Train Time Display System

Overview

This project is a train time display system designed to provide users with up-to-date information on train schedules. It utilizes a client-server architecture to fetch and display train times, leveraging a database for schedule storage and real-time updates.

Features

• Real-time train schedule display in a Swing GUI
• Database-backed storage for train line and station details
• Client-Server multithreaded architecture
• Utilizes MTA's GTFS API for transit data queries from the server
• Configuration options for customization

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 8 or newer.
• Access to a SQL database.

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Configure /resources/config.properties to reflect your setup on your machine
3. Ensure the database schema is set up as expected by the application using the /resources/sql/ folder

Running the Application

1. Start the server:

   java StartServer.java

2. In a separate terminal, start the client:

   java StartClient.java

Architecture

• Server: Handles data processing, database operations, and client requests. Multi-threaded to allow for multiple Client connections.
• Client: Displays the train times to the user and interacts with the server for real-time updates.