At the station
1. Be on time, or early. Though trains have a reputation for running late, they always seem to run early when you are running late to catch them. If you have bought the tickets in advance turning up 10 min before departure is more than enough. Bear in mind that trains often close the doors a minute before the official time of departure.
2. Stay behind any yellow lines on platforms except when you are actually boarding.
3. Please don't run if you can avoid it, because you can knock somebody down.
4. Stand well back from the platform edge when express or through trains pass the station. They can generate a lot of suction as they pass.
5. Many trains (especially faster ones) call for very brief intervals at smaller stations, sometimes as short as 30 seconds. Have all your luggage at hand and be prepared to board quickly. Tuck away loose pieces of luggage like drinks, maps, guidebooks and coats before the train arrives to ensure a smooth boarding procedure.
6. Face the platform edge if you are wearing a backpack, so the pack won't be caught by a moving train.
7. Do not walk on the tracks except at an authorised, controlled crossing or under the direction of staff. Look both ways before crossing, even if warning devices are not operating. Do not cross against warning devices.
2009-10-12
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