Boston Rail: MBTA Tracker Android

Boston Rail: MBTA Tracker

MBTA Commuter Rail tracker with live GPS, schedules, delays, alerts and tracks.

Overview

Features & Capabilities

Track MBTA Commuter Rail trains in real time. Built by a daily rider, Boston Rail (formally MBTA Rail) pairs official real-time data with crowdsourced updates from riders on board and at the station.

Features:

- Crowdsourced reports. The predictions say on time, but you're sitting still outside Back Bay. Other riders know what's actually happening. Share and react to live updates about delays, crowding, equipment issues, and conditions on board.
- Live train tracking. See the current stop, next stop, GPS position, predicted arrivals, train speed, and a clear notice when live GPS is unavailable.
- Boarding tracks. Get track numbers as soon as they're posted, plus typical tracks based on history.
- Departures board. See what's leaving next from South Station, North Station, or Back Bay.
- Favorites and push notifications. Save the trains and routes you ride and get notified about delays, cancellations, track changes, and rider reports.
- Android Live Updates. On Android 16, follow an active trip through an ongoing Live Update with trip progress and status at a glance.
- Coach history. Look up individual coach numbers to see typical tracks, on-time performance, and crowding history.
- Interactive system map. Watch trains move across the Commuter Rail network in real time.
- Schedules and service alerts. View full schedules, upcoming departures, on-time stats, and MBTA alerts for delays, cancellations, and track changes.
- CapeFLYER and Gillette Stadium. Supports special event service.
- Dark mode support.

About the data:

Train locations, schedules, and predictions come from real-time data made available by the MBTA and MassDOT. This app is not affiliated with the MBTA, Keolis, or MassDOT.

Terms of use: https://www.mbtarail.app/terms
Privacy policy: https://www.mbtarail.app/privacy

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Sealight LLC
Downloads:
7,054 55
Rating:
4.14
(86)
Version:
3.11.0 Last updated: 2026-08-09
Version code:
85
Creation date:
2023-11-08
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
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Size:
115.47MB
Email:
in*****@mbtarail.app
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-25
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Sealight LLC
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ech.bostonrail
Email:
in*****@mbtarail.app
Website:
https://mbtarail.app

User Reviews

Unlike the Commuter Rail, this app is very reliable. Train data is always dead on. The "Reports" section is very helpful for finding out what the problem of the day is and what to expect. A must have wether your a rider or are picking someone up at a station.
by St*****, 2024-12-05

Best paid app for Commuters. I've been using this since 2018 as an early adopter, and the information I am able to access has helped provide peace of mind and clarity not just for myself, but my fellow commuters. It is 100% worth upgrading to paid for weekly commuters - especially when the weather turns foul and delays start stacking up.
by Jo*****, 2024-10-01
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