About
iRail started around September 2008 as the mobile website that still exists today. Yeri Tiete ("Tuinslak") noticed there was no mobile alternative for the NMBS/SNCB site and decided to create it himself. The idea of iRail was to provide a simple interface to quickly look up train departure times in Belgium.
In January 2011, the iRail NPO was established. iRail is now much more than just a mobile website. We are specifying an API for anyone to implement or use, and we are further developing the iRail site and the accompanying BeTrains applications for various platforms. Some other projects, like BeLaws, found a place under the iRail NPO umbrella as well.
The iRail members continue developing the mobile website and applications. Furthermore, we advocate for the benefits of open data, for example by organizing or attending events and workshops. Recently, the Apps for Ghent event drew attention to open data in Ghent. Anyone who would like to contribute as well is welcome at the iRail Project.
Statutes
Download the iRail NPO statutes (PDF), as established on Jan 13th 2011.