Which platform is my train running on?
Are you planning a vacation trip by train or just want to visit your loved ones over the weekend and avoid the annoying weekend traffic? Traveling by train can be not only enjoyable but also adventurous. But you should always find out which platform your train is running on before starting your journey.
What you need:
- The timetable posted at the train station
- or online timetable information
Reading timetables, an art in itself
- Especially nowadays, the population is increasingly switching to rail travel. Not just because of the time, the rest factor also plays a major role here.
- Since the individual timetables can vary from station to station and no unit is prescribed here, it is difficult for passengers to correctly select them. In general, however, the following applies: The departure time is usually listed first, followed by the arrival time and the platform on which you are traveling train departs.
Which platform is your train running on?
- There are various ways of finding out which platform your train is running on. On the one hand, Deutsche Bahn, for example, provides online information for travelers. On the other hand, the individual posted timetables are available directly at the train station or the timetable information at the ticket machine.
- If you have Internet access, you should prefer online travel information. Here you can find out about the exact travel dates and times in advance. The respective timetable is of course ready for printing. This means that you will certainly know exactly when and on which platform your train is traveling. Nevertheless, pay attention to the loudspeaker announcements at the train station and any changes on site.
- Large display boards at the train station give you the opportunity to find out on which platform and at what time your journey begins. The large display boards at the waiting stations on the tracks also indicate the individual travel times and departure locations.
- If you have to buy your ticket before you start your journey, it is a good idea to use the "Timetable information" button on the machine to determine the necessary data. Simply enter your start and destination station as well as the travel time and you will find out which platform your train is leaving on.
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And now, have a good trip!
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