# British trains

> Departure and arrival boards for any train station in the UK

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uk.traincatcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uk.traincatcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.uk.traincatcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Transport AI solutions
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 3,353
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-25
- **First published:** 2019-07-24
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 4.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uk.traincatcher)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://helsinki-transport.web.app/privacy](https://helsinki-transport.web.app/privacy)

## Description

"British trains" is an Android app that allows users to view real-time departure and arrival boards for any train station in the UK. The app displays all calling points between origin and destination, giving comprehensive travel information. Users can switch between departure and arrival screens and can utilize the landscape mode for more detailed visualizations. Simply select your desired station and tap to explore the full journey details.

## Rankings

- #815,640 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.uk.traincatcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.uk.traincatcher)