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Volvo Buses India Secures Record 200-Coach Order From MSRTC
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CNBC TV18•14-10-2026, 12:19
Volvo Buses India Secures Record 200-Coach Order From MSRTC
- •Volvo Buses India announced winning an order for 200 Volvo 9600 coaches from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, marking its largest-ever order in the country.
- •The order comprises 170 seater coaches and 30 sleeper coaches designed for intercity and inter-state routes.
- •All coaches will be manufactured at Volvo Buses India facility located in Hoskote.
- •The expansion strengthens the partnership between Volvo and MSRTC to upgrade intercity bus services and enhance passenger safety and comfort.
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Volvo Buses India secured an order for 200 Volvo 9600 coaches from MSRTC, which includes 170-seater coaches and 30 sleeper coaches. This landmark agreement marks the largest-ever single order for Volvo buses in the country.
The Volvo 9600 coaches are manufactured at Volvo Buses India's production facility located in Hoskote. These vehicles are engineered with a strong focus on safety, ride quality, and reliability for intercity and inter-state operations.
The order comprises two main configurations: a 170-seater version featuring a 51-seat layout with calf support, and 30 sleeper coaches specifically designed for overnight travel. This allows MSRTC to serve both regular intercity routes and overnight journeys across Maharashtra.
