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Passenger

Excuse me. May I ask you something?

StationStaff

Of course. How can I help?

Passenger

I want to go to Sakura Station. Am I at the right station?

StationStaff

Sakura Station, right? You are currently at Minato Station.

Passenger

What? Minato Station? I got on the train at Chuo Station.

StationStaff

Was the train you took heading toward Minato?

Passenger

Yes. I think the information display said toward Minato.

StationStaff

I see. Sakura Station is in the opposite direction.

Passenger

So it was the opposite direction. I became worried because we kept passing unfamiliar stations.

StationStaff

It is good that you noticed early. You can take a train toward Chuo Station from here, so you will be fine.

Passenger

That is a relief. How should I get to Sakura Station?

StationStaff

First, please move to platform two on the opposite side.

Passenger

Platform two, right?

StationStaff

Yes. From there, take a local train heading toward Chuo Station.

Passenger

A local train? Can I not take the rapid train?

StationStaff

The rapid train does not stop at Sakura Station.

Passenger

I am glad that I asked.

StationStaff

Please take a train shown as Local on the electronic information board.

Passenger

Do I go back to Chuo Station and transfer there?

StationStaff

No. You can stay on that train all the way to Sakura Station without transferring.

Passenger

Oh, so I can get there without transferring.

StationStaff

Yes. Sakura Station is the second stop after Chuo Station.

Passenger

So it is three stops from here.

StationStaff

That is right. The order is Chuo Station, Midori Station, and Sakura Station.

Passenger

This time, I will pay close attention to the station names.

StationStaff

There will also be announcements on the train, so please do not worry.

Passenger

How many minutes until the next local train arrives?

StationStaff

It will arrive in about six minutes.

Passenger

How long does it take to reach Sakura Station from here?

StationStaff

It takes about fifteen minutes.

Passenger

In that case, I may still make it in time for my appointment.

StationStaff

It sounds as though you will be fine without rushing.

Passenger

Can I reach platform two using these stairs?

StationStaff

Yes. Go up these stairs and then proceed to the right.

Passenger

Up the stairs and then right, correct?

StationStaff

Go down the escalator ahead, and you will reach platform two.

Passenger

I feel as though I might get a little lost inside the station again.

StationStaff

The blue direction sign says toward Chuo Station.

Passenger

So I should look for the blue sign.

StationStaff

Yes. If you are unsure, please ask the staff member on the platform as well.

Passenger

Thank you. May I ask one more question?

StationStaff

Of course.

Passenger

Do I need to pay an extra fare for riding this far by mistake?

StationStaff

Are you using an IC card?

Passenger

Yes, I am using an IC card.

StationStaff

You have not exited the ticket gates at Minato Station yet, correct?

Passenger

That is right. I got off the train and came straight here.

StationStaff

I understand. I will check it here, so please show me your IC card.

Passenger

Certainly. Thank you.

StationStaff

I have confirmed it. There will be no extra fare this time. Please return on a train toward Chuo Station.

Passenger

What should I do when I arrive at Sakura Station?

StationStaff

Just to be safe, please tell the staff at a staffed gate that you took the wrong train.

Passenger

What should I say so that it is easy to understand?

StationStaff

Please say I took the wrong train and ended up going as far as Minato Station.

Passenger

I took the wrong train and ended up going as far as Minato Station. Right?

StationStaff

Yes. Please also tell them that you boarded at Chuo Station.

Passenger

Does taking the wrong train always mean that there is no extra fare?

StationStaff

It depends on the railway company and the situation. If you notice a mistake, ask a staff member before leaving the ticket gates.

Passenger

I see. I am glad that I asked in advance.

StationStaff

Everything is settled now. Please continue without worrying.

Passenger

Oh, the electronic information board says Rapid.

StationStaff

That is not your train. Please wait for the next local train.

Passenger

I almost made the same mistake again. Where can I check whether a train is rapid or local?

StationStaff

Both the train display and the electronic information board will show Local.

Passenger

Platform two, toward Chuo Station, local train. I will check these three things.

StationStaff

Then you should be all right now.

Passenger

When the next train comes, I will board without panicking.

StationStaff

Even if you are in a hurry, please do not run on the platform.

Passenger

I understand. This time, I will stay calm.

StationStaff

Please watch your step.

Passenger

Thank you very much for explaining everything so carefully.

StationStaff

You are welcome. Have a safe trip to Sakura Station.

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