Trisha Swarup

UM4002-1

Depot Management - Bus Rapid Transit System(BRTS)

Bus depot is a very crucial part in the efficient functioning of buses. Depot is a place in which buses are parked, sheltered and maintainence is being done. The study on the depot was done for identification of current operation related to depot. Data and issues was also identified and collected from the survey and a swim lane diagram is created to know existing issue in each depot. Detailed study was done by literature review and has been undergone to know the management of depot in any area of the city. Through this it helped to know and understand various factors related Depot operating process, crew management, scheduling of buses, inventory management, bus utilization, space utilization, efficient parking, fleet size and it’s type etc.  


Report Content

Depot Description

Process Mapping of Depot Operation.

Operation and maintainence in depot & Inventory management

Inventory supplies by stakeholders and existing unloading method of inventory.

Identified issues and recommendation. Proposal1: Improving inventory through lean management tools- 5S

Existing ,inventory storing method and proposed sorting method of inventories.

Red tagging method for inventories, and proposed layout for Inventory store.

Phase wise implementation of 5S technique

Proposal 2: Designated lanes for bus parking through number coding

Proposed angle for bus parking.