Bandikui Junction: 5 new ATVM machines and 15 bottle crushing units to be installed

Indian Railways is upgrading passenger facilities at Bandikui Junction to make travel more convenient. In July 2026, the station will get five new Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) and 15 bottle crushing units. These steps aim to reduce ticket counter crowds and keep the station premises clean from plastic waste.

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How will new ATVMs help passengers?

The installation of five new ATVMs will make general ticket booking faster for passengers. These machines help in reducing long queues at the ticket windows, saving time for daily commuters. Passengers can use various payment options like UPI, QR codes, and smart cards to get their tickets quickly.

What are the bottle crushing units for?

To support the Swachh Bharat and Go Green missions, 15 bottle crushing units will be set up at Bandikui Junction. These machines crush plastic bottles into small pieces for easy recycling, preventing people from throwing plastic on the tracks. This initiative helps in managing plastic waste and maintaining environmental sustainability at the station.

Broader railway upgrades in the region

This move is part of a larger push by the North Western Railway. Recently, the Jodhpur Railway Division activated 65 ATVMs across 43 stations to improve efficiency. Additionally, Western Railway is procuring 273 new ATVMs with thermal printers to ensure that ink does not smudge on the tickets, solving a common problem for travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Bandikui Junction पर कितनी नई ATVM मशीनें लगेंगी?

जुलाई 2026 में Bandikui Junction पर 5 नई Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) लगाई जाएंगी ताकि जनरल टिकट की लाइनों में कमी आए।

प्लास्टिक कचरे को रोकने के लिए क्या कदम उठाए गए हैं?

स्टेशन पर 15 bottle crushing units लगाए जाएंगे, जो प्लास्टिक बोतलों को क्रश कर उन्हें रीसायकल करने में मदद करेंगे।