When we plan a trip, buying tickets in advance is key. Especially during the peak period of popular tourist attractions and holidays, train tickets, tickets, etc. are often in short supply. Therefore, many passengers will choose to buy tickets, but there are still many people who tend to buy tickets at the manual window, thinking that it is more direct, and there may be a chance to buy tickets that others refund for any reason. So, will the artificial window really reserve the ticket for the ticket buyer?
To answer this question, we first need to understand how the artificial window works. Usually, the manual window is connected with the ** ticket purchase system, that is, when you buy a ticket at the manual window, you are actually taking the ticket from the entire ticket pool. That being the case, logically, the artificial window does not have the function of reserving tickets specifically for individual travelers.
But that doesn't mean it's completely impossible to keep a ticket for you at the manual window. The reality is that if there are tickets available for a certain time slot or train and the purchaser has not paid or collected the tickets within the allotted time, those tickets may be placed back in the ticket pool. In this way, for those passengers who choose to purchase tickets at the manual window, it is possible to purchase such tickets if they happen to have such a spare ticket.
However, the chances of such a "ticket hold" are relatively small. First of all, with the development of technology, most of the remaining tickets are now automatically put back into the ticket pool instead of being reserved in the manual window. Second, even if a small number of tickets are kept, there are only a few people who can actually buy them due to the limited number of manual windows.
Therefore, for most passengers, buying a ticket at the manual window does not guarantee that they will be able to buy a ticket. If you really want to make sure you can buy tickets, the most reliable way is to buy tickets in advance. Not only will you be sure you will have a ticket, but you will also be able to choose the time and seat that suits you best.
But if you're still insisting on buying tickets at the ticket window, there are a few tips worth noting: First, go to the station as early as possible and avoid buying tickets close to the departure time. Second, try to choose large stations, as they usually have more ticket windows and larger ticket pools. Finally, bring your documents and cash or bank card to make sure you can pay quickly when you buy your tickets.
To sum up, although it is possible for the artificial window to "hold the ticket" for you, this possibility is very small. If you really want to make sure you get a ticket, you should still buy a ticket in advance. And for those who insist on buying tickets at the manual window, understanding how it works and what to look out for may help you increase your chances of a successful ticket purchase.