We are planning to use the trains in Italy and would like to be familiar with the layouts of the various train stations we'll be switching trains in. Is there a website to see diagrams of the stations -- like the track layouts, the stairs, etc.
Posted by
Ottawa, Ontario,, Canada
521 posts
Dennis,
Not that I know of, but train stations are pretty much the same everywhere. The tracks are laid out in parallel to each other, and there are clear signs indicating the number of each track.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Nope. Don't think so.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23269 posts
Steven is correct. You might google specific stations to see if that station has posted something. Train stations are much more similar to each other than airports. You really only have two designs. Major train stations like Termini have the track lined up side by side and ending at the station. Get off the train walk towards the station, find the schedule board, find the new track number, and head in that direction.
The small stations will have the trains passing through the station and that will involve stairs going under or over the track but the process is very similar. The first station may be a little confusing but after that -- no problems.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
The main difference (in general) is between stations and terminals. A station is where the trains pass through on their way elsewhere. Some trains stop to load and offload passengers, but some just keep on going through, without stopping.
A terminal is where the track comes to an end. As a rule, terminals are much bigger than stations. Famous ones include Rome, Florence and Milan.
Stations can be pretty minor affairs. Do you know which ones you're going to use?
Posted by
Little Rock
17 posts
Dennis, I think this Slow Travel web site might be what you are looking for. Once you go through a couple you will be fine. When in doubt just ask. The Italian train system is pretty easy to navigate. http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/trains/station.htm