Buscar
Island platform
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plataforma isleña
a raised structure in a train station where passengers can board and alight from trains, surrounded by tracks on both sides
Ejemplo
The island platform was accessible via an overhead bridge that connected it to the main station building.
The island platform was equipped with benches and shelters for passengers waiting for their trains.
The station's design with an island platform reduced the risk of accidents by keeping passengers away from the train tracks.
At the busy city station, the island platform allowed commuters to switch trains conveniently without needing to cross over tracks.
Trains arriving on the island platform often required passengers to walk a short distance to reach the exit of the station.
