I have created a new train times app that shows train formations and average/live train crowding information, where it is available (see below), alongside the forecast and actual timings. I am looking for some feedback for the app, and would appreciate your views on it. It is currently only available for Android devices through the Google Play store - it may be brought to iOS if there is sufficient demand.
The app is free to use but contains banner-style in-app advertising.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtopolowski.railchecker
The app is still in development, so some things like the journey planner are quite basic at the moment and it may sometimes stop working.
The app is free to use but contains banner-style in-app advertising.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtopolowski.railchecker
If an operator is not listed here, then train formation and crowding information is not available.
Avanti West Coast: Formations.
Chiltern Railways: Average crowding.
GTR (Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express): Average crowding.
Grand Central: Average crowding (occasionally).
Greater Anglia: Formations (sometimes in incorrect orientation).
West Midlands Trains (LNWR/WMR): Formations.
Southeastern: Formations (not in correct orientation), Average crowding, Live crowding (on services operated by the following classes of rolling stock: 375, 376, 377, 707).
Transport for Wales: Formations (sometimes).
There is no guarantee that the information will definitely be provided. Information may be inaccurate - the app shows what the operator submits into the system.
Avanti West Coast: Formations.
Chiltern Railways: Average crowding.
GTR (Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, Gatwick Express): Average crowding.
Grand Central: Average crowding (occasionally).
Greater Anglia: Formations (sometimes in incorrect orientation).
West Midlands Trains (LNWR/WMR): Formations.
Southeastern: Formations (not in correct orientation), Average crowding, Live crowding (on services operated by the following classes of rolling stock: 375, 376, 377, 707).
Transport for Wales: Formations (sometimes).
There is no guarantee that the information will definitely be provided. Information may be inaccurate - the app shows what the operator submits into the system.
The app is still in development, so some things like the journey planner are quite basic at the moment and it may sometimes stop working.