Most illogical information train platform signage ever

Still trying to get my head around the most illogical public transport system in a developed country... The designer in me wants to do something less painful like headbutt a brick wall.

Been here 6 weeks and today I finally figure out the order of this timetable board.
Is it by time? No.
Is it in alphabetical order? No.
Is it by platform number? Sort of.

After reading it as 2 vertical columns I notice that there are some very thin horizontal divider lines ... ooohhhhh! Now it makes more sense. But they are still not organised in time order in each section omfg.

But still, basically you have to read the ENTIRE board to find your train line and which platform it's on if you're not familiar with it.

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