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> The trains in Tokyo all seem to have nice new signs with upcoming train info next to each of the tracks. It’s the same in Germany. Something like this [0] is

> The trains in Tokyo all seem to have nice new signs with upcoming train info next to each of the tracks. It’s the same in Germany. Something like this [0] is at pretty much every train station nowadays, even the small ones. [0]: https://sbahn.berlin/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_Ring_anzeige_mg_1682_byDavidUlrich-035_454e4a2981.jpg https://sbahn.berlin/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_Ring_anze...

411111111111111 4y ago
Yeah, the upcoming trains are usually shown on these. There is a difference though: In Germany the train will usually be 10++ minutes late or straight up never show up (at least for long distance travel).
- Semaphor 4y ago
  That’s probably why they focused so much on getting digital signage up :D
  - glowingly 4y ago
    Where I used to live, the digital signage only showed the schedule, not the actual train ETA. The schedule was almost completely useless, however, the online website (at the time) didn't show the schedule for every station (edit: they still don't). So there was some use, at least. Not that it mattered, since the train never met that schedule, outside of the first run of the day. Then covid hit, the city paused train service, I moved out, and I really don't care to commute to work (or school, at the time) again.
    - bombcar 4y ago
      Amtrak had added the signage when I was using it in Southern California, and it could be fun to watch it continually update the "expected arrival time" which seemed to only jump by five minutes even when the train was physically thirty minutes away. The website was much more accurate about where the train was and when it would arrive.
- kuschku 4y ago
  That heavily depends. e.g., ever since the IC208/209 has been replaced with a Br 412, it’s been far more reliable. Which is why e.g., in Düsseldorf 1038 and 208 can now be scheduled on the same platform, so in the morning you’ll have the 208 at 6:32 and the 1038 at 6:38.
LargoLasskhyfv 4y ago
In Hamburg there are similar, but slightly smaller things at almost every bus stop, indicating which line to which destination arrives next in minutes. In 4 rows for a single panel, where larger bus stops have more panels. Or also smaller ones, single lined under the freestanding roof in some. Also delays, if they happen. Seems like they are all over Germany, too. Not exactly 'comfortable', but informative. Don't have to use an app, don't need to look at the timetable, don't have to wait in uncertainty. Just go, see, ride, done.
- Semaphor 4y ago
  I was always jealous of those, luckily most bus stops in Lübeck have those as well, nowadays. But you were many years ahead of us.

411111111111111 4y ago

Yeah, the upcoming trains are usually shown on these. There is a difference though: In Germany the train will usually be 10++ minutes late or straight up never show up (at least for long distance travel).

Semaphor 4y ago
That’s probably why they focused so much on getting digital signage up :D
- glowingly 4y ago
  Where I used to live, the digital signage only showed the schedule, not the actual train ETA. The schedule was almost completely useless, however, the online website (at the time) didn't show the schedule for every station (edit: they still don't). So there was some use, at least. Not that it mattered, since the train never met that schedule, outside of the first run of the day. Then covid hit, the city paused train service, I moved out, and I really don't care to commute to work (or school, at the time) again.
  - bombcar 4y ago
    Amtrak had added the signage when I was using it in Southern California, and it could be fun to watch it continually update the "expected arrival time" which seemed to only jump by five minutes even when the train was physically thirty minutes away. The website was much more accurate about where the train was and when it would arrive.
kuschku 4y ago
That heavily depends. e.g., ever since the IC208/209 has been replaced with a Br 412, it’s been far more reliable. Which is why e.g., in Düsseldorf 1038 and 208 can now be scheduled on the same platform, so in the morning you’ll have the 208 at 6:32 and the 1038 at 6:38.

LargoLasskhyfv 4y ago

In Hamburg there are similar, but slightly smaller things at almost every bus stop, indicating which line to which destination arrives next in minutes. In 4 rows for a single panel, where larger bus stops have more panels. Or also smaller ones, single lined under the freestanding roof in some. Also delays, if they happen. Seems like they are all over Germany, too. Not exactly 'comfortable', but informative. Don't have to use an app, don't need to look at the timetable, don't have to wait in uncertainty. Just go, see, ride, done.

Semaphor 4y ago
I was always jealous of those, luckily most bus stops in Lübeck have those as well, nowadays. But you were many years ahead of us.