Timetable data is the backbone of public transport – but choosing the right format presents many challenges. GTFS, HRDF, SIRI, and NeTEx are among the leading standards, but each has its own strengths and use cases. Which format is best for open data platforms? What are the advantages in complex transport networks? How can integration into existing systems be efficiently implemented? And which data is necessary to enable barrier-free travel?
At Glue, we have been involved in Swiss public transport for many years and have already supported numerous public transport IT projects – always on the lookout for new insights. In the next MINT'talk, we will hear together with experts from Systemaufgaben Kundeninformation - SKI+ how the various formats are used, what challenges need to be overcome and which solutions have proven themselves in practice. An exciting exchange for everyone who works in the public transport sector and is interested in the future of timetable data.
What can you expect?
• Format comparison: Strengths, weaknesses, and optimal use cases of GTFS, HRDF, SIRI, and NeTEx
• BehiG data sources: Which data is necessary to enable barrier-free travel in public transport?
• Integration into existing systems: Challenges and proven solutions from practice
• Best practices: Successful implementations and valuable insights
Organizational details for the MINT'talk
• Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
• Time: Doors open at 16:45, 17:00 – 18:00 Presentation followed by networking with apéro
• Location: Glue Software Engineering AG, Schwarztorstrasse 31, 3007 Bern, 2nd floor and online
• Language: German
• Registration: Participation is free, but limited. Register now by April 22
Our speakers from SKI+
• Anne Wegmann – is the product owner responsible for the open data platform Mobility Switzerland opentransportdata.swiss.
• Dr. Matthias Günter – is a business analyst and architect at SKI+ and is responsible for standardization issues, among other things. He has also been working intensively in the fields of open data and open source for more than twenty years.
The MINT'talk will take place in Bern and online. It is aimed at developers, decision-makers, and anyone involved with standardization, timetable data, and Open Data.
We look forward to an exciting evening with you and many interesting discussions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at event@glue.ch.
Register now by April 22, 2025
(*MINT: Short for Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology)