TransXChange

TransXChange Examples 2.0d

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.
  • Frequent Service.
 XML PDF
Express A linear route with express journey patterns running over it that omit stops.
  • Short notice registration details.
  • Express service.
  • Vehicle journey timing link reuse.
  • Frequent service.
  • Holiday Day Type Exclusions.
  • Supporting Document.
 XML PDF
Complex Interchange Two routes run by two different operators. All vehicle journeys have the same timings.
  • Linear route, with different stop visiting pattern at one end.
  • More than one operator.
  • All Operational Day types & Dates.
  • "Pass" activity where the bus does not stop.
  • School dates.
 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
 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.
 XML PDF
Lollipop An lollipop shaped route, with two parallel branches.
  • Circular and parallel sections.
  • Reuse of journey pattern sections.
  • Stop Sequence Numbers.
  • Layover Point
 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.
  • Bilingual stop names.
 XML PDF
  Flexible Use of flexible zones
  • Flexible zones.
  • Flexible time bands.
 XML PDF
  Hail & Ride Use of hail and ride stops.
  • Hail and ride sections.
 XML PDF
Large Route Very large timetable.
  • More routes than fit on a page.
 XML PDF


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