Boston Rail: MBTA Tracker

Name: Boston Rail: MBTA Tracker
Rating: 4.16 (88 reviews)
Author: Sealight LLC

LiveSealight LLC1 app · 7.3K installsMaps & NavigationFreeIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $9.99 per itemcom.ech.bostonrail

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

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Total installs: 7,327
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.2★
Released: 8 Nov 2023
Last update: 8 Oct 2026
Countries: —

Install history

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30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

Shares data with third parties App activity
Collects data App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

15 in 5 groups

6 Sensitive3 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Download files in the background without showing you a download notificationdownload files without notification · DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

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

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