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Coin Vending Machines to be installed at Railway Stations

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Coin Vending Machines to be installed at Railway Stations
The Ministry of Railways has decided on installation of Coin Vending Machines (CVMs) at Railway Booking Offices at Railway stations. The detailed guidelines on this subject has been sent to all Zonal Railways. Under these guidelines, first choice could be given to State Bank of India (SBI) followed by other Public Sector Banks on first-cum-first-served basis. As per norms and conditions of this scheme, the Indian Railways will provide space for installation of the CVMs on nominal one time license fee of Re 1/-. Electricity shall be provided free of cost. Electrical wiring from the nearest main supply point to the machine duly protected by MCB should be drawn by the service provider.

These machines will be installed for a period of three years, initially. The location of the machines will be identified by the respective Railway Divisions. Total number of vending machines to be restricted to a maximum of four at each booking office in A-1 category stations and a maximum of two at each booking office at other category of stations. The Bank will maintain the machines at their own cost.

The Bank will also ensure that the requisite amounts of coins are available in machines, at all times. The Bank will also indicate the name of the manager who will be contacted in case shortage of change and requirement of maintenance. No advertisement on the machines will be permitted except the name and logo of the Bank. Positioning of the machines should be such that they do not hinder the movement of passengers.

 

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Comments

  1. I cannot understand why Banks will be interested to run Coin Vending Machines at Railway Stations at no profit of their own but at their initial and recurring costs as per the condition laid down by the Railways .

  2. More than coin vending machines it has to be platform ticket vending machines. Outside the platform; and in the anxiety to put dear ones on the train makes many to rush in. If platform ticket vending machines or counters are placed inside on platforms then we are giving people a chance to ammend and if still found without platform ticket strict fine can be imposed. Ticket less travel should be checked on trains. Not on platforms. Just try and see and feel the difference. It will bring in more revenue to the railways.

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