Rail Guide

Name: Rail Guide
Rating: 4.45 (167 reviews)
Author: Rail Guide

By: Rail Guide

Current and historic rail maps of the US, Canada and Mexico

Features & Capabilities

Rail Guide is a comprehensive Chrome extension that offers access to current and historic rail maps covering the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It features mileposts for most rail lines and includes satellite imagery to provide a detailed view of rail infrastructure. Ideal for rail enthusiasts, historians, and professionals, this tool allows users to explore and understand railway geography across North America with ease. Stay informed about the latest updates by following Rail Guide on Facebook.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.3.7 Last updated: 2024-04-08

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Creation date:

2020-03-14

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high 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_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

29.21MB

Email:

ra*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-12

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Ranking

# 328,646 ▼ 755

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Rail Guide

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.railguide.rg_free

Email:

ra*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Rail Guide for its detailed railroad maps, offline functionality, and educational value for railfans and historians. The app features good location search and responsive developer support. However, many users find the ads intrusive and misleading, leading to a poor experience. Storage limitations due to inability to transfer to memory cards, occasional map inaccuracies, and loading issues under certain conditions are other notable concerns. Despite these issues, the app remains a valuable resource for exploring historical and current rail lines.

Pros

Provides detailed maps of current, historic, and abandoned railroad lines, useful for railfans and history enthusiasts.
Allows offline usage when locations are preloaded, making it convenient in areas without internet.
Features a good search and location-finding capability, enhancing usability.
Has an active and responsive management team that addresses user feedback promptly.
Fun and educational, allowing users to trace railroad history and explore routes effectively.

Cons

Excessive and intrusive advertising, including full-screen ads with misleading content, causing user frustration.
Lack of transferability of the app to an external memory card, resulting in storage issues on devices.
Some maps contain inaccuracies, such as showing unbuilt lines and omitting existing historical lines, raising concerns about data accuracy.
Does not load properly or shows a black screen for some users, indicating potential app stability issues.
Requires wifi to load new locations, limiting use in the field without preloaded areas.

Recent reviews

I get that you're supporting yourself with ads but the latest ads that I've been getting are full screen ads trying to trick people to click on stuff claiming that their Android device is out of date. This is completely unconscionable. You need to find yourself a different source of ad revenue.

Je*****, 2024-07-18

One Star because you constantly advertise scammers, (just got an ad telling me that my software protection was out of date) also many advertisements aren't in English which makes it impossible to know what to press to close the advertisement.