Google Maps style rail maps.

[vidal]

I've been using the excellent Rail Miles app as well as RealTime Trains. I wonder if there is anyway to hybridise these and incorporate a highlighted rail route onto a map?

Google maps will highlight the current route so it can be seen in the context of the local area. I think it would be useful (and interesting) to see the routes taken in a pictorial view.

I'm sure one of the boffins could link the maps API to one of the rail timetable applications. Thoughts?

 

[rf_ioliver]

Like this for example: https://juliadata.fi/map/view?mode=trains#8.59/60.4154/24.9598

Not technically hard to do (not need to be a "boffin") but does require the data to be available and sufficiently and reliably updated in real-time. After that it is pretty much a question of hosting and any API fees required.

Is there a public/open data feed/API available for this in the UK?