Pic 1: TATA LPO 1512TC Euro 3 of TMT (Thane Municipal Transport) procures between 2007-2009
Pic 2: Volvo 8400 B7RLE AC bus of TMT procured between 2014 - 2015
Pic 3: TATA Magna LPO 1618 Euro 6 of MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) procured in 2026
2011 - 2026
An iconic Lalpari now goes down in history.
(Lalpari means Red Fairy in Marathi)
PCRO
Suspension felt weak, maybe cuz of the bad roads ig...
This car was owned by the Indian Government. Neil Armstrong rode on this exact car during his tour of India in 1969 along with other dignitaries.
Part sleeper and seater bus with 350hp engine with 51 person accomodation through 27 seats and 24 berths. Includes advanced safety technologies such as electronic stability systems, multiple parking sensors, and collision-avoidance radar. Boasts a four-spot steering wheel, waterproof flooring, individual infotainment screens, and convenient amenities including a built-in pantry and a chemical toilet. With a robust air suspension system and dual fuel tanks. Priced between $238,890 - $259,660.
Changchun Rail Transit Line 5 entered passenger operation on 28 September 2026, creating a 19.5-km southwest–northeast metro corridor between Zhuoyue Dajie and Dongdaqiao. With 18 underground stations and eight interchange stations, it functions as a major network connector rather than a stand-alone local line.
Its opening expands Changchun's metro system to eight operating lines and 194.1 km, while providing direct access to major commercial and civic areas and improving connections with Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. The line's six-year construction and successful safety assessment also mark another stage in Changchun's rapid expansion of its urban rail network.
Line 5 is a conventional steel-wheel metro line using standard-gauge track and 1,500 V DC overhead electrification. The opening-period technical information identifies a design speed of 80 km/h and six-car B-type urban rail trainsets.
The Orange Line is divided into two sections, Line 5 which runs from Kapurbawdi to Kalyan APMC and Line 12 which runs from Kalyan APMC to Taloja.
The rakes are expected to enter production ~62 weeks from contract signing with subsequent completion targeting for the next 154 weeks. 132 coaches (6 coach rakes I suppose) are the formations.
Line 5A from Kapurbawdi to Dhamankar Naka is to open in December 2026.
These were the 2010 model Ashok Leyland Viking Super Euro 3 SLF (Semi Low Floor) CNG buses, they were procured under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission with 550 in service. They were quite the eye catchers when introduced as the design is retro-inspired with modern upgrades like LED destination boards, automatic doors (though that proved useless later on) and air suspension. Few of these buses received rebuilds with interest to front fascia in 2018 and 2021.
They retired from service after 15 honourable years of serving the city and definitely clocking probably more than hundred thousand miles. Their replacements entered service few weeks before their retirement and these buses are made by PMI Foton with their Urban model. The new buses will serve Mumbai for the next 15 years until their retirement in 2040, time will tell what fate awaits these new silent machines.
PS. I couldn't find the rebuilt version of the bus under BEST, however the fascia looked similar to the one seen in the last pic with the bus built by TATA and operated by TMT.
Pic credits to respective owners.
Picture credits to respective owners.
Pic taken by the "Vintage and Classics of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar" group on Facebook.
Mid size bus. Features rear air suspension, designed for staff transport and school services with 30/45 seat variants. Powered by 160hp engine and and 360-degree cameras, three point seatbelts on seats with recline, AC and infotainment. Manual transmission and cruise control.
Housed at Kurla Carshed (CLA). 15 car 3 phase EMU made and dispatched from ICF on 23 May 2026, delivered to CLA on 15 June 2026 has entered service on 7 Sept. Seen here operating it's first service, the CSMT - Dombivli FAST service. As of posting, 6101 - 6105, 6106 - 6110 and 6111 - 6115 are all operating on the CSMT - Khopoli line while CSMT - Kasara section 15 car operability work is still being done. This means all of the new 6100 series 15 car rakes of Central Line are in service.
150 buses delivered worth 300 crore ($31 million). Includes 350hp engine and rear steerable axle. 42 fire-proof sleeper berths, integrated washroom facilities, and sophisticated climate control. Inclusion of fire detection systems, driver monitoring alerts, and emergency exit windows. Built on B11R chassis.
Shown here is BEST's newest model introduced in 2026. This is the Tata Starbus LPO Euro 6 CNG on lease to BEST by the Daga group. They are operating from Deonar depot only as of posting.
80 km/h Type B cars with 6 cars carrying 1,260 passengers.
15 seater bus with 3430mm wheelbase, AC interior, a strong competitor in the small bus segment. 6 speed manual, ABS equipped, Japanese made engine, 8km/liter mileage, equipped with reverse sensors, camera and emergency exit door at center right hand side.
This rake was dispatched from ICF Chennai on the 31st of July and has arrived at Virar Carshed at the time of posting. The rake number is said to be 6089 - 6090 apart of the 6000 series Medha EMUs. To add a bit more, on the 31st of August, the 5th rake has been dispatched also to Western and delivery by mid to late September. PCRO.
Arrived on Aug 20th