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{{Short description|Public transit system in Gujarat, India}}
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| began_operation = November 2013 (Phase I)
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The '''Sitilink''' or '''Surat BRTS''' is an integrated [[bus rapid transit]] and public bus transport system for [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]], India. It has been operational since 26 January, 2014 by [[Surat Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://cept.ac.in/news/sitilink-surat-brts-starts-trial-runs| title=SITILINK – Surat BRTS Starts Trial Runs| website=CEPT}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/how-surat-got-people-to-ditch-autorickshaw-rides-opt-for-buses/articleshow/61611309.cms| title=How Surat got people to ditch autorickshaw rides, opt for buses| website=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Content/Documents/rtiact/Disc_DepartmentWise/brtscell_disclosure.pdf| title=SMC:BRTS Project disclosure 2018| website=Surat Municipal Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Departments/BRTSCellIntroduction| title=BRTS Surat Project| website=Surat Municipal Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/brts-route-launched-today-1024375/| title=बीआरटीएस रूट का लोकार्पण आज| website=Patrika|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/and-the-two-began-brts-route-up-to-14-free-1166767/| title=बीआरटीएस के दो और रूट शुरू, 14 तक फ्री| website=Patrika|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.ibef.org/news/surat-gets-best-city-bus-services-award-of-government-of-india-for-attracting-87-of-private-vehicles-and-auto-rickshaw-users| title=Surat gets Best City Bus Services Award of Government of India for attracting 87% of private vehicles and auto rickshaw users| website=Ibeg.Org}}</ref>
The '''Surat BRTS''' Or '''Sitilink''' is an integrated [[bus rapid transit]] and public bus transport system for [[Surat]], Gujarat, India. It has been operational since 26 January 2014 by [[Surat Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://cept.ac.in/news/sitilink-surat-brts-starts-trial-runs| title=SITILINK – Surat BRTS Starts Trial Runs| website=CEPT}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/how-surat-got-people-to-ditch-autorickshaw-rides-opt-for-buses/articleshow/61611309.cms| title=How Surat got people to ditch autorickshaw rides, opt for buses| website=The Times of India| date=12 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Content/Documents/rtiact/Disc_DepartmentWise/brtscell_disclosure.pdf| title=SMC:BRTS Project disclosure 2018| website=Surat Municipal Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/Departments/BRTSCellIntroduction| title=BRTS Surat Project| website=Surat Municipal Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/brts-route-launched-today-1024375/| title=बीआरटीएस रूट का लोकार्पण आज| website=Patrika|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.patrika.com/surat-news/and-the-two-began-brts-route-up-to-14-free-1166767/| title=बीआरटीएस के दो और रूट शुरू, 14 तक फ्री| website=Patrika|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.ibef.org/news/surat-gets-best-city-bus-services-award-of-government-of-india-for-attracting-87-of-private-vehicles-and-auto-rickshaw-users| title=Surat gets Best City Bus Services Award of Government of India for attracting 87% of private vehicles and auto rickshaw users| website=Ibeg.Org}}</ref>


==Corridors==
==Corridors==


===Phase 1===
===Phase 1===
The Two corridors have been completed in Phase 1.
Two corridors of Surat BRTS have been completed in Phase 1.
* '''Corridor 1:''' Udhana Darwaja to Sachin GIDC Naka [10.20&nbsp;km]
* '''Corridor 1:''' Udhana Darwaja to Sachin GIDC Naka [{{convert|10.20|km|abbr=on}}]
* '''Corridor 2:''' ONGC Colony - Canal Road - Sarthana Jakat Naka [19.70&nbsp;km]
* '''Corridor 2:''' ONGC Colony – Canal Road – Sarthana Jakat Naka [{{convert|19.70|km|abbr=on}}]


===Phase 2===
===Phase 2===
Phase 2 consists of nine corridors, out of which most of the corridors have already been completed.
Phase 2 consists of nine corridors, out of which most{{Which|date=October 2025|reason=Its better to say how many out of nine or even name them}} of the corridors have already been completed.
* '''Corridor 3:''' Adajan Patiya to Jahangirpura
* '''Corridor 3:''' Adajan Patiya to Jahangirpura
* '''Corridor 4:''' Adajan Patiya to Pal R.T.O.
* '''Corridor 4:''' Adajan Patiya to Pal R.T.O.
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|'''12'''
|'''12'''
|Sarthana Nature Park ↔ ONGC Colony
|Sarthana Nature Park ↔ ONGC Colony
|-
|'''13'''
|Jahangirpura Community Hall ↔ Kadodara
|-
|-
|'''14'''
|'''14'''
|Pal R.T.O. ↔ Kosad EWS H2
|ONGC Colony ↔ Kosad EWS H2
|-
|-
|'''15'''
|'''15AA'''
|Someshwar Junction → Amazia Amusement Park → Someshwar Junction (Clockwise)
|Althan Depot Terminal → Amazia Amusement Park → Althan Depot Terminal (Anti-Clockwise)
|-
|-
|'''15'''
|'''15CC'''
|Someshwar Junction → Amazia Amusement Park → Someshwar Junction (Anti-Clockwise)
|Althan Depot Terminal → Amazia Amusement Park → Althan Depot Terminal (Clockwise)
|-
|-
|'''16'''
|'''16'''
|Gajera Circle ↔ Dindoli Varigruh
|Kosad depot ↔ li Varigruh
|-
|-
|'''17E'''
|'''17E'''
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|'''18'''
|'''18'''
|Railway Station ↔ Utran ROB Bridge
|Railway Station ↔ Utran ROB Bridge
|-
|'''19'''
|Railway Station ↔ Kadodara
|-
|-
|'''20'''
|'''20'''
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|-
|'''21'''
|'''21'''
|Jahangirpura ↔ Pandesara GIDC
|Jahangirpura ↔ Althan Depot Terminal
|-
|'''22'''
|Sarthana Nature Park ↔ Kosad EWS H2
|-
|-
|'''102'''
|'''102'''
|Railway Station ↔ Moti Ved
|Railway Station ↔ Moti Ved(Katargam)
|-
|-
|'''103'''
|'''103'''
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|Railway Station ↔ Vivekanand College (Jahangirpura)
|Railway Station ↔ Vivekanand College (Jahangirpura)
|-
|-
|'''108'''
 
|Railway Station ↔ Olpad
|-
|-
|'''109'''
|'''109'''
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|-
|'''126'''
|'''126'''
|Railway Station ↔ V.N.S.G.U. '''''(Currently Unoperational)'''''
|Railway Station ↔ V.N.S.G.U.  
|-
|-
|'''127'''
|'''127'''
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|-
|-
|'''206'''
|'''206'''
|Chowk ↔ C. K. Pithawala College
|Chowk ↔ Dumas (via C.k. pithawala college)
|-
|-
|'''207'''
|'''207'''
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|-
|-
|'''216'''
|'''216'''
|Chowk ↔ Dumas '''''(Currently Unoperational)'''''
|Chowk ↔ Dumas  
|-
|-
|'''217'''
|'''217'''
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|-
|-
|'''226'''
|'''226'''
|Kosad Gam ↔ V.N.S.G.U. '''''(Currently Unoperational)'''''
|Kosad Gam ↔ V.N.S.G.U.  
|-
|-
|'''254'''
|'''254'''
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|'''305'''
|'''305'''
|Unn Industrial Estate ↔ Kharwarnagar
|Unn Industrial Estate ↔ Kharwarnagar
|-
|'''315'''
|Bhestan Garder ↔ Kharwarnagar
|-
|-
|'''402'''
|'''402'''
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|-
|'''506'''
|'''506'''
|Sunrise Vidyalaya ↔ Vesu Gaam '''''(Currently Unoperational)'''''
|Sunrise Vidyalaya ↔ Vesu Gaam  
|-
|-
|'''658'''
|'''658'''
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==See also==
== See also ==
{{Div col}}
*[[Surat Diamond Bourse]]
*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]
*[[List of tourist attractions in Surat]]
*[[Surat Railway Station]]
*[[Surat International Airport]]
*[[Surat Metro]]
*[[Surat high-speed railway station]]
*[[Surat Metropolitan Region]]
*[[List of colleges in Surat]]
{{Div col end}}


==References==
==References==
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{{Bus rapid transit in India}}
{{Bus rapid transit in India}}
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[[Category:Bus rapid transit in India]]
[[Category:Bus rapid transit in India]]
[[Category:Transport in Surat]]
[[Category:Transport in Surat]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Surat]]

Latest revision as of 09:47, 12 December 2025


Surat BRTS
Overview
LocaleSurat, India
Transit typeBus rapid transit
Number of lines15 (Phase I & II)
Number of stations148
Daily ridership125000
Websitehttp://my.sitilink.in/
Operation
Began operationNovember 2013 (Phase I)
Operator(s)Surat Municipal Corporation
Technical
System length114 kilometres (71 mi) (Phase I & II)

The Surat BRTS Or Sitilink is an integrated bus rapid transit and public bus transport system for Surat, Gujarat, India. It has been operational since 26 January 2014 by Surat Municipal Corporation.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Corridors[edit | edit source]

Phase 1[edit | edit source]

Two corridors of Surat BRTS have been completed in Phase 1.

  • Corridor 1: Udhana Darwaja to Sachin GIDC Naka [10.20 km (6.34 mi)]
  • Corridor 2: ONGC Colony – Canal Road – Sarthana Jakat Naka [19.70 km (12.24 mi)]

Phase 2[edit | edit source]

Phase 2 consists of nine corridors, out of which most[which?] of the corridors have already been completed.

  • Corridor 3: Adajan Patiya to Jahangirpura
  • Corridor 4: Adajan Patiya to Pal R.T.O.
  • Corridor 5: Pal R.T.O. to ONGC Colony
  • Corridor 6: Anuvrat Dwar to St. Thomas School Junction
  • Corridor 7: St. Thomas School Junction to Daksheshwar Mahadev Junction (Connect to Phase-I)
  • Corridor 8: Dindoli Varigruh to Hirabaug/Gajera Circle
  • Corridor 9: Hirabaug to Lake Garden
  • Corridor 10: Gajera Circle to Jahangirpura
  • Corridor 11: Katargam Darwaja to Kosad

Routes[edit | edit source]

Transit routes
Route No. Route
01 Adajan G.S.R.T.C. → Adajan G.S.R.T.C. (Clockwise)
02 Adajan G.S.R.T.C. → Adajan G.S.R.T.C. (Anti-Clockwise)
11 Udhana Darwaja ↔ Sachin GIDC Naka
12 Sarthana Nature Park ↔ ONGC Colony
13 Jahangirpura Community Hall ↔ Kadodara
14 ONGC Colony ↔ Kosad EWS H2
15AA Althan Depot Terminal → Amazia Amusement Park → Althan Depot Terminal (Anti-Clockwise)
15CC Althan Depot Terminal → Amazia Amusement Park → Althan Depot Terminal (Clockwise)
16 Kosad depot ↔ li Varigruh
17E Kamrej ↔ Sachin GIDC Naka
17 Kamrej ↔ Pal R.T.O.
18 Railway Station ↔ Utran ROB Bridge
19 Railway Station ↔ Kadodara
20 Kosad EWS H2 ↔ Kharwarnagar
21 Jahangirpura ↔ Althan Depot Terminal
22 Sarthana Nature Park ↔ Kosad EWS H2
102 Railway Station ↔ Moti Ved(Katargam)
103 Railway Station ↔ Mota Varachha
104 Railway Station ↔ Vrukshlaxmi Society
105 Railway Station ↔ Chiku Wadi (Pandesara)
106 Railway Station ↔ Abhva Gam
107 Railway Station ↔ Vivekanand College (Jahangirpura)
109 Railway Station ↔ Kadodara
112 Railway Station ↔ Kosad Gam
116A Railway Station ↔ Khajod Gam (Via SIECC Road)
116B Railway Station ↔ Khajod Gam (Via Bhimrad Canal Road)
117 Railway Station ↔ Palanpur Gam
118 Railway Station ↔ Sayan
126 Railway Station ↔ V.N.S.G.U.
127 Railway Station ↔ Rander Gam
136 Railway Station ↔ Airport
137 Railway Station ↔ Variav Gam
153 Gopi Talav ↔ Kapodara
202 Chowk ↔ Laxmidham Society
204 Chowk ↔ Godadara
205 Chowk ↔ Unn/Kanakpur/Gabheni Gam
206 Chowk ↔ Dumas (via C.k. pithawala college)
207 Chowk ↔ Vaishnodevi Township
209 Chowk ↔ Vrukshlaxmi Society
212 Chowk ↔ Kosad Gam
216 Chowk ↔ Dumas
217 Makkai Pool ↔ SGM College, Bhesan
226 Kosad Gam ↔ V.N.S.G.U.
254 Katargam ↔ Godadara
305 Unn Industrial Estate ↔ Kharwarnagar
315 Bhestan Garder ↔ Kharwarnagar
402 Puna Canal ↔ Pandit Shyamji Krishna Verma Bridge
403 Amazia Amusement Park ↔ Sarthana Nature Park
410 Mota Varachha → Mini bazaar (Clockwise)
410 Mini bazaar → Mota Varachha (Anti-Clockwise)
504 Amazia Amusement Park ↔ Bhestan Garden
506 Sunrise Vidyalaya ↔ Vesu Gaam
658 Adajan G.S.R.T.C. ↔ Mora Char Rasta
706 V. N. S. G. U. ↔ Jahangirpura
716 Jahangirpura ↔ Vesu VIP Rd Gail Colony

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SITILINK – Surat BRTS Starts Trial Runs". CEPT.
  2. ↑ "How Surat got people to ditch autorickshaw rides, opt for buses". The Times of India. 12 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "SMC:BRTS Project disclosure 2018" (PDF). Surat Municipal Corporation.
  4. ↑ "BRTS Surat Project". Surat Municipal Corporation.
  5. ↑ "बीआरटीएस रूट का लोकार्पण आज". Patrika (in हिन्दी).
  6. ↑ "बीआरटीएस के दो और रूट शुरू, 14 तक फ्री". Patrika (in हिन्दी).
  7. ↑ "Surat gets Best City Bus Services Award of Government of India for attracting 87% of private vehicles and auto rickshaw users". Ibeg.Org.
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