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« on: March 19, 2017, 07:39:19 »
Over the last few months there has been a new style of CIS▸ (Customer Information System) at Didcot Parkway.



The scrolling display indicated the train was in reverse formation



This one is the first I have seen which indicates whether 1st class on a turbo is at the front or rear of the train.
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2017, 10:47:57 »
Sadly the 1st Class location is often at the other end than that listed and often not available at all - but I've never seen a display without 1st class apparently being available somewhere!  Nice idea that needs some tweaks before widespread implementation.  I'm also not convinced of white as I don't think it works as well as the traditional orange.
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2017, 10:48:52 »
I noticed a few weeks ago that the main departure boards at Kings X have these - it seemed for the longer distance services - basically to show where there are unreserved seats on the HST▸ (High Speed Train)'s and IC225's.
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2017, 11:30:48 »
It would help at Didcot if a direction of travel / front of train was marked. It could go either way on those screens!
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2017, 20:27:41 »
In the first picture what does the symbol for coach L signify?
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2017, 20:33:58 »
It is a trick of the camera.  It changes between 1st and the wheelchair symbol and the exposure caught it as it did so - note also the last digit of the clock.
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2017, 20:40:21 »


Coach K also alternates between 1st and the buffet teacup symbol.
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