MarineTraffic: Live ship tracking: vessel positions, ports and voyages worldwide. OpenTrainTimes: Live signalling diagrams of Britain's railways.
| MarineTraffic | OpenTrainTimes | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Great Britain |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | AIS from terrestrial and satellite receivers | Network Rail open data |
| Made by | MarineTraffic (Kpler) | OpenTrainTimes |
| Price | Free basic map; paid plans for satellite positions and history | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 2 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with MarineTraffic
- Search ships by name, IMO or MMSI
- Port calls and expected arrivals
- Filter by vessel type
- Traffic density maps
What you can do with OpenTrainTimes
- Live signalling diagrams
- Train describers and headcodes
- Real-time running information
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.