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DRIVING URBAN INDIA… AL S OLUTIONS FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

DRIVING URBAN INDIA… AL S OLUTIONS FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM. ASIA BRTS CONFERENCE, AMDAVAD 6 th to 8 th September ‘2012. J BALASUBRAMANIAN & C R LAKSHMAN. ASHOK LEYLAND PROFILE. Flagship Company of Hinduja Group in India Market leader in the Medium Duty Bus segment

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DRIVING URBAN INDIA… AL S OLUTIONS FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

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  1. DRIVING URBAN INDIA… AL SOLUTIONS FOR THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM ASIA BRTS CONFERENCE, AMDAVAD 6th to 8th September ‘2012 J BALASUBRAMANIAN & C R LAKSHMAN

  2. ASHOK LEYLAND PROFILE • Flagship Company of Hinduja Group in India • Market leader in the Medium Duty Bus segment • Technology leader who has pioneered trend-setting technologies • Six manufacturing units and over 12000 employees • Buses from 19 seater to 80 seater ;Trucks from 3.5T GVW • to 125T GTW; special application vehicles and diesel engines • Exports to SAARC,LATAM, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. • ISO /TS/ 16949 : 2002 certified company

  3. PIONEERING INNOVATIONS • Ashok Leyland buses carry over 70 million passengers per day • 4 out of 5 buses in Metros & STU are from Ashok Leyland • Pioneer in introduction of special purpose high capacity buses • in India: • Articulated bus • Double decker bus • Front Engine Semi Low floor bus of 860mm floor ht • CNG bus • Ultra low floor Airport Tarmac coach

  4. THE URBAN MOBILITY CHALLENGE .. • Traffic Congestion • Grid lock traffic pollution • Safety issues • Time management • Commute related stress • Rising fuel and labour costs • Investment and development timeframe The need : Innovative Transportation Solutions for Mass Urban Mobility

  5. BRTS–THE RAIL ON ROADS DEDICATED BUS LANES EXCLUSIVE BUS STATIONS HIGH CAPACITY BUSES Many cities are embarking on the BRTS way to address their traffic issues

  6. INTRA CITY BUSES FROM AL LOW CAPACITY MEDIUM CAPACITY Lynx Viking E+3 900MM FESLF E+2 Stag 400MM ULE BUS E+0 650 MM RESLF E+1 HIGH CAPACITY

  7. A PATH BREAKING INNOVATION Jan bus – Ashok Leyland’s latest India Innovation: Revolutionary concept in urban mobility. Named ‘Jan Bus’ (‘Jan’ as in people), - The world’s first single step entry front engine fully flat floor bus of 12 M length Where Comfort Meets Economy 7

  8. Floor Height FLOOR DESIGN : CONVENTIONAL RE BUS vs JANBUS 650 mm E+1 E+1 Floor Design : Conventional Rear Engine Bus Full Flat floor 650 mm E+1 E+1 Floor Design : Revolutionary JanBus 8

  9. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 1. ACCELERATION High Power Faster Cruising speeds Faster TAT – More trips Max speed 90 kmph High gradeability Negotiates flyovers and bridges easily

  10. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 2. GANGWAY Adequate space for Standees Wide Gangway Unobstructed movement in the saloon Full Flat Floor

  11. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 3. STEPLESS ENTRY / EXIT Door alignment with platform height. Faster dispersal of Passengers. Lesser dwell time One step entry on LHS and step less exit on RHS Ease of boarding and alighting for PWD and aged passengers Manual Ramp provision on kerb side Wheel Chair docking area to avoid accidental movement of Wheel chair Wheel chair anchorage

  12. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 4. UNIFORM FLOOR HEIGHT UFH at 650mm maintained irrespective of load across the saloon length Jerk free ride for passengers Full air suspension Platform height required only at 650 mm.30% reduction in platform height against 900mm currently. Significant saving in Infrastructure cost. Reduced Infrastructure cost Low floor height facilitates faster entry & exit even beyond BRTS routes E+1 configuration

  13. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 5. DOOR WIDTH & POSITION Ease of entry and exit. 2.8m Wide doors on RHS 400mm partition Door Modulatory. Customized Seating layout. Maximum seating

  14. JANBUS : MEETS BRTS NEEDS 6. PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEM In Bus Voice Announcement System Real time information to passengers Next stop intimation Day light and night visibility electronic destination route boards. Multi language facility . Easy route identification for Passengers . LED Destination boards at Front Rear and Sides

  15. Connecticity Midi Bus with a Single step entry

  16. Connecticity - Features Single Step Entry / Wide Doors Better Ride comfort Passenger Friendly Mini BRTS / Feeder Modular Construction Ergonomic Dashboard

  17. We, at Ashok Leyland are committed to work with Urban Development Authorities in providing Mobility for All with Modern ,Safe and Eco-friendly Urban Transport Solutions

  18. Visit us at www.ashokleyland.com Thank You

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