BWS

public transport timetable data tool

Bws is a public transport timetable tool designed for bus and coach operators, agents, and local authorities. It enables the creation, validation, and distribution of BODS-compliant timetables with speed, accuracy, and ease.

Tested for five years, used by 18+ operators and 200+ services, Bws is scalable nationwide, helping organisations manage their public transport service data efficiently.

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Introduction

By integrating into the passenger transport information ecosystem, Bws delivers high-quality timetable data, including TRACK and BLOCK information, enabling real-time passenger updates and improving overall transport data accuracy.

Some quotes from Bws Operators / Agents:

Bws halves the amount of time it took to create a simple school route timetable.

Bws validation buttons help pick up anything obvious you might have missed.

Bws copes easily with something different on a Friday and other real-world scenarios”

Bws Timetables Visualiser helps me make sure the run times and days are correct.

Key Benefits

  • Flexible Timetable Validation – PTI-compliant checks ensure timetable data accuracy.
  • Time-Saving – Built-in validation and the Timetable Visualiser reduce manual errors and speed up schedule creation.
  • Professional Distribution – Export branded PDFs for passengers, schools, or partners.
  • BODS Compliant – Download validated XML files ready for upload to the Bus Open Data Service.
  • Handles Real-World Scenarios – Supports irregular schedules and complex runs without compromising accuracy.
  • Scalable & Reliable – Proven across multiple operators and services; designed for nationwide adoption.
  • Supports Local Authorities – Helps local authority transport teams manage accurate public transport service data.
Bws PTI Validation feedback
Bws PTI Validation feedback
Bws Timetable Visualiser
Bws Timetable Visualiser

How Bws Works

  • Create or Import Timetables – Quickly build schedules for any service.
  • Validate – Flexible, PTI-compliant validation highlights errors before publishing.
  • Visualize – Use the Timetable Visualiser to confirm run times, days, and service patterns.
  • Export – Download a validated TransXChange XML file for BODS or generate (optionally) bilingual PDF timetables with your branding.
  • Maintain & Update – Keep data current for operators and local authorities, ensuring compliance and real-time passenger updates.
Bws Timetable PDF
Sample PDF Timetable

Why Bws Matters

Many operators and agents struggle with public transport service data, facing tools that are too complex, costly, or not designed for smaller operators. This results in:

  • Passengers receiving outdated or inaccurate journey information
  • Reduced trust in the public transport network

Bws addresses these challenges, providing operator solutions that increase efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy across the network.

Call to Action

Together with operators, agents, and data consumers, we are asking the Department for Transport (DfT) to secure free access to Bws for all bus and coach operators, ensuring fairness, compliance, and high-quality passenger information nationwide.

If you believe in better data, better tools, and better transport, join the campaign today:

Supported by: Association of Local Bus Company Managers, Confederation of Passenger Transport