Biswajit SVM Chaser: ASTC VOLVO 8400 B7R LE Part

The VOLVO 8400 city bus combines the most advanced technology, design, features and safety for efficient and eco-friendly city road transportation. A robust and dependable construction promotes high operating reliability, while the low entry helps swift passenger through-flow. The light weight chassis also makes it possible to carry more passengers. These properties make the VOLVO 8400 low entry a truly advanced alternative to meet the needs of growing and congested cities.

The VOLVO 8400 is based on one of the best selling chassis from VOLVO Buses, the B7R. The sturdy dimensioned chassis components provide high dependability and a long service life. The new technology adopted from VOLVO's larger tourist coaches has been introduced to make a highly regarded chassis even better. The frame is simple and sturdy construction with a flat upper face for easy body building. The chassis is delivered in two axle configuration with a 5940 mm wheelbase. The front axle is dimensioned for 6.0 tonnes and the tough new rear axle for 10.2 tonnes, which supports excellent weight distribution and the possibility of exploiting the 16.2 tonnes gross weight to the maximum.

For passengers and driver alike, the VOLVO 8400 is both comfortable and safe. The low entry at the front and in the middle just 350 mm above the road, means its easy to get on and off, even for passengers for with impaired mobility. The bus is easy to drive and offers excellent road holding and like all VOLVO buses it has a high safety level, further boosted by powerful disc brakes on all wheels, roll stabilizers, and a redesigned suspension system. The rear suspension is entirely new and contributes to a more comfortable ride and secure road holding. The maximum steering angle for the VOLVO City Bus is 53 degrees , which further improves maneuverability.

VOLVO 8400 also features a rigid front suspension. There is also considerable freedom of choice in seat location at the higher rear part of the bus, where the wheel housings, encroach minimally into the passenger compartment.

ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation) have started its VOLVO 8400 service from VOLVO point Ulubari to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport. The service caters to the flight passengers from Guwahati City.

Here are the timings of the VOLVO 8400 Low Floor service from ASTC VOLVO Point Ulubari :