The station does not have the space on the tiny platforms for a few hundred people to wait for the train, and they would obstruct those exiting the train if they did. The upstairs does.
I don't find it overcrowded, just inefficient. Folks sitting on steps, no other seating, etc. etc...
The announcements aren't at the last second, but they are usually after the train has final slot verification and may already be unloading. You will routinely have 5-7 min to board unless there is a schedule issue.
Perhaps in off-hours they could consider early announcement, but for high density times, the infra just isn't built for that efficiently or safely.
I don't find it overcrowded, just inefficient. Folks sitting on steps, no other seating, etc. etc...
The announcements aren't at the last second, but they are usually after the train has final slot verification and may already be unloading. You will routinely have 5-7 min to board unless there is a schedule issue.
Perhaps in off-hours they could consider early announcement, but for high density times, the infra just isn't built for that efficiently or safely.