MTA TrainTime

MTA TrainTime

Railroad tickets and trips

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Released
June 30, 2016
Updated
October 28, 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

10.19.0

October 28, 2026

Minor bug fixes & improvements.

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Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

Illegal fine

I was forced to pay a fine for completely unjustified ‘violation’ of ticketing rules. I will be filing a case with the appropriate government regulator to appeal this and ensure this is removed. If this was a feature in any other app, it would probably get the company shut down. Whoever designed this should feel ashamed - this is an ethical and legal misstep that stains the reputation of the MTA and MNR.
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On Board Surcharge

Just get more funding instead of finding new excuses to take more money out of our wallets.

Use Only for Schedule

This app should only be used for checking schedules. The app tracks you. Even though you purchase a ticket, if you don’t activate it they will charge you extra. Even though the ticket is already paid for, and when the conductors don’t pass you. If you are even 4 seconds passed the time the “doors close” they charge you extra. Because, as we all know, no one ever runs late. Not one ever is juggling multiple items and is just happy they made the train and then RIGHT I need to pull out my ticket. Boom $8 surcharge. Not the conductor’s fault, it’s LIRR corporate. Go back to paper tickets
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Ridiculous

This app is terrible, on board surcharge is broken.

Terrible App

Used to ban users for activating late. Now they have surcharge and block you from using the app. Both are bad solutions. If I activate a ticket late, I STILL BOUGHT AND ACTIVATED the ticket. They did not lose out on any money. Majority of travelers are not trying to scam MTA. Terrible app. Terrible customer service.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Ticket purchase failures

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Device blocked from purchasing tickets

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Incorrect track information displayed

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Requested Features

4 requests

Apple Watch support

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Ability to plan trips for future dates

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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.