Needs More Issues Fixed
1. Less Radio Frequencies
2. Bad at Defining CN Train Symbols
And 3. Not Enough Radio Feeds :(
This app needs A TON of improvement because of this. Sincerly, -TILE2026
Promising, yet freight tracking needs clarity..
I purchased Railfan Copilot Pro on iOS today.
The Live Train Map works correctly for Amtrak.
However, selecting Union Pacific or BNSF results in “0 trains” nationwide, even when viewing the entire western U.S.
The App Store description says the app tracks “real-time … freight train positions.”
Is freight tracking currently available on iOS? If so, is it limited to certain railroads or regions?
Thanks.
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback. This app relies heavily on community involvement. Because I do not live in an area with high UP or BNSF traffic, I haven't been able to post frequent sightings myself. However, I have recently revamped this entire activity to help drive better community engagement. While a competitor app uses a similar crowdsourced setup, accessing unsecured, real-time freight traffic data is notoriously difficult unless I implement an ATSC interface—which carries technical uncertainties. I am committed to improving the user experience and am working hard to get the app exactly where it needs to be. Best, Ron
