MTA TrainTime

Commuter rail information in one place

MTA TrainTime is an Android app for checking and managing trips on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad. It suits regular commuters, occasional regional rail passengers, and anyone who wants current train information before leaving for a station. The app is published by MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) and has 1,000,000+ installs.

Plan trips and check live service details

Use TrainTime to search routes, compare travel options, and view train status. Its planning tools support searches across multiple origins and destinations, which can help when choosing between stations or adjusting a journey. Live GPS information shows where a train is along its route, giving a clearer view of progress than a timetable alone.

• Find LIRR and Metro-North train options
• Check current train locations and service information
• Compare routes from more than one starting point or destination
• View available information about car layout and crowding

Tickets and passenger support

The app also handles rail ticket purchases and ticket activation, with payment support that includes Google Pay and the option to split a payment across two cards. Crowding indicators can help passengers choose a less busy car when that information is available. In-app contact with transit representatives provides a direct way to ask for assistance without leaving the app.

What to expect

TrainTime is focused on commuter rail rather than serving as a complete guide to every MTA service. It does not replace a dedicated subway or bus app for those parts of a journey. With a 4.70 rating from 27,577 reviews, it is widely used by passengers who need rail schedules, live updates, tickets, and trip details in a single place.