Adelaide Metro - Timetables & Routes

ALL HILLS SERVICE CHANGES TIMETABLES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
FROM 6 JULY

Nomad onBoard

Adelaide Metro timetables on your mobile phone!

AND IT’S FREE TO USE!

With Nomad OnBoard you’ll have your entire bus, train and tram timetables stored in your Java equipped mobile phone.
Then you’ll always be in the know!

Get Up & Go on the Adelaide Metro!

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How does Nomads OnBoard work?

Your timetable is downloaded and stored on your mobile phone. No more paper timetables! You simply select your desired departure and destination locations and Nomad OnBoard will show you the next services. This enquiry will not cost you a cent as the timetable is already stored in your Java equipped mobile phone. No more anxious moments wondering if you’ve missed your service.

phone How do I download Nomad OnBoard?

All you need is your Java equipped mobile phone and a data transmission plan. Simply use your Java equipped mobile phone to visit http://www.jnomad.com to download Nomad OnBoard to your mobile phone. The Nomad OnBoard application will automatically save to your phone memory. Then, you simply open it, select the bus, train and tram timetables you want to download to your phone and you’ll be in the know with Nomad OnBoard!

Please note, you must use the web browser on your mobile phone,
not via a computer.

How much will it cost?

Nomad OnBoard is FREE for Adelaide Metro customers to use! Accessing the timetable information once it’s in your phone is also cost free! However, your service provider will charge you the cost of a data call to download the application and for any updates or new timetables.

NOMAD ONBOARD UPDATES
This option will provide immediate information about Adelaide Metro service disruptions and is included in the Nomad OnBoard package. Updates are provided as requested and you only pay for the cost of a data call. For more information see the “Using Nomad OnBoard”.

Downloading Nomad OnBoard timetables

Once you have downloaded the Nomad OnBoard application to your Java equipped mobile phone, simply follow the screens on your right to download timetables to your phone. Use keypad number 9 or the soft key to continue to the next screen. When you get to screen 6, pressing Keypad 9 or Continue will return you to screen 4 where you can choose to download more timetables. Or simply proceed to the Home screen to view your timetables.

Screen shots of mobile phone screen

Using Nomad OnBoard

SCREEN 1 “Home” Tab: Nomad OnBoard will always open to this screen, with the selected Timetable and the Departure and Arrival points listed. Keypad 1 will give you a list of your downloaded timetables to choose from. Keypad 3 or 4 will provide a list of available stops/stations for you to choose from, for both arrival and departure locations. When you close Nomad OnBoard it will always “remember” your last settings upon reopening.

SCREEN 2a “Times” Tab: Use the Left/Right Navigation Button to move to this Tab. This screen lists the next series of departures from your chosen stop/station with the arrival time at your chosen destination. By pressing Keypad 7 (in this instance) you will see the next 5 services and so on for up to 24 hours ahead. Nomad OnBoard will automatically show you day changes and it also takes into account weekends and public holidays.

NOMAD ONBOARD UPDATES:
On this screen, pressing the corresponding Keypad Number, or using the Soft Key “Options” or the “Fire” Button (when a number is highlighted), you are choosing to use the GPRS network to gain an update about that particular service. (This action will accrue data charges from your service provider. Please note: Adelaide Metro and Laborotech make no income from this data charge.) By updating 3> or 4> you will gain any information relevant to that particular stop/station - eg, number of car parks, video surveillance, ticket sales. By updating any of the other numbers, you will gain information about the entire network, and/or that particular service. For example, if there has been industrial action and the whole network is down for two hours, you will find out about it here. If your particular service is delayed for any reason, you will know why, how late it is and what other arrangements are planned. (Screen 2b is an example of an update message - use the navigation key to scroll down the messages on this screen.)

SCREEN 3 “Info” Tab: Use the Left/Right Navigation Button to move to this Tab. This screen will show you the full schedule of your chosen service. Your two stops/stations will be in bold. An arrow will point at the stop/station your service is approaching. If it has already left your departure station, it will be shown in an font on the “Times” Tab. This will also show whether your service is an express as it only shows stations your service will stop at. REMEMBER: Use the 0 key at any time to bring up HELP for that particular screen.

Screen shots of mobile phone screen

Nomad OnBoard on a typical Java phone (Some useful tips)

Please move the mouse over the mobile below
to see which areas contain useful tips.

Please Note: Your mobile phone may vary slightly from this information.
The number of lines displayed on your screen depends on the screen size. Use the "Next Page" option to see further lines.

Using a different bus, train or tram service

Sometimes you might have to use a different bus, train or the tram. Don’t worry, with Nomad OnBoard you can download as many timetables as your phone memory will allow. You can add timetables for the cost of a data call and then just select the timetable you require.

This is the Home Tab. This screen allows you to change the functions in Nomad OnBoard. This screen opens up at start-up.
1> Your chosen timetable is highlighted in RED. Your stops/stations of departure and arrival are listed at 3> and 4>. You can change your direction of travel at 2>. Change the size of screen font at 5>. Manage your timetables at 6> by Adding, Removing or Updating any timetable. Find out about Nomad OnBoard at 7>.

Nomad OnBoard displays the actual time, based on the phone’s system clock. Please make sure this is set accurately.

This is called a Fire Button. By pressing it you carry out the function that is highlighted on the screen. In this example, pressing the Fire Button will bring up a list of timetables as the Number 1> is highlighted. You highlight numbers by using the Up/Down Navigation Key.
Not all phones possess a Fire Button.

The Keypad Numbers are used like the Fire button. By pressing a keypad number corresponding to a number on the screen, Nomad OnBoard will allow you to carry out that function. In this example, pressing Keypad 5 will change the size of screen font. (The number does not have to be highlighted to carry out this function using the keypad.)

This is called a Soft Key. By pressing it you carry out the function mentioned on the screen directly above the key. In this case it is “Options”. Depending on the screen, this instruction can change.

By pressing the Keypad Number 0 on any screen, you will be presented with numerous HELP tips related to the page you are on. You can also contact the Nomad OnBoard support desk at: www.laborotech.com.
Please provide the make and model of your phone as well as your service provider (eg. Telstra) to ensure a quick and accurate response.

This is called a Soft Key. By pressing it you carry out the function mentioned on the screen directly above the Key. In this case it is not being used. Depending on the screen, this instruction can change.

The Times and Info tabs are reached by using the left and right Navigation Keys.

The Four-Way Navigation Key.
This allows you to move between the Home, Times and Info tab screens by using its left/right motion. Or you can scroll up or down a page using its up/down motion.

Your Timetable Provider is named here.

Attention Nomads OnTrack users

If you travel on the train or tram and have Nomads OnTrack installed on your Java equipped mobile phone you will have to upgrade to the new version. See the “How do I download Nomad OnBoard” section to upgrade your version. Nomads OnTrack users should delete the old version before upgrading to ensure there is enough free memory on their phone.

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ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS? NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Visit the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre
Corner King William and Currie Streets, Adelaide.
Open 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm Sunday.

Call the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 8210 1000
For hearing impaired, call (TTY) on 8303 0844. Lines open 7 am - 8 pm daily.