Public Transport in Chennai

LilBoy BigTown · Feb 2nd, 2009, 17:05

It seems Chennai would have its own Metro rail in couple of years time. See this link http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/4048403.cms

Nick-H · Feb 2nd, 2009, 18:45

I fully expect them to exactly replicate the suburban trains on it.

Modern. clean trains, like Delhi has, would just be so out of place in Chennai!

stocklotgarment · Feb 3rd, 2009, 00:04

Yes , the work is underway and surveying of some kind is happening in koyambedu

Nick-H · Feb 3rd, 2009, 00:42

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surveying of some kind is happening in koyambedu

That'll be 327.6 metres, bearing 48.65 degrees, from this cabbage to that pile of onions...

stocklotgarment · Feb 3rd, 2009, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

That'll be 327.6 metres, bearing 48.65 degrees, from this cabbage to that pile of onions...

You got the bearings wrong . You are way off too much to the north .

Nick-H · Feb 3rd, 2009, 23:40

I said metres... not Kilometres!

But yes, I see that "Land acquisition has started" for the Metro project.

Right. So it'll take as long as some of our flyovers have, then

.

I hope not!

Sjansen · Feb 25th, 2009, 22:09

I hope someone here can help me.. I would like to go to Mamallapuram this Saturday and prefer to go by bus. But I've looked around on the websites mentioned in this topic and I can't figure out which bus I need. My travel starts at Ambattur (or almost Ambattur, I believe it's in the part called Industrial Estate..)

Nick-H · Feb 25th, 2009, 23:37

There is no escape from Ambattur industrial estate. Mamallapuram must remain but a dream!

But seriously, I think you only need to get to Koyambedu bus station and ask, and you will find one of the regular buses.

Dacoit Chief · Feb 26th, 2009, 00:26

This thread is awesome. The work put in by PLaneMad will save many headaches.

Nothing beats the speed of the train for my normal commute when I occasionally come to Chennai. (Airport to Chetpet). However, just one question, and it's one that constantly bugs me! How does one succesfully get from the terminals at the airport to Tirusulum station?? I mean I know the answer as I have done it many times, but there must be an easier way. Walking over the foot high curbs, cattle grates, sand patches and down the mental subway whilst dragging 32 kilos of check in luggage and at least 50kilos of hand baggage (which I somehow still manage to get away with) whilst being shadowed by ueberkeen taxi drivers is just not much fun. Add to that the 35 degree heat and 100% humidity. Why can't the airport or some keen entrepeneur run a shuttle?

In the past I have even considered leaving the luggage with someone, walking out to the street and flagging down an Auto just to get him to do the 300m ride with the luggage. Is this doable? Would he charge me something this end of a 100 bucks? Why are there no autos at the airport? Would a taxi take you? My one question is already turning into 7! Sorry... but anybody got any ideas?

Nick-H · Feb 26th, 2009, 01:02

Autos are not allowed to tout for customers at the airport, but they drop people off, so they are there, and I suspect that, if you make contact with one, he would take you. It would have to be a quick transaction, as he would not be interested in explaining his actions to the ever-present police.

Sjansen · Feb 26th, 2009, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

There is no escape from Ambattur industrial estate. Mamallapuram must remain but a dream!

But seriously, I think you only need to get to Koyambedu bus station and ask, and you will find one of the regular buses.

Thanks! I know there's no escape.. We're far away from everything.. But it looks like I'm going to spend some hours at the office first.. Do u have any idea if there is also a direct bus from Broadway? And what number it has or something? Because when I use the "busfinder" link, I can't enter Mamallapuram..

Nick-H · Feb 26th, 2009, 23:04

No, I don't know, I'm afraid. I'm not at all a bus expert; more of a driver --- although I did my outing today by share-auto out and walking back.

PLaneMad · Feb 26th, 2009, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sjansen

I hope someone here can help me.. I would like to go to Mamallapuram this Saturday and prefer to go by bus. But I've looked around on the websites mentioned in this topic and I can't figure out which bus I need. My travel starts at Ambattur (or almost Ambattur, I believe it's in the part called Industrial Estate..)

ooh, i suspect a beach party :P

get to koyambedu cmbt, you have plenty of buses from there as Nick said. theres even an ac bus, 568c i think

PLaneMad · Feb 27th, 2009, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dacoit Chief

This thread is awesome. The work put in by PLaneMad will save many headaches.

Nothing beats the speed of the train for my normal commute when I occasionally come to Chennai. (Airport to Chetpet). However, just one question, and it's one that constantly bugs me! How does one succesfully get from the terminals at the airport to Tirusulum station?? I mean I know the answer as I have done it many times, but there must be an easier way. Walking over the foot high curbs, cattle grates, sand patches and down the mental subway whilst dragging 32 kilos of check in luggage and at least 50kilos of hand baggage (which I somehow still manage to get away with) whilst being shadowed by ueberkeen taxi drivers is just not much fun. Add to that the 35 degree heat and 100% humidity. Why can't the airport or some keen entrepeneur run a shuttle?

In the past I have even considered leaving the luggage with someone, walking out to the street and flagging down an Auto just to get him to do the 300m ride with the luggage. Is this doable? Would he charge me something this end of a 100 bucks? Why are there no autos at the airport? Would a taxi take you? My one question is already turning into 7! Sorry... but anybody got any ideas?

india wasnt built to be easy

but seriously, i wonder what fool of a planner (if we can call him that) approved the whole system

pinaypie · Feb 28th, 2009, 21:35

Is public transport reliable - i.e. does it come/depart on scheduled time, pre-announce if they dont operate, etc? How safe is it for ladies to travel? Also, are there phone numbers for cabs you can call if you're stuck?? thanks!

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Feb 2nd, 2009, 17:05	#16
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	It seems Chennai would have its own Metro rail in couple of years time. See this link http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/4048403.cms

Feb 2nd, 2009, 18:45	#17
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	I fully expect them to exactly replicate the suburban trains on it. Modern. clean trains, like Delhi has, would just be so out of place in Chennai!

Feb 3rd, 2009, 00:04	#18
stocklotgarment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 123	Yes , the work is underway and surveying of some kind is happening in koyambedu

Feb 3rd, 2009, 23:40	#21
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	I said metres... not Kilometres! But yes, I see that "Land acquisition has started" for the Metro project. Right. So it'll take as long as some of our flyovers have, then . I hope not!

Feb 25th, 2009, 22:09	#22
Sjansen Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 3	I hope someone here can help me.. I would like to go to Mamallapuram this Saturday and prefer to go by bus. But I've looked around on the websites mentioned in this topic and I can't figure out which bus I need. My travel starts at Ambattur (or almost Ambattur, I believe it's in the part called Industrial Estate..)

Feb 25th, 2009, 23:37	#23
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	There is no escape from Ambattur industrial estate. Mamallapuram must remain but a dream! But seriously, I think you only need to get to Koyambedu bus station and ask, and you will find one of the regular buses.

Feb 26th, 2009, 00:26	#24
Dacoit Chief Dosai, Idli, Sambar eating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madrid Posts: 275	This thread is awesome. The work put in by PLaneMad will save many headaches. Nothing beats the speed of the train for my normal commute when I occasionally come to Chennai. (Airport to Chetpet). However, just one question, and it's one that constantly bugs me! How does one succesfully get from the terminals at the airport to Tirusulum station?? I mean I know the answer as I have done it many times, but there must be an easier way. Walking over the foot high curbs, cattle grates, sand patches and down the mental subway whilst dragging 32 kilos of check in luggage and at least 50kilos of hand baggage (which I somehow still manage to get away with) whilst being shadowed by ueberkeen taxi drivers is just not much fun. Add to that the 35 degree heat and 100% humidity. Why can't the airport or some keen entrepeneur run a shuttle? In the past I have even considered leaving the luggage with someone, walking out to the street and flagging down an Auto just to get him to do the 300m ride with the luggage. Is this doable? Would he charge me something this end of a 100 bucks? Why are there no autos at the airport? Would a taxi take you? My one question is already turning into 7! Sorry... but anybody got any ideas?

Feb 26th, 2009, 01:02	#25
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Autos are not allowed to tout for customers at the airport, but they drop people off, so they are there, and I suspect that, if you make contact with one, he would take you. It would have to be a quick transaction, as he would not be interested in explaining his actions to the ever-present police.

Feb 26th, 2009, 23:04	#27
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	No, I don't know, I'm afraid. I'm not at all a bus expert; more of a driver --- although I did my outing today by share-auto out and walking back.

Feb 28th, 2009, 21:35	#30
pinaypie Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	Is public transport reliable - i.e. does it come/depart on scheduled time, pre-announce if they dont operate, etc? How safe is it for ladies to travel? Also, are there phone numbers for cabs you can call if you're stuck?? thanks!