# European rail tracking and disruption management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-rail-tracking-and-disruption-management > Updated: 2026-09-01T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. European rail travelers have faced significant disruptions, including thousands of minutes of delays in Belgium caused by trackside fires during periods of high temperature and drought. To manage these complexities and provide better visibility for passengers, the TrainTracker24 platform was launched in August 2026. The service provides an interactive live map that tracks thousands of journeys across Europe, with initial strong coverage in France, Spain, and Belgium, as well as data for Eurostar and Italy’s Frecciarossa services. The platform aggregates open data to offer real-time updates every 20 seconds, allowing users to monitor punctuality, cancellations, and specific train numbers. While basic tracking is free, premium features include personalized journey maps and detailed infrastructure information. As of September 2026, the platform allows users to filter information by specific railway companies and track individual journeys using train numbers. The system also provides updates on station facilities in France, Germany, Spain, and Belgium to assist travelers with rescheduling or rerouting. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: TrainTracker24 launches live tracking for European rail networks TrainTracker24 has launched a live interactive map to track European train movements, delays, and cancellations across France, Spain, Belgium, and Italy in real time. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/traintracker24-launches-live-real-time-tracking-for-european-trains ### 2026-08-27: European rail faces delays from trackside fires and new tracking tools Belgium has seen significant train delays due to trackside fires caused by drought, while the new TrainTracker24 platform aims to provide real-time European rail tracking starting in 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-rail-faces-delays-from-trackside-fires-and-new-tracking-tools --- Cite as: European rail tracking and disruption management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-rail-tracking-and-disruption-management