the scheduled possibility for transfer of passengers between two SERVICE JOURNEYs at the same or different STOP POINTs

NOTE 1 to entry: In SIRI, there are mechanisms for managing the real-time INTERCHANGE between Feeder VEHICLE JOURNEYS and Distributor VEHICLE JOURNEYS. Also known as “Connection Protection”.

NOTE 1 to entry: There are four different degrees of interchange management: • PLANNED – an interchange is intended in the normal static timetable.

• ADVERTISED – an interchange is intended and is publicised as being possible.

• CONTROLLED – the interchange is actively monitored to inform travellers whether the interchange can be made.

• GUARANTEED – the Distributor Service will be delayed to ensure the connection.

The SERVICE JOURNEY INTERCHANGE allows as well the storing of a quality parameter for ensuring connections, providing the maximum time a vehicle may wait for connecting vehicles, beyond the planned departure time.