# DART Times Live - Real-Time Dublin Train Schedules

## Overview

DART Times Live is a free real-time train schedule application for Dublin's DART and Irish Rail commuter services. It provides live departure times, delay information, and platform updates for all stations across the network.

## Key Features

### Real-Time Departure Times
- Live train schedules for all DART and commuter stations
- Automatic 20-second refresh rate
- Delay information with color-coded indicators
- Platform changes and service disruptions

### Network Pulse Dashboard
- Real-time network reliability metrics
- Percentage of trains running exactly on time (0 minutes delay)
- Active trains count across the network
- Instant visibility into system performance

### Station Coverage
- **DART**: 31 stations from Malahide/Howth to Greystones
- **Western Commuter**: Sligo to Dublin via Maynooth
- **South Western Commuter**: Portlaoise/Kildare to Dublin
- **Northern Commuter**: Drogheda to Dublin

### User Features
- Location-based nearest station finder
- Favorite stations for quick access
- Interactive station map
- Progressive Web App (installable on iOS and Android)

## How to Use

1. **Select Your Station**: Browse the station list or use the location finder (📍) to find your nearest station
2. **View Departures**: See live departure times for both directions
3. **Check Status**: Green = on-time, Orange = minor delays (1-5 mins), Red = significant delays (5+ mins)
4. **Save Favorites**: Click the heart icon to save frequently used stations

## Installation

DART Times is a Progressive Web App:

**iOS (Safari):**
1. Tap the Share button
2. Select "Add to Home Screen"

**Android (Chrome):**
1. Tap the menu (three dots)
2. Select "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen"

## Data Source

All data comes directly from Irish Rail's official Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) API, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

## Privacy

- No user account or registration required
- Location data is processed locally and never stored
- See Privacy Policy for full details

## Technical Details

- **Update Frequency**: Every 20 seconds
- **Data Source**: Irish Rail RTPI API
- **Platform**: Web-based PWA
- **Cost**: Free with no subscription

## Links

- [FAQ](/faq) - Frequently asked questions
- [About](/about) - More information about DART Times
- [Station Map](/dart-stations-map) - Interactive map
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](/terms)