TransXChange

Examples 2.0

The following examples demonstrate the use of TransXChange to encode simple and complex bus schedules. For each example, both the XML document in TransXChange format, and the PDF file output from the TransXChange Publisher are provided.

Group Name Description & Features XML Output
Basic Linear A single straight route run by a single operator. All vehicle journeys have the same timings.
  • Linear route.
  • Registration details.
  • Tracks, including instructions and Mapping System References.
  • Frequency based journey times, specified as an interval.
  • Inbound and outbound services.
  • Registration Schema.
XML PDF
Express

A linear route with express journey patterns running over it that omit stops.

  • Express service.
  • Reuse of Vehicle journey timing link in multiple journeys.
  • Holiday Day Type Exclusions.
  • Local stop point definitions for an off-street Bus Station: BCQ, BCE and BCS stop types.
  • Local stop area definitions.
  • Variable Bay Allocation.
  • Supporting document.
  • Registration Schema.
XML PDF
Complex Interchange

Two routes run by two different operators. All vehicle journeys have the same timings.

  • Inbound and Outbound timetables.
  • An Interchange.
  • Linear route, with different stop visiting pattern at one end.
  • Express stops.
  • Frequent Service journey times, specified as an interval.
  • Combining operating days from service, journey pattern and vehicle journey level.
  • Serviced Organisation & School dates.
  • More than one operator.
  • Timetable Notes.
  • Registration Schema.
XML PDF
Circular A circular route.
  • Circular route.
  • Reuse of route sections.
  • Dead runs (positioning links).
  • Partial traversal of Journey pattern.
  • Operator Garage.
  • AVL data - Vehicle Type Ticket Machine, duty crew
  • WGS84.
  • Running Board.
  • General Schema.
XML PDF
Cloverleaf

A cloverleaf route. shape with three petals.

  • Multiple routes composed of common route sections.
  • Multiple journey patterns composed of common. journey pattern sections.
  • Dynamic destination display.
  • General Schema.
XML PDF
Lollipop A lollipop shaped route, with two parallel branches.
  • Circular and parallel sections.
  • Reuse of journey pattern sections.
  • Stop Sequence Numbers.
  • Layover Point.
  • Connecting services.
  • General Schema.
XML PDF
Eye

An eye shaped route, with two alternative branches.

  • Multiple routes composed of common route sections.
  • Multiple journey patterns composed of common. journey pattern sections.
  • Stop Sequence Numbers.
  • Local stop point definitions.
  • Bilingual stop names & schedule (Cymraeg).
  • Registration Schema.
  • Running Board.
XML en
XML cy
PDFen
PDF cy
  Flexible Use of flexible zones
  • Flexible zones.
  • Flexible time bands.
  • Registration Schema.
XML
  Hail & Ride Use of hail and ride stops.
  • Hail and ride sections.
  • Local stop point definitions
  • Full lollipop topology.
  • Frequency based journey times, specified as minutes past the hour.
  • Short notice registration details.
  • Registration Schema
XML PDF
  Large Route

Very large timetable.

  • More stops than fit down a page
  • More journeys than fit across a page
  • Inbound and outbound journeys
XML PDF
Other
Data Exchange
Operators Exchange of just operators
  • General Schema.
XML  
Routes Exchange of just routes
  • General Schema.
XML  
Service Changes Exchange of just changes to a vehicle journey
  • General Schema.
XML  


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