Some stations where the layout or traffic pattern doesn't allow for or justify the expense of the gates (i.e. Maastricht, or Schiphol), they just have a card reader on a post you can use to check-in/out. Sure this reader has all the same issues as the one on the gates. But the faults due to the mechanics & sensors of the gates are at least avoided
In case it wasn't evident earlier. I really fucking hate these ticket gates. It's such inexcusably bad design
Thank you for letting me rant.
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@quixoticgeek It was a pleasure reading this rant. Can't wait to use those ticket gates onf Friday. And Saturday. And Sunday. And then having to deal with Eurostar and SNCF. #BiberScratch