1. The TransXChange Publisher

2. The TransXChange Publisher
Converts the TXC data into a form that can be read
Available free from the TXC website at:-
Current version (Feb. 2009) is V2.2a_10
Will reproduce all the details of the registration, including the timetable and the map 2

3. Converts an XML File to a Readable Document
The Publisher offers various options to manage the output
Show all, some or none of the details of the operator, route, stops etc.
Show timetables for all stops or for timing points only
Maps at different scales to suit rural and urban services
Map on single page to provide route overview
Maps for different directions or for both directions on one map
Display of embedded content (e.g. letters of support)
XML validation
Examples of original XML data and the Publisher selection screens are on the following slides:-

4. Electronic Bus Service Registration
30 January 2008
Stop Details in a TXC File
Potential EBSR Pilot TWM & Centro

5. Route Mapping Details
in a TXC File
Route Mapping Details in a TXC File

14. Electronic Bus Service Registration
11th Annual INFORM Conference
Electronic Bus Service Registration
8 November 2007
30 January 2008
VOSA Requirements
The Timetable must be clear – but VOSA will only be interested in Principal Points
The route map must be unambiguous
It must clearly show the route that the bus will follow
And also show any variations
The following slide illustrates a map that is unlikely to be accepted by VOSA for registration purposes
Electronic Bus Service Registration
Potential EBSR Pilot TWM & Centro 14