In the prototype, the train driver has a document that describes the route to be traveled and what can be expected along the way. This includes distances, stations, speed limits, level crossings and any other relevant data such as when the train is scheduled to arrive and depart at each station. In Germany this is known as the 'Buchfahrplan' (Book schedule). These used to be printed booklets and now electronic schedules are also used in some trains.
Here is an example of a printed Buchfahrplan.
Column 1 shows the distance along the track, Ulm starts at km mark 94,0. Column 2 shows the maximum speed limit and the third column indicates what is to be expected, such as turnouts, signals, entry and exit speeds and of course the names of the stations. The last columns indicate the arrival and departure times, in this case for trains 1013 and also 1735.
