India’s first train with ATM conducts trial run between Nashik and Mumbai
In a first-of-its-kind effort, the Central Railway (CR) launched an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) successfully inside a moving train – Panchavati Express connecting Manmad (Nashik) and Mumbai.
The Panchavati Express, with the innovative facility installed in an air-conditioned coach, completed the trial run on Tuesday, enabling passengers to withdraw cash while the train is in motion.
The initiative aims to extend basic services like cash withdrawal in trains, particularly on long-travel routes with fewer or no station halts.
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The ATM is placed in a cubicle at the rear of the coach, in an area that previously served as an ad hoc pantry. The space has since been locked by a shutter and placed under 24×7 CCTV observation to maintain security and...