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| 2 | +title: "Trafiklab launches Trafiklab Realtime APIs" |
| 3 | +date: "2025-05-01" |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +Trafiklab has introduced the new [Trafiklab Realtime APIs](/api/our-apis/trafiklab-realtime-apis/), designed to deliver enhanced public transport data for Sweden in a format optimized for modern applications. |
| 7 | +These APIs are based on [GTFS Sweden 3](/api/gtfs-datasets/gtfs-sweden/) data and provide live and scheduled transit information in an accessible structure suited for direct use, removing the |
| 8 | +complexity of GTFS and NeTEx datasets. The Realtime APIs replace the outdated [Resrobot Timetables 2.1](/api/our-apis/resrobot-v21/timetables/) and Stop Lookup services, offering more detailed data and |
| 9 | +significantly improved performance. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +The launch represents a step forward in providing developers with an efficient and flexible toolset to create applications for real-time journey information. |
| 12 | +The APIs cover departure and arrival data for stops through the Timetables endpoint and allow developers to fetch stop metadata using the Stop Lookup endpoint. |
| 13 | +They are structured to support lightweight, fast use cases such as mobile apps, digital signage, and travel widgets, facilitating the integration of live |
| 14 | +transport updates with minimal processing requirements. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +The [Trafiklab Realtime APIs](/api/our-apis/trafiklab-realtime-apis/) respond exclusively in JSON format, ensuring streamlined integration and ease of use across platforms. Data is updated continuously for |
| 17 | +real-time operations, while static schedules are refreshed regularly. Developers accessing these APIs can do so with a single API key system, which includes |
| 18 | +varying quota levels tailored for different scenarios, ranging from small-scale deployments to extensive enterprise-level solutions capable of handling |
| 19 | +thousands of stops. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +This new system eliminates previous limitations of Resrobot by providing detailed, real-time data about public transport operations, including platforms and |
| 22 | +vehicle movements. Furthermore, features such as support for meta-stops and rikshållplatser simplify the coordination of multi-modal transport stops, making it |
| 23 | +easier for developers to create seamless user experiences for travellers. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +Applications that depend on the Resrobot services are encouraged to migrate to the new Trafiklab Realtime APIs to benefit from the increased efficiency and |
| 26 | +expanded functionality. The detailed documentation provides developers with all necessary information to begin integration and take full advantage of the |
| 27 | +updated capabilities. This transition ensures that applications remain reliable and up-to-date as they improve journey planning services across Sweden. |
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