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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Delhi

Delhi Metro RailA new branch has opened on the metro green line in Delhi (India), with 1 entirely new station and a connection to the blue line.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Prešov

Dopravný podnik mesta PrešovP. Absolon reports changes on 2 bus routes (12 and 16) in Prešov (Slovakia).

New York

MTA New York New long-term disruptions affect subway services in New York (USA), at 225 St (on line 1) and 71 St (on line D).

In addition to the special "works" database, our regular file has also been updated with the changes, available here or through our online update services (including those embedded in recent versions of the MetrO app).

Madrid (works)

Metro MadridThe works over the week-end on subway line 5 in Madrid (Spain) have now ended.

Download the special "works" database here or with our online update services (also embedded in most versions of the app).

Next update planned on (or around) September 11th.

Paris (works)

RATPThe works of the week-end on subway line 4 in Paris (France) have now ended.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) September 4.

Berlin (works)

BVG There are a lot of changes in Berlin (Germany) today: works at "Dahlem-Dorf" on subway line U3 now affect services in direction "Nollendorfplatz", disruptions on tram line M1 have ended and normal service is almost restored on tram line 68, except between "Zum Seeblick" and "Alt-Schmöckwitz".

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services (including those that are embedded in recent versions of the MetrO app).

Next update planned on (or around) September 2.

Lyon

TCLThe bus system in Lyon (France) has been entirely redesigned and we rebuilt our database with the help of T. Mognetti. At first, it includes only the 26 "major lines" and a handful of other routes.

The new file can be downloaded here or through our usual online services, including those that are embedded in recent versions of the MetrO app (for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian...).

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Linz

Linz AG
After the tram line 3 extension in Linz (Austria), and just as I suspected, I missed some changes on the bus network such as line 14 being discontinued, which was reported by @golf_sierra on Twitter.

Tehran

Tehran MetroA new station ("Sheykh-o-raeis") has opened on metro line 4 in Tehran (Iran).

Friday, August 26, 2011

New York (works)

NYC MTAOur special "works" database for New York (USA) has been updated with the latest advisories from the MTA.

Because of hurricane Irene, all works on the subway network are suspended over the week-end and the system will begin shutting down at noon tomorrow (Saturday). In any case, you are advised to stay home, if possible.

Download the new database here or with our online update services (also embedded in most versions of the app).

Next update planned on or around Friday, September 2.

Madrid (works)

Metro MadridServices on subway line 5 in Madrid (Spain) will be suspended between "Alameda de Osuna" & "Canillejas" over the week-end.

Download the special "works" database here or with our online update services (also embedded in most versions of the app).

Next update planned on (or around) August 29th.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Colmar

TRACE Colmar
E. Biellmann has prepared an update to our database for Colmar (France), with the minor changes that will occur on the bus network on September 5th.

MetrO 5.9.6

MetrOFor those among you who use the app on PalmOS, Windows Mobile or Symbian devices (users of other platforms enjoy more frequent updates) version 5.9.6 of MetrO has just been released, with major changes on a dozen cities and 30 others modified in less important ways.

In addition, the new releases for Symbian^3S60v5 and Maemo are now out of "beta" status.

Check the details here and download the new version from our home page.

Monday, August 22, 2011

MetrO for Android (0.3.0)

Android
I keep working on MetrO for Android and a new version (0.3.0) is now available with a few new features and other improvements, including:
  • Geolocation: in the more than 50 cities where we have geographic coordinates, you can now search a route from/to your current position (set the focus on the origin or arrival text field and press the compass-like button).
  • Speed optimizations, particularly on the opening of a city file (faster by about 30%) and on finding a route from/to a street address (10x faster, at least).
  • Preferences: you can set the maximum distance to search for stops around your position or a street address and choose to display the quickest route or the one with the least number of connections first in the results.
  • Street addresses that have been previously located are now suggested when typing a few characters (in the same way it works for stops).
  • The "shake" detection feature (to reset the screen) has been removed because it proved too sensitive (according to Vincent's and my own experience ;-).

Download MetrO for Android!

Please keep reporting any issue your may encounter with this release, preferably by mail (my address is now displayed preeminently in the app).

Paris (works)

RATPWorks ("travaux Castor") on the RER C in Paris (France) have now ended. Over the coming week-end, subway line 4 service will be suspended between Montparnasse and Porte d'Orléans.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) August 29.

Berlin (works)

BVG The works of the week-end on tram lines M4 and 12 in Berlin (Germany) have ended. New disruptions will affect the M8 line from Wednesday to Sunday and the 68 line from today to Sunday.

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 29.

Friday, August 19, 2011

New York (works)

NYC MTAOur special "works" database for New York (USA) has been updated with the latest advisories from the MTA.

Download the new database here or with our online update services.

Next update planned on or around Friday, August 26.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Amiens

AmetisN. Moineau reports minor changes on bus lines 2 and 3 in Amiens (France).

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Venezia

ACTV
P. Feret noticed a stop missing (Certosa, on demand) on Vaporetto lines 41/42 in Venezia (Italy).

However, new routes have also been opened, which are missing in our database. Anyone willing to help?

Monday, August 15, 2011

Madrid (works)

Metro MadridWorks on metro line 7 in Madrid (Spain) affect only the section between "Hospital del Henares" & "La Rambla" again.

Download the special "works" database here or with our online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) September 11th.

Paris (works)

RATPWorks on the T3 tram line Paris (France) have ended. Next Sunday, there will be no service on subway line 1 until 2 PM.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) August 21.

Berlin (works)

BVG The works on tram lines 12 and 27 in Berlin (Germany) have ended. Lines M4 and 12 will be disrupted around Buschallee over the next week-end.

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 22.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

London

TfLIt looks like, last February, I missed* the opening in London (UK) of an extension on the East London line, linking it with the tube at Highbury and Islington.

* Why doesn't anyone bother to report these changes?

Linz

Linz AG
An extension has opened yesterday on tram line 3 in Linz (Austria), comprising 8 new stations. I have tried to find the bus lines that may have been affected (but I am not sure I got all of them).

Bangkok

BTS
The Sukhumvit BTS Skytrain line in Bangkok (Thailand) has been extended, with 5 new stations opened last week.

Oslo

Oslo T-BaneWorks that have affected the T-bane (subway) line 1 in Oslo (Norway) these last months have ended a few weeks ago and the line is in full operation again. In addition, 2 new stops will open tomorrow on line 6 and I made a number of  improvements and some changes that I had missed in the past.

Friday, August 12, 2011

New York (works)

NYC MTAOur special "works" database for New York (USA) has been updated with the latest advisories from the MTA.

Download the new database here or with our online update services.

Next update planned on or around Friday, August 19.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Paris (works)

RATPStation "Strasbourg-St Denis" in Paris (France) reopens today on subway line 8.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) August 15.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Atlanta

MARTA
I geocoded all the bus stops in our Atlanta, GA (USA) database, making it eligible for location and street address routing in MetrO for iPhone and Android. However, please note that not all bus routes nor all of their stops are included.

Chongqing

Chongqing Metro
A new subway line has opened in Chongqing (China) and an additional monorail route should begin trial operation soon.

Salt Lake City

Utah Transit Authority
The TRAX (light rail) network in Salt Lake City, UT (USA) has been completed, now comprising 3 distinct routes.

Monday, August 08, 2011

Berlin (works)

BVG Works on tram line M10 in Berlin (Germany) have ended while lines 12 and 27 will be replaced by bus services between "Pasedagplatz" and "Berliner Allee/Rennbahnstraße" over the week-end.

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 15.

Sunday, August 07, 2011

MetrO for Android (0.2.0)

Android
I have discovered that the recent (preview) release of MetrO for Android contained a major bug, that made it ignore the route operating times in most cases. Consequently, a new release (0.2.0) is now available and I urge all early adopters to install it as soon as possible.

In addition to the afore mentioned issue, this version fixes other problems:
  • The crash that occured (sometimes) on a city deletion (as reported by "Uncle Mark") should not happen anymore.
  • Changing the device orientation is now handled more completely.
  • When updating the currently opened city, it should now be actually refreshed.
  • The shake movement detection is still being improved...
And there is a new feature, although it has not been tested extensively: in the more than 50 cities that include geographic coordinates (those with an "X" mark in this list), you can now query a route from/to a street address. Just enter the address instead of a stop name, the app will ask if it should try to locate it and, if you confirm, you'll get your door-to-door advice. Of course, locating an address requires an Internet connection but the app keeps the 20 last used to make it easier and faster to use with your favorite places.

Download MetrO for Android now!

Please keep reporting any issue your may encounter with this release, preferably by mail (my address is now displayed preeminently in the app).

Brisbane

TransLink
The last effects of last winter floods on the ferry routes in Brisbane (Australia) have been remedied, with the reopening of the "West End" and "River Plaza" terminals, the latter now being renamed "Maritime Museum".

In addition, I have geocoded all the railway stations (in addition to the ferry terminals, which were already geocoded), so that you may enjoy street address routing with our web, iPhone and (soon) Android versions of MetrO.

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Toulon

Réseau Mistral
L. Kieffer has added 3 more bus routes to our Toulon (France) database.

Berlin (works)

BVG The disruptions affecting tram lines M17, 27 and 37 in Berlin (Germany) have ended this morning.

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 8.

Friday, August 05, 2011

New York (works)

NYC MTAOur special "works" database for New York (USA) has been updated with the latest advisories from the MTA.

Download the new database here or with our online update services.

Next update planned on or around Friday, August 12.

Paris (works)

RATPThe evening works on tram line T4 in Paris (France) have now ended and the services are back to normal.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) August 10.

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Madrid (works)

Metro MadridWorks on metro line 5 in Madrid (Spain) have ended and services are normal again.

Download the special "works" database here or with our online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 14th.

Monday, August 01, 2011

Bratislava

DPBP. Absolon (again!) reports a few changes on the bus network of Bratislava (Slovakia).

Prešov

Dopravný podnik mesta PrešovP. Absolon provided an update for some bus routes in Prešov (Slovakia).

Paris (works)

RATPServices on subway line 1 in Paris (France) will (again) be suspended on Sunday mornings, before 10AM, for a few more weeks. Tram line T4 will be replaced by a bus service next Wednesday and Thursday evenings, after 9PM.

Use our online update services or download the "temporary" files here:

Next update planned on (or around) August 5.

Berlin (works)

BVG Works on tram lines M8 and 12 in Berlin (Germany) have ended and the U-Bahn section between Olympia-Stadion and Ruhleben has re-opened (on line U12, while the works affecting the U2 are going on).

Download our newest "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) August 6.