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HyperRail - Belgian trains on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bert Marcelis

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4.4
Size 11.8 MB
Release Date December 12, 23
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
1.4:- Added support for M7 train carriages- Improved station search when planning a route---1.3:- Added support for app-level language selection in Android 13... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Hyperrail is a free and open source* unofficial routeplanner for the NMBS/SNCB.
Made for Belgian commuters, by a Belgian commuter, this app is meant to show you everything you need... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download HyperRail - Belgian trains and install on Windows PC. HyperRail - Belgian trains is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by Bert Marcelis. Latest version of HyperRail - Belgian trains is 1.4.4, was released on 2023-12-12 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of HyperRail - Belgian trains is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install HyperRail - Belgian trains on Windows?

Instruction on how to install HyperRail - Belgian trains on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install HyperRail - Belgian trains 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!

Step By Step Guide To Install HyperRail - Belgian trains 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 "HyperRail - Belgian trains" 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 HyperRail - Belgian trains 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 "HyperRail - Belgian trains" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Hyperrail is a free and open source* unofficial routeplanner for the NMBS/SNCB.
Made for Belgian commuters, by a Belgian commuter, this app is meant to show you everything you need in a single glimpse. Look up timetables, search for connections between stations, or check the current disturbances on the rail network.

Look up timetables
Look up timetables for every station, see the actual delays and platforms for every train.

Plan your route
Plan a route between any two Belgian stations, quickly compare multiple possibilities, and get all the information you need from a single screen. If you need more information, just click on the transfer or train you need information about.

See the actual disturbances
See what's causing trouble on the rail network, so you're prepared before you begin your journey.

Keep on tapping
You can always tap a train to see its stops, or a station to see its trains.

Customizable
Choose in which order favorites and recent searches appear, or hide them if you don't need them. Set the app to launch on your most-used screen. Please explore the settings, and tune it as much as you want.

Privacy friendly
Transmission of your search queries and their results is encrypted.
Nearby stations are calculated on your device, without any need for internet communication.

Explanation of permissions:
- Internet access: To retrieve timetables, routes, disturbances
- Coarse position: To locate nearby stations. This function can be disabled in the application. Only your last known location is queried, meaning your battery isn't drained.

*Source: https://github.com/hyperrail/hyperrail-for-android
This project uses the open source iRail api: https://irail.be
1.4:
- Added support for M7 train carriages
- Improved station search when planning a route

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1.3:
- Added support for app-level language selection in Android 13 and higher
- Added support for themed icon support in Android 13 and higher
- Dark mode support has been added
- Vehicle compositions have been slightly improved
- Stations database updated
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access approximate location.