Scheidt & Bachmann has recently installed its 1000th Ticket Vending Machine (TicketXpress) on the national rail network for First ScotRail. To commemorate this landmark achievement, Scheidt & Bachmann and First ScotRail jointly organised a 1000th TVM event at Bridge of Allan station which was held on 26 March 2007. Representatives from both companies were present to celebrate the occasion of the 1000th TVM official handover, including Steve Montgomery (First ScotRail - Deputy Managing Director and Operations and Safety Director), Andy Jebson (Scheidt & Bachmann - Director UK Sales), Andrew Brown (Scheidt & Bachmann - Manager, Rail Projects), and David Needham (The Needham Group - Managing Director - UK Sales Agent for Scheidt & Bachmann).

First ScotRail was Scheidt & Bachmann’s first customer in the UK, purchasing 25 TVM`s together with a back office system (Central Support System) in 2003. Subsequently, the fleet size has grown to over 75 TVM`s through funding from both First ScotRail and Transport Scotland. The installed fleet has been modified as additional functionalities, such as Chip & Pin, has become available. By April 2007 First ScotRail will have 115 Scheidt & Bachmann TVM`s operational across Scotland.
On 1 March 2007 Scheidt & Bachmann opened a Northern Service Centre, employing three local engineers, to help provide the service requirements for the First ScotRail region.

Steve Montgomery of First ScotRail said, "The provision of ticket vending machines at stations is proving very popular with customers who are able to make quick and convenient ticket purchases prior to travelling. We are committed to enhancing facilities at stations across Scotland and will continue to invest in raising the quality of service we are providing for the benefit of our customers."

Scheidt & Bachmann has now supplied 12 Train Operating Companies in the UK and has an installed base of over 1040 TVM`s together with over 100 Automatic Ticket Gates either installed or currently under negotiation.

Scheidt & Bachmann offers a full range of fare collection solutions including fare boxes, TVM`s, automatic ticket gates and complete smartcard solutions with specific emphasis on ITSO for the UK.