Can You Predict a Subway Delay Before Transit Officials Announce It?
Author(s): Charlie Taggart
Originally published on Towards AI.
How I used MBTA train telemetry and machine learning to call out service breakdowns 30+ minutes early
I‘m consider myself a patient person. But nothing tests that patience like standing on a T platform for 20+ minutes before the loudspeaker finally crackles: “We’re expecting delays…”
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 systems. By analyzing vast datasets of train performance metrics, the author explores innovative ways to provide commuters with earlier warnings and improve the overall transit experience.
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