Since 2016 or so I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.konos.mbtatracker and it's still great for subway information, but it used to tell arrival times for Commuter Rail trains and it was super useful. Now it displays nothing so it seems like they changed the information they provide to the public and they no longer work with these apps. It's pretty frustrating.
Hi this is the app I used for years: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.konos.mbtatracker
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It let you choose favorite stations and even create links to them - still works great for subway information, but it no longer let's you know the commuter rail arrival times. It used to be very accurate and super useful. I've tried several other apps including some recommended here, but none will tell me real time MBTACR information.
I'll repeat what I said in this thread.
> For Android I'm very much partial to MBTA Tracker. Tried a bunch and this is my favorite. I think I remember liking Transit App, but this is much simpler and to the point imo.
> Works great - my favorite feature is that I can make shortcuts to specific routes/stops/directions I use every day so it's an easy click to know the status (no need to wait for GPS to lock on and load up). If you just need arrival/departure info for specific stops it's great stuff.