Chennai, Oct 17:
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Department has arranged special bus services from five designated boarding points in and around Chennai to help passengers travel to their hometowns during the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami holidays.
The main boarding points are Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, a temporary bus stand near the CMDA Climate Park at Kilambakkam, Maraimalai Nagar, and Koyambedu Bus Terminus, along with the associated boarding arrangements for different routes. Passengers have been advised to check their boarding points carefully before starting their journeys.
The Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam will operate services to southern and western Tamil Nadu, including Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchy, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Thoothukudi, Dindigul and Palani.
The temporary bus stand near the CMDA Climate Park will cater to passengers travelling to Tiruvannamalai, Polur, Chetpet and Vandavasi through Guindy. Maraimalai Nagar’s temporary bus stand will serve destinations in the Cauvery Delta region, including Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam and Thanjavur. Free connecting buses will operate between the Kilambakkam MTC terminus and the Maraimalai Nagar boarding point.
Koyambedu’s Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MGR Bus Terminus will handle services to Puducherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Hosur, Bengaluru, Tiruttani and Tirupati.
Passengers have been advised to verify their bus timings, ticket details and departure terminals in advance to avoid confusion and delays during the festive rush.
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