Avantix B8070
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Full nameAscom B8050
Machine typeSelf-service machine
Type of ticket stockContinuous roll
ManufacturerAscom Autelca AG, Bern, Switzerland
 Avantix B8070 "MultiTicket" self-service ticket machine, in the Network SouthEast livery, January 2009 | |
| System information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ascom B8050 |
| Machine type | Self-service machine |
| Type of ticket stock | Continuous roll |
| Manufacturer | Ascom Autelca AG, Bern, Switzerland |
| History | |
| First introduced | 1999 |
| Window number range | Upwards from 01 |
| Machines in use | Approximately 230 |
| Locations/areas/train operating companies | |
Avantix B8070, more commonly known as Avantix MultiTicket was a passenger-operated railway ticket issuing system, installed at British railway stations from 1999 onwards. The machines were available as upgrades to the Ascom B8050 Quickfare or as new builds.
The machine was developed by Sema Group, later SchlumbergerSema and then Atos Origin.
Most machines were withdrawn during 2007 and 2008. The last Avantix B8070 was withdrawn in January 2009. The last B870 was withdrawn in North America by NJ TRANSIT in 2011.