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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.
- Registration Schema.
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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.
- General Schema.
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XML |
PDF
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| Complex |
Interchange |
Two routes run by two different operators. All vehicle journeys have
the same timings.
- 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.
- General Schema.
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XML |
PDF
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| 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.
- General Schema.
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XML |
PDF
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| 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.
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XML |
PDF
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| 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.
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XML |
PDF
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| 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.
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XML en XML
cy |
PDF
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PDF
cy |
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Flexible |
Use of flexible zones
- Flexible zones.
- Flexible time bands.
- Registration Schema.
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XML |
PDF |
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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
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XML |
PDF |
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Large Route |
Very large timetable.
- More stops than fit down a page.
- More journeys than fit across a page
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XML |
PDF
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Other
Data Exchange |
Operators |
Exchange of just operators
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XML |
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| Routes |
Exchange of just routes
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XML |
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| Service Changes |
Exchange of just changes to a vehicle journey
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XML |
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