North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: This definitely happens to all of us sometimes during long train journeys. The cash in the pocket is gone, the UPI network is not working, and there is hunger and thirst. Whether it is to buy tea from the pantry car or samosas at the station, not having cash becomes very frustrating. Many times we even think of borrowing money from the passenger next to us.
But if I tell you that now you will not need to go down to the station to find an ATM for cash, rather the ATM itself will come to you, then how would it be? Yes, Indian Railways has taken a similar decision which Vikramshila Express And the faces of passengers of many other trains have lit up.
What is this new feature?
Railways always tries to make the journey of passengers comfortable. In this series, now inside selected trains ATM Facility in Train The initiative to give has been started. It is reported that this facility is being started in the famous Vikramshila Express going from Bhagalpur to Anand Vihar (Delhi).
This means that even when the train is running at a speed of 100, you will still be able to withdraw money as per your need. This facility is especially a boon for those who forget to withdraw cash in a hurry or are going on a long journey.
How will this work?
Now you must be wondering whether that heavy ATM machine will be installed inside the train? In fact, this feature might be a bit modern. In most cases, it Hand-held device Or it can be through ‘Micro ATM’, which will be operated by the train staff or authorized agents. Or a coach may also have a compact machine. The objective is clear that the passenger should get cash without leaving his seat or getting down at the station.
Why is cash necessary in the era of UPI?
Even though we talk about Digital India, even today the network leaves us behind in the train journey. At many small stations, vendors only take cash. In such emergency cash requirement This facility is no less than magic.
And in which trains will the facility be available?
At present, it is starting with Vikramshila Express and some other major trains. If this experiment is successful, then in the coming days we will be able to use ATM in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and other superfast trains also.