This update includes minor bug fixes and small improvements to help keep things running smoothly.

RunBuddy now has deeper Sydney Trains support, with run distances tuned for the Sydney Trains network. Plus minor fixes and improvements.

Bug fixes and minor improvements. This update is now running on time — please mind the gap between this version and the last.

Fixes the order of Metro Tunnel grouped runs on the shift screen. Cleans up the weekly summary and shift detail layout.

Bug fixes and small improvements.

What’s New in Version 2.8 Version 2.8 introduces a powerful new Training experience for trainee roles, with assessment tracking, training schedules, and deeper integration across the app. New Training Tab • New Training tab for trainee drivers, trainee conductors, and trainee guards • Track progress with qualification countdowns, assessment stats, and training milestones • Record route knowledge, practical, classroom, oral, and in-person assessments • Support for assessment statuses including Scheduled, Completed, Deferred, Cancelled, and Absent • Record outcomes as Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory • Schedule resits and keep full attempt history • Create named training weeks such as Comeng Traction or X'Trapolis Faults • Manage OJT trainer details including depot, phone number, and next shift autofill Shifts Integration • Training items now appear throughout Shifts for better day-to-day visibility • Calendar dots for assessments and milestones • Training labels and combined daily summaries in shift rows • Weekly training banner shown below the date picker • New weekly summary card showing total hours, night shifts, hot days, and rest days • Training items now appear in shift detail and day detail views • Classroom shifts can suggest a matching assessment automatically Role Updates • Select Your Role now replaces Select Your Driver Type • Added expanded role support for V/Line and Sydney Trains • Trainee Conductor and Trainee Guard now have access to the Training tab Run Lookup Improvements • Feed health monitoring with status indicators in Run Form Reliability • Improved backup restore reliability • Improved Core Data migration and version handling

- Added week layout preferences: choose Sunday–Saturday or Monday–Sunday during onboarding and in the Settings menu. - Added Dock/Shunt details: record the Train and Road, now displayed in the Run Summary. - Fixed an issue where backups weren’t being created correctly.

Bug Fixes - Fixed rare crashes related to line detection and operator data loading.

New - Multiple Shifts Per Day — Log split, camp, or rest shifts as separate entries on the same day, so your hours, pay, and reports stay accurate without workarounds. - Dock Start Time — See your exact dock start time directly on each run, helping you plan breaks, fueling, and lineup more precisely. Turn this on or off in Settings > Calendar & Display. Improvements and Fixes - Faster Operator Data — Stations, lines, fleet, distances, and dock times now load from a built-in database, so searches are quicker, schedules open faster, and new data can be updated more reliably. - Smarter Distance Calculations — Distances are now pre-calculated and pulled from the database for faster load times and more consistent mileage. City Loop runs automatically

Bug Fixes and Improvements

Metro Tunnel Big Switch Updated line colours for the Big Switch network changes from 1 February Sunbury, Werribee, and Williamstown lines now show their new official colours, so your past and future runs match current network maps at a glance New operator: SSR Southern Shorthaul Railroad has been added with 67 locomotives across 24 classes Run distances aren't available yet — enable anonymous run submission in Settings to help us build this data Minor improvements Refreshed onboarding experience Optional anonymous run submission Hot Weather Indicator fixes

■ New: - Aurizon support - Driver's Assistant role for freight operators ■ Improvements & Fixes - Operators now organised into Passenger and Freight sections - Fixed an issue where the week calendar picker could become unresponsive

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Bug Fixes & Improvements • Year in Review Fix - Now correctly shows your 2025 stats when viewing in January 2026 • Hot Weather Badges - Fixed an issue where the hot day indicator (25°+) wasn't appearing on shift cards • Performance Improvements - Fixed memory leaks that could occur when navigating between screens • Stability Enhancements - Various under-the-hood improvements for a smoother experience

■ Improvements & Fixes - Massively improved app performance - Bug Fixes

• 2025 Year in Review: yearly highlights and stats generated from your RunBuddy data, including busiest routes, time breakdowns, distance, and fleet usage at a glance. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

This update fixes an issue with travel-time validation that could incorrectly trigger an error. Thanks to Stephen for reporting it.

This update prepares RunBuddy for the opening of the Metro Tunnel and the Summer Start timetable. Tunnel routes, distances, and datums have all been updated, so your shift logs and tracking stay accurate from day one. This release also includes minor improvements to stability and performance.

Freight Support for Pacific National RunBuddy now includes early support for Pacific National freight operations. Statistics are limited to select routes while route data continues to roll out. Thanks for helping shape this new feature!

What’s Fixed Under the hood, we also made reliability and build configuration improvements to keep things stable.

What’s New - Most Driven Train: View your most frequently driven train in shift stats. Improvements - Smoother upgrades with improved app group handling and onboarding migration. - Cleaner pictogram image sets for more consistent visuals. What’s Fixed - Fixed City Loop badges - Fixed Run Lookup issues for Metro Trains - Fixed Preparation durations: All dock types no longer show 0 minutes - Fixed Add Leave menu: Tapping now opens the Leave screen. Under the hood, we also made reliability and build configuration improvements to keep things stable.

• Expanded support for more operators: Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line, Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink, Sydney Metro, Transperth. • Per-operator stats and quick filters to drill into your data. • Faster shift detail navigation. • Improved backup and restore for peace of mind. • iOS 26 support for smoother performance and polish.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Access and restore your data with greater ease and flexibility. Now you can browse and import your backup files directly from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or any connected storage device. Enjoy the freedom to restore your data from virtually anywhere, simplifying your data management and ensuring you never miss a step.