Overview
- Delay Bahn launched in mid-August 2026 as a free web tool that uses Deutsche Bahn traffic data plus historical delay statistics to assess the reliability of long-distance connections.
- The site briefly lost access to Deutsche Bahn’s real-time feed, a disruption reported by several outlets, and the developer implemented an alternative data solution to restore service.
- This week Delay Bahn added a “Wo ist mein Zug?” live map that estimates train positions, shows current delays on route segments, lets users share journeys, and offers an arrival alarm and problem reporting.
- The map’s positions are estimates rather than exact GPS fixes, so the service is meant to complement Deutsche Bahn’s official information and not replace it for critical decisions.
- Deutsche Bahn’s H1 2026 figures show low punctuality and some cancellations — 58.7% of long-distance trains on time and 3.6% of ICE/IC services canceled — which helps explain why tools that weigh historical delay risk matter to travelers.