Train delays summary – dataroland.com

Key Project Discoveries:

In this summary, I will highlight the three most compelling findings from my Train Delays project:

1) Merely 6% of the examined trains experienced delays exceeding 30 minutes.

2) When journeying from Debrecen to Budapest, passengers can anticipate an average delay of approximately 16 minutes. Notably, the route from Budapest to Pécs stands out as the most punctual, boasting an average delay of only 6 minutes.

3) Identified bottleneck stations, such as Budapest (primarily serving as a departure point), Szolnok, or Dombóvár, contribute to more than half of the cumulative delays across the various train routes.

1) Understanding the Distribution

To provide a nuanced understanding of the average delay numbers, I’ve delved into the distribution of delays across different train lines, allowing users to explore the results for each line individually.

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Select Line:

User-Driven Exploration:
- Choose your preferred train line to view the distribution of delays.
Key Observations:
- Across all analyzed lines, a substantial 43% of trains arrive at the end station with a tolerable delay of within 5 minutes, ensuring a smooth travel experience for the majority of passengers.
- For 33% of trains, delays fall between 6 and 14 minutes.
- The travel experience diminishes for the 18% of trains with delays ranging from 15 to 29 minutes.
- A more challenging delay category of over 30 minutes is observed in 6% of trains, posing difficulties and bad experience for travelers.

Highlighted Cases:
- Notable variations exist between different lines:
  - Travelers on the Budapest-Pécs line experience comparatively fewer longer or extreme delays, offering a more favorable journey.
  - In contrast, users of the Budapest-Debrecen or Budapest-Szeged lines encounter a higher percentage of trains in the worse delay categories.

2) From the longest to the shortest delays routes

The chart below depicts the average delays and share of delays in total travel time across different train lines, with the option to select specific months for analysis.

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Range of Delays:
- Average delays across routes fall within the range of 6 to 16 minutes during the June-December period.
Noteworthy Observations:
- The Debrecen-Budapest line stands out with the longest average delay at 16 minutes which accounts for 10% of the total travel time.
  - This long delay can be explained by the fact that this line hosts three different trains: an international one from Ukraine with an average delay of 18 minutes, a train from Nyíregyháza with a 13-minute delay, and a lengthy route covering over 540 km that starts from Budapest, travels around the North-East part of Hungary, and returns to Budapest via Debrecen with an 18-minute delay.
- The Budapest-Pécs line boasts the shortest average delay of 6 minutes, mainly because it has straightforward route with minimal stops and it does not host any other / additionaly train routes.
- Other lines showcase average delays around 10 minutes.

- Summer months tend to experience longer delays, reflecting a seasonal effect.
- Railway renovation works, particularly noticeable on the Budapest-Szeged line, contribute to increased delays during specific periods.

3) Train Station Insights

Embark on a journey through train delays with a dual charts, offering a closer look at delays by stations and the breakdown between running and stop delays.

Pick your train route to see delays by stations and understand the balance between running and stop delays.

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Select Analyzed Line:

Key Insights:

- Notice delays at the start, especially if the train departs from busy stations like Budapest.
- Explore bottleneck stations, like Szolnok on the Budapest-Békéscsaba line, where delays gather due to local traffic challenges

Whether you’re a daily commuter or just curious about transportation dynamics, these charts help you understand the story behind train delays. Explore, analyze, and enjoy a deeper understanding of the world of train travel!

Explore Deeper Insights: Dive into Detailed Statistics

If you’re eager for more granular insights and wish to delve deeper into the statistics surrounding train delays, click on the buttons below to unlock a wealth of detailed breakdowns (Monthly Trends, Weekday Effect, Start Hour Effect, Intercity Types, Detailed Delay Categories).