WhatTrain
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1.34for iPhone, iPad and more
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About WhatTrain
WhatTrain is the subway app for New Yorkers.
You already know the subway system. You just want to know *when* your train is coming. That's what WhatTrain gives you.
• Open the app for a list of all the trains around you, sorted by departure time, omitting those you couldn't reach on foot.
• Tap on a train to view the full schedule at its station along with walking directions.
• Check the Status tab for delays or service changes.
• Check the Map tab for the MTA subway map. Swipe right for a version of the map highlighting accessible stations.
REALTIME TRAIN TIMES:
WhatTrain incorporates the latest realtime information provided by the MTA. If you see "LIVE" next to a train, that is the MTA's realtime estimate based on live data.
PRIVACY:
WhatTrain respects your privacy. WhatTrain does not collect or retain your location information or any other personally identifying information about you (including your IP address). The app uses your location locally, and that's it. (As with any app that uses Apple's Location Services, using WhatTrain may expose your location to Apple.)
For support, email support@whattrain.com or find us on Twitter (@WhatTrainNYC).
You already know the subway system. You just want to know *when* your train is coming. That's what WhatTrain gives you.
• Open the app for a list of all the trains around you, sorted by departure time, omitting those you couldn't reach on foot.
• Tap on a train to view the full schedule at its station along with walking directions.
• Check the Status tab for delays or service changes.
• Check the Map tab for the MTA subway map. Swipe right for a version of the map highlighting accessible stations.
REALTIME TRAIN TIMES:
WhatTrain incorporates the latest realtime information provided by the MTA. If you see "LIVE" next to a train, that is the MTA's realtime estimate based on live data.
PRIVACY:
WhatTrain respects your privacy. WhatTrain does not collect or retain your location information or any other personally identifying information about you (including your IP address). The app uses your location locally, and that's it. (As with any app that uses Apple's Location Services, using WhatTrain may expose your location to Apple.)
For support, email support@whattrain.com or find us on Twitter (@WhatTrainNYC).
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.34
Last updated on Oct 30, 2019
Old Versions
Minor interface tweaks:
- Made the uptown/downtown selector a little taller, in response to user feedback
- Added a pagination indicator to the maps tab, to make clear there's a second map
- Made the uptown/downtown selector a little taller, in response to user feedback
- Added a pagination indicator to the maps tab, to make clear there's a second map
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Version History
1.34
Oct 30, 2019
Minor interface tweaks:
- Made the uptown/downtown selector a little taller, in response to user feedback
- Added a pagination indicator to the maps tab, to make clear there's a second map
- Made the uptown/downtown selector a little taller, in response to user feedback
- Added a pagination indicator to the maps tab, to make clear there's a second map
1.33
Oct 19, 2019
- Official MTA map added in a third tab (FINALLY!).
- Swipe right from the main subway map to see a version highlighting stations with accessible entrances.
- Minor tweaks to Dark Mode support.
- Swipe right from the main subway map to see a version highlighting stations with accessible entrances.
- Minor tweaks to Dark Mode support.
1.32
Oct 17, 2019
Support for Dark Mode in iOS 13
1.31
Nov 7, 2018
- Latest MTA static train schedules (from October 2018) (this will not affect the live train information, which is updated every 30 seconds on WhatTrain's server)
1.3
Jan 16, 2018
- Latest MTA static train schedules (from 1/9/2018) (this doesn't affect the live train information, which is updated every 30 seconds on WhatTrain's server)
- Improved location performance when reception is poor (hopefully!)
- A new icon!
A note on location:
WhatTrain relies on your iPhone to know where it is so that WhatTrain can show you train times for the trains around you. The iPhone is much more reliable at picking up its location in NYC with WiFi turned on. There are security risks to always having WiFi on (you can read more at the link below), but it improves WhatTrain's performance. In this latest update, I've tried to improve WhatTrain's performance when your phone is having a hard time figuring out where you are. Feedback welcome.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/10/ios-11s-misleading-ish-setting-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-bad-user-security
Thanks!
- Improved location performance when reception is poor (hopefully!)
- A new icon!
A note on location:
WhatTrain relies on your iPhone to know where it is so that WhatTrain can show you train times for the trains around you. The iPhone is much more reliable at picking up its location in NYC with WiFi turned on. There are security risks to always having WiFi on (you can read more at the link below), but it improves WhatTrain's performance. In this latest update, I've tried to improve WhatTrain's performance when your phone is having a hard time figuring out where you are. Feedback welcome.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/10/ios-11s-misleading-ish-setting-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-bad-user-security
Thanks!
1.2
Mar 6, 2017
Now supports realtime train data for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, C, E, N, Q, R, W, B, D, L, G, SIR!
1.13
Feb 14, 2017
Updated static train schedules (released by MTA on 1/30/2017).
1.12
Jan 4, 2017
- New 2nd Avenue Subway stops!
- Fixed manual location-setting to default to NYC if not specified.
- Fixed manual location-setting to default to NYC if not specified.
1.11
Nov 8, 2016
The W Train is back! This new version of WhatTrain incorporates the newest MTA schedules, including the W Train.
Stay tuned for an update in December, when the MTA has said three of the Second Avenue line stations will open.
Stay tuned for an update in December, when the MTA has said three of the Second Avenue line stations will open.
1.1
Sep 19, 2016
Updates:
- Added walking-time estimates when viewing trains at a station.
- Simplified display of refresh times.
- Reduced app backup size.
- Added walking-time estimates when viewing trains at a station.
- Simplified display of refresh times.
- Reduced app backup size.
1.0
Sep 5, 2016
WhatTrain FAQ
Click here to learn how to download WhatTrain in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of WhatTrain.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
WhatTrain supports English
