Sydneysider Discovers Secret Meaning Behind The Platform Paving Stones

A Sydneysider has revealed the secret meaning he believes is behind the contrasting paving stones at a train station. 
The darker row of grey stones on Mascot station's platforms line up exactly with where



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One reader said the theory was completely false, offering an alternative way of knowing. 
'Not true. It's just a style on the platform,' one commenter wrote in response to the theory. 
Many commenters on the post wish there was a way to know which carriage would be closest to the exit of their destination station to speed up transfers
'For all other stations, stand to the left or right side of the "MIND THE GAP" marks on the platforms in the direction of travel restrictions to mexico. This is roughly where the doors will be.'
Many commuters wish there was an easier way to know how to position themselves on carriages  near platform exits to speed up commutes.
Some commenters pointed out that Japanese train networks have such a system and there's an app with the info for travellers on the Paris Metro lines . 
One added: 'If only Sydney had station exit door mappings like in the Tokyo subway where you can tell which door/carriage to use so you're closer to the exit at your destination.'




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