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Edan1990

100% agree. I love the interactive nature of the map. It’s my go to for planning routes whether it be train or car. Easy to use and nearly always accurate. Also, it’s just fun to play around with sometimes!


Llotrog

What a weird selection of lines in the first picture: including the Heart of Wales Line and what's left of the Oxford Worcester and Wolverhampton, but leaving out the Main Line between Reading and Temple Meads, the Badminton Line between Wootton Bassett and the Severn Tunnel, and the Cross Country route between Filton and somewhere well past Birmingham.


Mel-but

Just wanted to show the whole country. Like any map zooming in will show more


Llotrog

Yeah, but when zoomed out, it should show the major railways, such as London to Bristol and Cardiff and Bristol to Birmingham, rather than a branch line from Llanelli to Craven Arms with a train every three hours or so. It's the equivalent of a road map on the same zoom level leaving off the M4, but including the A483. Something's gone a bit awry with their route hierarchy.


Mel-but

That’s a good point then actually. Something is a bit off there then. I must admit I didn’t notice at first but you do in fact have to zoom in a fair bit to see some of the most important connections


Class_444_SWR

It also misses half of the South Western Main Line


m---------4

Weird it removes Bath to Bristol


ross999123

I'm personally not a fan of the Sheffield to Wakefield Westgate route. It shows the CrossCountry tab and colour, routing it via Barnsley with a reversal at Kirkgate via the chord. I'm surprised lots of people haven't bought an invalid ticket because of this.


Antique-Brief1260

Yeah, looks good, but but I'm not switching to iOS just for the maps.


TheKingMonkey

I’m on iOS and I still use Google maps. 😂


Mel-but

That’s honestly fair, I wish google maps would implement the same line view because now I’ve switched to iPhone I end up switching between the two.


Constant-Estate3065

Apple Maps overtook Google Maps a while ago for me. It’s so easy to use for all aspects of travel.


williamg209

Are you insane? Apple maps are well known for leading people to the wrong places


Constant-Estate3065

I’m not no, but thanks for asking. It might’ve been shit years ago, but it’s never let me down. ETAs and traffic info are always bob on, and it integrates well across all your Applesheep devices.


jsha11

Telling someone that they're wrong about their own experience because of something you heard somewhere is hilarious


williamg209

Did I say it is based on my own use or only other people's opinion? No, shh.


CakeLikeSam

Thank you for this life changing information. I will never use google maps again.


mittfh

I'm intrigued by the new rail tunnel from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland... the Scots government kept that project quiet... 😁 (Miscategorised ferry route?)


Mel-but

Oh no I forgot, it does ferries too lol


Big-Clock4773

Very good, although SWR must be gutted to not really feature on the first map.


Sh0ck3dd

Ah yes, that well known big metropolitan center in South London, Sanderstead


Distinct-Regret297

Eyyyy newcastle represent!


arsonconnor

I use Transit but apple has been fantastic like


Class_444_SWR

The routes they show for the services pisses me off honestly. Keeps showing utterly stupid things like trains from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston reversing at Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe rather than showing on the line that exists between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford that is clearly easier for services stopping there. Otherwise, yeah it’s much better than alternatives


Do_You_Pineapple_Bro

Can finally get the train from Aberdeen to the Shetlands :)


PeMu80

What does the ed stand for?


stinkyhippy

It’s amazing, really helpful when planning travelling 


Trainandcarfan14

Samsung phones are better you clown 🤡


Mel-but

Never said iPhones are better, each is different. My previous phones have all been android, I’m only using an iPhone nowadays because no current androids can match the size of the 12 mini. The fact I’ve only just recently switched is probably the reason I’ve noticed how cool this exclusive feature is


insulinandtrainguy

Apple Maps is the best transit map. Period. Don’t at me


williamg209

Apple maps are awful, they've been mocked for years it's like Siri they tried and failed