Find your train
TransitSense combines phone location, rail-route information and live service evidence to help identify your service.
NEW PLACES. A CLEARER JOURNEY.
Right train.
Right stop.
Peace of mind.
Exploring the UK by rail? Meet What Train Am I On? A companion for tourists and everyday travellers, designed to recognise your train, follow your journey and keep your stop in sight.
For first visits, day trips
and the everyday commute.
A BETTER VIEW OF YOUR JOURNEY
Your train. Found.
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YOUR JOURNEY● Example
TRAIN IDENTIFIEDLondon
London
King’s Cross
From Peterborough
Express service1A23
DEPARTEDPeterborough14:08
DESTINATIONKing’s Cross14:58 On time
NEXT STOPStevenageIn 8 min
SPEED112 mphAlong the route
Your next stopAll part of the picture.
Less guessing.
More going.
More going.
01 / BUILT AROUND THE JOURNEY
A familiar question.
A smarter companion.
First visit or familiar commute, the questions are the same: which train am I on, where is it going, and when do I get off? Keep the answers close as your journey unfolds.
Stay with your journey
Once identified, your train remains the focus as you travel. Check your route, upcoming stops and service details in one place.
Keep your stop in sight
See what’s ahead and set an arrival reminder in the app, so you can follow the journey without watching every station sign.
Identification and live information depend on location quality and available rail data. The app can remain unconfirmed when evidence is insufficient.
FOR TOURISTS & CURIOUS EXPLORERS
Less time wondering.
More time exploring.
A new country. Unfamiliar station names. A view you don’t want to miss. What Train Am I On? is being built with visitors in mind, helping you make sense of the journey once you’re on board.
- Know which service you’re onConnect your train with its destination and calling stops.
- Follow an unfamiliar routeUse the map and stop list to see where the journey is taking you.
- Keep your destination in sightSet an arrival reminder, then enjoy the view along the way.
Your first visit.
Your journey, a little clearer.
02 / TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
One journey.
Five useful perspectives.
From “which train?” to “how far?”
Explore the screens below.
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Interactive screen reconstruction.
Illustrative data, not a live service or location feed.
INTERACTIVE APP TOUR
The answer you boarded for.
See the identified train, destination and next stop together. A clear starting point for the rest of your journey.
Select a screen
to explore the app.
03 / HOLIDAYS, DAY TRIPS & EVERYDAY JOURNEYS
New places.
Familiar reassurance.
First visit.
More confidence.
Discover a new city or head out on a day trip. See your train, route and upcoming stops together, even when the station names are unfamiliar.
Look up.
You’re almost there.
Use the app’s arrival reminder to help keep track of your destination as the journey unfolds.
Your usual route.
A little less checking.
Keep the next stop and service details close to hand, whether you’re catching up on messages or settling into a book.
THOUGHTFULLY BUILT. STILL MOVING FORWARD.
Powered by TransitSense.
Developed by Dr. Jonathan R. Burns at Scientific and Technical Limited. TransitSense is being developed to connect the train you’re on with the journey information you need.
UK patent pending · Application GB2624429.3Can I download the app now?
The Android app is in development and field testing. A public download is not currently available on this website. Contact us to express interest in early access and future availability.
Is it designed for tourists visiting the UK?
Yes. Tourists are a key audience, including international visitors, UK holidaymakers and day-trippers. The app brings train identification, route context, upcoming stops and arrival reminders together to help make unfamiliar rail journeys easier to follow. Current development focuses on UK rail services.
Does the app book tickets or plan my whole trip?
The app’s focus is understanding the train journey you’re on. For now, use your usual rail provider or ticket service to plan your trip and buy the appropriate ticket.
Is the journey demo live?
No. The interactive showcase uses illustrative journey data and reconstructed screens to show the app’s features. It does not identify your train or access your location.
Will it always identify my train?
Identification depends on phone location, rail geometry and available service information. Shared tracks, poor positioning and gaps in live data can make identification uncertain. The app is designed to keep uncertainty visible when evidence is insufficient.
Where is the app being developed for?
Development currently focuses on UK rail journeys. Route and service coverage depend on the rail data available. Wider availability and supported devices will be confirmed as development progresses.
Does this website track my location?
This website does not request your location or connect to a live train feed. The demo runs in your browser. An email link opens your email application; it does not sign you up automatically. Hosting services may process standard technical access logs.
THE NEXT STOP IS COMING.
Be part of
the journey.
Visiting the UK, planning a rail holiday or helping visitors travel?
Join tourists, testers and travel partners interested in what’s next.