Eki Bright: A Case for DIY Train Routing
2025-01-24
Eki Bright, a Tokyo train timetable app, champions a unique 'DIY routing' approach. Instead of automated route suggestions, users manually input each train segment, specifying departure and arrival stations. This empowers power users familiar with their routes, offering real-time updates and easy sharing. The author argues for DIY routing's benefits: precise departure time control, accurate transfer timing, and a streamlined UI free from map clutter. Limitations are also discussed, focusing on its suitability for users with route familiarity and highlighting scenarios where automated routing might be preferable.