MTA TrainTime

MTA TrainTime

Railroad tickets and trips

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 30, 2016
  • October 7, 2026

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This app allows railroad customers to buy and use tickets, plan journeys, and track trains in real-time. It offers features like split payments, multi-station trip planning, and real-time GPS tracking for a seamless travel experience.

✓Buy and use railroad tickets
✓Plan trips with departure times
✓Real-time GPS train tracking
✓View train car layouts and crowding
✓Split ticket payments
✓Share trip details
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What's New in MTA TrainTime

10.17.0

October 7, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements

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Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Sign in impossible

New sign in requirements do not work . App is now useless for purchasing tickets. Please fix this issue!

Needs a widget and more appealing UI

The TrainTime app is good, but not good enough for 2026.

It’s great at its core component: train times.

User Interface can be better: take a look at the MTA subway app for example.

And the most annoying part about this app: no widget

To add to a chorus of complaints

The ticket rewards function also seems to be purposely bugged. Not only is it not possible to get a fair (double) reward for buying a round-trip ticket, it's easily not even possible to be rewarded if you buy two separate tickets. The first ticket needs to be used up, then the second one bought, and only then will you get rewarded for that. I've been commuting and missing my free ride every cycle because of this sly tactic.
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User hostile

This app will constantly scold you for activating even a second late and continue to do so for weeks afterwards reminding you that you’re a bad customer.

Second it asks for your location data to swap your to and from station or populate the from station. But that doesn’t work at all if ever. Making me rush and then leaving me waiting at a station.

Third the available fairs you can buy are not convenient they basically force you into the day passes because otherwise you might get an $8 fee simply because you did not activate early enough.

People just want to get where they are going why is it such a pain to use?
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MetroNorth

Where are the schedules? Can’t buy a ticket on this app for a trip tomorrow. Can’t find the time for departure in the future. If I’m trying to buy a ticket for an express and a nearby station in Westchester County the app doesn’t allow it. Total BS.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Ticket purchase failures

Bug

Device blocked from purchasing tickets

Bug

Incorrect track information displayed

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Requested Features

4 requests

Apple Watch support

Feature

Ability to plan trips for future dates

Feature

More detailed crowding/capacity information

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Improved search and filtering options

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FAQ

What can I do with the MTA TrainTime app?

The MTA TrainTime app allows you to buy and use tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad. You can also plan your trips, track your trains in real-time with GPS, see train car layouts and crowding information, and share your trip details with others.

How do I buy tickets in the app?

You can purchase tickets directly within the app using Apple Pay or a credit/debit card. The app also supports splitting payments between two cards for your convenience.

Is the MTA TrainTime app free to use?

Yes, the MTA TrainTime app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

Can I plan trips with multiple stops?

Yes, the trip planning feature allows you to search for two origin and/or two destination stations at once. This helps you plan journeys that may involve transfers or complex routes.

What information is available for my train journey?

In addition to real-time GPS tracking, you can see departure times, transfer details, the layout of your train, and how crowded each car is. You can also save frequent trains for quick access.