Rlys to introduce ticket vending machines

As a part of the "Ticket at doorsteps" concept, the Railways has proposed to install automatic Ticket Vending Machines in the 11th five-year plan and is contemplating to introduce a "Card System" to facilitate people to buy tickets from various outlets including petrol pumps and post offices.

"The concept will be extended to automatic ticket vending machines for suburban, long-distance unreserved, as well as reserved passengers," a railway official said.

He said over 5,000 ticket Vending Machines were proposed to be installed in parking lots, waiting halls etc, he added.