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Question

this may seem an odd ask but i need to know..ive never travelled by train to anywhere and so want to know once the destination is reached how do you know...i mean is there an announcement or something? ive got this nightmare of missing the station and ending up miles from where i want to be..answers would be appreciated

Answer 1

You use some old technology called 'eyes' and 'reading'. When you arrive at a station you look out for the station nameboards (of which there are lots) and you read them. Err....that's it! This doesn't work if you cannot read/are in the toilet. For this reason, more often than not, an announcement will be made over the P.A. shortly before arrival.

Answer 2

Despite the terrible press that most companies receive in the papers these days, most TOCs (train operating companies) do their best to ensure a good/safe journey. If you are very nervous about travelling by train on your own then you can book something called 'assisted travel' at most mainline ticket offices. This will ensure a member of rail staff will accompany you onto the train and off at your destination, plus other services in between if you were to request it (but these are usually reserved for disabled passengers), Also, as previously stated, there are usually announcements before each station stop and sometimes an onboard visual display to tell you the stopping pattern of the train. If all else fails though, just look out the window, each station has clear place names at intervals along the platforms.

Answer 3

Most modern trains have display inthe carriage telling you what the stops are and what the "next stop" is.

There is often a public address announcement before each station too.

As a last resort every station has nameboards mounted on the platform. Often on the lamp-posts.

When the train reaches its destination and can't go any further a cleaner will come along and evict any lingering passengers.

Enjoy your journey.

Answer 4

In the UK all stations bear their name on boards, some have it on the lamps, so it is a question of looking out when the train stops.Also in the UK the announcements referred to in other answers are very clear and cannot be missed. But - you are not alone - remember the old music hall song ' Oh Mr Porter' - you can listen to it here (scroll to the bottom!)http://www.peopleplayuk.org.uk/guided_tours/music_hall_tour/music_hall_stars/lloyd.php

Answer 5

There is an announcement before the train stops at each station. Distorted usually, but just about understandable.

Answer 6

there are usually announcements, and if you discuss your worries and newness with a friendly conductor, he/she may make an extra point of keeping you alerted.

the other person's advice about knowing the stop beforehand is a good one.

you can also set your alarm for five minutes before arrival. After it goes off, seek out a conductor and find out if the train is running late - and how late.

Answer 7

Some trains have announcemnets and dot matrix - some don't.

If I'm not sure I make sure I find out the name of the stop before mine so I can prepare to alight in good time or ask another passenger for help.

Hope this helps

Answer 8

on your ticket there may be a small map to look at also the conductor will annouce the next stop don;t be scared train travel is the bomb enjoy and take it in as a small vacation .

Answer 9

On most trains these days the conductor will help you if you ask.