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    What do you call the machine you insert your ticket in to get to the platform?

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    What do you call the machine you insert your ticket in to get to the platform?

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    turnstile.

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    TY (this was not a joke :D )

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    It's called a turnstile here. :D Not sure what it's called elsewhere and hence the reason for the symbol :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Francois
    TY (this was not a joke :D )

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    It's called a turnstile here. :D Not sure what it's called elsewhere and hence the reason for the symbol :D
    Same in the US.

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    Thanks, Cas. I had forgotten that word - I called it a 'ticket machine thing' ;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Francois
    What do you call the machine you insert your ticket in to get to the platform?

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    I believe you call that machine the "Ticket Reader". The Ticket Reader may have a turnstile or a barrier. The barrier opens up when you slot in the ticket.

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    TY all.

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