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TrackMyTube - TfL Train Times, Live Status, and Travel News Platform

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Introduction

TrackMyTube is your go-to platform for real-time train updates, live status reports, and travel news across the Transport for London (TfL) network. Designed to enhance your daily commute, TrackMyTube provides accurate and timely information to help you navigate the city's vast public transport system with ease and confidence.

Why TrackMyTube?

Whether you're a daily commuter or a visitor to London, staying informed about train times and service disruptions is essential. TrackMyTube was developed to provide a user-friendly, reliable, and intuitive way to access this vital information, all in one place.

The Meaning of the Logo

The logo features an image of a train with five stars above it, symbolizing the five TfL services covered by TrackMyTube: Tube, Overground, Tram, DLR, and the Elizabeth Line

Key Features

London Transport and Travel News

Explore the latest stories and updates on London’s travel and transport landscape. The news section covers everything from key developments in public transport, TfL projects, and policy changes, to broader narratives that shape how London moves. Stay informed on the issues that impact your daily commute and the future of travel in the city.

Live Line Status

Get up-to-the-minute status updates for TfL lines, including the Tube, Overground, Tram, DLR, and the Elizabeth Line, along with reasons and descriptions for any disruptions.

Station Finder

Easily locate any station within the TfL network and access detailed information about arrivals for each line. Whether you're planning your journey or checking on-the-go, the Station Finder helps you make informed decisions.

Journey Planner

Plan your trips with precision using the Journey Planner. Customize your routes by selecting the origin and destination stations, via certain stations, and exploring alternative options to ensure the most efficient travel experience.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to TrackMyTube! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
  3. Make your changes.
  4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
  5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
  6. Create a new Pull Request.

Please ensure your contributions follow the project's coding standards and guidelines.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits/Acknowledgements

  • Developed and Designed by: Jahir Ali (jahir10ali)

A Special Thanks to

  • Transport for London (TfL): For providing the API and extensive datasets related to NaPTAN IDs, station information, lines served, live status updates, station arrivals, and journey planning.
  • BBC News: For offering valuable news updates and coverage relevant to the Transport for London network.
  • Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, EMR, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, and LNER (mobile apps): For inspiring the design and structure of the platform by demonstrating effective ways to display important information clearly and conveniently.
  • Trainline: For insights into creating a visually appealing and user-friendly layout through thoughtful use of structure and colour.

With Deepest Gratitude to

  • The ticket gate staff member at London Waterloo (Platforms 20-24), for showing me different routes to navigate to Farringdon and King's Cross St. Pancras. This guidance inspired me to document this valuable information and later develop a platform to make such insights quickly accessible through a platform that is simple yet appealing.
  • The ticket officer at Tottenham Court Road station, for helping me understand the validity of paper tickets at different stations in London. This conversation deepened my knowledge of effective journey planning and valid routes, especially when an Oyster card is not available.
  • The station boards at Richmond, Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, London Bridge, London Blackfriars, and St Albans City, for not functioning at times or displaying unclear information. These experiences highlighted the inconvenience of unreliable station boards, inspiring me to create a platform that displays station information clearly and quickly.
  • My former A-Level Computer Science teacher, for introducing me to the world of web development. This sparked my passion for creating platforms that reflect my interests, including TfL travel.

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