for_rail_gtfs: GTFS Data for Fortaleza (Rail System), Brazil

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GTFS Data for Fortaleza (Rail System), Brazil

Description

This dataset contains GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data for Fortaleza's rail transit system, managed by METROFOR. The data includes information on routes, trips, stops, stop times, shapes, and other necessary elements for transit analysis and planning.

Format

An object of class wizardgtfs, consisting of multiple data frames:

agency

Data frame with 1 row and 7 columns, providing information about the transit agency, including agency name, URL, timezone, language, and contact details.

calendar

Data frame with 1 row and 10 columns, detailing the service availability by day of the week, along with start and end dates for each service.

calendar_dates

Data frame with 26 rows and 3 columns, listing specific dates and exceptions (e.g., holidays) that modify the usual service pattern.

routes

Data frame with 3 rows and 9 columns, listing route details such as route ID, short and long names, route type, and colors associated with each route.

stops

Data frame with 39 rows and 10 columns, containing information about each stop, including stop ID, name, location (latitude and longitude), and additional details.

stop_times

Data frame with 3,420 rows and 10 columns, detailing arrival and departure times for each trip, along with stop sequences and stop IDs.

trips

Data frame with 215 rows and 7 columns, providing trip-specific information such as trip ID, headsign, direction, associated service ID, route ID, and shape ID.

shapes

Data frame with 80 rows and 5 columns, representing spatial paths of routes using latitude, longitude, point sequence, and cumulative distance traveled.

Details

The GTFS data format is widely adopted for representing public transportation schedules and spatial information. This dataset follows GTFS standards and is tailored for advanced analysis, particularly in transit planning and operations. Key tables included are 'agency', 'routes', 'stops', 'stop_times', 'trips', and 'shapes', each providing essential attributes for a comprehensive transit analysis.

Source

Cia Cearense de Transportes Metropolitanos (METROFOR).

Examples

# Load the dataset
data(for_rail_gtfs)

# Access trips data
head(for_rail_gtfs$trips)

# Access stops data
head(for_rail_gtfs$stops)

GTFSwizard documentation built on April 4, 2025, 4:10 a.m.