![]() Upon arrival of a train, the chimes will be looped continuously until it departs from the station, which may last up to 10–15 minutes. In Indonesia, train stations play the chimes as a sign of train departure and arrival. ![]() On the Japanese game show Panel Quiz Attack 25, which airs on TV Asahi, the chimes signal the end of the game when there are any boxes left on the board.It is also used in Japan and the Philippines by some loudspeakers installed in public areas as a time signal. Some electronic civil defense sirens in the United States manufactured by Federal Signal Corporation such as the Electronic Outdoor Warning Siren (EOWS), Modulator, and the Directional Speaker Array (DSA) sound off the chimes on a daily basis.Most schools in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea play the chimes to signal the end and beginning of classes. The chime is also used in some doorbells and school bells.Many Football team fans use the supporter chant which were inspired by the Westminster Chimes.It holds the distinction of being the first tower clock in the United States to sound the Cambridge Quarters. The clock and chime in Trinity's steeple base was dedicated in December 1875. ![]() According to the church records of Trinity Episcopal Church (Williamsport, Pennsylvania), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. ![]()
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