A Review Meeting on Operations of Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam, by the Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu with various departments at the Secretariat

What the press release covers

Press Release No. 69, dated 9 January 2024, reports on a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu, at the Secretariat. The meeting reviewed the functioning of the newly inaugurated Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Kilambakkam and examined the responsibilities of the government departments and agencies involved.

The review covered passenger information, crew training, traffic regulation, sanitation and passenger transfers between the main terminus and the MTC terminal. It also covered a proposal to declare the terminus a plastic-free zone.

Operational and traffic instructions

The Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu, issued or discussed the following measures:

• Junction improvement works at Vandalur and Aynanchery.
• Shuttle bus services to Vandalur railway junction, in addition to existing services.
• Completion by CMDA of all accessibility works for differently-abled people, based on the audit report.
• A suggestion to shift TNSTC and Omni bus operations after Pongal.
• Steps to ensure that the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus operates at its full potential.
• Better information for passengers, training for crew members, traffic controls and sanitation.
• Arrangements for transferring passengers between the main terminus and the MTC terminal.

Coordination and terminal management

The Chief Secretary to Government, Tamil Nadu, instructed that a Coordination Committee be formed to handle issues daily. Its members are to include CMDA, CUMTA, the Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, the District Administration, National Highways, State Highways, SETC, TNSTC, MTC and the Transport Commissioner.

A new post at DRO rank was also instructed to manage the Kilambakkam bus terminal. The DRO is to receive support from additional staff, including Deputy Collectors and other deputed personnel.

Who may be affected

Passengers, including differently-abled passengers, may be affected by the planned accessibility, shuttle, information, sanitation and transfer improvements. TNSTC, Omni bus operators, MTC, SETC, transport staff and the listed public authorities may be affected by the operational and coordination measures.

Press Release No. 69 does not state that any property is acquired, reclassified or subjected to new development restrictions. Property buyers and owners should therefore treat it as operational guidance concerning the bus terminus, not as a land title or land use notification.