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BeTrains (SNCB alternative) on Windows Pc

Developed By: WazaBe

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 1.430 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.16.0
Size 25 MB
Release Date June 25, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (6)]

What's New:
Emergency fix, some important texts (arrival and departure time) were white on white background for Android version < 11 [see more]

Description from Developer:
BeTrains (not the official SNCB app) is the most useful application for people travelling by Train in Belgium.

It is aimed to be faster and easier to use than the official applica... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download BeTrains (SNCB alternative) and install on Windows PC. BeTrains (SNCB alternative) is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by WazaBe. Latest version of BeTrains (SNCB alternative) is 4.16.0, was released on 2024-06-25 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of BeTrains (SNCB alternative) is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,430 users, 165 users had rated it 5*, 511 users had rated it 1*.

How to install BeTrains (SNCB alternative) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install BeTrains (SNCB alternative) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install BeTrains (SNCB alternative) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install BeTrains (SNCB alternative) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "BeTrains (SNCB alternative)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install BeTrains (SNCB alternative) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "BeTrains (SNCB alternative)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.16.0 , 4.15.2.

Download BeTrains (SNCB alternative) 4.16.0 on Windows PC – 25 MB

Download BeTrains (SNCB alternative) 4.15.2 on Windows PC – 10.1 MB

BeTrains (not the official SNCB app) is the most useful application for people travelling by Train in Belgium.

It is aimed to be faster and easier to use than the official application.

You can of course access all realtime information of all belgian trains, their position on a map, and all the timetables in a very convenient way. You will never miss a train again.

In addition, you can get all the informations and warnings from the Belgian Rail Company, and even get in touch with other people in your train by opening the chat! Meet new friends, find your lost items in the train, and enjoy your trip with a modern and user friendly application.

This application is not the official SNCB / NMBS application and is an open source alternative.
It is using the realtime information from the Public Data of Belgian train company: https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/3rd-party-services/mobility-service-providers/public-data

This data is provided via irail ( iRail is a part of Open Knowledge Belgium)
https://docs.irail.be/

You can also access freely the source code and compile it by yourself: https://github.com/iRail/BeTrains-for-Android
Emergency fix, some important texts (arrival and departure time) were white on white background for Android version < 11
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.