(a) the number of automatic ticket vending machines operational at various stations at present;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up automatic ticket vending machines at each important station of Jharkhand State; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c) At present, about 3000 smart card operated and cash-cum-smart card operated Ticket Vending machines have been commissioned at various railway stations in different cities of India, including Ranchi and Tatanagar of Jharkhand State. It is a continuous process to add new facility as per requirement.
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