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Train Ticket Booking: Do you still stand in lines at railway station ticket counters to buy tickets? You should know that Indian Railways provides ATVM facilities for passenger convenience. Here are the details.

Indian Railways Ticket Booking: Nowadays, most people prefer booking tickets online. However, despite the availability of online services, a large number of passengers still purchase tickets at railway stations—yet no one enjoys standing in long queues.

Many people are still unaware that Indian Railways offers Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) for passenger convenience, allowing you to issue general and platform tickets yourself. The process is so simple that you will face no difficulty in obtaining a ticket from the machine.

What is an ATVM?

ATVM stands for Automatic Ticket Vending Machine; these are installed at railway stations. It is a touch-screen machine that allows passengers to book tickets. Using this saves passengers from standing in queues at ticket counters and prevents the waste of time.

How is this machine used?

Using this machine is very easy; you can get a ticket by following just a few simple steps.

First, select the language.
Then, enter the name of the destination station.
Enter the number of passengers.
Select a payment option.
You can pay via UPI or a smart card.
The ticket will be dispensed from the machine as soon as the payment is made.

What are the benefits of using this machine?

You won't have to stand in long queues.
You can get your ticket in just a few minutes.
You can make payments online to purchase tickets from the machine.
You can buy not only general tickets but also platform tickets.