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The ticket barriers wing open just in time to let you through at full pelt, checking the station's AR directions for your platform. Heading to platform 21, a sleek looking intercity train awaits, its cooling system creating a whining noise as you thunder down the steps off the overpass over the tracks.
The last few people are boarding and the conductor waits patiently to signal the train off as you board with them.
You find your seat as the train pulls away smoothly, its electric motor purring gently as it gets up to speed.
Looking out the window, the world races past you as you face away from the direction of travel.
The shiny and new high rise financial area partially blocks out the view of the castle, it wouldn't be long before the new Renraku arcology neared it's second phase of construction and eclipsed it from view for good. They'd already flattened a decent portion of the old town in preparation, much to the chagrin of the local residents and tourist board alike.
Money made money though, and the job creation benefits were deemed to outweigh the loss to tourism.
You were shaken from your revery by the arrival of the refreshments trolley. It wasn't long before you supped on a soycaf and relaxed, listening to your tunes on your commlink's earbuds