garezeiten

Garezeiten is a term used in German-speaking contexts to denote the scheduled times at which trains are expected to arrive at or depart from a railway station. The word is a compound derived from gare, a term borrowed from French for station, and Zeiten, meaning times. In common usage, timetables and real-time display boards present the garezeiten for passengers' planning.

Garezeiten are essential for travel planning, connections, and rail operations. They include planned arrival times and departure times, platform assignments, and notes on any potential service disruptions or delays. The accuracy and clarity of garezeiten influence connections, ticketing, and overall reliability of the rail network.

Data sources and formats for garezeiten include official national and operator timetables, station announcements, and digital displays. In modern systems, garezeiten are published as data feeds or APIs, and may be provided in formats such as GTFS and GTFS-RT, enabling integration with apps, websites, and smart displays. Live updates help reflect changes caused by delays, maintenance, or incidents.

In practice, garezeiten are subject to change and are periodically updated through timetable revisions and real-time information services. Travelers are advised to consult current displays or digital feeds close to travel time, especially for connections or during disruptions. Related topics include Fahrplan, Bahnhöfe, and Reisende.