# Station Boards - for Metrolink — Live Manchester Tram Times

> Live Manchester Metrolink tram times and station information. (iPhone/iPad app by John Benson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-boards-for-metrolink/id1335615925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Benson](https://appshunter.io/developer/376644555)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-boards-for-metrolink/id1335615925/reviews.md

## What is Station Boards?

Metrolink Station Boards shows live tram arrival and departure times for every station on the Manchester Metrolink including the new Trafford line that opened March 2020.

The closest 5 stations to your current location are always shown at the top of the list so you have easy access to the arrival time at stations near you.

An A to Z of all stations is shown with an index at the side so you can jump to the station you need with ease.

You can swipe to make a station as a favourite.
You can swipe to get walking directions to a station.

You can see the time the next tram will arrive and the number of carriages it has.

A real world map view shows the true location of stations and the arrival times of trams if you prefer a more visual view instead of the list of stations.

Use the Today Screen Widget to show the tram arrival times for the stations closest to you.

Siri Shortcuts allow you to ask Siri to see the tram times for a station.

## Key features

- Live tram arrival/departure times
- Nearby station identification
- Station favorites
- Walking directions to stations
- Real-world map view
- Today Screen Widget
- Siri Shortcuts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad's | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-boards-for-metrolink/id1335615925/reviews.md

### 5/5 — amazing

*2022-03-16*

amazing

## Frequently asked questions about Station Boards

### Does Station Boards have ads?

Yes, Station Boards contains advertisements. It is a free application supported by ads.

### What is the rating for Station Boards?

Station Boards is rated 4.0 stars based on 4 ratings.

### What devices support Station Boards?

Station Boards is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Station Boards updated?

The latest version, 2.2, was released on December 30, 2023. Updates are provided regularly to ensure accurate information.

### What is the age rating for Station Boards?

Station Boards has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I get walking directions to a station with Station Boards?

Yes, Station Boards allows you to swipe on a station to get walking directions, making it easier to reach your desired stop.

### Does Station Boards offer a visual map of tram locations?

Yes, Station Boards includes a real-world map view that shows the location of stations and the arrival times of trams for a more visual experience.

### Can I use Siri with Station Boards?

Yes, Station Boards supports Siri Shortcuts, allowing you to ask Siri to see tram times for a specific station.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2023-12-30

Updates and bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2020-05-24

A few user interface updates and bug fixes.
**We fully support the new Trafford line**
An A to Z menu has been added to the side so you can jump to a station name with ease.
You can now swipe to mark a station as a favourite or select directions to get walking directions to the station from the maps app.
A map view now shows a real world view of station locations if your prefer this to a list.
Option now available for paid ad free version.

### 2.0 — 2020-05-16

A few user interface updates and features.
**We fully support the new Trafford line**
An A to Z menu has been added to the side so you can jump to a station name with ease.
You can now swipe to mark a station as a favourite or select directions to get walking directions to the station from the maps app.
A map view now shows a real world view of station locations if your prefer this to a list.
Option now available for paid ad free version.

### 1.9 — 2020-05-13

bug fixes

### 1.8 — 2020-05-07

I have been squashing some pesky bugs to make the app run even better.
The today widget has had some interface updates and behind the scenes updates to make it look and run better.
The main app has had a few small visual tweaks too.

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