How the rail industry can be more confident when using data
The railway is collecting more data. It’s also finding more opportunities to get value from it.
But there’s no common approach for the type of information that data publishers should provide for data users.
This reduces efficiency and makes data use more challenging.
We sought to develop a common approach to recording information about rail data sources.
To achieve this, we developed a Framework for Describing Data Sources (FDDS).
This framework is a structured approach to listing the key characteristics of data sources. It helps users understand how they can use data for their own requirements.
The FDDS helps data users better understand how different data sources can support their business.
This adds value to the rail industry by reducing costs and improving efficiency.
It can also increase revenue and benefits for those collecting and publishing data.