Venezia

With the summer coming, I have checked and updated our database for the Venezia (Italy) "Vaporetti".

Tokyo

I have fixed a few minor bugs on our database for Tokyo-Yokohama (Japan).

Paris (bus)

A minor change has recently affected the operating times of a bus route in Paris (France).

Linz

W. Dehmer informed us of the reopening of the "Pöstlingbergbahn" in Linz (Austria) after it had been closed for works for a few months.

Singapore

A new subway line (the "Circle line") opened last Thursday in Singapore.

Paris (works)

This week's works on the RER B, C & E in Paris (France) have ended. The RER D will be replaced by a bus service between Villeneuve St Georges & Juvisy, part of the week-end.

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

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

Next update planned on (or around) June 1.

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, June 5.

Berlin (works)

There is an update this morning on the disruptions affecting tram lines M1, M13 & 50 in Berlin (Germany). Download the new "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) June 3.

Hong Kong

I have fixed a pair of (really) minor errors on our database for Hong Kong and have taken the opportunity to add geo coordinates for almost all stops and POIs (which will help provide additional features on i-MetrO).

Berlin (works)

Works on subway line U2 Berlin (Germany) are stabilizing for several monthes and new disruptions will affect tram lines M1, M13 & 50. Download the new "works" database here or with our usual online update services.

Next update planned on (or around) May 29.

Paris (works)

I prepared in advance a new version of our "works" database for Paris (France) including works that will affect subway lines 3 and 5 as well as the RER B, on the coming week-end.

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

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

Next update planned on (or around) May 29.

Toulouse

I have prepared changes to our database for Toulouse (France) with the planned end of some works affecting a few bus lines. I also discovered a minor change on one route.

MetrO for the iPhone

I think the version of MetrO for the iPhone is now almost ready, even if a few features are still missing. Here are a few screenshots in addition to those I posted last month (click on the thumbnails to display larger images):

These 3 pictures show the (classic) route list, detailed route description and stop list.

More interesting, the 4th one shows a route from the phone's location, using the integrated GPS on the iPhone or the location technology available on the iPod. This feature will be available in the (about) 20 cities for which we have geographic coordinates for a significant number of stops.

And on the 5th one, you can see detailed information for a stop, with an optional map (again, if coordinates are available for the selected stop) A network connection will be required for this, since it simply uses Google Maps.

Features that are still missing include:

• Link to the address book. And since I can't find "custom" fields on the iPhone application, it may be a pain to use.
• Stop selection assistance, such as "auto-fill", suggestion lists or even a history of the last stops used. I just don't know how to implement these...

Now, I'm a bit nervous about releasing this just like that. I think it still needs a bit of testing and I'll try to spend some time on that, maybe with the help of a few users who have contacted me before. Anyway, there are chances that MetrO will be available on the AppStore soon!

Paris (works)

Next week in Paris (France), some disruptions will affect the RER A to/from Poissy and RER B to/from CDG Airport on late evening.

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

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

Next update planned on (or around) May 29.

New York (works)

Our special "works" database for New York (USA) has been updated with the latest advisories from the MTA. This version also has Sunday services for Monday (Memorial day).

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

Next update planned on or around Friday, May 29.