# Latest **URL:** https://boduf.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://boduf.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boduf.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boduf.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Open-source bus tracking/data project](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/open-source-bus-tracking-data-project/187)
**Author:** [@dennismemnace](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/dennismemnace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 10:18 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/open-source-bus-tracking-data-project/187 "2026-09-23T10:18:38Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve joined this forum because I am seeking advice for my web-based bus project. It started out as a hobbyist realtime location tracking tool with localised features in mind. I am now trying to create a… --- ## [Rail replacement location data from NaPTAN](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/rail-replacement-location-data-from-naptan/185)
**Author:** [@timrivett](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/timrivett)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 13:55 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/rail-replacement-location-data-from-naptan/185 "2026-08-04T13:55:20Z")
A message from the NaPTAN team: Rail replacement location data is available to download by anyone that wants to use it, at no cost, via the NaPTAN website. We will also publish via the Rail Data Marketplace in August 20… --- ## [Using BODS Disruptions Tool](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/using-bods-disruptions-tool/97)
**Author:** [@nicholas.truscott](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/nicholas.truscott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2026 01:52 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/using-bods-disruptions-tool/97 "2026-06-10T01:52:14Z")
We are actively using BODS Disruptions in Cornwall and it is generally working well for us. We are populating the system primarily with a view to pull the data into our own website and have that information replicated o… --- ## [Cornwall Network Changes: 15/02/2026](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/cornwall-network-changes-15-02-2026/182)
**Author:** [@graham.pether](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/graham.pether)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2026 19:22 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/cornwall-network-changes-15-02-2026/182 "2026-02-15T19:22:29Z")
Good evening all, First South West’s services in Cornwall, including the Truro Park & Ride, transfer to operation by Go South West this Sunday 15th February. Nearly all services operated by Go South West will now appea… --- ## [Poor agents for BODS](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/poor-agents-for-bods/175)
**Author:** [@iMarkeh](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/iMarkeh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 02:46 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/poor-agents-for-bods/175 "2026-02-13T02:46:39Z")
I can’t help but notice there is currently a running theme that Transmach and National PTI seen to be providing consistently incorrect data to BODS on behalf of their operators, and when feedback is being provided, it’s … --- ## [NCSD - Poor Data Quality](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/ncsd-poor-data-quality/154)
**Author:** [@iMarkeh](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/iMarkeh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 11:59 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/ncsd-poor-data-quality/154 "2026-01-22T11:59:51Z")
Hi all, I’ve reported this via the BODS discord but I am aware that some others may wish to know the details. All SCLK services (bar 923 & M91) are showing publicuse=false. The 9140 service is actually a 914 too so City… --- ## [BODS Procurement](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/bods-procurement/153)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 09:37 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/bods-procurement/153 "2026-01-22T09:37:44Z")
We understand that the procurement for a new 3 year contract for BODS is in its final stages, with a preferred supplier expected to be announced in the next few weeks and the BODS roadmap or similar being available in Au… --- ## [RevisionNumbers not matching in BODS timetable data](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/revisionnumbers-not-matching-in-bods-timetable-data/121)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2025 14:27 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/revisionnumbers-not-matching-in-bods-timetable-data/121 "2025-12-16T14:27:12Z")
Timetables for a service exported from Ticketer can be made up of more than one file per period of operation. For example, Monday to Friday, Saturday and School Trips may be published to BODS as separate files. Each file… --- ## [Konectbus and Konectbuses](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/konectbus-and-konectbuses/172)
**Author:** [@graham.pether](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/graham.pether)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2025 12:55 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/konectbus-and-konectbuses/172 "2025-10-27T12:55:36Z")
Good afternoon all, Following the sale of Konectbus Limited from Go-Ahead Group to Transport Made Simple on October 1st 2025, we have made arrangements for Konectbuses Ltd’s data to be available separately from the Go-A… --- ## [GTFS RT - "current\_status: 2" and "current\_stop\_sequence: 0"](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-current-status-2-and-current-stop-sequence-0/170)
**Author:** [@thienthanh](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/thienthanh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2025 10:18 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-current-status-2-and-current-stop-sequence-0/170 "2025-09-03T10:18:59Z")
Hi Everyone, I got questions related to GTFS RT and I hope to have your advice. When I decoded the protobuf file (BODS GTFS RT), I notice there is no information in the “vehicle” fields “current\_stop\_sequence” and “cur… --- ## [GTFS agency\_url](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-agency-url/163)
**Author:** [@AmyB](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/AmyB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2025 09:20 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-agency-url/163 "2025-07-23T09:20:17Z")
In the GTFS feed, the agency\_url being given for all operators appears to be www.traveline.info I have raised this with the BODS team who tell me this was part of the original implementation and cannot be removed as age… --- ## [Improving NCSD Data Quality - call for input](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/improving-ncsd-data-quality-call-for-input/160)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2025 08:47 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/improving-ncsd-data-quality-call-for-input/160 "2025-07-23T08:47:07Z")
The Operator Digital Initiative (OpDI), Confederation for Passenger Transport (CPT) and Traveline have kicked off a project this week to improve NCSD, the National Coach Service Database. This will include as a minimum a… --- ## [Linenames contravening PTI profile](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/linenames-contravening-pti-profile/150)
**Author:** [@AmyB](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/AmyB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2025 15:06 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/linenames-contravening-pti-profile/150 "2025-07-01T15:06:21Z")
There are issues with linenames being abbreviated and not the expected public facing name as the PTI profile suggests should be used: “5.5.3 Line name, line colour and marketing name. The LineName element is mandatory a… --- ## [Stop activity - Driver changes](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/stop-activity-driver-changes/134)
**Author:** [@AmyB](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/AmyB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2025 08:54 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/stop-activity-driver-changes/134 "2025-06-10T08:54:20Z")
I submitted some feedback to the BODS team (14th March) regarding the Coach data and the inclusion of the operationally specific custom stops that are not relevant to passenger facing information, in particular: |99901… --- ## [Supplementary files](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/supplementary-files/148)
**Author:** [@AmyB](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/AmyB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2025 09:31 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/supplementary-files/148 "2025-05-15T09:31:15Z")
I notice the supplementary files seem to have disappeared from the BODS Coach dataset. Files such as: I’ve enquired with the team and will update this thread with their response. --- ## [Traveline (TIL) challenges with BODS version control](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/traveline-til-challenges-with-bods-version-control/144)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2025 14:38 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/traveline-til-challenges-with-bods-version-control/144 "2025-04-24T14:38:53Z")
TIL has developed a BODS TXC import tool, and using the BODS ‘download all’ data is using the Elydium BODS Healthcheck tool to assess the useability of the data. The following document records some report results focussi… --- ## [New BODS GTFS missing stations, wheelchair boarding and headsign](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/new-bods-gtfs-missing-stations-wheelchair-boarding-and-headsign/138)
**Author:** [@miklcct](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/miklcct)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2025 06:53 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/new-bods-gtfs-missing-stations-wheelchair-boarding-and-headsign/138 "2025-04-24T06:53:02Z")
The new GTFS has been released but now my applications fail with the new file. Compared to the old one there are some critical information missing. In the current GTFS file there are no stops with parent\_station listed … --- ## [GTFS-RT data only has \`schedule\_relationship\` = 0](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-data-only-has-schedule-relationship-0/132)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2025 20:57 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-data-only-has-schedule-relationship-0/132 "2025-04-07T20:57:35Z")
There are 6 different options for schedule\_relationship. In 10 days of GTFS-RT data we collected from BODS, we didn’t see a value other than 0, which means “scheduled”. We know that in 10 days some bus services must ha… --- ## [Block number inaccuracies in BODS timetable data?](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/block-number-inaccuracies-in-bods-timetable-data/120)
**Author:** [@nw229](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/nw229)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2025 21:38 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/block-number-inaccuracies-in-bods-timetable-data/120 "2025-04-04T21:38:51Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed some discrepancies between the block numbers in the Go South Coast timetable data (latest release 20240929) and the actual workings “on the ground”. For example the block numbers indicate this sequence… --- ## [GTFS timetables have no \`route\_long\_name\`](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-timetables-have-no-route-long-name/130)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2025 10:44 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-timetables-have-no-route-long-name/130 "2025-04-04T10:44:30Z")
I know this is a conditionally optional field — if you’ve specified route\_short\_name then you aren’t required to specify route\_long\_name — according to the GTFS reference. However, it would make a huge difference to incl… --- ## [Using BODS API keys in mobile apps](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/using-bods-api-keys-in-mobile-apps/135)
**Author:** [@nw229](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/nw229)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2025 11:59 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/using-bods-api-keys-in-mobile-apps/135 "2025-04-01T11:59:32Z")
Hi, I am planning to write a mobile app making use of the live bus data (SIRI). One issue that comes to mind from a developer point of view is that the compiled APK file (distributable app) will contain the API key if i… --- ## [Some GTFS timetabled trips don’t have a \`shape\_id\`](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/some-gtfs-timetabled-trips-don-t-have-a-shape-id/131)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2025 12:47 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/some-gtfs-timetabled-trips-don-t-have-a-shape-id/131 "2025-01-22T12:47:19Z")
Conditionally required, but would just be really useful to include it for all trips. --- ## [Incorrect \`stop\_sequence\` in GTFS-RT location data](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/incorrect-stop-sequence-in-gtfs-rt-location-data/126)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 11:39 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/incorrect-stop-sequence-in-gtfs-rt-location-data/126 "2025-01-16T11:39:00Z")
When recreating GTFS timetables based on the live location data we needed to find when buses were at individual stops. To do this we rely on the stop\_sequence number rather than individual GPS coordinates (as coordinates… --- ## [GTFS-RT and SIRI feeds contain different data](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-and-siri-feeds-contain-different-data/125)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 11:36 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-rt-and-siri-feeds-contain-different-data/125 "2025-01-16T11:36:31Z")
Given the data quality issues with the GTFS-RT feed, we wanted to see if SIRI was better. Our aim was to gain an initial understanding of how similar these two data feeds are. For example, to what extent do they report … --- ## [Missing trip\_id(s) in GTFS-RT data](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/missing-trip-id-s-in-gtfs-rt-data/124)
**Author:** [@strangeluke](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/strangeluke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 11:29 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/missing-trip-id-s-in-gtfs-rt-data/124 "2025-01-16T11:29:32Z")
In September 2024, we (Open Innovations) downloaded the live locations from the BODS GTFS-RT feed every minute for 10 days. Our intention was to use the data to create “real” versions of the timetables that were based o… --- ## [Https://www.route-one.net/news/forum-launched-to-boost-bods-collaboration-in-england/](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/https-www-route-one-net-news-forum-launched-to-boost-bods-collaboration-in-england/118)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2024 09:09 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/https-www-route-one-net-news-forum-launched-to-boost-bods-collaboration-in-england/118 "2024-10-22T09:09:17Z")
https://www.route-one.net/news/forum-launched-to-boost-bods-collaboration-in-england/ --- ## [GTFS data quality](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-data-quality/90)
**Author:** [@miklcct](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/miklcct)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2024 11:59 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/gtfs-data-quality/90 "2024-09-28T11:59:28Z")
I’m now developing a country-wide journey planner using OpenTripPlanner and I’m using the GTFS downloaded from BODS as a prototype for everything apart from National Rail, unfortunately I am not finding it adequate for p… --- ## [Glossary of common transport terms - Remind me what that means?](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/glossary-of-common-transport-terms-remind-me-what-that-means/98)
**Author:** [@tomquay](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/tomquay)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2024 15:09 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/glossary-of-common-transport-terms-remind-me-what-that-means/98 "2024-09-13T15:09:46Z")
At Passenger, we maintain a publicly accessible glossary of common transport acronyms and terms. This tool has been helpful for many stakeholders working in and around digital, data, and transport, including our clients. … --- ## [BODS Updates from Stakeholders](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/bods-updates-from-stakeholders/80)
**Author:** [@TODUF](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/TODUF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2024 08:12 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/bods-updates-from-stakeholders/80 "2024-09-11T08:12:49Z")
This is an update from the Operator Digital Initiative (OpDI) summarising its meeting with the BODS team on 03/09/24: • The Invitation to Tender for the procurement of a new BODS contract is in review within DfT. Appli… --- ## [Case study: Passenger's NeTEx-based fare discovery capability](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/case-study-passengers-netex-based-fare-discovery-capability/99)
**Author:** [@tomquay](https://boduf.discourse.group/u/tomquay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2024 15:19 UTC](https://boduf.discourse.group/t/case-study-passengers-netex-based-fare-discovery-capability/99 "2024-09-10T15:19:13Z")
Earlier this year (Feb 2024), Passenger launched a new fares capability based on NeTEx data — ahead of a completed fares profile from the BODS team. This case study aims to give a summary of the work. The availability … [Next page](https://boduf.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)