What is PD CEN/TS 16614-4 about?
NeTEx is a technical standard for exchanging public transport networks, scheduled and related data such as stops, routes timetables and fare information based on model V5.1, IFOPT and SIRI.
PD CEN/TS 16614 series focuses on Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) standards for public transport. PD CEN/TS 16614-4 presents a passenger information European profile of the European technical specification known as “NeTEx”. NeTEx provides a framework for specifying communications and data exchange protocols for organizations wishing to exchange scheduled information relating to public transport operations.
This European Passenger Information Profile (EPIP) for NeTEx is used for exchanging passenger information. It describes information set to feed passenger information services in a European wide and multimodal context. It covers basic network and timetable data.
The EPIP supports certain common features that are important in a European context:
- The ability to exchange translations of text elements in multiple alternative national languages
- Basic accessibility information about sites and services
Who is PD CEN/TS 16614-4 for?
PD CEN/TS 16614-4 on passenger information European profile is useful for:
- Transport Information Systems
- Public transport service providers
- Public transport data management systems
- Organizations involved in public transport operations
- IT engineers
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16614-4?
Public transport services rely increasingly on information systems to ensure reliable, efficient operation and widely accessible, accurate passenger information.
Passenger information European profile (EPIP) described in PD CEN/TS 16614-4 guides you about the rules for implementation in each context. The profile includes information such as - details of the objects used in exchange, details on the options proposed by the standard, details on optional elements, precision on the identifier codes to be used, and advice on grouping elements.
PD CEN/TS 16614-4 provides you with uniform mechanisms for features that are needed for effective data exchange, such as versioning, validity, ascribing responsibility and grouping sets of data. Following the guidelines provided in PD CEN/TS 16614-4enhance interoperability of data. With this standard, ensure the data being exchanged with good quality (complete and self-consistent) as the profile includes quality checking rules.
