TransXChange Examples 2.0f

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.
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 PDF
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  Flexible

Use of flexible zones

  • Flexible zones.
  • Flexible time bands.
  • Registration Schema.

XML

PDF
  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