Disappearing Train Approach Indicators

[bill937ca]

The "train approach indicator" is a orange light that  has been used for a long time since  when the National Railway was privatized in 1987, but it has been disappearing in recent times and three signs recently disappeared.  

 

Something to watch for when in Japan.  Source: trafficnews.jp

 

https://trafficnews.jp/post/80497

 

https://trafficnews.jp/photo/80497#photo1

 

https://trafficnews.jp/photo/80497#photo2

　

[railsquid]

More of an illuminated sign saying something like "next train has departed (previous station down the line)".

Never noticed there was one at Nishi-Kokubunji.