Amiens

N. Moineau reported some changes (for the new season) on the bus network of Amiens (France).

Prague

F. Kadlec reports various changes in Prague (Czech Republic), including longer operations for most routes on Friday and Saturday nights.

Another ""Famous Software Award" for MetrO

After receiving it for our other supported platforms, we are proud to announce that FamousWhy.com has given its "Famous Software Award" to MetrO for BlackBerry.

Madrid (works)

Works on the subway in Madrid (Spain) have ended this morning. Our special database will now be discontinued and you should revert to our standard file (if necessary, you may download a copy here).

Berlin (works)

Tram line M2 in Berlin (Germany) is replaced by a bus service between Prenzlauer Allee/ Ostseestraße and Heinersdorf for a few weeks and tram lines M5, M6 & M8 will be affected by works around Landsberger Allee over the next week-end.

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

Next update planned on (or around) September 3.

Paris (works)

The week-end works on the RER E in Paris (France) have ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) September 2.

Strasbourg

Frank has geocoded the entire bus network of Strasbourg (France) and, as usual, we fixed a few errors and adjusted the routes for the new 2010-2011 services.

As a reminder of the consequence of this "geocoding", it means that users of MetrO for the iPhone can now find a route from/to their current position or a street address (in this case, prefix the address with an '@' in the starting point or destination field, until we design a more user-friendly interface). And the database will also extend the coverage in our Layar layer for iPhones and Android smartphones.

Le Mans

With the new 2010-2011 schedules released by the SETRAM, P. Le Clezio sent an update to our database for Le Mans (France).

Lyon

With the end of the summer, a few minor changes will affect the bus network in Lyon (France), starting next week.

Rotterdam, Den Haag

The Randstadrail E line linking Rotterdam to Den Haag (Netherlands) had its route changed and it now reaches Rotterdam central station.

Washington, DC

Transportation fares in Washington, DC (USA) are increasing again: after the first step that was setup a few weeks ago, the new "peak of the peak" extra fee is being generalized this week-end.

Marseille

Frank has geocoded our database for Marseille (France) and this brought up a number of issues with the data (errors or recent changes), that have been fixed.

Paris (works)

Works between La Ferté-Allais and Corbeil-Essonnes on the RER D in Paris (France) have ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 30.

New York (works)

Our 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, September 3.

Paris (works)

The evening works of these last days on the RER E in Paris (France) have now ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 27.

Madrid (works)

Although the official communication announces the end of all disruptions in Madrid (Spain) next Monday, N. Knapp reports that line R is actually operating again.

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

Next update planned on August 30.

São Paulo

P. Barros reports the opening of a new station (Vila Prudente) on metro line 2 in São Paulo (Brazil).

Paris (works)

Works on subway line 3 in Paris (France) have ended and disruptions will affect the RER E between Villiers & Tournan on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on August 26 or 27.

Paris (works)

After an interruption this morning, subway line 1 in Paris (France) is fully operating again. Besides, works on the RER C ("Travaux Castor") have ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 24.

MetrO for BlackBerry 5.9.0

The new version (5.9.0) of MetrO for BlackBerry has just been released. It fixes a bug that made it impossible to store city files on a memory card when file encryption had been activated.

Get the new version from our BlackBerry web page.

Many thanks to Ira for reporting and helping pinpoint and fix the issue!

Quimper

After a few years, our database for the bus network of Quimper (France) has become outdated. I entirely rebuilt the file and geocoded all the stops in the process.

Paris (works)

In Paris (France), station Bastille has reopened on subway line 8 and the disruptions on tram line T1 have ended. In addition, works will affect the RER E between Gretz-Armainvilliers & Tournan on Monday to Wednesday evenings.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 24.

Tours

Next in the series, I geocoded the entire bus network in Tours (France), fixing a few errors and changes in the process.

Once again, this means that users of MetrO for the iPhone can now find a route from/to their current position or a street address (in this case, prefix the address with an '@' in the starting point or destination field, until we design a more user-friendly interface).

Berlin (works)

The weekday evening disruptions on subway line U3 in Berlin (Germany) are moving, now affecting the section between Breitenbachplatz & Krumme Lanke.

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

Next update planned on (or around) September 3.

New York (works)

Our 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 27.

Toulouse

Continuing our current series, Frank has geocoded the entire bus network in Toulouse (France). In the process, we also fixed a few minor errors.

As usual, this means that users of MetrO for iPhone will be able to find routes to/from their location or a street address. In addition, all these cities with gecoded data are made available on i-MetrO for Layar, which lets you locate the nearest stations and stops in augmented reality (on iPhones and Android phones).

MetrO for iPhone 0.9.6

MetrO for iPhone has just been updated, with version 0.9.6 now available on the AppStore. Besides allowing integration with Concur's applications, it adds support for the iOS accessibility features (via VoiceOver).

Donwload MetrO for iPhone (iTunes link).

MetrO 5.9.0

A new version of MetrO (5.9.0) is now available, with 4 new cities (Bergen, Norway, Forbach, St Avold & Toulon, France), and many updates on existing databases.

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

Paris (works)

In Paris (France), there will be no service on subway line 1 on Sunday morning before 9AM and line 3 will be replaced by a bus service between Pont de Levallois & Porte de Champerret from Saturday to Monday.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 21.

Rennes

With the release of the new 2010/2011 STAR timetables in Rennes (France), I refreshed our database for the metro and bus network. However, it still does not include the suburban routes.

Once again, I geocoded all the stops and our iPhone users will enjoy the ability to search for routes to/from their position or a street address.

@bytesnwires (and to everyone), if you're still around and want to help, please check our contribution page. Thanks!

Lyon

After the recent update to our database for Lyon (France), I made a complete check of its contents and added a few extra bus routes (althouth some infrequent or "remote" lines are still not included).

I am also happy to announce that I geocoded the entire metro, tram, trolleybus and  bus network, which will allow you to find your route from/to your location or a street address in the area (on the iPhone version of MetrO). The update is ready to download on your phone!

Paris (works)

The works on the RER D (between Corbeil-Essonnes & Melun) in Paris (France) have ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 16.

New York (works)

Our 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 20.

Madrid (works)

Although I can't be absolutely sure, works on metro line 4 in Madrid (Spain) should have ended by now.

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

Next update planned on (or around) August 29.

Concur partners with Kinevia

As part of the announcement of its enhanced mobile strategy, Concur, a leading provider of on-demand employee spend management services, unveiled its partnership with Kinevia.

Complementing Concur’s mobile travel and expense solution, interoperability with our MetrO app will allow users to benefit from a quick access to information over the public transportation systems all over the world.

Concur's mobile application for BlackBerry and iPhone will be first to provide a direct link to the MetrO app, with the addition of the Android version planned as soon as we deliver our software for this platform.

Lyon

L. Freund reports the opening of the Rhônexpress in Lyon (France), a new tram link to the airport. As a consequence, the Satobus bus route is discontinued.

Le Mans

P. Le Clezio prepared a "refresh" of our database for Le Mans (France).

Paris (works)

The disruptions of the last days on subway line 13 in Paris (France) have ended.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 14.

Saint Avold

L. Kieffer prepared a database for the (small) bus network of Saint Avold (France).

Paris

L. Kieffer noticed a change on a bus route ("Traverse de Charonne") in Paris (France).

Paris (works)

The RER D in Paris (France) will be affected by 2 sets of disruptions:

• Trains are replaced by bus services between Corbeil-Essonnes & Melun from Monday to Saturday noon.
• Trains are replaced by bus services between Corbeil-Essonnes & La Ferté Allais, on weekdays from 9:00 to 16:40 until 27/08.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 9.

Berlin (works)

Subway line U6 in Berlin (Germany) will be replaced by a bus service between Seestraße & Kurt-Schumacher-Platz after 22:00 from Sunday (08/08) to Thursday (12/08).

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

Next update on (or around) August 13.

Madrid (works)

N. Knapp reported that service on metro line 2 in Madrid (Spain) is suspended until the end of August.

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

Next update planned August 13.

New York (works)

Our 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 13.

Forbach

L. Kieffer provided the data for the bus network of Forbach (France).

Paris (works)

Station Glacière (line 6) in Paris (France) is re-opening today.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 7.

Paris (works)

Subway line 13 in Paris (France) will be replaced by a bus service between St Lazare and Porte de Clichy / Porte de St Ouen from Thursday to Sunday.

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

• Paris-travaux (complete rail network)
  
• Paris-full-travaux (subway, RER and inner city bus networks).

Next update planned on (or around) August 5.