SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2026
(Main)Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile
Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile
This document is a profile of CEN/TS 16614 series. It focuses on information relevant to feed passenger information services and excludes operational and fares information.
NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information) based on Transmodel V6 (EN 12986) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/5 and EN 15531-1/2/3) and supports information exchange of relevance to public transport services for passenger information and AVMS systems.
As for most data exchange standards, defining subsets of data and dedicated rules for some specific use case is of great help for implementers and for the overall interoperability. This subset is usually called profile and this profile targets passenger information as only use case.
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
Ta dokument je profil serije CEN/TS 16614. Osredotoča se na informacije, pomembne za storitve obveščanja potnikov, in izključuje operativne informacije ter informacije o vozovnicah.
NeTEx je namenjen izmenjavi podatkov o voznem redu (informacije o omrežju, voznem redu in vozovnicah) na podlagi Transmodel V6 (EN 12986) in SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/5 in EN 15531-1/2/3) ter podpira izmenjavo informacij, pomembnih za storitve javnega prevoza za obveščanje potnikov in sisteme AVMS (sistemi za upravljanje voznega parka in obveščanje potnikov).
Kot pri večini standardov za izmenjavo podatkov je definiranje podnaborov podatkov in namenskih pravil za nekatere specifične primere uporabe v veliko pomoč izvajalcem in za celotno interoperabilnost. Ta podnabor se običajno imenuje profil in ta profil cilja na obveščanje potnikov kot edini primer uporabe.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-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
Overview
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2026, titled Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile, is a technical specification developed by CEN (the European Committee for Standardization) to enhance data exchange for passenger information within European public transport systems. This part of the NeTEx series, referred to as the European Passenger Information Profile (EPIP), defines standardized formats for the digital communication of public transport network and schedule information focused on passenger services.
NeTEx aims to ensure consistency, compatibility, and high data quality in the exchange of public transport information across different European systems. The ongoing updates, including those affecting Part 4, are aligned with revisions to EN12896 (Transmodel) to maximize overall system interoperability.
Key Topics
- Standardized Data Exchange: Specifies XML-based formats and conventions to harmonize how passenger information is structured and shared between stakeholders (e.g., operators, authorities, application developers).
- Passenger Information Profile: Defines the European profile for exchanging relevant passenger data, including network topology, stops, timetables, and accessibility features.
- Enhanced Digital Representation:
- Deck plans for vehicles, detailing spaces and onboard equipment, considering accessibility.
- Physical layouts for compound vehicles, such as train compositions.
- Data Quality & Compliance: Outlines methods for validating data accuracy, completeness, and referential integrity to guarantee high-quality public transport information delivery.
- Interoperability: Ensures coherent integration with related European standards, notably Transmodel (EN12896), SIRI (Service Interface for Real-time Information), and OJP (Open Journey Planning).
Applications
The NeTEx Part 4 Passenger Information European Profile is designed for practical, wide-ranging use in European public transport by:
- Public Transport Authorities and Operators:
- Streamlining the publication and exchange of timetable and network data with compliance to EU regulations.
- Ensuring data sharing supports journey planning, real-time updates, and integration of multimodal transport services.
- Transport Technology Providers:
- Enabling the development of software and applications that deliver accurate, up-to-date passenger information.
- Facilitating seamless data integration across platforms and systems at national and international levels.
- Journey Planners and Mobility Platforms:
- Supporting multimodal travel by standardizing data inputs for planning tools and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions.
- Ensuring accessibility features and facilities are correctly represented for inclusive travel.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Meeting the requirements of the European Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1926 on the provision of EU-wide multimodal travel information services.
Related Standards
NeTEx forms part of a modular standard. Its interoperability and consistency are ensured through alignment with other key European standards:
- CEN/TS 16614-1: Public transport network topology exchange format.
- CEN/TS 16614-2: Scheduled timetables exchange format.
- CEN/TS 16614-3: Fare information exchange format.
- CEN/TS 16614-5: Alternative modes exchange format.
- CEN/TS 16614-6: Accessibility European profile (EPIAP, under separate update).
- EN12896 (Transmodel): Conceptual reference model for public transport information.
- CEN/TS 15531 (SIRI): Standard for exchanging real-time public transport information.
- CEN/TS 17140 (OJP): Standard for open journey planning protocol.
Practical Value
- Data Consistency and Quality: NeTEx Part 4 facilitates robust, reliable, and consistent passenger information exchange, essential for both daily commuters and cross-border travelers.
- Future-Proofing: The alignment with evolving European standards and regulatory frameworks supports ongoing digital transformation in the transport sector.
- Accessibility and Inclusivity: By covering layout and accessibility data, the standard helps make public transport more accessible for all users.
NeTEx Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile is a key component for harmonizing public transport data exchange, driving efficient, passenger-focused mobility solutions across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2026 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Public transport - Network and Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) - Part 4: Passenger Information European Profile". This standard covers: This document is a profile of CEN/TS 16614 series. It focuses on information relevant to feed passenger information services and excludes operational and fares information. NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information) based on Transmodel V6 (EN 12986) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/5 and EN 15531-1/2/3) and supports information exchange of relevance to public transport services for passenger information and AVMS systems. As for most data exchange standards, defining subsets of data and dedicated rules for some specific use case is of great help for implementers and for the overall interoperability. This subset is usually called profile and this profile targets passenger information as only use case.
This document is a profile of CEN/TS 16614 series. It focuses on information relevant to feed passenger information services and excludes operational and fares information. NeTEx is dedicated to the exchange of scheduled data (network, timetable and fare information) based on Transmodel V6 (EN 12986) and SIRI (CEN/TS 15531-4/5 and EN 15531-1/2/3) and supports information exchange of relevance to public transport services for passenger information and AVMS systems. As for most data exchange standards, defining subsets of data and dedicated rules for some specific use case is of great help for implementers and for the overall interoperability. This subset is usually called profile and this profile targets passenger information as only use case.
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2026 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 16614-4:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2020, SIST-TS CEN/TS 17402:2020, 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 16614-4:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2010/40/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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST-TS CEN/TS 16614-4:2020
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: CEN/TS 16614-4:2026
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 16614-4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
February 2026
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 35.240.60
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 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 16614-4:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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 T
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