Date:03/04/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/04/03/stories/2007040319310300.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

TTDC gets seven luxury coaches

Special Correspondent

It now has a fleet of 21 vehicles

NEW ADDITIONS: Tourism Minister N. Suresh Rajan flaging off luxury coaches of Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation in Chennai on Monday. — Photo: S. Thanthoni

CHENNAI: As part of its efforts to improve amenities for tourists and upgrade package tours, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has acquired 7 luxury coaches.

Tourism Minister N. Suresh Rajan told reporters that the new coaches were purchased at a cost of Rs.133 lakh. The TTDC had replaced 11 coaches at a cost of Rs.232 lakh during 2006-07. Presently, it has a fleet of 21 vehicles. Mr. Rajan said there was good response to the recently introduced package tour between Chennai and Tirupathi being operated from Monday to Friday.