SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026
(Main)Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format
NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information). It is based on Transmodel V6.2 (EN 12896 series) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/-5 and EN 15531-1/-2/-3) and supports the exchange of information of relevance for passenger information about public transport services and also for running Automated Vehicle Monitoring Systems (AVMS).
NOTE Many NeTEx concepts are taken directly from Transmodel. The definitions and explanation of these concepts are extracted directly from the respective standard and reused in NeTEx, sometimes with adaptions in order to fit the NeTEx context.
Although the data exchanges targeted by NeTEx are predominantly oriented towards provisioning passenger information systems and AVMS with data from public transport scheduling systems, it is not restricted to this purpose. NeTEx can also provide an effective solution to many other use cases for transport data exchange.
Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 1: Austauschformat für Netzwerk-Topologie im öffentlichen Verkehr
Transport Public - Échanges des informations planifiées (NeTEx) - Partie 1: Topologie du réseau
Javni prevoz - Izmenjava omrežnih in voznorednih podatkov (NeTEx) - 1. del: Izmenjavni format za topologijo omrežja javnega prevoza
NeTEx je namenjen izmenjavi podatkov o voznem redu (informacije o omrežju, voznem redu in tarifah). Temelji na Transmodel V6.2 (serija EN 12896) in SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/-5 in EN 15531-1/-2/-3) ter podpira izmenjavo informacij, pomembnih za obveščanje potnikov o storitvah javnega prevoza, prav tako pa tudi za upravljanje avtomatiziranih sistemov za spremljanje vozil (AVMS - Automated Vehicle Monitoring Systems).
OPOMBA: Številni koncepti NeTEx so neposredno prevzeti iz Transmodel. Definicije in razlage teh konceptov so neposredno povzete iz ustreznega standarda in ponovno uporabljene v NeTEx, včasih z prilagoditvami, da ustrezajo kontekstu NeTEx.
Čeprav so izmenjave podatkov, ki jih cilja NeTEx, pretežno usmerjene v zagotavljanje sistemov za obveščanje potnikov in AVMS s podatki iz sistemov za načrtovanje javnega prevoza, niso omejene le na ta namen. NeTEx lahko zagotovi tudi učinkovito rešitev za številne druge primere uporabe izmenjave podatkov o prevozu.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Dec-2025
- Publication Date
- 17-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- ITC - Information technology
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 31-Mar-2026
- Due Date
- 05-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 18-May-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Feb-2026
Overview
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026, titled Public Transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 1: Public Transport Network Topology Exchange Format, is a vital European standard developed by CEN/TC 278. This technical specification defines the data exchange framework for describing the topology of public transport networks. NeTEx Part 1 is integral to multimodal and interoperable public transport data exchange, providing a common structure for representing network infrastructure, routes, connections, stops, and other core elements.
The 2026 update aligns with the revision cycle of the Transmodel standard (EN 12896), ensuring harmonization and consistency with key European data models, including SIRI (Service Interface for Real-time Information) and OJP (Open Journey Planning). This edition also introduces enhancements based on user feedback and requirements from the European Delegated Regulation EU 2017/1926, supporting the development of multimodal travel information services across Europe.
Key Topics
- Transport Network Topology Representation: Provides a standardized model for the digital exchange of topological data, including nodes, links, lines, and route structures within public transport systems.
- Modularity and Extensibility: Supports modular design, enabling incremental adoption and scalable implementations across various public transport systems and data providers.
- Enhanced Vehicle Layouts: Introduces digitalized deck plans, physical layouts for compound vehicles (e.g., train compositions), and equipment/accessibility mapping.
- Alignment with European Regulations: Ensures compatibility with EU regulations on multimodal travel information, fostering improved data quality and interoperability.
- Feedback Integration: Incorporates improvements and minor fixes based on practical experience and stakeholder input since the last version.
- Model Mapping and Transformation: Includes rules for mapping conceptual models to XML Schema Definitions (XSD), supporting consistent data validation and integration.
- Security and Data Management: Outlines best practices for secure data exchange and management of network topology updates.
Applications
NeTEx Part 1 is widely used by:
- Transport Authorities and Operators: To describe, share, and integrate public transport network information with partners, journey planners, and information systems.
- IT Solution Providers: For developing software platforms, journey planning engines, data management tools, and mobile applications that rely on standardized, interchangeable transport network data.
- National Access Points (NAPs): To comply with European requirements for the provision and standardization of multimodal travel data, ensuring that all stakeholders can access consistent and high-quality transport network information.
- Accessibility and Passenger Information Providers: To deliver detailed data for accessible travel applications, allowing integration of deck plans, vehicle layouts, and equipment for improved passenger experience.
- Research and Policy Organizations: As a reference for analytics, planning, and evaluation of transport network extensions, optimization, and policy implementation.
Related Standards
NeTEx is designed as a modular, multi-part standard. Other NeTEx components and related standards include:
- CEN/TS 16614-2: Scheduled Timetables Exchange Format
- CEN/TS 16614-3: Fare Information Exchange Format
- CEN/TS 16614-4: Passenger Information European Profile (EPIP)
- CEN/TS 16614-5: Alternative Modes Exchange Format
- CEN/TS 16614-6: Accessibility European Profile (EPIAP)
- EN 12896 (Transmodel): European Reference Data Model for Public Transport
- CEN/TS 15531 (SIRI): Service Interface for Real-time Information
- OJP: Open Journey Planning standard
By adopting SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026, organizations streamline the aggregation, sharing, and updating of interoperable public transport network data, significantly improving the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of passenger information services across Europe.
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SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 1: Public transport network topology exchange format". This standard covers: NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information). It is based on Transmodel V6.2 (EN 12896 series) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/-5 and EN 15531-1/-2/-3) and supports the exchange of information of relevance for passenger information about public transport services and also for running Automated Vehicle Monitoring Systems (AVMS). NOTE Many NeTEx concepts are taken directly from Transmodel. The definitions and explanation of these concepts are extracted directly from the respective standard and reused in NeTEx, sometimes with adaptions in order to fit the NeTEx context. Although the data exchanges targeted by NeTEx are predominantly oriented towards provisioning passenger information systems and AVMS with data from public transport scheduling systems, it is not restricted to this purpose. NeTEx can also provide an effective solution to many other use cases for transport data exchange.
NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information). It is based on Transmodel V6.2 (EN 12896 series) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/-5 and EN 15531-1/-2/-3) and supports the exchange of information of relevance for passenger information about public transport services and also for running Automated Vehicle Monitoring Systems (AVMS). NOTE Many NeTEx concepts are taken directly from Transmodel. The definitions and explanation of these concepts are extracted directly from the respective standard and reused in NeTEx, sometimes with adaptions in order to fit the NeTEx context. Although the data exchanges targeted by NeTEx are predominantly oriented towards provisioning passenger information systems and AVMS with data from public transport scheduling systems, it is not restricted to this purpose. NeTEx can also provide an effective solution to many other use cases for transport data exchange.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 03.220.01 - Transport in general; 35.240.60 - IT applications in transport. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 17402:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-3:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-5:2022, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-2:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-6:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2010/40/EU, 2016/797/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-1:2020
Javni prevoz - Izmenjava omrežnih in voznorednih podatkov (NeTEx) - 1. del:
Izmenjavni format za topologijo omrežja javnega prevoza
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 1: Public transport
network topology exchange format
Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 1:
Austauschformat für Netzwerk-Topologie im öffentlichen Verkehr
Transport Public - Échanges des informations planifiées (NeTEx) - Partie 1: Topologie
du réseau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 16614-1:2026
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.
CEN/TS 16614-1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
February 2026
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 35.240.60 Supersedes CEN/TS 16614-1:2020
English Version
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange
(NeTEx) - Part 1: Public transport network topology
exchange format
Transport Public - Échanges des informations Öffentlicher Verkehr - Netzwerk- und Fahrplan-
planifiées (NeTEx) - Partie 1: Topologie du réseau Austausch (NeTEx) - Teil 1: Austauschformat für
Netzwerk-Topologie im öffentlichen Verkehr
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 9 February 2026 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 16614-1:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 7
1 Scope . 9
1.1 General . 9
1.2 Transport modes . 9
1.3 Compatibility with existing standards and recommendations . 9
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 73
5 Use Cases for Network Topology Exchange . 75
5.1 Purpose . 75
5.2 Actors and Use Case Types . 75
5.2.1 Actors . 75
5.2.2 Delivery Use Cases . 76
5.2.3 Content Use Cases . 77
5.2.4 Object Lifecycle Support Use Cases . 79
5.2.5 Security Use Cases . 79
5.2.6 Excluded Use Cases . 79
5.3 Use Cases . 80
5.3.1 Requirements Table . 80
5.3.2 Collection of Use Cases . 87
6 Generic Physical Model and XSD mapping rules . 120
6.1 Introduction . 120
6.2 Model Driven Design . 120
6.3 Models – levels of abstraction. . 121
6.4 Open Implementation and technology use . 122
6.5 Models versus Protocols . 123
6.6 Modularisation . 123
6.7 Summary of Modelling Approach . 124
6.7.1 General . 124
6.7.2 Use of packages in NeTEx models . 125
6.8 Model transforms and Traceability . 126
6.8.1 General . 126
6.8.2 Conceptual Model UML Package . 126
6.8.3 Physical Model UML Container Packages and Mapping from Conceptual model . 126
6.8.4 XSD Model subschemas and Mapping from Physical model . 127
6.8.5 Summary of Basic Mapping . 127
6.9 Physical model to XSD schema mapping notes . 128
6.10 Uniqueness of reference and Namespaces . 129
6.11 Handling of inheritance . 129
6.12 NeTEx Notation, presentation and naming conventions . 129
6.12.1 General . 129
6.12.2 Presentation of Element Names . 129
6.12.3 Presentation of Data Type Names . 130
6.12.4 Naming conventions . 130
6.12.5 Presentation of UML Diagrams . 131
6.12.6 Use of Stereotypes . 132
6.12.7 Use of Colour . 132
6.13 Mapping between models in NeTEx . 132
6.13.1 Common Design Patterns in NeTEx . 132
6.13.2 Mapping Example – Thing Model . 132
6.13.3 Mapping Example – Handling Inheritance the SubThing Model . 140
7 NeTEx Framework - Conceptual and Physical data model . 145
7.1 Introduction. 145
7.2 Implementing Transmodel framework features in NeTEx . 149
7.3 Versions & Validity . 149
7.3.1 Introduction. 149
7.3.2 Version & Validity – Model Dependencies . 150
7.3.3 Generic Entity . 150
7.3.4 Generic Version . 159
7.3.5 Implementing relationships in NeTEx . 171
7.3.6 Generic Version Frame . 177
7.3.7 Generic Validity . 198
7.4 Responsibility . 206
7.4.1 Introduction. 206
7.4.2 Responsibility – Model Dependencies . 207
7.4.3 Generic ResponsibilityGeneric RESPONSIBILITY – Conceptual MODEL . 207
7.4.4 Responsibility Role . 221
7.4.5 AlternativeText . 231
7.5 Data Source . 234
7.5.1 DATA SOURCE – Physical Model . 234
7.5.2 Data Source – Attributes and XSD . 235
7.5.3 Alternative Name . 236
7.6 Generic Organisation . 240
7.6.2 Generic ORGANISATION – Conceptual MODEL . 240
7.6.3 Generic Organisation – Physical Model . 241
7.6.4 Organisation – Attributes and XSD . 245
7.7 Generic Frames . 263
7.7.1 Composite Frame . 263
7.7.2 General Frame . 265
7.8 Generic Framework Model . 268
7.8.1 Generic Framework – Model Dependencies . 268
7.8.2 Unit & Utility Base Types . 269
7.8.3 Location . 284
7.8.4 Generic Grouping . 288
7.8.5 Generic Point & Link . 296
7.8.6 Generic Section . 306
7.8.7 Generic Point & Link Sequence . 312
7.8.8 Generic Zone and Feature . 318
7.8.9 Generic Path & Navigation . 328
7.8.10 Generic Layer . 337
7.8.11 Generic Projection . 340
7.8.12 Generic Place . 358
7.8.13 Generic Assignment . 365
7.8.14 Generic Loggable . 367
7.8.15 Generic Security List . 370
8 Reusable Component Models . 376
8.1.1 Reusable Components – Model Dependencies . 376
8.1.2 Resource Frame . 378
8.2 Reusable Time Element Models . 383
8.2.1 Service Calendar . 383
8.2.2 Availability Condition . 404
8.3 Reusable Mode Models . 409
8.3.1 Transport Mode . 409
8.3.2 Transport Submode . 415
8.3.3 Modes and Modes of Operation . 420
8.4 Reusable Place and Organisation Models. 431
8.4.1 Topographic Place . 431
8.4.2 Transport Organisation . 447
8.4.3 Additional Organisations . 460
8.5 Reusable Vehicle Type Models . 466
8.5.1 Vehicle Type . 466
8.5.2 Vehicle Type Classifications . 485
8.5.3 Service Requirements. 489
8.5.4 Fleet Equipment Profile . 494
8.5.5 Recharging Equipment Profile . 500
8.5.6 Train Type . 504
8.5.7 Train Element Type . 517
8.5.8 Deck Plan . 523
8.5.9 Deck Path . 552
8.5.10 Seating Plan . 564
8.5.11 Seat Affinity . 574
8.6 Reusable Vehicle Models . 577
8.6.1 Vehicle . 577
8.6.2 Fleet . 585
8.6.3 Train Composition . 589
8.7 Reusable Equipment Models . 590
8.7.1 Facility . 590
8.7.2 Generic Equipment . 627
8.7.3 Actual Vehicle Equipment . 643
8.7.4 Vehicle Passenger Equipment . 645
8.7.5 Energy Equipment . 651
8.7.6 Spot Equipment . 658
8.7.7 DeckSensor Equipment . 664
8.8 Reusable Message Models . 668
8.8.1 Notice . 668
8.8.2 Notice Assignment . 675
8.9 Reusable General Element Models. 680
8.9.1 Service Restrictions . 680
8.9.2 Booking Arrangements . 687
8.9.3 Environmental Properties . 693
8.9.4 Accessibility . 705
8.9.5 Schematic Map . 723
8.9.6 Check Constraint . 730
9 Part 1 – The Network Topology . 739
9.1 Network Description – Model dependencies . 740
9.2 Network Description – Version Frarmes . 742
9.2.1 Infrastructure Frame . 742
9.2.2 Service Frame . 746
9.3 Network Description – Subsystem. 750
9.3.1 Network Infrastructure . 750
9.3.2 Activation. 770
9.3.3 Vehicle & Crew Point . 776
9.3.4 Lines and Routes . 782
9.3.5 Line Network . 816
9.3.6 Timing Pattern . 823
9.3.7 Flexible Network . 833
9.4 Fixed Objects – Subsystem . 846
9.4.1 Fixed Objects – Model Dependencies. 846
9.4.2 Site Frame . 847
9.4.3 Site . 852
9.4.4 Site Paths . 877
9.4.5 Navigation Path . 889
9.4.6 Stop Place. 910
9.4.7 Flexible Stop Place . 944
9.4.8 Taxi Place . 951
9.4.9 Point Of Interest . 956
9.4.10 Parking . 969
9.4.11 Vehicle Stopping . 993
9.4.12 Associating Equipment with Places . 1001
9.4.13 Equipment Description. 1002
9.4.14 Accessibility Coverage . 1101
9.4.15 Accessibility Coverage of Paths . 1102
9.4.16 Recharging Point Assignment . 1103
9.5 Tactical Planning Components – Subsystem . 1106
9.5.1 Tactical Planning – Model Dependencies . 1106
9.5.2 Connections & Transfer times . 1107
9.5.3 Journey Pattern . 1121
9.5.4 Service Pattern . 1135
9.5.5 Common Section . 1160
9.5.6 Routing Constraints . 1163
9.5.7 Time Demand Type . 1169
9.5.8 Passenger Stop Assignment . 1176
9.5.9 Path Assignment . 1189
9.5.10 Passenger Information Equipment . 1192
10 NeTEx Service Interface . 1201
10.1 Introduction. 1201
10.2 Protocols versus payload . 1201
10.3 NeTEx Publication XSD schema . 1202
10.3.1 NeTEx Publication Delivery – Physical Model . 1202
10.3.2 Publication Delivery – Attributes and XSD . 1207
10.3.3 XML Examples of Publications . 1213
10.4 NeTEx SIRI-NX services XSD schema . 1214
10.4.1 Brief overview of SIRI communication layer . 1215
10.4.2 SIRI ServiceRequest wrapper . 1217
10.4.3 SIRI ServiceDelivery . 1219
10.4.4 Data Object Service [SIRI-NX] . 1222
10.5 Use of NeTEx with SOAP / WSDL . 1228
10.5.1 Web Services . 1228
10.5.2 SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) . 1228
10.5.3 WSDL (Web Services Definition Language) . 1228
10.5.4 NeTEx WSDL . 1229
Annex A (informative) Mapping with existing standards . 1231
A.1 Introduction . 1231
A.2 VDV 452 Mapping . 1235
A.3 NOPTIS Mapping . 1235
A.4 NEPTUNE (Trident /Chouette profile) . 1236
A.4.1 Foreword . 1236
A.4.2 NEPTUNE . 1236
A.4.3 NEPTUNE to NeTEx mapping information . 1237
A.5 ERA mapping . 1238
A.5.1 Foreword . 1238
A.5.2 Explanation of the mapping . 1239
A.5.2.1 Structure of mapping excel-file . 1239
A.5.2.2 Hierarchy of EDIFACT . 1239
A.5.2.2.1 Explanation of the mapping . 1239
A.5.3 Limitations . 1240
A.6 TransXChange, NaPTAN & NPTG mappings . 1241
A.6.1 Foreword . 1241
A.6.2 TransXChange to NeTEx mapping information . 1241
Annex B (informative) Advisory . 1242
B.1 Introduction . 1242
B.2 Train Composition . 1242
B.2.1 TRAIN COMPOSITION – Conceptual MODEL . 1242
B.2.2 TrainComposition – Physical Model . 1243
B.2.3 TrainComposition – Attributes and XSD . 1244
B.2.3.1 TrainComposition – Model Element . 1244
B.2.3.2 TrainCompositionComponent – Model Element . 1245
B.2.3.3 TrainCompositionCoupling – Model Element . 1245
B.2.3.4 CompoundTrainComposition – Model Element . 1245
B.2.3.5 CompositionInCompoundTrainComposition – Model Element. 1246
Annex C (informative) Summary of Changes . 1247
C.1.1 Introduction . 1247
C.2 General Changes . 1247
C.2.1 Part1 – Changes to Reusable Components . 1248
C.2.2 Part1 – Changes to Network Description . 1248
C.2.3 Part1 – Changes to Fixed Objects . 1249
C.1 Changes for NeTEx 2.0 . 1250
Bibliography . 1257
European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 16614-1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 278
“Intelligent transport systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 16614-1:2019.
This document presents Part 1 of the Technical Specification known as “NeTEx”. NeTEx provides a
framework for specifying communications and data exchange protocols for organisations wishing to
exchange scheduled Information relating to public transport operations. As defined by Transmodel,
'Public transport' has to be understood as services advertised and available for use by the general public
carried out by any means of transport.
This Technical Specification is made up of six parts defining a single European Standard series, which
provides a complete exchange format for public transport networks, timetable description and fare
information.
⎯ Part 1 is the description of the public transport network topology exchange format. It also contains
use cases shared with part 2, and modelling rules and the description of a framework shared by all
parts.
⎯ Part 2 is the description of the scheduled timetables exchange format.
⎯ Part 3 is the description of the fare information exchange format.
⎯ Part 4 is the European profile for exchanging timetables with the netex data exchange format.
⎯ Part 5 is the description of the alternative transport modes data exchange format.
⎯ Part 6 is the description of the European passenger information accessibility profile.
Part 1 is fully standalone, and Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 rely on Part 1 and possibly any other previous part.
The XML schema can be downloaded from https://github.com/NeTEx-CEN/NeTEx and additional
information are available from http://netex-cen.eu, along with available guidance on its use, example
XML files, and case studies of national and local deployments.
This document is highly technical, and a special care has been taken to keep the text readable. In
particular a set of formatting conventions is followed that enhances the usual CEN writing rules in order
to distinguish references to elements of the formal models within text:
⎯ Transmodel terms and NeTEx conceptual model elements are in capital letters (JOURNEY
PATTERN for example).
⎯ NeTEx physical model names are in bold italic font and use CamelCase style with no spaces
(JourneyPattern, for example).
⎯ NeTEx physical model attribute types are in italic font and use CamelCase style with no spaces
(TypeOfEntity, for example).
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: 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 the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
Public transport services rely increasingly on information systems to ensure reliable, efficient operation
and widely accessible, accurate passenger information. These systems are used for a range of specific
purposes: setting schedules and timetables; managing vehicle fleets; issuing tickets and receipts;
providing real-time information on service running, and so on.
This document specifies a Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) standard for Public Transport (PT).
It is intended to be used to exchange data relating to scheduled public transport between the systems of
PT organ
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