Sydney travelers were impressed by the little-known train hack that ‘guarantees’ you a seat during rush hour
Travelers in Sydney have discovered a handy trick to ensure they always have a seat on the train, even during peak hours.
Carolina, a passenger, discovered that the digital signs on platforms show how busy each carriage is before the train arrives.
She shared the find online with many who said they had “no idea” about the diagram, while others said they used the guide to get a seat on every ride.
“I was years old today when I noticed that from this you can see how full the carriages are,” Carolina wrote in a TikTok video.
Each board has a color-coded, traffic light-style diagram of each train about to approach the station.
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Carolina, a passenger, discovered that the digital signs on platforms show passengers how busy each carriage is before the train arrives
The carriages are green to indicate empty, orange to indicate standing, or red to indicate full
The carriages are green to indicate that they are empty, orange to indicate that there are standing areas, or red to indicate that they are full.
According to Rail Express, the capacity information is only available at Waratah train stops, including the T1 North Shore and Western Lines, and is measured using weight sensors.
Sydneysiders were amazed by the information, with many saying they had never noticed the diagram before.
“OMFG I never pay attention to it, that’s how I missed it every time,” one person said.
‘Has that always been there? Thank you because I guess I didn’t know what they meant until now,” wrote a second.
The capacity information is only available at Waratah train stops, including the T1 North Shore and Western Lines, and is measured using weight sensors
“Wait you’re going to tell me I’m sitting on sardines when I could be chilling with tuna on my back?” laughed a third.
However, others were shocked that people hadn’t noticed the system before.
“This was the case a while ago, although it’s not always accurate, it’s indicative,” one person explained.
‘Serious? Did you just think the colors were beautiful?’ joked a second.
“As far as I know it’s been like this for 6 years,” a third added.