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GSRTC came into existence on 1st May, 1960 on formation of Gujarat. From a modest beginning of
7 divisions, 76 depots and 7 divisional workshops and a fleet of 1,767 buses it has gone to,
16 Divisions
125 Depots
226 bus stations
1,554 pick up stands
8,703 buses
This remarkable growth is an outcome of unflagging effort of more than 39,795 workforce,
dynamic management and sustained support from the state govt. It has built up formidable
technical facilities.
Three level maintenance and repair facility - 125 depot workshops, 16 divisional workshops
and a central workshop.
7 tyre retreading plant.
Bus body building plant (1000 bus bodies / year).
Printing press.
MAINTANANCE OF ENGINE
When the brake pedal is pushed the brake valve opens and
compressed air is allowed into the brake chamber.
The brake valve consists of three passages.
1. Air intake
2. Exhaust
3. Brake chamber
When the brake pedal is pressed the exhaust passage will
be closed and Air intake passage open and compressed air
goes back to the chamber. During return stroke the exhaust
passage opens while intake closes and used air goes to the
atmosphere. This system fitted with an emergency
mechanical brake, which can be used when air supply fails
the air brake system, which is called an air-assisted
hydraulic braking system.
MAINTANANCE OF GEARBOX