Stationbase

Stationbase is a data platform and open information resource designed to catalog and manage information about transit stations and related infrastructure. It aims to provide a centralized, interoperable repository that can be used by transit agencies, researchers, app developers, and travel planners to access consistent station metadata, including relations to railway or metro lines, operators, facilities, and accessibility features.

Data model and scope: The core entities typically include Station, Platform, Line, Operator, Facility, and Amenity. Each Station record may include coordinates, name variants, opening date, jurisdiction, and links to related Lines and Operators. Facilities cover amenities such as restrooms, elevators, ramps, ticket counters, and retail, while Accessibility includes step-free access, tactile paving, and audible announcements. The model supports multilingual labels and historical versions.

Features: Stationbase provides a RESTful API and a web-based interface for viewing and editing data, as well as import/export tools for GTFS, OpenStreetMap, and other standard formats. Validation rules, change history, permission control, and localization are typically included to ensure data quality and governance.

Architecture and data governance: The platform emphasizes modular architecture, with a backend storage layer, a service layer, and a presentation layer. It supports GIS data, versioning, and role-based access. Licensing is commonly open data with attribution, enabling reuse under permissive terms.

Applications and impact: The repository supports transit planning, timetabling research, travel guides, and heritage documentation. Integrations with GTFS, OpenStreetMap, and other open data ecosystems enhance cross-system interoperability and visualization in mapping and journey-planning tools.

See also: General Transit Feed Specification, OpenStreetMap, Transit metadata, Public transportation data standards.