Abstract: A transportation ticket reading apparatus includes a housing into which a transportation ticket can be inserted and a module (24) including at least one read device (48) for reading data from a transportation ticket, such as a boarding pass or ATB, inserted into the housing. The module includes at least one formation (32) for engaging a mounting provided in the housing. The formation (32) and respective mounting are configured to enable the module to be push-fit mounted in a use position in the housing. The push-fit mounting of the module (24) facilitates servicing and repair, including removal of material causing jamming.