gtfs-conversion

Convert GTFS transit data to MATSim format by providing a GTFS zip file containing stops.txt, routes.txt, trips.txt, and stop_times.txt alongside a base network. The conversion validates the GTFS structure, optionally transforms coordinates to your target reference system, and generates transitSchedule.xml, transitVehicles.xml, and population.xml files ready for MATSim simulations.

You need a GTFS zip containing at minimum stops.txt, routes.txt, trips.txt, and stop_times.txt. The conversion process validates these required files exist and are correctly structured before proceeding with the transformation to MATSim format.

Yes, the conversion pipeline supports optional coordinate transformation. You can specify a target coordinate reference system, and the tool will convert coordinates from the GTFS data to your desired CRS as part of the conversion to MATSim format.

The conversion generates three XML files for MATSim: transitSchedule.xml containing transit routes and schedules, transitVehicles.xml defining vehicle properties, and population.xml with transit demand. These outputs integrate with your MATSim base network for downstream mapping and simulation.

Yes, an available base network is required. Provide either an XML network file or OSM-derived network data. The conversion combines this base network with your GTFS data to produce MATSim-ready outputs.

The conversion pipeline includes GTFS validation that checks zip structure and required files. After conversion, validation outputs report counts of stops, routes, and vehicles to confirm data completeness and successful transformation.