Change to ‘Variante’ in HRDF data

According to the HAFAS Raw Data Format (HRDF), the SATPLAN of the HRDF record in the *Z lines as of 17 February 2026 make the following change:

  • The information ‘Variant‘ is currently a three-digit means of transport variant code without technical significance, is now static ‘000‘.
  • For use cases that require a variant number, a 6-digit internal variant number is now published after the commentary.

In connection with the adjustment of the variants, there is also a change to the ‘ data recordSwiss Journey ID (SJYID) list‘: From 17 February 2026 the information in the column ‘Variant’ static with the value ‘000’ published.
We would also like to point out that we will stop publishing this list from mid-2026. If you still need the data, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can clarify possible alternatives via opendata@sbb.ch.

Data and interfaces affected: