Headway: Live Train Tracker
Real-time maps, delays, ETAs
About
Track passenger trains from nine U.S. railroads in real-time on a single map. See live positions, delay status, and scheduled times for your commute or travel. Bookmark favorite trains and stations for quick access.
What's New in Headway
1.2.0
July 10, 2026
Nine railroads, one map. Headway now tracks live trains across nine agencies — Amtrak, MARC, SEPTA Regional Rail, VRE, MBTA Commuter Rail, Tri-Rail, RTD Denver, LIRR, and Metro-North. Pick the ones you ride in Settings. What's new - Stations. Browse and save stations, with live departure boards showing what's coming and when. - Line-branded trains. Trips now carry their real line names and colors ("Babylon Branch," "Red Line") so the list reads at a glance. - Smoother map. Trains glide along their tracks between updates, the map auto-frames the agencies you follow, and rendering stays crisp when you zoom out over the whole country. - At-a-glance agency tags on every train in the list. - Clearer connection status. If live data stops flowing, Headway tells you and keeps retrying instead of quietly showing stale positions. - Say thanks. If Headway's useful to you, there's now an optional tip in Settings — entirely up to you, and thank you. Plus reliability and performance improvements under the hood.
MoreFAQ
What railroads does Headway cover?
Headway covers nine U.S. railroads including Amtrak, MARC, SEPTA Regional Rail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE), MBTA Commuter Rail, Tri-Rail, RTD Denver commuter rail, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North. You can choose which ones to follow in the app's settings.
How does Headway show train delays?
Train delays are shown with a color-coded status at a glance: green for on-time, yellow, orange, and red for increasing delays. Tapping on a train provides its full route, stops, scheduled vs. actual times, and live position.
Can I bookmark my frequent trains and stations in Headway?
Yes, you can bookmark your regular trains and stations for one-tap status checks. This feature allows for quick access to the information you need most often for your commute.
Does Headway have ads?
No, Headway is ad-free. The app prioritizes user experience by not including any advertisements. Your privacy is also protected as it has no accounts or third-party analytics.
What devices does Headway support?
Headway is currently supported on iPhone. It offers features like Dark Mode and Dynamic Type support for an enhanced user experience on Apple devices.
How often is Headway updated?
The latest version of Headway is 1.2.0, which was last updated on July 10, 2026. Updates are released to fix bugs and improve functionality, ensuring reliable train tracking.
Is Headway free to use?
Yes, Headway is available for free. While there are no ads, the app does have in-app purchases, though the core functionality of live train tracking is accessible without cost.
How does Headway handle user privacy?
Headway has a strong privacy policy. Your location stays on your device, and the app has no accounts, no third-party analytics, and no advertising. Anonymous diagnostic reports are sent to Apple only if the app crashes, without any personal identification.