WARNINGGTFS Schedule notice

The route description repeats its name

same_name_and_description_for_route
Severity
WARNING
Files to check
1
Report fields
4
Documentation
Curated

Diagnosis

What this notice means

route_desc duplicates a route name instead of adding information.

Operational effect

Why it matters

Passengers receive redundant text without additional help identifying the service.

Scope

Files to check and report fields

Report fieldTypeMeaning
csvRowNumberintegerThe row number of the faulty record.
routeDescobjectThe `routes.routes_desc` of the faulty record.
routeIdstringThe id of the faulty record.
specifiedFieldstringEither `route_short_name` or `route_long_name`.

Repair

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Compare the reported route's name and description.

  2. 2

    Add useful distinguishing information if available, or leave the optional description empty. Keep the actual route name in its name field.

  3. 3
    Check the result

    After a repair, rebuild the archive and validate it again. Confirm that the affected records are correct and that no new related notices appeared. A reviewed warning or informational notice may remain when it describes intentional, supported data.

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