Railway tracking and arrival time prediction system

Kay Amsterdam

Software Engineer
JavaScript
PHP
I was approached by a client who was interested in developing a railway tracking and arrival time prediction system. The client wanted a system that could track the location of trains in real time and predict their arrival times at each station. This would help passengers to better plan their journeys and avoid delays. It could also be used by train operators to improve the efficiency of their operations.
I began by gathering data from a variety of sources. I collected data from the train operator's systems, as well as from public APIs. I then used this data to train a machine learning model. The machine learning model was able to learn the relationships between different factors, such as the train's speed, the track conditions, and the number of stops, and the train's arrival time.
Once the machine learning model was trained, I implemented it in a software application. The software application allowed users to track the location of trains in real time and see predicted arrival times for each station. The software application also provided users with information about delays and other disruptions.
The client was very happy with the results of the project. The software application was well-received by users and it helped them to better plan their journeys. The project was a success and it demonstrated the power of machine learning to improve the efficiency of railway operations.
Here are some of the specific steps that I took to make the railway tracking and arrival time prediction system:
Gathered data from a variety of sources, including the train operator's systems, public APIs, and social media.
Trained a machine learning model to learn the relationships between different factors and the train's arrival time.
Implemented the machine learning model in a software application.
Tested the software application with users and received feedback.
Made improvements to the software application based on user feedback.
I am proud of the work that I did on this project. I believe that the railway tracking and arrival time prediction system has the potential to improve the efficiency of railway operations and make it easier for passengers to plan their journeys.
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