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Friday, 2 July 2021

06:13

MMTS Passengers can avail benefits of Extended Season Tickets and Additional Bonus on Cash-less Purchases

MMTS Passengers can avail benefits of Extended Season Tickets and Additional Bonus on Cash-less Purchases

No.238/2020-21

01-07-2021

Secunderabad

MMTS Passengers can avail benefits of Extended Season Tickets and Additional Bonus on Cash-less Purchases

In line with the gradual resumption of the train services being done over the South Central Railways, since the advent of the COVID-19 epidemic, the suburban transport service in the twin cities of Hyderabad – Secunderabad, i.e., MMTS services is being partially restored with effect from 23rd June 2021. These services were cancelled last year to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Due to the cancellation of the MMTS train services during March 2020, some of the season ticket holders having a valid tenure couldn’t utilize their tickets for the remaining period. To assist such ticket holders, Railway Board has extended the validity of all the season tickets to the extent of number of days lost, from the date of resumption of the train services i.e., 23rd June 2021. All such season tickets are eligible for extending the tenure with effect from 23rd June 2021 in proportion to the number of days lost i.e., in terms of the remaining tenure of the valid season tickets As such, passengers holding valid Season tickets (purchased either o­n App or at booking counters) should approach the booking counters at MMTS / Sub-urban stations to validate and extend their existing season tickets.

All avenues available for purchasing tickets – Extra benefits to go cash-less

Apart from the option of purchasing tickets at the Booking counters, all cash-less modes of purchasing MMTS tickets will be functional for the MMTS travelers. Further, to encourage passengers to opt for contact-less and Cash-less purchase of MMTS tickets, these cash-less modes of ticket purchases are also being given additional benefits as below:

· ATVMs (Automatic Ticket Vending Machines) are available at all major MMTS stations, wherein purchases can be done through Smart cards. Passengers booking tickets through ATVMs will get an additional benefit of 3% bonus purchases. Passengers wanting to opt for purchasing through ATVMS via Smart Cards or those Passengers wanting to extend their validity of their earlier Smart cards can get it done at any of the ticket booking counters at MMTS / Sub-urban stations.

· Passengers can also buy MMTS tickets through Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) mobile App (available for all Android, Windows and iOS based Smartphone users). This facility can be used for purchasing both journey tickets as well as season tickets. Here, passengers can get an additional 5% bonus in case they opt to pay via the R-Wallet available in the app.

Shri. Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway appealed to all MMTS rail users to avail both the facilities of extension of season tickets as well as Cash-less ticketing options to make their journey safer and hassle-free. He advised rail users to utilize digital mode for purchasing the MMTS tickets, in order to avoid overcrowding at general booking counters and also to reduce physical contact while purchasing the tickets.

Source:South Central Railway

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Sunday, 5 January 2020

08:46

Why Differenet Levels in Metro Train Stations -A Guide


Why Differenet Levels in Metro Train Stations -A Guide

Street Level
This is the first level where passengers may park their vehicles and view the local area map. Please ensure that you place your feet firmly on the escalator while stepping on it. Please do not manually climb the stairs while the escalator is operational to avoid accidents. Keep to your left and hold the hand-rail firmly to maintain balance. In case you are not comfortable using the escalator, you may use staircase. If you are travelling with children, please hold their hands when using the escalator.
Concourse Level
Next, the passengers will move into the Concourse level where it is segregated by the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates into non-paid and paid sections. AFC gates allow easy wheelchair access too. Wheelchairs will be available in all Metro stations.
You can buy tokens and smart cards for travelling at the ticketing office or at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs). Retail outlets and other facilities like washrooms, ATMs, first aid, etc., will be available in this area.
For a seamless travel experience, we recommend passengers to travel using a smart card that can be purchased online using TSavaari App or from the ticketing office at any of our stations. Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) in non- paid area and Automatic Vending Machines (AVMs) in the paid area may be used to add money to your smart card. Audio instructions will guide you about the smart card top up process.
It is our aim to provide a comfortable journey to our passengers. Our stations are well equipped with information and signage to guide you in and out of the Metro station. Tactile floor signage will assist visually impaired passengers to navigate through the station. Information about the train network, station facilities, passenger do’s and don’ts, entry and exit signage and local area maps are available at all Metro stations.
Platform Level
This is where passengers board the train. We have designed the platforms to facilitate differently-abled and elderly passengers so that they may on-board and off-board the train with ease. Passenger information display boards at the concourse and platform level provide real time information to passengers. Audio announcements inform passengers about train arrivals and delays or disruptions in the train network.
We have four Help-Points at all Metro platforms which enable passengers to contact the Station Controller in case of an emergency. The Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP) signage will assist passengers during an emergency. Please contact our station staff for any assistance.
Metro train platforms are designed keeping in mind the safety and security of our passengers. A yellow line on the floor of the platform will alert you to maintain a safe gap from train tracks, when the train has not arrived at the platform. Passengers are requested to form a queue and let the passengers inside the train off board before on boarding the train.

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Friday, 13 May 2016

17:23

ATVM SMART CARD MELA AT KANNUR STATION

ATVM SMART CARD MELA AT KANNUR STATION

No.J/Pub/PR/16-17/27
13-05-2016
Palakkad

ATVM SMART CARD MELA AT KANNUR STATION

Palakkad Division propose to launch a special drive to popularise the Smart Cards introduced for the purchase of unreserved tickets through Automatic Ticket Vending Machine(ATVM) installed at Railway stations over the Division. As a part of this drive, a SMART CARD MELA will be organised at Kannur Railway station from 11.00 hours to 17.00 hours o­n 15th May 2016(Sunday).

Different measures have been taken in the recent past to reduce the waiting time for purchase of unreserved tickets in front of Station ticket counters, including the special initiative introduced by Railway Board called ‘Operation Five Minutes’. ATVM is o­ne such facility which help the Rail users to purchase unreserved tickets without hassle.

The Smart Cards are now ready for sale at all major stations in the Division. They are available with the Commercial Supervisor or Chief Booking Supervisor of the concerned Railway stations.

Features of Smart Cards
  • A flat 5% additional usage value will be provided over the recharge value
  • It is a life time card, provided it is recharged at least o­nce an year
  • Refund will be provided after deducting Rs.15/- as clerkage charge, while surrendering unused or partially used Smart Cards
  • Smart Card is priced at Rs.100/- out of which, Rs.50/- will be retained as Security Deposit
  • The recharge limit is Rs.9,500/-, while the maximum amount of balance o­n an ATVM smart card will be Rs.9,975/-, including Rs.475 as bonus.
  • The vision towards a minimum waiting time at counters can be achieved o­nly with the participation of rail users. Public holding Smart Cards, will be assisted by facilitators and the staff in booking office, while purchasing tickets through ATVMs.  
Source:Southern Railway
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Friday, 8 April 2016

22:23

CMRL:10% discount for Group Tickets- 26, 33,822 tickets sold.

CMRL:10% discount for Group Tickets- 26, 33,822 tickets sold.

Save with CMRL’s Smart Card facility.

CMRL provides a safe, fast, reliable, accessible, convenient, comfortable, efficient and affordable public transport service preferred by all in a sustainable manner. On this account, CMRL has extended the following add on features to the existing Smart card facility available to the public in all metro stations.
10% discount with Group Ticket: For easier and affordable travel for group travelers.
CMRL has introduced Group ticketing system with 10% discount. This group ticketing facility has been introduced for commuters who travel in groups from schools, colleges etc.
Store Value Card: The Store value card is same as a smart card with an advantage. It saves a lot of time by not standing in queues for tickets during every journey. This Smart card facility is easily transferable to family & friends. It can be recharged at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), Ticket Office Machine (TOMs). In case the store value card is returned, the balance amount available in this card is refunded fully.
The initial store value of the card is Rs 50/- and a Refundable Deposit for the card is Rs.50/- which will be refunded fully when the card is returned. Further recharges can be made with a minimum balance of Rs.100/-. Maximum top-up is up to Rs.3000/-depending on the No. of trips as per usage. The Validity of the store value card is one year from the time of purchase or recharge whichever is later. You Save 10% discount on fare during every journey.
Unlimited rides with CMRL’s Tourist Card: This smart card facility features unlimited ride and can be purchased on all days. This card can be used within 30 days from the date of purchase. The Cost of the tourist card with unlimited rides is just Rs.100/- (fare) + Rs.50/- (Refundable deposit).
Easy to use Trip Card: CMRL’s easy - to - use Trip Card facility ensures best value for safe travelling and saves on Time. Compare your benefits with the three different trip card facilities given and save time and tons!
Trip Card Type:
Sno No of trips No of days of validity
1              10                         7 
2              40                        30
3              60                        60
The validity of the card starts from the date of the 1st usage. The trip card facility comes with a discount of 20% on the basis of no. of trips. This smart card facility is meant for regular commuters who travel between two fixed stations. A single journey from the originating station to the destination station is a trip. A bundle of trips of 10, 40, 60 can be loaded into the card. A refundable deposit of Rs 50/- is to be made on purchase of the trip card.
So far a total of 2,633,822 no of tickets have been sold. 2,601,677 no of tokens, 30,084 no of Smart Cards, 427 no of Group tickets have been sold till date.
















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Sunday, 20 September 2015

11:09

Soon, Insert Coins and Cash Into Machines to Get Train Tickets

Soon, Insert Coins and Cash Into Machines to Get Train Tickets

CHENNAI: Suburban stations in Chennai will soon get Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) where commuters can insert Rs 5 and Rs 10 coins and get tickets within 60 seconds.

This is a part of the Railway Ministry’s plan to reduce the time spent by customers standing in serpentine queues to procure tickets at station counters. This is the second such scheme for commuters in the Chennai suburban train network, after the mobile-ticketing facility was introduced earlier this year.

An official circular from the Railway Board stated that platform and unreserved tickets can be procured from the Cash-Coin and Smart Card operated Ticket Vending Machines (CoTVM), which will be unmanned. Officials of the Madras Division of Southern Railway indicated that the headquarters had been notified and the machines would be in place by next month. “We have zeroed in on a few locations. Initially, there might be a provision for only first-class tickets as we would be trying out the machines on a pilot basis,” said an official.

As per the official procedure, the CoTVM will have slots to accept Rs 5 and Rs 10 coins as well as notes of denomination from Rs 5 to Rs 1,000. Instructions will be displayed on the machine to indicate which notes and coins would be accepted.

The passenger would have to submit the exact ticket fare in notes and coins inside the machine within 60 seconds. In case the entire amount has not been inserted within the stipulated time, the transaction will be cancelled and the amount will be returned.

No additional booking charge will be taken for tickets bought from the CoTVM. The printed ticket will have all the details similar to those obtained from the counter.  Season tickets, platform tickets, second-class tickets for maximum of four passengers and first-class ticket for one passenger can be bought from the CoTVM, said the official circular. The machines would also have a provision for booking tickets using smart cards, which can be procured only from specific railway counters.

The CoTVM is likely to attract the majority of the one million daily commuters, who don’t have access to smartphones and continue to spend at least 10 minutes in the queues at ticket counters during peak hours. “CoTVM corrects one major flaw of the mobile-ticketing system. Season tickets can’t be procured through m-ticketing. They form around 60 per cent of the daily commuters. CoTVM will offer them that facility,” an official stated.

Source: The Indian Express.
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Saturday, 4 July 2015

21:54

Visakhapatnam Division makes Special Arrangements for Godavari Pushkarams

Visakhapatnam Division makes Special Arrangements for Godavari Pushkarams


Visakhapatnam (VSKP): The Waltair Railway Division has made elaborate arrangements for the ensuing Godavari Pushkarams-2015 at Rajahmundry. Special trains, additional booking counters, face-to-face enquiry booths, medical assistance, help desks and round-the-clock reservation have been made for the Pushkarams besides tight security with the help of RPF, Government Railway Police and Scouts and Guides.

In addition to the existing eight general booking counters at Visakhapatnam railway station, six more booking counters are being made operational – four at general booking counters in the present booking office complex and two on the Gnanapuram side. All these additional counters would be exclusively operated to issue tickets from Visakhapatnam to Rajahmundry, Godavari and Kovvuru railway Stations only, which are the locations for the bathing ghats for the Pushkarams. Apart from the five Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) in operation, three additional ATVMs have been provided in the booking office for access to the travelling public.

Exclusively for the Pushkarams, two peak hour ATVMs are being made round-the-clock at Duvvada railway station, while at the Simhachalam railway station, the existing peak hour counter is being made round-the-clock.

Similarly in Vizianagaram, one peak hour counter and two ATVMs will cater to Pushkaram visitors.

At present one face-to-face enquiry counter is in existence at the main portico of Visakhapatnam railway station. Apart from this, an additional face-to-face enquiry counter would be operated round-the-clock at the main booking office. Five Help Desks would be operated round-the-clock as well – three at Visakhapatnam, one each at Duvvada and Simhachalam. The three desks at Visakhapatnam will be one at Gnanapuram side booking office, one at the Gate (Main entrance) and one at the ‘B’ gate (Middle entrance) for the guidance of passengers. The railways is deploying catering inspectors round-the-clock at Visakhapatnam railway station to check overpricing and ensure availability of required food items.

Illumination in the circulating area at the main entrance and Gnanpuram side is being improved while illumination on all the eight platforms of Vizag is being enhanced. Extensive deployment of RPF personnel is being made for bandobast and crowd control at Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Simhachalam and Vizianagaram stations. Medical facilities have been made available and nursing staff will be manning two medical booths on platforms one and eight at Visakhapatnam railway station.

To maintain cleanliness, Waltair division is infusing more men and material. Apart from the existing toilets on platforms one and eight, mobile toilets would be deployed on the Gnanapuram side of the railway station in coordination with the local civic body.

Apart from the services rendered by RPF, about 25 Scouts and Guides and 20 Civil Defence Personnel will be deployed to work in shifts to assist the travellers on the foot bridges, guide the passengers on the double discharge landings and to maintain queue system on platfroms with single landings.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2015

09:58

South Western Railway to Set Up Ticket Vending Machines

South Western Railway to Set Up Ticket Vending Machines

BENGALURU:  Automatic ticket vending machines (ATVM), station navigation kiosks and medical camps were among a slew of initiatives taken by South Western Railway (SWR) as part of the customer facilitation fortnight, an official said on Tuesday.

"SWR is planning to install ATVMs in three months time at a cost of Rs.3.5 crore. 58 of these machines will be installed in Bengaluru," said General Manager PK Saxena.

An exclusive dormitory to serve female passengers has been set up at Bengaluru City Station where the guarded area will offer a bed, table, chair and locker for women passengers in transit, he said.

In a measure to further enhance security, the railway ministry has agreed to depute 300 more Railway Police Force (RPF) personnel in the zone, he said.

Railway zone officials visited various stations and interacted with nearly 1,000 passengers as part of the Customer Facilitation Fortnight which began May 26.

"The main complaint received from passengers is about toilets and lack of water in toilets. Inspectors will check this problem," said Mr Saxena.

He also said that the ministry has to clarify about the prospect of launching suburban train services in Bengaluru. "I cannot talk about multi-million dollar projects, the information has to come from the railway ministry," added Mr Saxena.

He also said that the is no plan to launch a linkage to the international airport at Devanahalli like the Airport Metro in Delhi.

On the status of the high speed train from Chennai to Mysuru, Mr Saxena said: "The Chinese delegation is yet to submit the report. The proposed high speed line involves a lot of land acquisition, so many buildings have to be broken and at a very high cost."

Source:NDTV
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Tuesday, 26 May 2015

22:22

One year of Modi Government – Many facilities were provided on railway stations during this one years

Initiatives/Achievements of Indian Railways in Last One Year

Followings are the initiatives/achievements of Ministry of Railways in the last one year:-

PASSENGER AMENITIES & SERVICES

1. All Indian helpline no. 138 launched for passengers to register complaints etc.
2. All India Security helpline 182 launched to help report any unsavory incidents.
3.A ‘Customer Complaint Web Portal and Mobile Application’ (Android/Windows based mobile app) launched.
4.The scheme of paper less unreserved ticketing using Mobile phone started. The first pilot introduced in the Egmore-Tambaram Suburban Section of Chennai.
5.Next generation e-ticketing system introduced increasing booking speed by around 4 times.
6 E-catering services introduced in 134 pairs of trains with a view to serve meal to the passengers at their seat by placing order through a phone call, SMS or website.
7.The facility of SMS alerts started on informing the status of reserved tickets.
8.SMS alerts to give wake up calls introduced.
9.Yatri Ticket /Sewa Kendra (YTSK) Scheme launched to allow private agents to operate ticketing terminals for selling reserved as well as unreserved tickets.
10.RO drinking water units commissioned at Dwarka, Gadag, HNZM, Katihar, Madurai and Tirupati Stations.
11. Passenger amenities were improved at 108 stations under the scheme of Adarsh Stations during 2014-15.
12.Indian Railways started six pilgrims special tourist trains to cover Hindu Pilgrim centres, Jain Pilgrim centres and Sikh Pilgrim centres. More different pilgrim centres being planned in subsequent phases.
13.Mobile App for security of women launched in Mumbai suburban trains in the first phase.
14.Decision taken to provide CCTV cameras on train coaches in order to improve security measures.
15.Wi-Fi services now made available on 9 stations. include Bengaluru, Secunderabad, Mumbai CST, Agra, Varanasi, Howrah, Chennai and Ahmedabad. More stations in phases.
16.Indian Railways participating in the ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyan’. Separate directorate for Environment and Housekeeping created. Integrated policy for cleanliness is under formulation.
17.More than 10159 bio-toilets have been fitted till March 2015.
18.Additional 83 numbers of trains have been covered under On Board Housekeeping Scheme taking total coverage to around 500 trains.
19.Mechanised laundries for supplying clean linen set up at 6 new locations taking total to 33 laundries.
20.Dustbins to be provided in non AC coaches also.
21.First ‘Green’ DEMU train introduced on Northern Railway to run betwee4n Rewari-Rohtak section.
22.Disposable bags for garbage disposal have been started as a pilot project in Mumbai-Amritsar Punjab mail.
23.NIFT, Delhi has been engaged for designing of bedroll etc.
24.E-ticketing portal in Hindi is ready for launch.
25.Online booking of retiring rooms functional. 
26.Instructions have been issued to provide mobile charging facilities in all new general class coaches. Mobile charging facilities will be provided in 3000 existing coaches in 2015-16.
27.E-concierge services started in 22 railway stations.
28.Online booking of retiring rooms functional. 
29.Instructions have been issued to provide mobile charging facilities in all new general class coaches. Mobile charging facilities will be provided in 3000 existing coaches in 2015-16.

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

30.E-concierge services started in 22 railway stations.
31.Instructions issued for TTEs to help senior citizens/pregnant women to get lower berths.
32.Instructions have been issued for reserving middle bay for women & Senior citizens.
33.E-Samiksha launched for on line monitoring of implementation of railway Budget announcements.
34.Instructions issued for organizing training of frontline staffs on soft skills.
35.E-demand system for booking freight demands on-line.
36.Tender powers delegated to zonal railway level.
37.E-tendering and e-auction introduced.
38.Railways singed MoU to set up its own Railway Design Centre in collaboration with  National Institute of Design (NID).
39.Railway constituted Kayakalp Council under the chairmanship of Ratan Tata.
40.The process for putting in place a regulator has been initiated.
41.MoU signed for Railway Research Centre at Mumbai University.
42.Indian Railways to use Solar Energy. 30 KW Solar Plant has been commissioned at roof top of Rail Bhawan at New Delhi. Katra Station now solar powered.
43.Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to provide the highest ever funding of Rs. 1.5 lakh crore to Indian Railways – a landmark achievement.
44.Three separate MOUs were signed with the states of Orissa, Jharkand and Chhatisgarh for critical coal connectivity projects to improve transportation of coal. 

INFRASTRUCTURE

45.In 2014-15,  1983 km of railway lines have been commissioned and 1375 km of railway electrification completed. This is the best ever performance of Indian Railways.
46.A new ‘Rail Neer’ plant for package drinking water set up at Ambernath (Mumbai).
47.Rail Wheel Plant, Bela commissioned and regular production started.
48.Diesel loco factory at Varanasi being expanded.
49.DEMU factory at Haldia was commissioned and Mid-life Rehabilitation Workshop for coaches at Jhansi completed.
50.Indian Railways and Ministry of Water Resources to jointly work for creating logistics hubs with rail connectivity on National Waterways.
51.The scheme of open bid on ‘as is where is’ basis introduced for redevelopment of railway stations.
52.Agreement for World Bank loan of US $ 1100 million for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) (Phase-2) signed.
53.Electrification contract for 945 km of Western DFC awarded.
54.100 % FDI allowed in identified areas of railway sector and sectoral guidelines on FDI formulated.
55.New instructions have been issued on 10th April, 2015 to liberalize the private freight terminal policy.
56.Rail connectivity to Dighi Port approved through PPP. 

NORTH EAST

57.The much awaited Lumding-Silchar Broad gauge section inaugurated giving seamless BG connectivity to Barak Valley of Assam with the rest of the country.
58.Meghalaya comes on the rail map with the flagging off the first ever train from Guwahati to Medipathar in Meghalaya by the Prime Minister.
59.The Prime Minister laid the foundation for a new line to take rail connectivity to Mizoram’s capital Aizwal.
60.Director train connectivity started from Delhi to Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
61.The first ever perishable cargo centre set up Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi to help farmers.

FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

62.During 2014-15, the Railways’ total earnings were Rs.157880.50 crore, registering an increase of 12.16 per cent over last year.
63.During 2014-15, Railways carried 1097.578 million tonnes of revenue earning freight, showing an increase of 4.18 per cent over the last year.
64.Railways succeeded in achieving the 91.1% target of operating ratio in 2014-15 which is an improvement over 93.6% achieved in 2013-14.

HIGH SPEED TRAINS

65.Interim Report of feasibility study by Japan for Bullet Train on Mumbai-Ahemdabad corridor received. The final report expected in June/July 2015.  China to undertake feasibility study of introducing Bullet Train on New Delhi-Chennai corridor.

MISCELLANEOUS

66.  Indian Railways lent helping hand during the Nepal earthquake tragedy by providing ‘Rail Neer’ bottles and by transporting Nepal evacuees. Similarly, Railways also helped during the J&K floods. Railways were in the forefront in extending help to the Indian nationals returning from Yemen also.

 Source :PIBNEWS.

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Thursday, 14 May 2015

08:39

Buying railway ticket made easy

Buying railway ticket made easy

Divisional Railway Manager Ashok Kumar inaugurated eight Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at Vijayawada station on Wednesday. The ATVMs are meant for purchase of unreserved tickets and platform tickets from Vijayawada.

Four ATVMs have been installed at main booking office and two each at the 2nd east entrance and south entrance. Three ATVMS each have been launched at Nellore, Tenali and Rajahmundry stations on the same day.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Ashok Kumar said the passengers need to buy Smart Cards costing Rs. 50 over the counters and use them for purchasing the tickets. The Smart Cards would be valid throughout South Central Railway for a year from the date of purchase, after which they should be recharged at booking counters.

Recharges could be made up to Rs. 5,000 and a bonus of five per cent would be given on sums exceeding Rs 100. The Smart Cards have to be kept on the card readers provided on the machines, select the trains, routes, destinations on the map displayed on the touch screen, number of passengers (each Smart Card allows four adults and two children) and class of travel.

Mr. Ashok Kumar said the Ministry of Railways had sanctioned A.P Express from Vijayawada to Delhi and it was likely to be operational soon.

The demand for running double-decker from Kacheguda to Vijayawada via Warangal every Monday was being looked into.

Guntur Staff Reporter adds: South Central Railway has decided to introduce smart card based Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at important stations across the Zone.

Divisional Railway Manager, Guntur, Vijay Sharma inaugurated four ATVMs at Guntur Railway station on Wednesday morning.

Mr. Sharma said that ATVMs would reduce the waiting time for passengers in queue.

Passengers would be allowed 5 per cent bonus on the fare of tickets purchased for their journeys.

Source :The Hindu
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Tuesday, 28 April 2015

07:30

SUBURBAN TICKET BOOKING ON MOBILES PAPER TICKETS AND PAPERLESS TICKETS

25-04-2015

SUBURBAN TICKET BOOKING ON MOBILES PAPER TICKETS AND PAPERLESS TICKETS

Mobile ticket bookings have been enabled for unreserved tickets over suburban sections in Chennai division of Southern railway.

Presently Two types of suburban tickets could be booked through Mobile phones viz

Paper ticket through ATVM (Physical ticket).Paperless ticket (Virtual ticket)


For travel on Chennai Beach -  Chengalpattu, Chennai Beach/Chennai Central – Tiruvallur, Chennai Beach/Chennai Central – Gummidipundi and Chennai Beach -  Velachery sections, passengers booking tickets through their Mobile phones must take a printout of their ticket through ATVM before commencing journey, provided the journey is not commencing and ending within Chennai Egmore and  Tambaram stations (both inclusive) for which paperless ticket/virtual ticket is allowed. Printout facility for Mobile ticket booking is enabled at the following stations:

 The user will be given a one Time Password (OTP) through SMS which has to be used for taking the Printout of ticket from the ATVM installed at the journey commencing station. This ATVM ticket print-out/Physical ticket should be shown to ticket checking staff whenever asked during travel as well as at the exit gate.

 Passenger who wants to commence and complete his journey within any railway station between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram (both inclusive) for travel by suburban   trains could book his/her ticket through Mobile and the ticket will be made available instantly in his mobile itself. This virtual ticket has to be shown to the ticket checking staff whenever asked and thus the passenger need not take any print out of the ticket. 

Travelling Public booking suburban ticket through Mobile are hereby advised that  they have to book and show the virtual ticket or physical ticket as the case maybe as stated in the above paragraphs.

 Passenger who does not show the virtual ticket or paper ticket (printout) from ATVM o­n demand by ticket checking staff, he/she will be treated as without ticket and has to pay penal charges as per extant rule.                                      

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Saturday, 28 March 2015

07:12

Coupon Validating Machines to be Discontinued From 1ST APRIL 2015

      2015/03/PR
27-03-2015
Mumbai

Coupon Validating Machines to be Discontinued From 1ST APRIL 2015

Ministry of Railways have decided to discontinue the Coupon Validating Machines (CVMs) with effect from 1st April 2015. Accordingly, sale of CVM coupons will be discontinued w.e.f  1/4/2015.

However, the CVM coupons available with the commuters may be continued for a period  of  one month by stamping o­n the coupons.

Commuters are requested to use ATVMs and Mobile ticketing to purchase suburban tickets for better convenience.
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Wednesday, 6 August 2014

20:44

Central Railway ropes in 100 Apprentices to facilitate Ticket Sales at ATVMs

Central Railway ropes in 100 Apprentices to facilitate Ticket Sales at ATVMs

In June, ATVMs contributed to 30 per cent sales of tickets, which has fallen to 18 per cent in July.  There are a total of 144 retired railway employees who continue to sell tickets as facilitators
Unable to find any takers among retired government employees for selling tickets through Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM), the Central Railway (CR) has involved apprentices to act as facilitators. Around 100 apprentices, who recently joined the railways to train in different departments, have been given cards to sell tickets through ATVMs.

“There was hardly any response from the ex-servicemen. However, to fill up the gap created, we have involved apprentices,” said Narendra Patil, Chief Public Relations Officer, CR. Due to a rapid decline in sale of tickets, on July 1, CR invited applications from retired government employees of other services to become facilitators.

The attempts to revive the sale of tickets through facilitators are being made due to a rapid decline in contribution of ATVMs to overall ticketing. In June, ATVMs contributed to 30 per cent sales of tickets, which has fallen to 18 per cent in July.

Following a change in rules by the Railway Board in June this year, CR disallowed 604 of its 704 facilitators from selling tickets to non- smart card users, resulting in a sharp decline in the sale of tickets through ATVMs. Earlier, railway staff, in their non-duty hours, were allowed to sell tickets as facilitators. They contributed to over 80 per cent sales of tickets through ATVMs.

However, after the change in rules only retired railway staff were allowed to sell tickets. There are a total of 144 retired railway employees who continue to sell tickets as facilitators.

The shift of commuters from ATVMs has been noted at Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) or booking windows, which contributed to 63 per cent to ticketing last month, while the Jansadharan Ticket Booking Sevaks (JTBS) contributed 14 per cent to ticketing. The sale of tickets through coupon booklets stood at five per cent last month
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