[Talk-transit] Modelling complex stations

[Gerrit Lammert]

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:25:21 +0000, Christoph Boehme <christoph at b3e.net> wrote:
>> The Japaneze use the position on the platform to suggest where to
>> board in relation to the exit at the destination station.  (see
>> www.navitime.com - for the London Underground)
> 
> A similar system exists for trains in Germany. Each platform is split
> into sections (A to G typically) and a large chart explains for each
> train stopping at the platform in which section each coach comes to
> halt. That's handy if you have reserved seats.
> 
> I assumed that the coloured zones on the West Coast main line where used
> for the same thing (with the Gold Zone being the area where first class
> coaches stop :-) )

I would rather use additional nodes on the platform-way to mark these spots.

In general: Please consider "joe the mapper" (sorry for that). We are a special interest group here. Whenever possible we should only decide on optional things. If its too complicated, noone outside of this group might use it.

Gerrit