Cut Through the Station Noise.

Built for the hardened UK rail commuter. No bloated menus. No friction. Just the exact data you need, the second you open the app.

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Designed for the sprint.

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Signal, No Noise.

A highly customised A-to-B filter. Set your active days and alert windows. We monitor your exact route and push you a notification the moment something changes — before you leave home.

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Total Visibility.

Edge-to-edge departures and arrivals pulling deep queues of data, complete with full calling points, real-time station alerts, and high-contrast status indicators.

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Journey Planner.

Plan any route across the UK rail network. Find direct services and connections with real timetable times, change station details, and connection windows — all without leaving the app.

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Zero Onboarding.

Save regular stops instantly. No forced account creation, no mandatory sign-ups. Use it anonymously, or optionally sync your favourites and commute routes to the cloud later.

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Know Before You Go.

Get a push notification the moment your train is delayed, cancelled, or has a platform change — during your active alert window. No refreshing. No guessing. Just a tap on your lock screen.

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Every Stop. Live.

Tap any service to see its full itinerary — every calling point, live running status, coach count, and platform number. Instantly know if your connection is holding or already running late.

Protect your morning.

We can't fix the railway, but we can give you an extra fifteen minutes in bed.

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Smart Commute Alerts

Set your daily route and let us do the stressing. If your 07:30 to Victoria is delayed, we’ll alert you before you even step out the front door.

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One-Tap Reality Check

Launch the app and instantly see the status of your specific commute. No typing, no menus, no fumbling with drop-downs while holding a coffee.

A premium commute.

Start for free. Upgrade when you realise you can't commute without it.

Basic

£0 / forever
  • 1 Active "My Commute" Route
  • 3 Saved Favourites
  • Live Departure Boards
  • Journey Planner
  • Supported by banners
Get Started Free

Platform 1 Pro

£4.99 / year
  • Up to 6 "My Commute" Routes
  • Unlimited Saved Favourites
  • Push Alerts for Delays & Cancellations
  • Zero Ads, forever
  • Optional Cloud Sync
Upgrade to Pro

Commuter Verified.

Tested by people who actually use the railway. Every single day.

"Southern Rail is still fundamentally broken, but at least with this app I know exactly how broken it is before I even leave my house. Saves me freezing on the platform."

MARK T.
Brighton to Victoria

"I used to tap through four menus on another app just to find my train while running for the barriers. Platform 1 just opens and it's there. Absolute game changer."

SARAH J.
Reading to Paddington

"Paid for the Pro version on day two. £4.99 a year is less than I spend on a single flat white at King's Cross. Worth every penny for the ad-free radar alone."

DAVID L.
Cambridge to King's Cross

Clear the Signals.

Where do you get your live train data?

We pull directly from the official National Rail Darwin feeds — the same data system that powers the physical departure boards at stations. If it says it's delayed there, it's delayed here.

What's the difference between My Commute and the Live Board?

The Live Board shows all services at any station in real time — it's for browsing. My Commute is your personal A-to-B filter: you set your route, your days, and your alert window, and we watch it for you. Pro users get push notifications when something changes, so you know before you leave home.

Does it work outside London?

Yes — the entire UK National Rail network. Every station, every operator. It works just as well for a Manchester to Leeds commute as it does for a Brighton to Victoria one.

How does the Journey Planner work?

The Journey Planner searches our timetable database for direct services and journeys with up to two changes. For very complex multi-leg routes, we link directly to National Rail's own planner. You can plan ahead by up to 90 days.

Why does upgrading to Pro ask me to sign in?

We ask you to sign in with Google before purchasing so your Pro subscription is tied to your account rather than just your device. This means you won't lose access if you reinstall the app or get a new phone — your subscription travels with you.

Can I buy tickets through Platform 1?

No. We are not a ticket retailer, and we never will be. Adding ticket purchasing adds bloat, accounts, and friction. We are a pure utility built to get you to the right platform at the right time.

Does the Free tier ever expire?

Never. The basic tier is permanently free. It includes live boards, 3 saved favourites, 1 active commute route, and the journey planner — supported by non-intrusive banners. You only upgrade if you want more routes, unlimited favourites, push alerts, and zero ads.

Ready to upgrade your commute?

Start for free today. Never stand on a freezing platform guessing again.

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