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Are TTMCs really what they are claimed to be ? Naveen - 24-SEP-2010
"TTMCs have proved to be quite a money-spinner for the transport department. Taking a cue from this, the government is now planning to set up similar centres in Mysore, Mangalore, Udupi, Shimoga, Hubli, Dharvad and other places. |
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Driving Schools & Scientific Test Track Ravi_D - 17-SEP-2010
My wife needed a 2 wheeler license, and went to Jnanabharati / Kengeri RTO yesterday. They don't conduct tests on their Mysore Road location anymore, and are requiring that the test be taken at the new 'electronic / scientific' test track at Mallathahalli. |
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Namma Railu - Terms of Reference Naveen - 15-SEP-2010
At the end of the meeting on Namma Railu at IISc on 30-Aug-2010, we had agreed to work on a Terms of Reference (TOR) for raising a demand for DPR (Detailed Project Report) for Namma Railu. [update] Revised TOR submitted to CiSTUP from Praja |
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First DriveWell Day, supported by MphasiS - October 15 silkboard - 15-SEP-2010
The first Drive Well day is confirmed for September 30th now postponed to October 15. (confirmed). MphasiS is supporting this first event. Based on how it goes, we can sit down with traffic police to plan the next one, and also find sponsors for the next such or similar event. |
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Volvo becoming Mumbai Suburban trains? SrikanthLogic - 13-SEP-2010
I have written a blog post about overcrowding in Volvo buses here. I am posting the excerpt here, read more on the link. Request your feedback.
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Working group on railways - 11th 5-yr plan (2007–2012) Naveen - 11-SEP-2010
“Report of the working group on railway programmes for 11th 5-year plan (2007–2012)” has the following salient points with regard to suburban rail. Due to file size, the entire report is not attached to this post. |
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Naveen - 10-SEP-2010
Times of India reports that Volvo's are doing well now: |
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Yeddyurappa will ride high-speed trains in China idontspam - 10-SEP-2010
Your chief minister will soon be zooming away in the high-speed trains of Beijing |
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Elevated Coastal Expressway - Chennai idontspam - 9-SEP-2010
Kicking off topics for our friends in Chennai with this burning issue. An elevated expressway is planned along the coast line. See here for the details. This is causing a lot of heartburn amongst the people who are questioning its utility. |
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Red Board buses v/s Black board buses ss87 - 9-SEP-2010
BMTC's ordinary services are of 2 types-the red board catering to the suburban areas and the black board catering to the city areas. By the way of passes the red board passes have higher fares owing to the distance covered by the buses (Route no. 210 and above covering a minimum 15-20kms from city centre).
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