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due

This status means that a train, flight, or other service is expected to arrive or depart very soon.

In plain English

It signals that the service is imminent. The vehicle is expected to come in or leave after only a short wait.

In context

Here, "due" reports that the listed service is expected to arrive or depart very soon.

Situation
Using rail, bus, metro, ride, and local-transit tickets and service updates
What it communicates
reports that the listed service is expected very soon.

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not state the exact time, only that the service is expected soon.

Examples

“The last train is due any minute, so the platform has filled up.”

Core meaning

“When the ferry was due, the crew closed the loading ramp.”

In context

  • delayed Contrast

    This status shows later-than-expected movement, not movement expected very soon.

  • due Alternate Sense

    Another reading means scheduled or expected at a particular time, rather than simply expected soon.