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The park in my parent's neighborhood got rid of all the benches (slrpnk.net)
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[–] uis@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

During this time above ground passengers get in line to present tickets.

So my first guess was correct, presenting tickets is done before even entering the platform. I can see it on regional trains with turnstyles in front of platform, but for international trains it is unusual. Usually tickets are presented on platform right in front of train.

Platform for amtrak at Penn Station/Moynihan:

Interesting... Looks smaller than I expected.