RailPulse

An authentic Network Rail departure board simulator with live local weather integration.

🚂 Overview

RailPulse recreates the classic passenger information display systems (PIDS) found across UK train stations. Designed to mimic iconic orange/amber matrix boards, it delivers realistic station departures while pulling in live weather conditions to complete the station-platform atmosphere.

✨ Features

• 📺 Authentic Station UI: Mimics the high-contrast aesthetic and layout of traditional Network Rail departure boards.
• 🌦️ Live Weather Integration: Fetches and displays real-time weather conditions for the station's location.
• 🚉 Station Customization: Configure or simulate departures for various stations.

🛠 Tech Stack

• Language: TypeScript
• UI/UX: HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript
• Weather API: Integrated live weather data provider

📦 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher recommended)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/tomearly/railpulse.git](https://github.com/tomearly/railpulse.git)
   cd railpulse
   

Future Updates

• Integrate live Darwin/OpenLDBWS data