The Western Railway (WR) Mumbai division has announced plans to procure 126 new Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) in the current financial year to reduce queues at booking counters, a report stated in this paper. The Mumbai division currently operates 344 ATVMs across 37 suburban and four non-suburban stations. A total of 117 of these ATVMs have completed their codal life and are being replaced with brand-new ATVMs. The replacement process is currently underway, and new ATVMs have already been installed at multiple stations, a WR spokesperson has been cited. 

The  Mumbai division plans to procure another 126 new ATVMs, further strengthening the existing ticketing infrastructure in the new financial year. Facilities need to be expanded and upgraded at all public infrastructure in line with needs. If the Railways feels that this will enhance crowd control and increase convenience, we welcome the announcement and action.