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Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminal (KCBT)

Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminal (KCBT) in Kilambakkam, situated almost 35 km from Chennai city along the GST Road, it became operational on 30 December 2023. Spread over an area of 88.52 acres, it was built to decongest the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in Koyambedu. It is an integrated bus terminus for mofussil buses operated by TNSTC, SETC, KSRTC, KSRTC SWIFT and contract carriage buses.

It was done on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The terminus consists of 215 bus bays including 130 bays for government buses and 85 bays for private contract carriages, situated across 14 platforms in 8 bus fingers. It has a 3.99 acres (1.61 ha) lay-off area for buses and a parking area that can accommodate 324 cars and 2,769 two-wheeler. The bus station is equipped with ticket counters, information centers and other essential facilities like toilets, drinking water, dormitories, feeding rooms, police station, pharmacy, fire station, ATMs. The bus station has a commercial complex which hosts restaurants and retail stores. The bus terminus is constructed to be transgender and disabled friendly.

 is located along the South line of Chennai Suburban Railway, there is no railway station near the bus terminus. It is planned to build a new railway station near the bus station which will be connected by a skyway. An extension of the Blue Line of Chennai Metro from the Chennai International Airport to the bus terminus has been announced, with a feasibility study completed and land surveys in progress.


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About TNSTC, SETC, MTC

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), and Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) are three distinct entities that manage public transportation in Tamil Nadu, each serving specific purposes and regions.

  1. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC):

    • TNSTC is a state-owned transport corporation responsible for operating long-distance and inter-district bus services within Tamil Nadu.
    • It is divided into multiple divisions, such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tirunelveli, Villupuram, and Kumbakonam, each managing bus services in its respective region.

  2. State Express Transport Corporation (SETC):

    • SETC is a subsidiary of TNSTC and is primarily focused on providing long-distance express services between major cities and towns within Tamil Nadu and connecting neighboring states.
    • SETC buses are known for their comfort and are often used for inter-state travel.

  3. Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC):

    • MTC operates in the Chennai metropolitan area and is responsible for providing bus services within the city and its suburbs.
    • It manages an extensive network of city buses that serve various routes, catering to the local commuting needs of residents and visitors.

Each of these transport corporations has its own set of routes, services, and functions, contributing to the overall public transportation system in Tamil Nadu.

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