Data Feeds

[MerlinRail 804]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place, mods please move if needed.

If I hypothetically wanted to make some sort of website to show detailed train timetables, what data feeds would I need? I’ve done a bit of research but haven’t been able to work it out.
Asking because I’m thinking ahead to A-level computer science, which I start in September, and this could maybe a good choice of coursework

 

[JAWZ]

Did you look at RDM (Rail Data Marketplace) ? There's a bunch of stuff on there.

Also take a look at Network Rail's open data feeds.

 

[trainmania100]

I use php rdkafka library to consume the rail data marketplace stuff like train describer and Gemini

The timetables are a bit more complicated as they're in CIF file format but the open rail data wiki has a lot on there to help. It's just a case of reading the lines properly and comprehending what each part means

 

[MerlinRail 804]

Does the train movements data feed contain schedules as well as reports? If so is that everything I would need for the basics?

 

[takno]

Does the train movements data feed contain schedules as well as reports? If so is that everything I would need for the basics?

No. It's designed to work with the downloaded timetables