Category Archives: Rail

Realtime Trains v2

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Tom Cairns

The new version of Realtime Trains is currently under development and I would like to enlist the help of users of the site to help test out some of the new functionality that I’ve put in place. I’m looking for … Continue reading →

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ORR Real Time Train Information Consultation

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Tom Cairns

I publish below a nearly full copy of my response to the real time information consultation that the ORR has been running. Background [This is a summary of Realtime Trains and my own history for the benefit of the ORR. … Continue reading →

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The Black Hole of the Chilterns

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tom Cairns

Since Realtime Trains launched a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been pondering on how to fix what I call the black hole of the Chilterns. Chiltern Railways has a small network that operates out of London Marylebone. The lines it … Continue reading →

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Tracking the trains, in realtime

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Tom Cairns

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working away on realtimetrains.co.uk which is the evolution on from my original train timetables websites. Ever since RailMiles was first launched, I’ve been trying to find ways of making it easier to insert … Continue reading →

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At least 100,000 signatures later…

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Tom Cairns

DISCLAIMER: This is my personal opinion on the ICWC franchise. Nothing more, nothing less. This post therefore solely represents my own personal views and not those of any company I work, have worked for or will work for. I’ve also … Continue reading →

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