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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Seven low-floor buses rolled out in Trichy
Trichy: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Trichy region, on Sunday commissioned seven Ultra-Low Entry (ULE) buses, all originating from the KKBT terminus in Panjapur and connecting three destinations via five city routes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Of the 25 low-floor buses allocated to Trichy, seven are now in service, three more will be commissioned within a week, and the remaining 15—currently under production—are expected to join the fleet in a month. A TNSTC official said trial runs on all ULE routes had been completed, along with road and bus stand modifications. "If overloading issues arise, we will analyse and address them to sustain operations," the official said. Four of the new buses connect Panjapur with Chathiram bus terminus—two via Woraiyur, one via Palakkarai, and one via Thillai Nagar. Two buses run between Panjapur and Samayapuram Mariamman temple via Trichy–Chennai NH (Palpannai and No 1 Tollgate), catering to pilgrims from other districts. One bus links Panjapur and Srirangam via Thillai Nagar. In total, the seven buses will make 104 trips daily, 60 to Chathiram, 28 to Samayapuram, and 16 to Srirangam. Passengers, especially senior citizens, welcomed the low-floor design, saying it made boarding with luggage easier. "Other buses have steep footboards. Though fares may be higher, those who spend more on autorickshaws may now opt for ULEs," said passenger Puthanampatti N Saravanan. TNSTC also launched four other services on Sunday, three mofussil buses from KKBT to Kodaikanal via Dindigul, and a city bus from Panjapur to Samayapuram via No 1 Tollgate.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
In a first for Trichy, TNSTC rolls out 10 ultra-low entry buses
Trichy: For the first time since the rollout of ultra-low entry (ULE) buses in select cities earlier this year, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Trichy region, has received 10 new ULE buses. The non-air-conditioned, low-floor buses are expected to be deployed on new routes following trial runs to determine viable services. TNSTC has also appealed to Trichy corporation to carry out modification work at the Kalaignar Karunanidhi Bus Terminus (KKBT) in Panjapur to make it conducive to operating low-floor buses. TNSTC sources said that a total of 320 ULE buses were allocated for seven state transport corporation units, with TNSTC Kumbakonam getting 35 buses, of which 25 were allocated for Trichy city and the remaining 10 for Thanjavur city. In the first phase, TNSTC Trichy received 10 buses. The buses were initially allocated only for Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore, but as demand grew to introduce ULEs in Trichy, a few buses have been sanctioned for Trichy, Salem, and Tirunelveli. "TNSTC introducing the ULE buses in tier-II cities is a welcome move. Perhaps tourist hubs with viable roads can also be focused on by TNSTC in the next phases," Santhapriyan Kamaraj of TNSTC Enthusiasts, a public transport advocacy group, said. Officials said that new bus routes will be identified and trial runs will be conducted in Trichy city. Locals have stressed the requirement to connect Trichy airport, Railway Junction, and Panjapur KKBT with the new buses. However, trouble appears to be looming for TNSTC in Panjapur, as the current speed breakers on city bus bays and within the terminus pose operational challenges for the low-floor ULE buses. "TNSTC has verbally informed us about the need to modify the speed breakers in Panjapur terminus. However, removing them could compromise pedestrian safety. A suitable solution will be worked out," said an official from the Trichy corporation. Transport advocates have also urged TNSTC to introduce new routes via national highways, where the absence of speed breakers allows smoother transit for low-floor buses. Maiden Call for Low-Floor Buses in Trichy: Total allocated for TNSTC Kumbakonam: 35 Trichy city: 25 Thanjavur city: 10 Low-floor buses: 1. No steps, easy to load luggage 2. Digital display boards 3. 40 seats (2X2 layout) 4. PwD friendly access 5. Floor height: 400mm Potential destinations: 1. Elcot IT park 2. Trichy airport 3. NIT-Trichy 4. Bharathidasan University 5. Samayapuram temple (Hubs: Panjapur, Central, Chathiram) Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
