Caltrain next train
Consumer and social
public transit timetable
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How HN took it
5 positive, 3 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 3 critical, out of 13 comments about the project. Thread score +0.17.
Execution: 0 for, 3 againstIdea: 3 for, 0 againstDesign: 2 for, 0 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Simple, minimalist, slick design
From 3 comments
I like how simple and minimalist this is! Another great similar solution is the Caltrain Companion iOS app. The main screen I use is "Arriving Trains" which uses your current…
rconti on HNI am not in the area so I had to click on the thing to view all schedules, I would say it is super slick, I like it.
PaulHoule on HNThanks, this'll be a nice little timesaver!
npinsker on HN
Useful timesaver for riders
From 2 comments
Thanks, this'll be a nice little timesaver!
npinsker on HNhaha nice, the official caltrain schedule is a bit of a hassle to parse...
andreyk on HN
Objections
Shows only static schedule, not real-time data
From 1 comment
While cool, this does not incorporate real-time data, just the static schedule. I've explored this--you need 511 API access to obtain real-time data, and to conceal your API key…
mslate on HN
Fails when location is unavailable
From 1 comment
app hard dies if it's unable to get your location. was really expecting the "full schedule" link to show an input box to pick a station
nektro on HN
Does not distinguish local, limited or express trains
From 1 comment
Very cool. Would be good if it also shows whether it's a local train or limited or express, and/or which stations it stops at.
nilsbunger on HN
Bullet trains shown with black text, not red
From 1 comment
Looking at it now and the bullet has black text
sentientslug on HN
Closest station ambiguity between two SF stations
From 1 comment
Closest station: San Francisco But there are two SF stations
aeternum on HN
Requests
Show real-time arrival data
From 1 comment
While cool, this does not incorporate real-time data, just the static schedule. I've explored this--you need 511 API access to obtain real-time data, and to conceal your API key…
mslate on HN
Show train type and stops served
From 1 comment
Very cool. Would be good if it also shows whether it's a local train or limited or express, and/or which stations it stops at.
nilsbunger on HN
Station picker input for full schedule
From 1 comment
app hard dies if it's unable to get your location. was really expecting the "full schedule" link to show an input box to pick a station
nektro on HN
Home Assistant integration
From 1 comment
I've been looking into doing this as a Home Assistant integration so I can put it in a little dashboard by the door. Can you describe how you built this a bit more? It's exactly…
a2dam on HN
Questions
How the app was built and hosted
From 2 comments
I've been looking into doing this as a Home Assistant integration so I can put it in a little dashboard by the door. Can you describe how you built this a bit more? It's exactly…
a2dam on HNWhat was the prompt and how are you hosting it? :)
redsh on HN
Alternatives named
Caltrain Companion iOS app
From 1 comment
I like how simple and minimalist this is! Another great similar solution is the Caltrain Companion iOS app. The main screen I use is "Arriving Trains" which uses your current…
rconti on HN
caltrain.live
From 1 comment
https://caltrain.live is pretty nice (I developed it, along with the Caltrain Companion iOS app)
klinquist on HN
Transit app
From 1 comment
Does Transit[1] not do this? It suggests routes including walking and biking when I input my destination... 1. https://transitapp.com/
xd1936 on HN
OneBusAway
From 1 comment
For anyone interested in getting the aforementioned access, you can find the 511 request URL here: https://www.transit.land/feeds/f-sf~bay~area~rg~rt GTFS-RT data isn't a lot of…
aaronbrethorst on HN