This is a sign at King Street Station where I arrive and depart from the Sounder Train each morning. I took this picture with my camera phone as I looked out from top deck of the train. You’d think that a train station would have very clear and concise signs in order to get travelers to the right area of departure. If I were in a hurry to catch my train and ran out to this track I’d be confused. The number designates the track and the letter designates the position of the train.
I’ve never taken an Amtrak train before but I assume by telling a person the track and the position it would be easier to locate the coach or first class sections of the train. But it could very well confuse those that are in a race to catch their train and were unfamilar with the station.
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I took AMTRAK from King Street Station last week and returned this week. All the AMTRAK employees are very helpful at getting you to the correct car so there isn’t much room for confusion. If you were trying to run down the airport to catch you flight last minute you’d be out of luck.
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Linda, you’re right. I watched the Amtrak employees last night shuffle the travelers onto the train and was impressed. There were a number of younger children who were watched over carefully by the Amtrak employees ensuring the got on the right car. It might have been my perspective looking down on the track that made the signs confusing. If you were standing close the train it might have been easy to figure out where to go.
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