What is PD CEN/TR 12896-9 - Reference Data Model for Public Transport Information about?
A Reference data model is an abstract model that organizes Business Information Entities (BIEs) and standardizes how they relate to one another and to the real world. The model provides a standard means by which data may be described, categorized and also shared.
PD CEN/TR 12896 series provides guidelines for implementing data models for public transport systems with a focus on documentation. CEN 12896 series provides a conceptual model of common public transport concepts and data structures that can be used to build many different kinds of public transport information systems, including timetabling, fares, operational management, real-time data, journey planning etc.
PD CEN/TR 12896-9 documents further information related to parts 1 to 8 of version 6 of the "Public Transport – Reference Data Model" (Transmodel v6.0) European Standard, EN 12896. The various sections of the document provide:
- A Complete Data Dictionary (merging and extending the information contained in each separate Part of the Standard that has been published to date)
- An overview of the whole of Transmodel to provide an understanding of how the model is structured
- An explanation of how each component model links with other components
- An Annex providing a table which shows the evolution of the terms used in Transmodel v6.0 from the previous Transmodel v5.1 and IFOPT European Standards
Who is PD CEN/TR 12896-9 - Reference Data Model for Public Transport Information for?
PD CEN/TR 12896-9 on reference data model for public transport information is useful for those who need additional guidance as regards Transmodel structure and/or intend to implement sub-models. It is also applicable to:
- IT firms involved in public transport data models
- Public transport information system developers
- Public transport authorities
- Public transport experts involved in developing data models
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 12896-9 - Reference Data Model for Public Transport Information?
PD CEN/TR 12896-9 provides a comprehensive conceptual model for public transport information systems including passenger information systems, with coverage of a number of different subdomains of public transport information, including transport network infrastructure and topology, public transport schedules, journey planning, fares, fare validation, real-time passenger information and operational aspects of public transport.
PD CEN/TR 12896-9 establishes a consistent terminology for describing public transport concepts, providing definitive equivalents for use in the National Languages of each participant nation. Where public transport related words in vernacular use may span a number of different concepts and lead to differences of interpretation, it establishes a more precise technical terminology for unambiguous use by public transport information system developers. PD CEN/TR 12896-9 guides you with informative documentation for public transport data models which eventually makes passangers’ travels smoother and safer.
