kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 16614-4:2025

Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile

16614 (NeTEx) is composed of a series of standards:
-   Part 1: Description of the public transport network topology exchange format.
-   Part 2: Description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
-   Part 3: Description of the fare information exchange format.
-   Part 4: Description of the passenger information European profile (EPIP).
-   Part 5: Description of the alternative modes exchange format.
-   Part 6: Description of the accessibility European profile (EPIAP).
The present update concerns Part 3.
All the parts will be updated together, except Part 6 currently under formal vote (a NWI is produced for each Part). This update is done in a similar timeframe as the Transmodel (EN12896) revision, to achieve the best possible consistency.
The updated version of TS 16614 is going to be published as NeTEx v2.
The global updates consist in the following main extensions/enhancements:
-   Deck plan allowing for a digitalised representation of spaces and equipment on board vehicles (with considerations of accessibility features),
-   Physical layout of compound vehicles (e.g. train composition),
-   Multiple minor enhancements, adjustments, and fixes to consider all the feedback from the previous versions of NeTEx, especially in the context of the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926
Consistency and coherences with Transmodel and SIRI and OJP have also been challenged and minor updates are to be integrated in this revision.

Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 4: Europäisches Profil für Fahrgastinformationen

Transport public - Échange des données réseau et horaires (NeTex) - Partie 4 : Profil Européen pour l'Information Voyageur

Javni prevoz - Izmenjava omrežnih in voznorednih podatkov (NeTEx) - 4. del: Evropski profil za potovalne informacije

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Dec-2025
• ICS: 03.220.01 - Transport in general
• ICS: 35.240.60 - IT applications in transport
• Technical Committee: ITC - Information technology
• Current Stage: 5520 - Unique Acceptance Procedure (UAP) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-Oct-2025
• Due Date: 18-Mar-2026
• Completion Date: 22-Dec-2025
• Directive: 2010/40/EU - Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport Text with EEA relevance
• Ref Project: FprCEN/TS 16614-4 - Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile

Relations

• Revises: SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2020 - Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile
• Effective Date: 19-Jun-2024

Overview

The standard kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 16614-4:2025:2025 titled Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile is a key European Technical Specification developed by CEN. It defines a standardized framework for exchanging passenger information data across public transport systems in Europe. Part 4 of the NeTEx series focuses on a harmonized European profile for passenger information services, enabling interoperability and consistency in digital public transport data sharing.

NeTEx (Network Timetable Exchange) is a comprehensive suite comprised of multiple parts:

• Part 1: Network topology exchange format
• Part 2: Scheduled timetables exchange format
• Part 3: Fare information exchange format
• Part 4: Passenger information European profile (EPIP)
• Part 5: Alternative modes exchange format
• Part 6: Accessibility European profile (EPIAP)

The 2025 update of Part 4 is part of the broader NeTEx v2 revision aiming for enhanced coherence with related standards such as Transmodel, SIRI, and OJP, reflecting feedback and regulatory requirements like the EU Delegated Regulation 2017/1926.

Key Topics

This Part 4 standard covers comprehensive topics that facilitate detailed and accurate passenger information exchange:

• Framework and Data Structure: Defines core entities, such as DataManagedObject, Versioning, Codespace, and ValidityConditions, to manage and validate data effectively.
• Presentation and Accessibility Features: Includes subcomponents for alternative text, contact details, booking arrangements, and accessibility assessments, ensuring inclusivity and user-friendly data.
• Stop and Site Modeling: Provides detailed hierarchies of stop places, entrances, quays, and addressable components to accurately describe locations relevant for passengers.
• Network Topology: Describes lines, directions, groups of lines, and networks with elements such as destination displays and operator/authority definitions.
• Integration with European Regulations: Addresses updates linked to EU Delegated Regulation 2017/1926 for passenger rights and information services.
• Consistency Enhancements: Aligns definitions and data management with Transmodel (EN12896) and interfaces with other standards like SIRI and Open Journey Planning (OJP).

Applications

The Passenger Information European Profile standard is essential for:

• Public Transport Operators and Authorities: To exchange accurate, interoperable, and timely passenger information across different regions and systems.
• IT Solution Providers: Developing passenger information systems, journey planners, mobile applications, digital signage, and integrated ticketing platforms.
• Accessibility Services: Support for data on accessibility features at stops and onboard vehicles, aiding passengers with reduced mobility or special needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with European legal requirements related to passenger information dissemination.
• Cross-Border Transport Services: Facilitates seamless data transfer and integration for international routes and combined transport modes.
• Digital Representation: Provides structured data on vehicle layouts, on-board equipment, and compound vehicle composition (e.g., trains), supporting advanced trip planning and real-time updates.

Related Standards

kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 16614-4:2025 is part of the NeTEx standard series and closely related to other key standards:

• NeTEx Part 1-3, 5, 6: The complete NeTEx suite addressing network topology, timetables, fares, alternative modes, and accessibility profiles.
• Transmodel (EN12896): European reference data model for public transport; the latest revision influences NeTEx updates for harmonized data exchange.
• SIRI (Service Interface for Real Time Information): Standard for real-time public transport information exchange complementing NeTEx.
• OJP (Open Journey Planning): Protocol for journey planning across multiple operators, integrated with NeTEx-defined datasets.
• EU Delegated Regulation 2017/1926: European legal framework governing passenger rights and information provision, which NeTEx supports through data specifications.

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Keywords: NeTEx, passenger information, public transport standards, European profile, network exchange, timetable exchange, accessibility, Transmodel, SIRI, OJP, EU 2017/1926, public transport interoperability, digital passenger data, transport IT solutions, European public transport.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2025
Javni prevoz - Izmenjava omrežnih in voznorednih podatkov (NeTEx) - 4. del:
Evropski profil za potovalne informacije
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger
Information European Profile
Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 4:
Europäisches Profil für Fahrgastinformationen
Transport public - Échange des données réseau et horaires (NeTex) - Partie 4 : Profil
Européen pour l'Information Voyageur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TS 16614-4
ICS:
03.220.01 Transport na splošno Transport in general
35.240.60 Uporabniške rešitve IT v IT applications in transport
prometu
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

FINAL DRAFT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
October 2025
ICS Will supersede CEN/TS 16614-4:2020
English Version
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange
(NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile
Transport public - Échange des données réseau et Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-
horaires (NeTex) - Partie 4 : Profil Européen pour Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 4: Europäisches Profil für
l'Information Voyageur Fahrgastinformationen

This draft Technical Specification is submitted to CEN members for Vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 278.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a Technical Specification. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change
without notice and shall not be referred to as a Technical Specification.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 8
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 13
2 Normative references . 13
3 Terms and definitions . 13
4 Presentation conventions . 18
4.1 Recap of NeTEx presentation conventions . 18
4.2 Additional EPIP presentation conventions . 19
4.3 Transmodel definitions and EPIP . 20
5 Framework . 21
5.1 Introduction . 21
5.2 DataManagedObject, Version and Codespace . 21
5.2.1 Overview . 21
5.2.2 Entity (Abstract) . 23
5.2.3 EntityInVersion (Abstract) . 24
5.2.4 DataManagedObject (Abstract) . 26
5.2.5 AlternativeText (Subcomponent of DataManagedObject) . 27
5.2.6 KeyValue (Subcomponent of DataManagedObject) . 28
5.2.7 Version . 28
5.2.8 Codespace . 29
5.2.9 ValidityCondition . 31
5.2.10 ValidBetween . 32
5.2.11 ResponsibilitySet . 33
5.2.12 ResponsibilityRoleAssignment (Subcomponent of ResponsibilitySet) . 34
5.2.13 DataSource . 37
5.3 Relationships and entity references . 37
5.3.1 General rules . 37
5.3.2 VersionOfObjectRef . 39
5.3.3 Integrity Checking of XML Documents . 40
5.3.4 Identity uniqueness scope . 41
5.4 Frames . 43
5.4.1 Overview . 43
5.4.2 Version Frame (Abstract) . 44
5.4.3 TypeOfFrame . 45
5.4.4 Specific frames and General Frames . 47
5.4.5 Composite Frame . 48
5.4.6 FrameDefaults . 49
5.5 Generic elements . 50
5.5.1 Introduction . 50
5.5.2 TypeOfValue (Abstract) . 50
5.5.3 ValueSet . 51
5.5.4 GroupOfEntities (Abstract) . 52
5.5.5 Point (Abstract) . 53
5.5.6 Location (Subcomponent of Point) . 54
5.5.7 Link (Abstract) . 55
5.5.8 LinkSequence (Abstract) . 56
5.5.9 PointInLinkSequence (Abstract) . 58
5.5.10 Zone (Abstract) . 59
5.5.11 Transport Mode and Submode . 59
5.5.12 Assignment (Abstract) . 60
5.5.13 Presentation (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 61
5.5.14 Locale (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 62
5.5.15 Booking Arrangements (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 63
5.5.16 ContactDetails (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 65
5.6 Accessibility . 66
5.6.1 Overview . 66
5.6.2 AccessibilityAssessment (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 67
5.6.3 AccessibilityLimitation (Subcomponent of AccessibilityAssessment) . 68
5.7 Facility sets . 69
5.7.1 Overview . 69
5.7.2 FacilitySet (Abstract) . 70
5.7.3 ServiceFacilitySet . 71
5.7.4 Accommodation – (Subcomponent of ServiceFacilitySet) . 72
5.7.5 SiteFacilitySet . 73
6 Stop Profile . 74
6.1 Overview . 74
6.2 Stop Place hierarchies . 76
6.3 Other types of Place . 78
6.3.1 Introduction. 78
6.3.2 Place (Abstract) . 79
6.3.3 AddressablePlace (Abstract) . 79
6.3.4 SiteElement (Abstract) . 80
6.3.5 Site (Abstract) . 83
6.3.6 Address (Abstract) . 85
6.3.7 PostalAddress (Subcomponent of SITE in EPIP) . 85
6.3.8 RoadAddress (Subcomponent of SITE in EPIP). 86
6.3.9 Topographic Place . 87
6.3.10 TopographicPlaceDescriptor (Subcomponent) . 89
6.3.11 Point of Interest. 90
6.4 Stop Places. 91
6.4.1 StopPlace . 91
6.4.2 SiteComponent (Abstract) . 96
6.4.3 StopPlaceSpace (Abstract) . 97
6.4.4 Quay (Subcomponent of Quay) . 97
6.4.5 Entrance (Abstract). 99
6.4.6 StopPlaceEntrance . 100
6.5 GroupOfStopPlaces . 101
6.6 TariffZone . 101
7 Network and Timetables . 102
7.1 General . 102
7.2 Basic network topology . 102
7.2.1 Overview . 102
7.2.2 Line . 103
7.2.3 AllowedLineDirection (Subcomponent of Line) . 107
7.2.4 GroupOfLines . 107
7.2.5 Network . 108
7.2.6 DestinationDisplay . 109
7.2.7 Via . 110
7.2.8 DestinationDisplayVariant . 111
7.2.9 Organisation (Abstract) . 112
7.2.10 Operator . 115
7.2.11 Authority . 116
7.3 Routes . 117
7.3.1 Overview . 117
7.3.2 RoutePoint . 117
7.3.3 RouteLink . 118
7.3.4 Route . 119
7.3.5 PointOnRoute (Subcomponent of Route) . 120
7.4 Service patterns . 121
7.4.1 Overview . 121
7.4.2 JourneyPattern (Abstract in EPIP) . 122
7.4.3 ServicePattern . 124
7.4.4 PointInJourneyPattern (Abstract in EPIP). 125
7.4.5 StopPointInJourneyPattern (Subcomponent of JourneyPattern) . 127
7.4.6 Direction . 129
7.4.7 TimingPoint (Abstract in EPIP) . 130
7.4.8 ScheduledStopPoint . 131
7.4.9 Service Link . 134
7.5 Assigning Stops . 134
7.5.1 Overview . 134
7.5.2 StopAssignment (Abstract) . 135
7.5.3 PassengerStopAssignment . 136
7.5.4 DynamicStopAssignment . 137
7.5.5 TrainStopAssignment (Subcomponent of Passenger Stop Assignment) . 138
7.6 Connections, transfers and interchanging . 139
7.6.1 Overview . 139
7.6.2 Transfer (Abstract) . 139
7.6.3 Transfer Duration (Subcomponent of Transfer) . 141
7.6.4 Connection . 141
7.6.5 ConnectionEnd (Subcomponent of Connection) . 142
7.6.6 SiteConnection . 143
7.6.7 SiteConnectionEnd (Subcomponent of SiteConnection) . 143
7.6.8 DefaultConnection . 145
7.6.9 DefaultConnectionEnd (Subcomponent of DefaultConnection) . 146
7.7 Vehicle journeys and passing times . 146
7.7.1 Overview . 146
7.7.2 Journey (Abstract) . 147
7.7.3 ServiceJourney . 149
7.7.4 PassingTime . 154
7.7.5 PassingTime (Abstract) . 154
7.7.6 TimetabledPassingTime (Subcomponent – Service Journey) . 155
7.7.7 GroupOfServices . 156
7.7.8 GroupOfServicesMember (Subcomponent of GroupOfServices) . 158
7.8 Very frequent journeys . 159
7.8.1 Introduction . 159
7.8.2 TemplateVehicleJourney. 159
7.8.3 JourneyFrequencyGroup (Abstract) . 160
7.8.4 HeadwayJourneyGroup (Subcomponent of TemplateJourney) . 161
7.9 Transferring between services . 162
7.9.1 Introduction. 162
7.9.2 Interchange (Abstract) . 163
7.9.3 ServiceJourneyInterchange . 165
7.10 Trains and train coupling . 166
7.10.1 Overview . 166
7.10.2 TrainNumber . 167
7.10.3 JourneyPart (Subcomponent of ServiceJourney) . 167
7.10.4 JourneyPartCouple . 169
7.10.5 JourneyPartPosition (Subcomponent of JourneyPartCouple) . 170
7.11 Vehicles and Trains . 171
7.11.1 Overview . 171
7.11.2 VehicleType . 172
7.11.3 Train . 174
7.11.4 TrainElement (Subcomponent of Train) . 175
7.11.5 TrainComponent (Subcomponent of Train) . 176
7.12 Notices . 177
7.12.1 Introduction. 177
7.12.2 Notice (Subcomponent - Multipurpose) . 178
7.12.3 NoticeAssigment (Subcomponent - Multipurpose) . 179
7.13 Calendars . 181
7.13.1 Overview . 181
7.13.2 DayType . 181
7.13.3 PropertyOfDay (Subcomponent of DayType) . 183
7.13.4 Timeband (Subcomponent of DayType) . 185
7.13.5 ServiceCalendar . 186
7.13.6 OperatingDay (Subcomponent of ServiceCalendar) . 187
7.13.7 DayTypeAssignment (Subcomponent of ServiceCalendar) . 188
7.13.8 Operating Period (Abstract in EPIP) . 190
7.13.9 UicOperatingPeriod (Subcomponent of ServiceCalendar) . 191
7.14 Flexible services . 192
7.14.1 Introduction. 192
7.14.2 FlexibleLine . 192
7.14.3 FlexiblePointProperties (Subcomponent – Multipurpose) . 193
7.14.4 FlexibleServiceProperties (Subcomponent of SERVICE JOURNEY) . 194
8 Common rules . 195
8.1 Version management of data . 195
8.2 Use of validity conditions in EPIP . 197
8.3 Populating creation and change dates . 197
8.4 Codespaces and the structure of identifiers . 198
8.4.1 Introduction. 198
8.4.2 Use of codespaces in EPIP . 199
8.4.3 Identifier structure for EPIP data objects. . 199
8.4.4 Identifier structure for EPIP version frames . 201
8.5 Versions of the EPIP . 207
8.6 Dependencies between frames . 207
8.7 Organisation and nesting of elements within an EPIP document . 208
8.8 Responsibility for data. 209
8.9 Handling large data sets . 209
8.10 Available types of frame . 210
8.10.1 Type of Frame list . 210
8.10.2 Classes for SPECIFIC FRAMEs . 211
8.10.3 Classes for COMPOSITE FRAMEs . 219
8.10.4 Classes for EPIP Metadata FRAMEs. 221
8.11 Completeness of data . 221
8.11.1 Introduction . 221
8.11.2 Empty values . 222
8.12 Data exchange . 222
8.13 PublicationDelivery . 223
8.13.1 Introduction . 223
8.13.2 Publication Request (Subcomponent of PublicationDelivery) . 224
8.13.3 NetworkFrameTopic (Subcomponent of PublicationDelivery) . 225
8.13.4 NetworkFilterByValue (Subcomponent of PublicationDelivery) . 227
8.13.5 PublicationDelivery example . 227
8.14 Names of files for EPIP documents . 229
8.15 Extending the profile . 230
9 Profile compliance and data quality checking . 232
9.1 Introduction . 232
9.2 Methods of checking the quality of data . 232
9.3 Quality issue resolution . 233
9.4 Profile validator rules . 233
9.5 Metadata for profiles . 234
9.6 Summary of data quality rules for EPIP . 235
9.7 Referential integrity (automatic) . 242
Annex A (normative) Data Dictionary . 243
Annex B (normative) Facility code list . 256
B.1 AccessFacilityList . 256
B.2 AccessibilityInfoFacilityList . 256
B.3 AccessibilityToolList . 256
B.4 AccommodationAccessList . 257
B.5 AccommodationFacilityList . 257
B.6 AssistanceFacilityList . 257
B.7 BerthFacilityList . 258
B.8 BoardingPermisssion . 258
B.9 BookingProcessFacilityList . 258
B.10 CarServiceFacilityList . 258
B.11 CateringFacilityList . 258
B.12 ClimateControlList . 259
B.13 CouchetteFacilityList . 259
B.14 EmergencyServiceList . 259
B.15 FamilyFacilityList . 259
B.16 FareClasses . 260
B.17 GenderLimitation . 260
B.18 GroupBookingFacility . 260
B.19 HireFacilityList . 260
B.20 LightingControlFacilityList . 261
B.21 LuggageCarriageFacilityList . 261
B.22 LuggageLockerFacilityList . 261
B.23 LuggageServiceFacilityList . 261
B.24 MealFacilityList. 262
B.25 MedicalFacilityList . 262
B.26 MobilityFacilityList . 262
B.27 MoneyFacilityList. 262
B.28 NuisanceFacilityList . 263
B.29 ParkingFacilityList . 263
B.30 PassengerCommsFacilityList . 263
B.31 PassengerInformationEquipmentList . 263
B.32 PassengerInformationFacilityList . 264
B.33 ReservedSpaceFacilityList . 264
B.34 RetailFacilityList . 264
B.35 SafetyFacilityList . 264
B.36 SanitaryFacilityList . 265
B.37 ServiceReservationFacilityList . 265
B.38 ScopeOfTicketList . 265
B.39 Staffing . 265
B.40 TicketingFacilityList . 266
B.41 TicketingServiceFacilityList . 266
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