Get Mta Train Departures

---
name: get-mta-train-departures
description: "MTA system train departures (NYC Subway, LIRR, Metro-North). Use when the user wants train times, schedules, or service alerts for MTA transit. Covers MTA Subway, LIRR, and Metro-North across the greater New York area."
category: "Community"
author: community
version: "1.3.0"
icon: puzzle
---

# gotrain

Atomic CLI for NYC transit departures (MTA Subway, LIRR, Metro-North).

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g gotrain-cli
```

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `gotrain stations [query]` | List/search stations |
| `gotrain departures <station-id>` | Show departures for a station |
| `gotrain alerts` | Active service alerts |
| `gotrain fav <id>` | Toggle favorite station |
| `gotrain favs` | List favorite stations |

## Common Station IDs

- `MNR-149` - New Haven
- `MNR-151` - New Haven-State St
- `MNR-1` - Grand Central
- `MNR-203` - Penn Station (MNR)
- `LIRR-349` - Grand Central
- `SUBWAY-631` - Grand Central-42 St

## Examples

```bash
# Search for Penn Station
gotrain stations penn

# New Haven to Grand Central departures
gotrain departures MNR-149

# Check service alerts
gotrain alerts

# Add favorite station
gotrain fav MNR-149
```

## Source

https://github.com/gumadeiras/gotrain-cli