Can you predict subway delays before transit officials announce them?

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Can you predict subway delays before transit officials announce them?

Author(s): charlie taggart

Originally published on Towards AI.

How I Detected a Service Outage 30+ Minutes Ahead Using MBTA Train Telemetry and Machine Learning

I consider myself a patient person. But nothing tests patience more than standing on a T platform for 20+ minutes before the loudspeaker blares: “We are expecting a delay…”

Can you predict subway delays before transit officials announce them?

Temporal train path on the same line for a given afternoon

The article discusses the use of MBTA train telemetry and machine learning to predict subway delays before they are officially announced, highlighting the author’s personal experiences with delays and the inefficiency of the current alert system. By analyzing massive datasets of train performance metrics, the author explores innovative ways to provide early warnings to passengers and improve the overall transit experience.

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