Getting Around Card 4 of 12
Is This the Right Train?
Standing on the platform, unsure whether this local or rapid train actually stops at your station.
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すみません、この電車はこの駅に行きますか？乗り換えがあるなら教えてください。ありがとうございます。
In English
Excuse me, does this train go to this station? If I need to transfer, please let me know. Thank you very much.
Romaji
Sumimasen, kono densha wa kono eki ni ikimasu ka? Norikae ga aru nara oshiete kudasai. Arigatou gozaimasu.
Good to know
Ask before boarding, and point at your station name in your map app — rapid trains silently skip smaller stations. Station staff at the gate are the most reliable readers.
Want the full background? Read the trains and transit guide .