Jeff: The placement of the BOBs at outlying stations was interesting in how selective that it was.
In the timetable set(s) that I have centering on 1990 Station Information notes which stations
had TVMs by line. I will post them in the R number order in their respective timetables:
R1 Airport: Terminals B,C,D and E (one machine each at entrances to island platforms)
R2: Wilmington, Jenkintown*, Glenside*, Hatboro, Warminster.
R3: Elwyn, Media, Swarthmore, Morton, Gladstone, Forest Hills, Yardley.
R5 Paoli: All Stations Paoli through Overbrook (except Daylesford).
R5 Lansdale: Ambler, Gwynedd Valley, North Wales, Pennbrook, Lansdale.
R6: Main Street; Elm Street (Norristown).
R7: Trenton (four TVMs) and Croydon.
R8: Allen Lane, Upsal and Fox Chase.
*Listed under R2. Jenkintown is served by R2, R3, R5. Glenside R2 and R5.
H-E View: Yes - Long Island Rail Road TVMs have not had major problems with vandalism.
When there have been problems such as the skimmers found on machines a few years back
(to steal credit/debit card information) the MTA Police investigated and found the perpetrators.
Those responsible were from eastern Europe and were arrested and prosecuted. The LIRR and
MTA did not want commuters to lose confidence in purchasing transportation from TVMs.
Yes-TVMs can be useful - if the ridership justifies their placement and expense. But with this
there needs to be protection against any potential type of vandalism and theft. Riders may
shun TVMs if there are any significant problems with either...MACTRAXX
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