WARNINGGTFS Schedule notice

The stop description repeats its name

same_name_and_description_for_stop
Severity
WARNING
Files to check
1
Report fields
3
Documentation
Curated

Diagnosis

What this notice means

stop_desc duplicates stop_name.

Operational effect

Why it matters

The description does not help passengers locate or distinguish the stop.

Scope

Files to check and report fields

Report fieldTypeMeaning
csvRowNumberintegerThe row number of the faulty record.
stopDescobjectThe faulty record's `stop_desc`.
stopIdstringThe id of the faulty record.

Repair

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Compare both fields with the physical location and public signage.

  2. 2

    Use the description for useful location details, or clear it if there is nothing additional to say. Keep the required stop name.

  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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