What ‘Live trains’ settings are available?

The following settings are available for the ‘Live trains’ tab:

Screenshot of the settings available for the Live trains tab.

Show number of coaches

When turned on, the number of coaches will show whenever the information is available. Only available for some services.

This option is off by default.

Screenshots showing the results with and without the number of coaches showing. — The results with and without the number of coaches.

Show platform forecasts

When turned on, we will forecast platform numbers based on timetable data. These forecasts should only be used as a provisional guide, as they are often wrong. The confirmed platform should always be checked before a train departs.

This option is off by default.

Screenshots showing what the results and train details screens look like when showing platform forecasts. — The results and train details with and without platform forecasts.

Show train companies

When turned on, shows the train operating company running each service in the results.

This option is off by default.

Screenshots showing what the results look like with and without the train operating companies showing. — The results with and without the train operating companies showing.

Show train reporting numbers

When turned on, shows the train reporting numbers in the results and at the bottom of the train details.

Also known as headcodes, these identifying numbers are useful for station staff. Unless you work in the rail industry, you are unlikely to want these turned on.

This option is off by default.

Screenshots showing what the results and train details screens look like when the train reporting numbers are showing. — The results and train details with and without the train reporting numbers.