On a fleet upgradation strategy, NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) - a division of KSRTC Karnataka have inducted four new Volvo B11R I-Shift AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) coaches in its fleet recently. Built on 13.8 mtr Volvo Chassis, the coaches adhere to Euro 4 / BS 4 emission norms and have a 2+2 seating configuration seats with calf support.
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER |
Out of the four new coaches, two coaches have been allotted NWKRTC Hubballi and NWKRTC Belagavi depots each. The four B11R coaches branded under the corporation's premium 'Airavat Club Class' category are now operating on scheduled routes of Belagavi - Chennai (Via Bengaluru) and Hubballi - Chennai (Via Bengaluru), replacing the older fleet of Volvo B9R multiaxles.
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER |
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER |
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According to NWKRTC official sources, the new B11R coaches have a better suspension and a powerful Volvo rear engine with a better torque. The seats are luxurious on the passenger comfort levels and have calf support suitable for travelling on longer routes.
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : SEMI SLEEPER SEATS |
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER - SEATING LAY OUT |
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The seats have two middle mobile usb charging ports for each row. The rear emergency exit in the coach is in accordance with the Bus Codes. The new coaches have been welcomed by the passengers on the route and feedback is positive till date.
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE - MOBILE USB CHARGING |
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| NWKRTC AIRAVAT CLUB CLASS VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER - EMERGENCY EXIT |
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