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<p>Decisions on how best to co-ordinate bus and rail services are best tackled locally.
The needs of all public transport users must be taken into account when considering
how to manage the different public transport networks. Changes at one station or location
may benefit passengers there but may be a disadvantage to passengers further along
the route.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is currently in the process of building the
Bus Open Data Digital Service which will serve as a platform for bus operators to
provide their route, timetable, location, and fares data. This data can then be used
by application developers to build products and services to help passengers plan their
journeys, including onward journeys from railway stations.</p><p> </p><p>The Williams
Rail Review is looking at how strategic planning can be improved, including at the
local level, so train services and stations can be integrated with local bus services
and cycling routes.</p><p> </p>
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