The Dutch Railways will adjust the colors of the departure signs to platforms. Travelers will soon see white letters on a dark blue background, just like with the dark mode of a phone. Now the background is still light, which costs more power.
The Dutch Railways are still experimenting with the design. Perhaps there must also be a new font that is more readable in the new color scheme. The text about delays probably turns yellow instead of the current red.
The new design must be easier to read. “There is a large group of people who are color blind,” says a spokesperson for the Dutch Railways. “The dark mode is more visible and quieter for the eyes.”
In addition, it also saves electricity. The current white background eats more energy than a dark background. The dark blue background is reminiscent of the dark mode on a phone or tablet. There are a total of 3,600 plates, some of which consist of several screens.
The Dutch Railways are busy with the design because ProRail will replace all signs next year. “When that became clear, we went to see how we can save even more energy,” says the NS spokesperson. The intention is that the changes will be implemented at the end of October.
The overview screens in the station hall also receive a new layout. The signs for buses and trams, for example, are also being replaced.
The NS (Dutch Railways) Will Adjust the Colors of the Departure Boards on Platforms. Travelers Will Soon See White Letters On A Dark Blue Background, Just Like the Dark Mode on A Phone. Currently, The Background is Light, which Consumes More Power.
The NS is still experimenting with the design. Perhaps a new font will also be needed that is Easier to Read in the New Color Scheme. The Text About Delays Will Probable Be Yellow Instead of the Current Red.
The New Design Should Be Easier to Read. “There is a Large Group of People who Are Colorblind,” Says a Spokesperson for the NS. “The Dark Mode is more visible and Easier on the Eye.”
It also Saves Power. The Current White Background Consumes More Energy Than A Dark Background. The Dark Blue Background is Reminiscent of the Dark Mode on a Phone Or tablet. There are a total of 3,600 signs, some of which consist or multiple screens.
The NS is working on the design because prorail will replace all signs next year. “When that Became Clear, we started looking at how we could save even more energy,” Says the NS Spokesperson. The intention is for the changes to be implemented by the end of October.
The OVERVIEW SCREENS IN THE STATION HALL HOLK AT A NEW LAYOUT. The Signs for Buses and Trams, For Example, Will also be replaced.