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Passenger information is information provided to public transport users about the nature and state of a public transport service, though visual, voice or touchable media. A distinction can be drawn between: Static or Planned information, which changes only slowly and is typically used for journey planning prior to departure Real time information, which changes continuously as a result of real-world events and is typically used during the course of a journey. Static information is made available traditionally in printed form though route network maps, timetable booklets, name signs and/or pictograms at stations and stops, etc. This information is also available through dedicated national and local telephone services. In many areas, static information is now being made available electronically through websites or over mobile phone services. Information is increasingly provided in audio form as well, both on vehicles and at stops. Public address systems, usually but not always automated, will typically give next service announcements at stations and next stop announcement onboard vehicles.