MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail

MBTA Rail • Commuter Rail

Live Train Times, Alerts & Map

15 ratings
104 reviews
#170 in top-grossing Navigation
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 22, 2015
  • July 18, 2026

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This app offers real-time tracking for commuter rail trains, including live location, predicted arrival times, and crowd-sourced updates from fellow passengers. It provides essential information like boarding tracks and service alerts to ensure a smoother commute.

Real-time train location and status
Crowd-sourced passenger updates
Boarding track numbers
Interactive route map
Historical trip data
Service alerts and notifications
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What's New in MBTA Rail

3.8.0

July 18, 2026

Bug fixes

Subscription plans

Premium

One year of premium access

$2.991 Year
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📉 170-5

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This app dropped -5 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 21, 2026.

User reviews

Won’t commute without it

This app saves my commute! In the morning, I can see live tracking info and how many cars my train has. Coming home, people post the platform before it’s announced. When it’s delayed or late, people post why (which is great if conductors aren’t announcing or the speaker doesn’t work in your car). Lots of solidarity with other commuters in the chat too. Love the new notifications feature!
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life changing!!!

really has improved my commute. so grateful for this app ❤️❤️❤️

Great app to

Great app to track my route train changes.

Only Commute Rail App Worth Having

This app is exponentially more helpful than any other transit app I’ve tried to use for the commuter rail, just the comment feature alone is enough since it lets riders share information but the history and data visuals are super useful as well. Best in the business.

Better than the official app

I use this app along with the official T and commuter rail alerts. 9/10 times the info here is more timely and more complete. Shows GPS data from train which is amazing and updates shared by other riders so some lines with more or less info.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login screen freezes

Bug

Incompatible with older devices

Bug

Broken edit box for reports

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to filter by inbound/outbound trains

Feature

Option to save/bookmark favorite routes

Feature

Search station by typing first few letters

Feature

Reddit-style comment rating system

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FAQ

What does MBTA Rail do?

MBTA Rail provides real-time information for commuter rail trains, including live GPS location, predicted arrival times, current stops, and vehicle speed. It also offers crowd-sourced updates from other passengers and displays boarding track numbers to help you find your train.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time train location data, crowd-sourced updates from fellow passengers, accurate boarding track numbers, an interactive map showing train movements, historical data like coach numbers and typical boarding tracks, schedule views with predicted arrival times, and service alerts for delays or cancellations.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about what these purchases unlock are not provided in the description, but it suggests a freemium model.

What devices is MBTA Rail compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details for operating systems or device models. However, it is designed as a mobile application, implying it is intended for smartphones and tablets.

How does this app get its data?

The app sources its data directly from the MBTA's real-time feeds using PTIS equipment installed on trains. It presents the data provided by MassDOT and does not generate its own predictions.