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Originally Posted by aquablue
In Europe they don't have the gate system, they just let people walk on the platform without being funneled through a gate. This seems to be a better way to go and speeds up boarding. However, these stations are usually far more roomy with bigger platforms.
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The European system is much better in this regard. I live in the UK now and took the train every day to work. Trains wait at the station for about 2 minutes maximum. This is enough time for people to get off the train and for passengers to board. They have gates (like subways) where it checks your tickets.