGUING
so would like to get into main stream, so that we dont disturb others.

hai dhandapani iam at karaikal i had seen prtc buses in tnstc cbe pollachi body which is built in 2003 but i cant take photo nowadays they built in karur private builders but tnstc built at bangalare

Body building unit can be made at Tuticorin, there is enough space for it, Regarding the buses given to Nagercoil, The un registerd bus kept at KTC nagar Depot got registered in 72 and given to NGL divison, In my previous posts TN-72N-1458 was alloted to Tiruchendur - Palani of Tuticorin Mofussil they removed the stickers which on the back side, and now given to NGL runinig in Nagercoil - Tuticorin Via Uvari , Tiruchendur.

Yah, so they transferred TN-72 to nagercoil, instead they can transfer the TN-55 bus to nagercoil and allocate the tn-72 bus to tuticorin for the ECR route. ECR road if of NH quality, but the route from Tuticorin via uvari is not that good. The TN-55 bus seems to be like a town bus when compared to TN-72 N-1458. So it will look nice to have good liking buses plying in ECR? Correct?.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022560520500.htm



Initially, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has decided to schedule four trips a day to Sivaganga.

The buses would reach the destination in four hours, covering a distance of 160 kms. Subsequently, buses would ply between Tuticorin and Paramakudi in 4.15 hours via Kurukkusalai, Kulathur, Vaipar, Surangudi, Vembar, Sayalgudi, Kadalaadi and Muthukulathoor. Buses between these two stations would ply four trips a day, S. Murugan, TNSTC General Manager, , Tirunelveli region, said.

More importantly, the frequency of buses plying to Madurai from Tuticorin, particularly on National Highway, would be increased.

Passengers were expressing satisfaction over journey by Bypass Riders from Tuticorin to reach their destination in just 2.45 hours. So, the frequency would be doubled shortly, Mr. Murugan said.

:banana2:

When will TNSTC's own these sort of buses


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When will TNSTC's own these sort of buses


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itha vida nalla buses indialaye irukku.. :lol:

itha vida nalla buses indialaye irukku.. :lol:

inidyala irukku, chennai la irukku, but TNSTC?

inidyala irukku, chennai la irukku, but TNSTC?

We have good looking Volvos at MTC. even the AC buses that were added to TNSTCs was good. Only prob with TNSTC, SETC and MTC is the maintenance..

Not related to TN buses.. Still wanted to post it because, this STC gives a stiff competition to SETC in terms of maintenance..:lol:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TUbtkKlZ78I/AAAAAAAAFpo/zCnF2dpVZKU/s640/IMG_0133.jpg

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These are Ist generation B7R's. This is only a part of it. The remaining will be when they are moving and they offer a stiff competition to our "Sundara Travels":-)

These are Ist generation B7R's. This is only a part of it. The remaining will be when they are moving and they offer a stiff competition to our "Sundara Travels":-)

One more APSRTC.. This is the real sundara travels..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TUbriQ9bJwI/AAAAAAAAFl8/H8o6Lqge3Ok/s640/IMG_0073.jpg

Latest from Nellai..

TN29 N 2308.. Transferred from Dharmapuri region to Nellai division..
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TN57 N 1801 running in Papanasam - Palani route. Registered under DGL region.. Transferred to Nellai region.. Beauty here is, it goes inside DGL region territory again..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWaC8C9W2sI/AAAAAAAAF6k/1u71eMlfwfY/s512/DSC04798.jpg

Papanasam - Madurai bus from Papanasam depot..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWaDXxtBmuI/AAAAAAAAF7g/xTdSynxL0mM/s640/DSC04862.jpg

Introduced recently.. Still 189 MDU? details pasted in TN72 N 1442 of Papanasam-Madurai route
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Actually what is the specific reason for these transfers?

Actually what is the specific reason for these transfers?

Transport minister function..:lol: whenever he goes to any city for inauguration, then they transfer buses which were ready for inauguration in other divn to the divn where he is going...

Now Nellai division has new buses from CBE region(TN38 N 2354 to TN38 N 2359), Karaikudi region(63), Pudhukottai(55), Trichy(45), Dindigul region(57), Villupuram(32), Madurai(58), Virudhunagar(67) Salem(30), Dharmapuri(29).

Missing reg nos are 01, 33, 21, 25..

One more APSRTC.. This is the real sundara travels..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TUbriQ9bJwI/AAAAAAAAFl8/H8o6Lqge3Ok/s640/IMG_0073.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

And the nick name which i gave to that bus is Nai Vandi..:lol:

itha vida nalla buses indialaye irukku.. :lol:

May be, after increase in fares, TNSTC MDU and CBE may try and go for this.
But if fares are increased for the Volvo buses in MTC, the will be huge money spinning buses for MTC. May be the next time MTC is going for rear engine AC buses, they can try Mercedes Benz.

Transport minister function..:lol: whenever he goes to any city for inauguration, then they transfer buses which were ready for inauguration in other divn to the divn where he is going...

Now Nellai division has new buses from CBE region(TN38 N 2354 to TN38 N 2359), Karaikudi region(63), Pudhukottai(55), Trichy(45), Dindigul region(57), Villupuram(32), Madurai(58), Virudhunagar(67) Salem(30), Dharmapuri(29).

Missing reg nos are 01, 33, 21, 25..

Yah nowadays because of election they just introduce excess of new buses, who(public)notices these kind of stuff. For them they want to create a image that they have introduced new buses. you can spot more other reg buses than :lol:TN-72 s. In fact TN-33,32,30,57 bus bodies are superb:) colour combination also superb, because they are also new too nellai, but tn-55s:ohno: it the body looks bad.

And the nick name which i gave to that bus is Nai Vandi..:lol:

:rofl::rofl:

Not related to TN buses.. Still wanted to post it because, this STC gives a stiff competition to SETC in terms of maintenance..:lol:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TUbtkKlZ78I/AAAAAAAAFpo/zCnF2dpVZKU/s640/IMG_0133.jpg

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Our TNSTCs are a lot better compared to this. May be, seeing this only, i think TN is not going for Volvos. With this fare structure, they are not even able to maintain ordinary Super Delux buses, where are they going to Maintain Volvos? I think that the fare revision will bring in a revolution for TN Transportation.

Yah nowadays because of election they just introduce excess of new buses, who(public)notices these kind of stuff. For them they want to illude the public that they have introduced new buses. you can spot more other reg buses than :lol:TN-72 s. In fact TN-33,32,30,57 bus bodies are superb:) colour combination also superb, because they are also new too nellai, but tn-55s:ohno: it the body looks bad.

Ya, body for all other divisions are good, except Coimbatore. Other divisions, being unable to handle the order load, have outsourced some of their load, considering the quality. But TNSTC CBE, compromised the quality in order to meet the deadline.

These are Ist generation B7R's. This is only a part of it. The remaining will be when they are moving and they offer a stiff competition to our "Sundara Travels":-)

Are there no Sundara travels in TN now? Remember riding on one from CBE-Avinashi during my last visit!!

Ya, body for all other divisions are good, except Coimbatore. Other divisions, being unable to handle the order load, have outsourced some of their load, considering the quality. But TNSTC CBE, compromised the quality in order to meet the deadline.


TNSTC-CBE body was also good sir. It got three body building workshops. Two of these were relatively big. Quality went bad because of this DMK govt want to introduce all buses in a hurry. And who said PVT build bodies were good? who said(except you) all other divisions body were good??

And the nick name which i gave to that bus is Nai Vandi..:lol:

ஆடிக்கு ஒரு தடவ அம்மவாசைக்கு ஒரு தடவ inga visit panna varum namma Modsku tamil theirnja vambakida pothu sir.

Yah, so they transferred TN-72 to nagercoil, instead they can transfer the TN-55 bus to nagercoil and allocate the tn-72 bus to tuticorin for the ECR route. ECR road if of NH quality, but the route from Tuticorin via uvari is not that good. The TN-55 bus seems to be like a town bus when compared to TN-72 N-1458. So it will look nice to have good liking buses plying in ECR? Correct?.

Yes they can give new buses to ECR road is very nice, Although in terms of connectivity TNSTC - KUM is best but they did not introduced a single new bus on the route, After ECR completed on this Stretch TNSTC - Nellai concentrating on New Routes.

Many New Routes Can Be formed on ECR

Kanyakumari - Rameswaram they can increase the service many Pilgrimages from North India after visiting rameswaram move to kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - velankanni
Kanyakumari - Chennai
Kudankulam - Chennai
Uvari - Nagapattinam
Uvari - Cuddalore from Uvari it will help the fishermens moving for their works from uvari
Udangudi - Chennai
Tiruchendur - Pillayarpatti
Tiruchendur - Swamimalai
Tiruchendur - Chidambaram
Tiruchendur - Nagore people goes to dharka from Kayalpattinam will use this
Tiruchendur - Chennai
Thoothukudi _ Chennai
Thoothukudi - Velankanni
Thoothukudi - Cuddalore - NeyveliTs
Thoothukudi - Karaikal
Thoothukudi - Pondy Nlc powerplant project started in Thoothukudi it will help the employees of NLC

Couple of hours ago, I saw three brand new buses of KMU at tiruverumbur rushing towards trichy. Two buses between Kumbakonam and tirupur while the third one had destinations written as Velankanni and Bhavani. The regn number of last bus was TN 68 N 0267.

TNSTC-CBE body was also good sir. It got three body building workshops. Two of these were relatively big. Quality went bad because of this DMK govt want to introduce all buses in a hurry. And who said PVT build bodies were good? who said(except you) all other divisions body were good??

the first bus form nellai divison you posted here is Kadayanallur-CBE bus transferrred from CBE. Nearly there are 5-6 buses similar to that colour running in nellai, but the colour patterns was different and so good. The last time i was in nellai, i traveled in one of those buses from Nellai-Tenkasi, it was really good. I mean to say the exterior body, seat design, spacing between seats, colour combination. Almost all TNSTC mofussil bus bodies are superb, but i don't like the seats in TN-55,45 reg buses. It seems to be like town bus seats. There is a TN-45 reg bus under nellai it operates in Nellai-erode, if you see the seats, you can understand what i told is true. The resting part of the seats are too low that you can't even rest your head back.

Yes they can give new buses to ECR road is very nice, Although in terms of connectivity TNSTC - KUM is best but they did not introduced a single new bus on the route, After ECR completed on this Stretch TNSTC - Nellai concentrating on New Routes.

Many New Routes Can Be formed on ECR

Kanyakumari - Rameswaram they can increase the service many Pilgrimages from North India after visiting rameswaram move to kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - velankanni
Kanyakumari - Chennai
Kudankulam - Chennai
Uvari - Nagapattinam
Uvari - Cuddalore from Uvari it will help the fishermens moving for their works from uvari
Udangudi - Chennai
Tiruchendur - Pillayarpatti
Tiruchendur - Swamimalai
Tiruchendur - Chidambaram
Tiruchendur - Nagore people goes to dharka from Kayalpattinam will use this
Tiruchendur - Chennai
Thoothukudi _ Chennai
Thoothukudi - Velankanni
Thoothukudi - Cuddalore - NeyveliTs
Thoothukudi - Karaikal
Thoothukudi - Pondy Nlc powerplant project started in Thoothukudi it will help the employees of NLC

Those routes was really good:).during an interview 6 months back, nellai regional manager murugan said that they have given a proposal to the government about the possibility of introducing BPRs from nellai, tuticorin to kodaikanal. He also said new routes will be introduced in ECR. As mentioned before they have introduced routes via ECR.

Those routes was really good:).during an interview 6 months back, nellai regional manager murugan said that they have given a proposal to the government about the possibility of introducing BPRs from nellai, tuticorin to kodaikanal. He also said new routes will be introduced in ECR. As mentioned before they have introduced routes via ECR.

Yes but we People of Thoothukudi need more bus service in City as well as Mofussil Today saw the Newly introduced Sivaganga bus It was TN-72N-1419 which was running between Thoothukudi - Coimbatore was transfered to this route it has the seats of BPR type

See the condition of Nellai-Tenkasi Bus

"பசுக்குள் குடை"

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2010/09/29/20100929d_013107007.jpg

Yes they can give new buses to ECR road is very nice, Although in terms of connectivity TNSTC - KUM is best but they did not introduced a single new bus on the route, After ECR completed on this Stretch TNSTC - Nellai concentrating on New Routes.

Many New Routes Can Be formed on ECR

Kanyakumari - Rameswaram they can increase the service many Pilgrimages from North India after visiting rameswaram move to kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - velankanni
Kanyakumari - Chennai
Kudankulam - Chennai
Uvari - Nagapattinam
Uvari - Cuddalore from Uvari it will help the fishermens moving for their works from uvari
Udangudi - Chennai
Tiruchendur - Pillayarpatti
Tiruchendur - Swamimalai
Tiruchendur - Chidambaram
Tiruchendur - Nagore people goes to dharka from Kayalpattinam will use this
Tiruchendur - Chennai
Thoothukudi _ Chennai
Thoothukudi - Velankanni
Thoothukudi - Cuddalore - NeyveliTs
Thoothukudi - Karaikal
Thoothukudi - Pondy Nlc powerplant project started in Thoothukudi it will help the employees of NLC

All the above routes can be formed if the Tuticorn - Kanyakumari link of the ECR is complete. And i hope definitely these routes will be under consideration by TNSTC/SETC.

TNSTC-CBE body was also good sir. It got three body building workshops. Two of these were relatively big. Quality went bad because of this DMK govt want to introduce all buses in a hurry. And who said PVT build bodies were good? who said(except you) all other divisions body were good??

I have spotted many new buses from TNSTC VPM and KMU, which had nice body builds. With those and the pics posted from you of the TNSTC CBE (especially the TNSTC CBEs city buses with silver color body was not good) i am telling this.

I have spotted many new buses from TNSTC VPM and KMU, which had nice body builds. With those and the pics posted from you of the TNSTC CBE (especially the TNSTC CBEs city buses with silver color body was not good) i am telling this.

I liked that steel body and it was a good design by erode region. as i said earlier, due to time constraint erode region couldnt able to give a better quality body for those city bus services.. But what you said is "All other TNSTC bodies were good except TNSTC-CBE". This has a big meaning..

See the condition of Nellai-Tenkasi Bus

"பசுக்குள் குடை"

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2010/09/29/20100929d_013107007.jpg

Wth.Are we in 18th century. I am sure even those dys under British had better buses although technologically and sophisticatively backward.Guys unless we protest nothing is gonna change. Prick the comforted ass of all our politicians rubbing against their seats. Those passengers on the bus should have taken inspirations from the egyptian and libyans under ruthless dictators.We are in democracy. Check this video to see what happened to a KPN service from Trichy to chennai. Kudos to the passengers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JP-rqJ6A5c

People in Theni town will have an ultra modern A-Class central bus stand on Theni Bypass Road with all modern facilities and sufficient bus bays, the much-awaited facility for Theni town, within 18 months, said Collector P. Muthuveeran.

He was laying the foundation stone for the new bus stand on Theni Bypass behind N.R.T. Nagar near here on Sunday.

This facility will ease traffic congestion within the town limit.

The total cost of the project was Rs.11.5 crore of which government grant was Rs.1 crore, contribution from Theni municipality Rs.2 crore and Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Development Fund offered Rs.8.5 crore. Administrative sanction had already been given.

The bus stand will become operational in 18 months, the Collector assured. “Approximately 2 lakh people will benefit.”

The new bus stand will be established in 7.35 acres offered by the Department of Forests.

It will have a main block and secondary block with two floors each and a sub-way.

It will also have sufficient bays to park 56 buses at a time.

src: http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/28/stories/2011022863080400.htm

tnstc cbe bodies both cbe &erd region are very good they will not compramise quality any time the units also very big with full infrastructure if chassis went inside come out with full finishing only except erd region in early 1980-1990 msrtc also ordered in cec for their buses tn fire service also built only from this unit only more over nowadays finishing & painting is only very low in hurry but quality & stability is good , prtc also orderd body till 2003 after that they gone to private builders cbe divn bodies till in use @ prtc so any body dont compare the cbe bodies to other divn because high body productivity is only can able by cbe divn only other divn cannot manage & not having any proper set up like cbe divn

People in Theni town will have an ultra modern A-Class central bus stand on Theni Bypass Road with all modern facilities and sufficient bus bays, the much-awaited facility for Theni town, within 18 months, said Collector P. Muthuveeran.

He was laying the foundation stone for the new bus stand on Theni Bypass behind N.R.T. Nagar near here on Sunday.

This facility will ease traffic congestion within the town limit.

The total cost of the project was Rs.11.5 crore of which government grant was Rs.1 crore, contribution from Theni municipality Rs.2 crore and Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Development Fund offered Rs.8.5 crore. Administrative sanction had already been given.

The bus stand will become operational in 18 months, the Collector assured. “Approximately 2 lakh people will benefit.”

The new bus stand will be established in 7.35 acres offered by the Department of Forests.

It will have a main block and secondary block with two floors each and a sub-way.

It will also have sufficient bays to park 56 buses at a time.

src: http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/28/stories/2011022863080400.htm

A class bus stand in 11.5 crore? Lol may be he was telling his dream or got a different meaning for A class.Something like the bus stand in trichy.

tnstc cbe bodies both cbe &erd region are very good they will not compramise quality any time the units also very big with full infrastructure if chassis went inside come out with full finishing only except erd region in early 1980-1990 msrtc also ordered in cec for their buses tn fire service also built only from this unit only more over nowadays finishing & painting is only very low in hurry but quality & stability is good , prtc also orderd body till 2003 after that they gone to private builders cbe divn bodies till in use @ prtc so any body dont compare the cbe bodies to other divn because high body productivity is only can able by cbe divn only other divn cannot manage & not having any proper set up like cbe divn

Very much true.

Pollachi workshop built bodies for many STCs. It built buses for TTC, RMTC and so on. Still erode region built buses are running in MDU city.. An example here..
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvS3L0UoeI/AAAAAAAAGN8/nolORlGiqpc/s640/DSC05109.jpg

Quality wise Current pollachi workshop(erstwhile Cheran Engineering Corporation) was the best. Its quality went down in the latest buses because of election. Present govt want to introduce all the buses in hurry. Then how can we expect a good body? Even productivity wise they were the best. You can see so many buses running in CBE divn which were built by Pollachi, Udumalpet and Pallipalayam workshops.

All others are going for private bodies because they didnt have huge workshops like CEC. This CEC was formed after splitting AE(body building arm of ABT). Both AE and CEC was there in Goodshed road, pollachi. AE closed its unit at Goodshed road and it has one unit in Coimbatore road, pollachi.

New Buses inaugurated by the Transport Minister Mr. K. N. Nehru for TNSTC KUM division at Trichy Central Bus Stand.


http://dkn.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/02/28/20110228g_014106005.jpg

TN45 N 3175 Trichy region bus transferred to Nellai division..

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Still it has the owner name as M.D, TNSTC, Kumbakonam..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvR8zMGDsI/AAAAAAAAGMY/DGJtPrIDhfY/s512/DSC05079.jpg

this bus is salem region body but till now erd region body also running in madurai i think in thiruparakundram depot reg no given to mdu from erd divn is tn33 n 1235 serial

this bus is salem region body but till now erd region body also running in madurai i think in thiruparakundram depot

This is erode region. I know that.. :) erode region buses are there with thirumangalam depot now. Initially thiruparankundram depot got erode region buses and now they are gone.

hai dhandapani this is salem divn bus model 1997 please refer any other

NEW bus route From TNSTC -KUM Karaikudi Division

RAMESWARAM - NAGERCOIL via ECR , THOOTHUKUDI , TIRUNELVELI enquired the driver he said they have got permission for this new route and we are expecting a new bus for this hope we will get it. the bus came to Thoothukudi at night 7:30 and departed to Nagercoil

[QUOTE=dhandapanik;73528763]TN45 N 3175 Trichy region bus transferred to Nellai division..

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvR4G3FZUI/AAAAAAAAGMM/SFNfY69dEu0/s640/DSC05077.jpg

see the colors of the buses.whether its a city bus or any district buses these idiots dont want to improve the color patterns..:bash:
others states especially karanataka and maharastra improving der buses with gud body built quality and nice colors.

This is erode region. I know that.. :) erode region buses are there with thirumangalam depot now. Initially thiruparankundram depot got erode region buses and now they are gone.


No these model buses are unique of salem div, even now you can spot nearly 30 odd buses of these type with TN-27 reg in nellai. They are operated as town buses.

KPN operates CBE-HYD and CBE-Vijayawada buses. Kaleeswari partners KPN in operating buses to AP.

Kesineni operates CBE-HYD and Ernakulam-HYD buses..

Kallada also operates CBE-HYD service. It also has a Ernakulam-CBE Volvo as a connecting service for CBE-HDY service.

Kesineni also operates MDU-HYD service. KPN Provides connecting service to CBE-HYD service at salem through their day time MDU-Bangalore service.

Kesineni announces Hyderabad <-> Trivandrum VOLVO multi axle service. Launching shortly.:)

hai dhandapani this is salem divn bus model 1997 please refer any other

Only erode region buses had that flower in glasses right?

New Buses inaugurated by the Transport Minister Mr. K. N. Nehru for TNSTC KUM division at Trichy Central Bus Stand.


Some of the Kumbakonam division buses which i spotted..

A recently introduced PVT build bus of Karaikudi region running in Ramanathapuram-Erode route
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWksHGXACwI/AAAAAAAAGI0/xbQk4wzFcpc/s640/IMG_0199.jpg

Kamudhi - Chennai bus returning back to Kamudhi after a special trip to madurai
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Sivagangai - Chennai Super deluxe service going back to Sivagangai after completing its Special trip to madurai..
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWkuTwKRTZI/AAAAAAAAGI0/S2ooGVMsLac/s640/IMG_0272.jpg

Kumbakonam region bus running in Thanjavur - Nagercoil bus rushing to Nagarcoil..
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWku2r-MNoI/AAAAAAAAGI0/JCEQP8qzs20/s640/IMG_0284.jpg

^^ Thanks Dhandapani sir posting the pic of the Super deluxes fromTNSTC - KUM, members have discussed a lot about SD but first time the full view of the buses thanks for sharing the pics

TN 45 N 3162 of Trichy region.. Inhouse workshop built..
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lVqtyxrI/AAAAAAAAGQ4/6Faqd25_QNk/s640/DSC05146.jpg

Two new buses form Trichy region. One built by Trichy region workshop and the other by Best coach.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lYLJL3FI/AAAAAAAAGQ8/FrPVonNsc9c/s640/DSC05147.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lflKx2aI/AAAAAAAAGRM/M_hi0jKg2G8/s640/DSC05151.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0llFiULPI/AAAAAAAAGRg/7QWC-XKA4vo/s640/DSC05154.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lnnXyBbI/AAAAAAAAGRw/QmtedPy7CnI/s640/DSC05155.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lsdIUPjI/AAAAAAAAGR4/oxGSnN9sQw4/s640/DSC05157.jpg

TN45 N 3171 of Madurai - Trichy route from Trichy region.. An Inhouse built bus
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0mEDp6PnI/AAAAAAAAGSo/ZIxDPus6csM/s640/DSC05169.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0mGvcXvJI/AAAAAAAAGSs/iXHkdFPfAWo/s640/DSC05170.jpg

TN 63 N 1444 of Karaikudi region running in Madurai - Thiruvannamalai route
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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0lOY9PRpI/AAAAAAAAGQk/wfja81eQaCQ/s640/DSC05143.jpg

A Non Stop bus from Pudhukottai region in Trichy-Madurai route
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW0l4Ynd4KI/AAAAAAAAGSQ/ZSNj7RsTdKo/s640/DSC05163.jpg

Only erode region buses had that flower in glasses right?

Salem division buses too had flower designs on glasses. To me that bus looks like a Salem one. And it brings my childhood memories back as most of the buses during that time used to look like this one.

The bus mostly is salem div...one..as ANNA Transport (if i remembe rcorrectly)will have the steel rim on their window sliding glasses and Jeeva had only the glass and no stell rim surrounding it.

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/549/image0242.jpg

Dhandapani sir u r mentioning this type of body only, in TNSTC - Nellai we have some Old bus transferred from Erode region and some buses of this type newly built and gave to Nellai region in around 1998-99.

Hi Balaji,

The buses indicated by Mr.Dhandapani in Mdu as ED region built buses were introduced in 98/99 time frame. They were introduced along with MTC chrompet built buses.
These buses have a long bar above the window in the inside portion of the bus. This bar runs all along the length of the bus. Which region, ED or SLM used to have this practice....this will help us find the nativity of this bus.... One more thing this buses did not use TNSTC-Mdu, they had TSTC-Mdu written in the front and back when they were introduced. Hope these things will help us indentify the manufacturing depot.

One thing that still puzzles me is that, when these buses were introduced, the horns of these buses used to sound exactly like the horn sound of Jeeva buses in late 90's.

Regards,
Subbu

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Bangalore-Cuddalore 2200 hrs
Cuddalore -Bangalore 2100 hrs
Bangalore-Erode 2200 hrs
Erode -Bangalore 2130 hrs

Karnataka Sarige:

Bangalore-Vellore 2200 hrs, Vellore -Bangalore 2130 hrs

http://www.ksrtc.in/AWATARWeb/showKsrtcNews.do?NewsID=1101

http://www.ksrtc.in/AWATARWeb/showKsrtcNews.do?NewsID=1101

Very good move by KaSRTC to test few unexplored towns by it. I am waiting for them to attack the South TN areas like Nellai, Tuti, Nagercoil and Rameswaram areas ....
Timings for Erode are not good, this will make the buses drop the passengers in middle of the night both ways....11:30 PM is the best time to start both ways.

Regards,
Subbu

Very good move by KaSRTC to test few unexplored towns by it. I am waiting for them to attack the South TN areas like Nellai, Tuti, Nagercoil and Rameswaram areas ....
Timings for Erode are not good, this will make the buses drop the passengers in middle of the night both ways....11:30 PM is the best time to start both ways.

Regards,
Subbu

Subbu,
I can understand your intention, but still SETC will not care about the services,passengers.

Subbu,
I can understand your intention, but still SETC will not care about the services,passengers.

Need to see who is going to form the govt. If DMK comes SETC gone. If it is ADMK, then we may see some changes. Lets hope for the best.

The Kumbakonam built buses are looking good.
Especially i like their Super Delux buses. I want more of them from TNSTC to dominate over SETC.

Saw, TN-21-N-1413 to Kancheepuram from Pondy (stickered as Chennai ECR Express Pondy) and TN-21-N-1417 also from Chennai to Pondy.
But i am yet to see past the 3500 mark in TN-32-N series.

http://www.ksrtc.in/AWATARWeb/showKsrtcNews.do?NewsID=1101

Are those just Summer specials or KSRTC is planning them to make permanent???

Saw, TN-21-N-1413 to Kancheepuram from Pondy (stickered as Chennai ECR Express Pondy) and TN-21-N-1417 also from Chennai to Pondy.
But i am yet to see past the 3500 mark in TN-32-N series.

Yesterday i spotted the new bus from TNSTC - VPM in Trichy, TN 32 N 3525.

But unable to spot the route of this bus

Post deleted

^^
Wow, that s a good news. Hoping to see atleast 1 bus in 3500 series to be allocated to one of the depots of Pondy or Cuddalore.

^^
Wow, that s a good news. Hoping to see atleast 1 bus in 3500 series to be allocated to one of the depots of Pondy or Cuddalore.

Here is the one.. This is running in Madurai-Villupuram route..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvRidjMKDI/AAAAAAAAGLc/aBTNPqRuJGY/s640/DSC05065.jpg

Here is the one.. This is running in Madurai-Villupuram route..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvRidjMKDI/AAAAAAAAGLc/aBTNPqRuJGY/s640/DSC05065.jpg

Thank you for your effort Mr. Dhandapani. :applause::applause::applause:

Spotted some new buses from TNSTC - KUM Division in Trichy Central Bus Stand on Monday (28/02/2011)


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Kumbakonam region) Thanjavur to Tirupur

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9209/dsc00378op.jpg


http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6492/dsc00379q.jpg



Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Karaikudi) Madurai to Tiruvannamalai

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/2521/dsc00380xn.jpg


http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7750/dsc00381fj.jpg


http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5972/dsc00382tf.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Aranthangi to Tirupur
but on that day run as a special service to Thuvarankurichi

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5956/dsc00383mbo.jpg


http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9595/dsc00384e.jpg


http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3387/dsc00385li.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Trichy to Salem

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8946/dsc00391be.jpg


http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2453/dsc00392ci.jpg


http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7781/dsc00393ge.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Trichy to Villupuram

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2913/dsc00394wb.jpg


http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/847/dsc00395q.jpg


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7/dsc00396mk.jpg


Quite old Super Deluxe bus from TNSTC - KUM (Pudhukottai region) Pudhukottai to Chennai

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1279/dsc00386f.jpg


http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6751/dsc00388lw.jpg


http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6716/dsc00390s.jpg


Quite old bus from TNSTC - KUM (Pudhukottai region) which has LED Display, Trichy to Rameswaram

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/147/dsc00397yo.jpg


Pics clicked on 28/02/2011

Nice pics.. Great to see so many new buses from Kumbakonam division.. any new buses from TNSTC-Salem? Except salem we have seen buses from all divisions..


Quite old Super Deluxe bus from TNSTC - KUM (Pudhukottai region) Pudhukottai to Chennai

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1279/dsc00386f.jpg


http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6751/dsc00388lw.jpg


http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6716/dsc00390s.jpg


Color combination is good. I dont think this is older. might got added in 2011 only.

Good pics isham and dhandapani.
Are all the Super Delux introduced by TNSTCs in 12m chaises or 10m chaises?
The above one appears to be a 12m chaises.

Spotted some new buses from TNSTC - KUM Division in Trichy Central Bus Stand on Monday (28/02/2011)


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Kumbakonam region) Thanjavur to Tirupur

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9209/dsc00378op.jpg


http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/6492/dsc00379q.jpg



Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Karaikudi) Madurai to Tiruvannamalai

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/2521/dsc00380xn.jpg


http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7750/dsc00381fj.jpg


http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5972/dsc00382tf.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Aranthangi to Tirupur
but on that day run as a special service to Thuvarankurichi

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5956/dsc00383mbo.jpg


http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9595/dsc00384e.jpg


http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3387/dsc00385li.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Trichy to Salem

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8946/dsc00391be.jpg


http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2453/dsc00392ci.jpg


http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7781/dsc00393ge.jpg


Bus from TNSTC - KUM (Trichy region) Trichy to Villupuram

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2913/dsc00394wb.jpg


http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/847/dsc00395q.jpg


http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7/dsc00396mk.jpg


Quite old Super Deluxe bus from TNSTC - KUM (Pudhukottai region) Pudhukottai to Chennai

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1279/dsc00386f.jpg


http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6751/dsc00388lw.jpg


http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6716/dsc00390s.jpg


Quite old bus from TNSTC - KUM (Pudhukottai region) which has LED Display, Trichy to Rameswaram

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/147/dsc00397yo.jpg


Pics clicked on 28/02/2011

the thuvarangurichi bus belongs to thuvarangurichi depot, not a special

:)Very good move by KaSRTC to test few unexplored towns by it. I am waiting for them to attack the South TN areas like Nellai, Tuti, Nagercoil and Rameswaram areas ....
Timings for Erode are not good, this will make the buses drop the passengers in middle of the night both ways....11:30 PM is the best time to start both ways.

Regards,
Subbu

No subbu, the bus(sbc-ed) will run slowly and end up in Erode at 4.30 am:)

Here is the one.. This is running in Madurai-Villupuram route..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWvRidjMKDI/AAAAAAAAGLc/aBTNPqRuJGY/s640/DSC05065.jpg


Similar bus of CBE region in CBE - Salem route TN-38-N-2500. Almost all the regions are getting this type of ordinary colour painted buses from private body builders.

Cool Pics of TNSTC, thanks to the pics For Dhandapani sir and Mr Isham

Nice pics.. Great to see so many new buses from Kumbakonam division.. any new buses from TNSTC-Salem? Except salem we have seen buses from all divisions..
Color combination is good. I dont think this is older. might got added in 2011 only.

TNSTC Salem got some new buses they are operating in Salem - Bangalore and Salem- Chennai sectors only, 2 or 3 buses only to Madurai. Last month when i went to salem noticed this During Night time no new buses in Madurai -salem sector but other corporation buses are all new bounding to salem from south and rocking in speed

Very good move by KaSRTC to test few unexplored towns by it. I am waiting for them to attack the South TN areas like Nellai, Tuti, Nagercoil and Rameswaram areas ....
Timings for Erode are not good, this will make the buses drop the passengers in middle of the night both ways....11:30 PM is the best time to start both ways.

Regards,
Subbu

Actually Karnataka SRTC tested a bus on the Bangalore Nagercoil sector. I remember seeing one old violet/blue colour bus at the Vadasery Christopher Bus Stand sometime in 2000. But, I couldn't recall whether the service was through Tirunelveli, Madurai or extended from their existing Bangalore-Coimbatore-Ernakulam-Trivandrum route. May be due to less or no collection, the route might have been cancelled after trying for 4 or 5 days.

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/03/03/20110303c_013107004.jpg

^^^^ Whether rules are there to be floated?

Good pics isham and dhandapani.
Are all the Super Delux introduced by TNSTCs in 12m chaises or 10m chaises?
The above one appears to be a 12m chaises.
They are all regular Vikings only. TNSTC uses 12M buses only for their AC coaches. 222" Viking is used for UD's and mostly these SD's and other Mofussil buses are 210" Vikings.

http://epaper.dinakaran.com/pdf/2011/03/03/20110303c_013107004.jpg

I am sorry to say this, but this is disgusting. You seem to have very little respect to the forum's rules, and despite being told repeatedly, you've not bothered to put a translation of the news item. Please remember that this is an international forum, and is not intended solely for Tamil speaking audience.

Very few JNNURM buses in madurai have "தமிழ்நாடு அரசு போக்குவரத்துக்கழகம்" stickers in their bodies and here is the one.. Few buses that has registration number between TN58 N 1431 to 1475 has this stickers..
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TWaMGI-awwI/AAAAAAAAF-M/7ms7kWJNwnQ/s640/DSC04875.jpg

Thanks, Isham and Dhandapani for the wonderful photos.

I am a little concerned that the private built coaches are back again for TNSTC Trichy and other regions as well. They arent durable compared to TNSTC built ones. Fortunately, TNSTC VPM is still not leaning towards private but only from its workshops.

Isham, any idea of new city buses for Trichy from this 50 buses?!

Cheers,
Raj

Fortunately, TNSTC VPM is still not leaning towards private but only from its workshops.

Cheers,
Raj

Same is the case with TNSTC-Coimbatore. It too got very less pvt built buses. I'm yet to spot a new private built bus under madurai region. In TNSTC-Madurai more private built buses are there in Dindigul and Virudhunagar regions.

Someone post the pic of new buses from TNSTC-Salem. Except SETC and TNSTC-Salem we have seen new buses from all divisions.

Thanks, Isham and Dhandapani for the wonderful photos.

I am a little concerned that the private built coaches are back again for TNSTC Trichy and other regions as well. They arent durable compared to TNSTC built ones. Fortunately, TNSTC VPM is still not leaning towards private but only from its workshops.

Isham, any idea of new city buses for Trichy from this 50 buses?!

Cheers,
Raj

Sorry Raj so far i haven't seen any new buses for City service. If i happen to see those buses surely i will update with pics

Sorry Raj so far i haven't seen any new buses for City service. If i happen to see those buses surely i will update with pics

Thats fine - thanks Isham! Please do update with pics - as you always do :)

Cheers,
Raj

Fortunately, TNSTC VPM is still not leaning towards private but only from its workshops.
Cheers,
Raj

TNSTC VPM has its own body built to be of the best quality. They are better than the private build buses.

Spotted three new buses from different divisions

TN 45 N 3201 Trichy to Salem (Trichy region, TNSTC - KUM)

TN 58 N 1897 Kambam to Mannargudi (Madurai region, TNSTC - MDU)

TN 33 N 2687 Erode to Karaikudi (Erode region, TNSTC - CBE)

The Erode region bus was built by their own unit i guess. It builds in viking 10M Chassis

They are all regular Vikings only. TNSTC uses 12M buses only for their AC coaches. 222" Viking is used for UD's and mostly these SD's and other Mofussil buses are 210" Vikings.

Hi Pritm,

Why TNSTC does not Try Leyland 12m 114hp chasis for its mofussil operations... they can be atleast tried on routes which predominantly run on 4 laned roads..

Regards,
Subbu

PRTC has introduced a new Ashok Leyland's Prakash built bus. It is a P 8000 model with BS III norms. It is just it's 4th day of run.

Here are the pics of the bus

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5493749455_661913a443.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5494342018_d48e3cfa1a.jpg

CC: Myself

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


Again lot of new city buses like above in more routes like R.No. 24, 26 etc.
TN-38-N-2515 in R.No. 24 .

List of some new buses in routes from CBE and ERD region.

TN-33-N-2697 - Erode - Trichy
TN-38-N-2499 - Cbe - Hosur
TN-38-N-2500 - Cbe - Salem
TN-38-N-2515 - Ukkadam - Kalapatti R.No. 24

Not able to spott any new arrivals from Salem division in this month. From this years quota it got 150 buses to be introduced, I guess nearly 60 newly built buses in each region ( salem & Dharmapuri =120 nos ) so far got introduced,( as per registration numbers uptodate ) balance 30 buses will shortly hit on roads.

This years jackpot of allocation of new buses is to Karaikudi region, Thirunelveli region and CBE region.Each of these regions got allocated morethan 200 new buses.

PRTC has introduced a new Ashok Leyland's Prakash built bus. It is a P 8000 model with BS III norms. It is just it's 4th day of run.

Here are the pics of the bus

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60154670@N05/5494342018
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60154670@N05/5494342018
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60154670@N05/5493749455
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60154670@N05/5493749455

CC: Myself

Hope this bus still touches Erode, this is a unique service which has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state. Probably should be the only one in India of such sorts.

Regards,
Subbu

Someone post the pic of new buses from TNSTC-Salem. Except SETC and TNSTC-Salem we have seen new buses from all divisions.

You got to be kidding..
Puthusa bus vita thaane photo laam poda mudiyum...
mattamaana division nga TNSTC-Salem.. Anga irukara oppicers ku thoongarathuke neram pathala... ithula puthu bus vaangaratha pathi naama pesave thevail illa..

Someone post the pic of new buses from TNSTC-Salem. Except SETC and TNSTC-Salem we have seen new buses from all divisions.

You got to be kidding..
Puthusa bus vita thaane photo laam poda mudiyum...
mattamaana division nga TNSTC-Salem.. Anga irukara oppicers ku thoongarathuke neram pathala... ithula puthu bus vaangaratha pathi naama pesave thevail illa..

A major chunk of buses got transferred to nagercoil division (you can see it in dhandapani sir photos), then how come you can see buses in salem division.

Hope this bus still touches Erode, this is a unique service which has to cross two states to reach a town in its own state. Probably should be the only one in India of such sorts.

Regards,
Subbu

Must be only one in its world..
But i see no decent increase in fare even though it is a UD type coach.. It is just 337... Previously it was Rs 310...

A major chunk of buses got transferred to nagercoil division (you can see it in dhandapani sir photos), then how come you can see buses in salem division.

Mr.Nellai,
I think maximum of 10 nos from TNSTC-Salem(Dharmapuri and Salem regions) got transferred to Nellai Division. Almost every region transferred few buses to Nellai division. :)

Again lot of new city buses like above in more routes like R.No. 24, 26 etc.
TN-38-N-2515 in R.No. 24 .
Kumaran,
Thanks for the information. I'll try to get some more this week. :)

I was searching for the brand "Cheran" name for long time.. Got these tickets which i'm preserving for loong time..

Rs.1.50 Ticket from Cheran Transport Corporation and the current TNSTC-Coimbatore
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW_CxHuw0bI/AAAAAAAAGY4/wtQWr_xERc0/s512/Cheran%20-%203.JPG

Rs. 2.50 Ticket of Cheran Transport Corporation (CTC)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW_Cw-QfZHI/AAAAAAAAGY0/fDIjRqCupzU/s512/Cheran%20-%201.JPG

One more 150 Ps or Rs.1.5 ticket of CTC
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_T-PE1u4eAzw/TW_Cxxh1M0I/AAAAAAAAGY8/HKVnOCYSpkw/s512/Cheran%20-%202.JPG

Dhadapanik,

There is no new buses given to Salem division recently due to tug of war between two ministers which is well know...

The new buses on all the prime routes from Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Hosur belongs to the competitive division. So you can not spot any new buses of Salem division.

I am sorry to say this, but this is disgusting. You seem to have very little respect to the forum's rules, and despite being told repeatedly, you've not bothered to put a translation of the news item. Please remember that this is an international forum, and is not intended solely for Tamil speaking audience.

That's about buses using the bye pass routes instead of entering the small towns.

Also, i have been giving translations for the most important articles in Tamil. You can see those in other threads. But this is not significant, its trivial.

Nevertheless, according to forum rules , translation can be rendered only if someone demands. You requested and i have given. I haven't violated the rules!.

For your kind info, this is a international forum - there is no doubt. But i need to ask you a question, There are threads in the forum in Chinese, whether did anyone asked for a transliteration there? Many people in this forums post their messages in tamil! But every-time, it's me that most people target. I do know why?:dunno: