---
license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- time-series-forecasting
- tabular-regression
tags:
- transportation
- trains
- germany
- deutsche-bahn
- delays
- timetables
size_categories:
- 100M<n<1B
pretty_name: Deutsche Bahn Data
---

# Deutsche Bahn Train Data

This dataset contains public historical data from Deutsche Bahn, the largest German train company. It includes train schedules, delays, and cancellations from stations across Germany.

For more info visit the project page at GitHub: https://github.com/piebro/deutsche-bahn-data

## Dataset Structure

### Monthly Processed Data

The monthly processed data is located in `monthly_processed_data/` and contains files named `data-YYYY-MM.parquet`.

**Schema:**

| Column | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| `station_name` | string | Name of the station |
| `xml_station_name` | string | Station name from the XML response |
| `eva` | string | EVA station number (unique identifier) |
| `train_name` | string | Name of the train (e.g., "ICE 123", "RE 5") |
| `final_destination_station` | string | Final destination of the train |
| `delay_in_min` | integer | Delay in minutes |
| `time` | timestamp | Actual arrival or departure time |
| `is_canceled` | boolean | Whether the train stop was canceled |
| `train_type` | string | Type of train (e.g., "ICE", "IC", "RE") |
| `train_line_ride_id` | string | Unique identifier for the train ride |
| `train_line_station_num` | integer | Station number in the train's route |
| `arrival_planned_time` | timestamp | Planned arrival time |
| `arrival_change_time` | timestamp | Actual/changed arrival time |
| `departure_planned_time` | timestamp | Planned departure time |
| `departure_change_time` | timestamp | Actual/changed departure time |
| `id` | string | Unique identifier for the train stop |

### Raw Data

The raw data is located in `raw_data/` and is partitioned by `year={year}/month={month}/day={day}/`. Each partition contains multiple parquet files with hourly data.

**Schema:**

| Column | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| `timestamp` | timestamp | When the API request was made |
| `url` | string | The API endpoint URL that was queried |
| `api_name` | string | Name of the API (e.g., "timetables/v1/plan", "timetables/v1/fchg") |
| `query_params` | string | JSON string of query parameters used |
| `response_data` | string | Raw XML or JSON response from the API |
| `status_code` | string | HTTP status code of the response |
| `error` | string | Error message if the request failed |
| `duration_ms` | float | Request duration in milliseconds |
| `year` | integer | Year of the request (partition key) |
| `month` | integer | Month of the request (partition key) |
| `day` | integer | Day of the request (partition key) |

## License

The dataset is licensed under [Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) by Deutsche Bahn.

## Acknowledgments

Data sourced from Deutsche Bahn's public APIs. Special thanks to Deutsche Bahn for providing open access to this data.