navigating the network: train systems for commuters and visitors alike
train systems can be daunting. sometimes stations feel like an endless labrynth and platform numbers become a blur. maps and diagrams look like chicken noodle soup. timetables are just number gibberish to you.
with this guide, i hope to untangle the wires and make the commute much less intimidating especially for first time users. even when your phone is dead, you'll know where to go.
→ lesson 1: where you are, and where to go
when using any transit system, the first thing to do is to plan your journey. it is necessary before travelling to know which train line you need to take, if and when to transfer trains, and when you should expect your train to come. to do this, you will need two things: the transit map and a timetable.
for this example, i will use the transit system of barcelona because i think it's good