Trivia: Station dwells long enough to allow enough time to explore the settlement

[Dren Ahmeti]

The “Train des Merveilles” between Nice and Tende has a timetabled wait of approximately 15 minutes at Breil-sur-Roya, where you were encouraged to either get a coffee at a nicely-located stand, or pop into the supermarket!

I chose the latter

 

[rg177]

The “Train des Merveilles” between Nice and Tende has a timetabled wait of approximately 15 minutes at Breil-sur-Roya, where you were encouraged to either get a coffee at a nicely-located stand, or pop into the supermarket!

I chose the latter

You've reminded me that I took a train from St Gervais-Les-Bains to Vallorcine last year with a 15 minute dwell at Chamonix-Mont Blanc.

Incidentally, that's the perfect amount of time to hop off, take a few photos of the town (and the beautiful backdrop) and retreat back to the warmth of the train.

 

[U-Bahnfreund]

The hourly RB87 service Göttingen-Bebra stops 30 mins at Eschwege most of the time (timetable). It's a bit far to the city centre, but if you have a bike you could try to see the old town, or otherwise head for the nearest Döner

 

[sheff1]

Many moons ago travelling in Pakistan the longer distance trains would often make extended stops at stations. Many passengers took the opportunity to go for a wander - no need to go far looking for food or drink though as an army of local vendors would be waiting at the station. A long blast on the horn would signify (I think) 5 mins to departure, with another blast shortly before the wheels began to move - departure was slow enough to allow stragglers to board whilst the train was in motion.