Northern Railway’s Jammu Division is upgrading its ticketing system to make travel easier for passengers. The division has invited applications for three different schemes to provide faster and more transparent ticket booking. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) Jammu, Uchit Singhal, announced these steps to reduce congestion at station counters and create jobs for local youth.
What are the three new ticketing schemes?
The railway division has introduced three specific roles to handle ticket issuance more efficiently. These include facilitators for machines, booking agents at smaller stations, and private centers in market areas. These initiatives aim to support the Digital India mission by promoting cashless payments.
| Scheme Name | Purpose | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| ATVM Facilitators | Help passengers use touchscreen machines for unreserved and platform tickets | July 29, 2026 |
| Station Ticket Booking Agents (STBA) | Issue unreserved tickets at NSG-4, 5, and 6 category stations | July 22, 2026 |
| Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendras (YTSA) | Private centers in markets for both reserved and unreserved tickets | July 23, 2026 |
How will these changes benefit the passengers?
Passengers will no longer have to stand in long queues at the main booking windows. ATVM facilitators will guide people to use machines, while STBAs will make ticketing accessible at smaller stations. Additionally, YTSA centers will allow people to book tickets from their local market areas through a PPP model, saving them a trip to the station.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for the ticketing schemes in Jammu Division?
The deadlines are July 22, 2026, for STBA, July 23, 2026, for YTSA, and July 29, 2026, for ATVM Facilitators.
What is the role of ATVM Facilitators at the station?
They will assist passengers in using touchscreen-based Automatic Ticket Vending Machines to get unreserved, platform, and monthly season tickets.