RailChecker 1.1.3 rolling out now!

It's been a while since the last update, but RailChecker version 1.1.3 is finally hitting the app stores! Not a lot has changed from what you, the user, can see - most changes were to address bugs and make minor improvements to the smooth experience of using the app.

Refreshed service details page

The service details page has received a minor refresh to its layout to simplify the design and data being presented into a more logical format. The scheduled service timings have now moved to the left of the journey line (the red line), with estimated and actual timings staying on the right. Estimated times will also be differentiated in a stronger manner through the use of italics and darker text. Average crowding information has also been moved to its own line. 

The intention of these changes is to present the information in such a way that it can be read a lot more quickly/at a glance - everything now has a permanent place.

Additionally, on CrossCountry services, unit allocations are now available. These will replace the “Pathed for” line where this data is available, as a result this information will only show in detailed mode. Allocations are not accompanied by formation diagrams at this time.

Swipe to delete

You can now swipe left to delete pinned stations, services and journeys.

Hold to see departures

When looking at a specific service, you can now do a long press/hold on a calling point to bring up the departures from that stop at the time of the calling point.

Other changes

• Critical bug where the journey planner crashed if an itinerary contained a train with a destination station which had multiple TIPLOCs has been fixed.
• Pinning journey plans but not being able to unpin them has been fixed.
• Journey planner times now do not reset unless the time set is in the past.
• Certain very specific scenarios where the app could crash have been patched.
• A new “Share” button has been added that shares a link to the RailChecker website page for the specific service being shared.
• Where no “actual time” message is received for a given location, “No Report” will show instead of the expected delay.
• Formation search page works again.
• Platform alterations (defined as advertised platforms which differ from the booked platform, where available) are now shown with a black border in light mode, and a white background in dark mode.
• Formation diagrams now have a text field above the diagram concerned indicating the train type (detailed mode only).
• Lots of other bug fixes.

You may be surprised or disappointed by the lack of progress/updates recently. I was on an internship abroad over the summer which severely limited my ability to work on RailChecker, and I have been extremely busy over the past month. Priority has been given to fixing bugs with the app rather than adding new features.