PlymouthTrains

This is a great beta version of a great idea. It’s unfortunate development appears to have been abandoned.

Even with just one crossing, this app has saved me from getting stuck many times. The map addition is a nice visual, but the improvement I’m really waiting for is additional crossings. I also hope that as the map element improves, it makes the direction of any given train very clear. As a resident who crosses many tracks multiple times per day, I love this and can’t wait for more data!

The idea behind this app is amazing. However, the fact that I can only get information on one set of tracks is very disappointing. With there being 7+ railroad crossings in Plymouth, this app doesn’t really serve any purpose. Sadly, I’ll be deleting this app.

On three occasions Ive sat and watched the train go by as this app reports “clear.” 😂

Love this forward thinking use of technology. This new app already has a variety of features like real-time status and photos, automated analysis of train crossing probability, and live alerts. I hope the city can find hosts for the equipment and it comes to the other crossings eventually. I’m sure it’s harder to find a suitable place for a camera at the crossings on AA Trail and Mill near my home. It makes sense that Farmer was first since the city has an adjacent facility. Please keep moving forward on this effort!

I know this is brand new and I see a lot of potential in this app. I can’t wait to the progress as time goes on.

The app is nice but it causes 2 pop-ups at launch that want you to connect via Facebook and also provide your location. If you do not pay attention you may authorize both. You do not need to give those permissions to use the app. I was able to bypass both and it still works. Dev, why do you need my Facebook and location info?

Was hoping this would be useful. For some reason it requires you to create an account - for reporting on the status of a single rail crossing? Deleted.