GTFS Schedule

The GTFS Schedule dataset contains static timetable information of public transport services in Victoria. The modes included are:

* All metropolitan and regional trains
* All metropolitan and regional buses (including coach)
* All metropolitan trams

It is published in a standardised data format according to the [GTFS specification](https://gtfs.org/documentation/schedule/reference/).

  


**Release Notes**

[DTPs GTFS Release Notes (.docx)](https://data.ptv.vic.gov.au/downloads/GTFSReleaseNotes.docx)

[DTPs GTFS Release Notes (.pdf)](https://data.ptv.vic.gov.au/downloads/GTFSReleaseNotes.pdf)

  


**Additional Notes**

GTFS Schedule now includes additional features. These include:

Transfers

* Introduction of **transfers.txt** to complement existing Block Transfers information

Wheelchair Access

* New attribute of *'wheelchair\_accessible'* was added to **trips.txt**
* New attribute of *'wheelchair\_boarding'* was added to **stops.txt** to identify wheelchair accessible stops and platforms

Pathways

* Introduction of **pathways.txt** for more detailed path links into stations ('pathway\_id', 'from\_stop\_id', 'to\_stop\_id', 'pathway\_mode', 'is\_bidirectional', 'traversal\_time')
* Addition of new records in **stops.txt** to support more detailed path links inside stations

Levels

* New attribute of *'level\_id'* was added to **stops.txt**
* Introduction of **levels.txt** to use in conjunction with pathways.txt ('level\_id', 'level\_index', 'level\_name')

Platform Numbers

* New records were added to **stops.txt** to include the name and location of all 'Metro Train' platforms. In accordance with the GTFS Specification, parent stop records of train stations have also been created.

Bus Replacement Stops

* New records were added to **stops.txt** to include the name and location of all 'Metro Train' Bus Replacement stops. Note their *'platform\_code'* has been designated as 'R\-Bus'.

Bus Replacement trips

* Additional bus replacement trips information has been incorporated into the consolidated train routes in **trips.txt** and **shapes.txt**. Note \- *'route\_id'* and *'trip\_id'* structure has changed from previous GTFS.zip files as part of DTP's backend system improvements.

Tram ID improvements

* *'route\_id'* and *'trip\_id'* are updated to include business identifiers to improve matching to GTFS Realtime data feeds

Tram Headsign changes

* *'trip\_headsign'* in **trips.txt** is updated to show improved end of trip destination text.

  


**Folder Structure**

The GTFS.zip file is currently structured with folder of Public Transport mode operational branches as per this list.

**1** (Regional Train)

**2** (Metropolitan Train)

**3** (Metropolitan Tram)

**4** Myki Bus (Metro Bus and Regional Town Bus)

**5** (Regional Coach)

**6** (Regional Bus)

**10** (Interstate)

**11** (SkyBus)

  


**Data Currency**

This information is updated on a weekly or as needed basis. There may be periods where publication is delayed due to scheduled maintenance or unforeseen circumstances.

  


**Valid Time Period**

The data contains a rolling 30 days of data from the date of export. Some route information may not be complete for this entire period due to service information not yet being made available. As this information becomes available to DTP, it will be made available in subsequent data publications.

 

**Geographic Accuracy**

The path information provided is generated based on a mix of automatic algorithm and manual pathing. There may be inaccuracies with the paths and hence the paths may not always match on road operations.



Tags: gtfs, levels, navigation, pathways, platforms, public transport, routes, stops, timetable, wayfinding, wheelchair access
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning