JA:OpenRailwayMap/タグ付け
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このページでは OpenRailwayMap のタグ付け体系を説明します。
以下のタグ付け体系は、国際的に適用できるように、高度に一般化されています。特定の国における特定の事項(信号や運行手順など)に関する情報は、図による例を含めて、 country-specific tagging にあります。
多くのタグは標準値を持っています。タグが設定されていない場合には、この標準値を適用できます。この場合、ソフトウェアは標準値が正しい値だと仮定することができます。値が標準値と等しい場合は、ソフトウェアが自動的に正しい値を選択するので、このタグを設定する必要はありません。どちらにしても、他のマッパーにタグを設定し忘れたと思われないようにしたり、他のアプリケーションとの競合を防いだりするために、タグを設定することができます。
Contents
- 1 タグ付け体系
- 1.1 インフラ
- 1.1.1 線路
- 1.1.2 Train protection systems
- 1.1.3 橋
- 1.1.4 Tunnels
- 1.1.5 分岐器
- 1.1.6 Crossings
- 1.1.7 Derailers, Trap Points, Catch Points
- 1.1.8 Buffer stops
- 1.1.9 Track clear detectors
- 1.1.10 Railway territories
- 1.1.11 Level crossings
- 1.1.12 Small crossings
- 1.1.13 Electrification System Change
- 1.1.14 Operator Boundary
- 1.1.15 System border at country border
- 1.2 Signals
- 1.3 Interlocking
- 1.4 Operating Sites
- 1.5 Railway lines
- 1.6 Operating Site Facilities
- 1.6.1 Platforms
- 1.6.2 Ticket vending machines
- 1.6.3 きっぷ売り場
- 1.6.4 Subway entrances
- 1.6.5 Service Telephone
- 1.6.6 Water tower
- 1.6.7 Fuelling Station
- 1.6.8 Water Crane
- 1.6.9 Coaling Station
- 1.6.10 Sand Store
- 1.6.11 Sewage Disposal
- 1.6.12 Compressed Air
- 1.6.13 Power Supply
- 1.6.14 Preheating
- 1.6.15 Car Wash
- 1.6.16 Pit
- 1.6.17 Loading Gauge Structure
- 1.6.18 Hump
- 1.6.19 Retarder
- 1.6.20 Engine Shed
- 1.6.21 Locomotive Works
- 1.6.22 Radio Mast (Railroad)
- 1.6.23 Turntable
- 1.6.24 Hot Box and other Defect Detectors
- 1.6.25 Transfer Table
- 1.6.26 Loading Dock
- 1.6.27 Crane
- 1.6.28 Weighbridge
- 1.6.29 Transporter Car
- 1.6.30 Bogie Exchange
- 1.6.31 Gate
- 1.6.32 Railway museums
- 1.6.33 Container Terminal
- 1.6.34 Car Shuttle
- 1.6.35 Rolling Highway
- 1.6.36 Train Ferry
- 1.6.37 Ferry Loading Dock
- 1.6.38 Station buildings
- 1.6.39 Companies with rail connection
- 1.7 Electrical Facilities
- 1.1 インフラ
- 2 Related tagging schemes
- 3 Links
タグ付け体系
インフラ
線路
Each track is to be treated separately. Thus, double track lines are to be mapped with two separate tracks. Tags such as tracks=* are not interpreted by OpenRailwayMap, because each mapped way is treated as a single track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | rail | (active) track | A track that is used on a regular basis. | |
proposed | Planned track | A planned track, still in the design phase (no construction yet). | ||
construction | Track under construction | construction=* can be used for a more precise description. It obtains the value usually given to railway=*, such as railway=construction and construction=narrow_gauge. | ||
disused | Disused track | The track is preserved (can still be seen) but is no longer in use and possibly overgrown. | ||
abandoned | Abandoned track | While the track no longer holds any rails or signals, the former line (or even a trackbed) can still be seen. These remains might include embankments, trenches, bridges and tunnels. | ||
razed | Overbuilt track | A former track that has been built upon. While some remains might still be seen, the former route is subject to educated guesses for the most part. | ||
narrow_gauge | Narrow-gauge track | A track with a gauge narrower than typical to this country. A gauge might be defined by the tag gauge=*. For tracks with three rails, the tag railway=rail can be used, specifying both gauges by gauge=*, separated by a semicolon (such as 1435;1000 ).
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light_rail | Suburban train/City railway | City railway and tramlike underground or suburban trains. They mostly match a heavy train, but differ in power system, its own signals and a special vehicle fleet (such as "S-Bahn" Hamburg and Berlin, Hamburger Hochbahn). It hardly crosses road traffic. | ||
subway | Subway/Metro | Underground railway in larger cities, powered mostly by third rail. It has its own vehicles and signal system. Sometimes it also comes to the surface. Do not map ordinary railway, which goes partially underground, with this tag! | ||
tram | Tram | Mostly overground on-street laid tracks. It is common that vehicles like motorcars can share traffic lanes with trams. Some special railways similar to trams might be also mapped using this tag. Larger parts of tram tracks can also go underground. Some tram routes also use ordinary railway tracks. These should me mapped as ordinary railway tracks. | ||
miniature | Miniature railway | Small railways in parks for entertainment or as a tourist attraction, mostly narrow gauge (up to 600mm). | ||
name | <line name> | Railway line name | The name of a railway line e.g. Great Western Main Line . Use this tag for proper names only. You should not enter descriptions such as London - Birmingham or the name of the track inside a station, like Track 5 . See also Names#Name_is_the_name_only. |
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description | <line description> | Railway line descriptions | Railway line names which are rather descriptive than a name (see Names#Name_is_the_name_only), e.g. London - Paris or Track 5 . |
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ref | <line number> | Railway line number | The reference number of the railway line the track belongs to. | |
railway:track_ref | <track number> | Track number | Number of a track inside railway station area. | |
historic | railway | Historic Railway Track | Should be used in conjunction with railway=disused , railway=abandoned , and railway=razed . |
no |
railway:preserved | yes/no | Preserved Railway Track | Heritage railways or railways which are operated with the aim to preserve the historical state (vehicles, buildings, signalling). Usually (but not necessarily) such tracks are operated by railroad museums for the purpose of tourism, although there are also lines with regular public transport with historic trains (e.g. Harz narrow gauge railways) or trolley routes. This Tag replaces railway=preserved . |
no |
usage | Warning: Inside railway station area, use usage=* only for the main tracks (not for siding, yard tracks etc.). That also applies for crossover or overtaking tracks outside of the railway stations. Always use this tag only on the main tracks. As an exemption, you may use usage=industrial and usage=military on siding and yard tracks, and crossovers in industrial areas such as harbours and mines. | |||
main | Main line | Main line, mostly double tracked and electrified. Use this tag on railways with high maximum speed and dense traffic. Railway crossings are mostly elevated. | ||
branch | Branch line | Branch lines, which are mostly single tracked, not electrified and with lower maximum speed. Railway crossings are mostly on the same level as tracks. | ||
industrial | Industrial line | Lines, that serve only goods transport. Mostly in larger ports or industrial areas. Mostly owned by industrial company. As an exemption, you may use usage=industrial on siding and yard tracks, and crossovers in industrial areas such as harbours and mines. | ||
military | Tracks used by military | Military used tracks. Mostly between railway station and ammunition storage areas. | ||
tourism | Tracks used only by tourist | Lines used only by tourist, often in service only during summer. Often run by museums featuring historical trains. | ||
test | Tracks used for testing | Tracks used for testing of new vehicles. | ||
highspeed | yes/no | High-speed line | Is this line a high-speed line (with permissible speeds greater than 200 kph)? Such lines may have balastless/slab track and usually have no level crossings. Most of the traffic are usually long-distance passenger trains, usually dedicated high-speed trains (such as ICE, TGV or Thalys). | no |
railway:tilting | yes/no | Tilting | If this track is designed for tilting trains (used for the possibility to go through curves faster) | no |
lit | yes/no | Lightning | Is this track lit? | no |
electrified | yes | Electrification | Used for electrified tracks | |
no | Not electrified | Used for non-electrified tracks. | ||
contact_line | Contact line | Used for tracks with a catenary/contact line above them. | ||
rail | Contact rail | Used for tracks electrified by a contact rail/third rail. | ||
ground-level_power_supply | ground-level power supply | Used for tracks electrified with ![]() | ||
electrified:rail | top/side/bottom | Contact Type | The contact type of the third rail. | |
abandoned:electrified | yes | 非電化化 | 路線が以前は電化されていたものの、電化設備が取り外されたものに使います。 | |
contact_line | Contact line | Used for tracks with a catenary/contact line above them. | ||
rail | Contact rail | Used for tracks electrified by a contact rail/third rail. | ||
deelectrified | <electrified と同じ値> | 非電化化 | 路線が以前は電化されていたものの、電化設備が取り外されたものに使います。このタグの使用は避けてください。代わりに abandoned:electrified と、任意で abandoned:frequency および abandoned:voltage を使用してください。 | |
voltage | <voltage in Volts> | Voltage | Voltage of the railway electrification system. ![]() |
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frequency | <frequency in Hertz> | Frequency | Frequency of the railway electrification system. Use 0 for direct current. More information |
0 |
gauge | <Distance between rails in millimetres> | Track Gauge | Distance between rails of the track. In Europe mostly 1435mm. ![]() |
1435 |
embedded | yes | Embedded Rail | Used for tracks that are embedded in any sort of pavement. This is often for level crossings, but it can also be seen for ![]() |
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pavement | Pavement Embedded Rail | Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are the same pavement material. | ||
metal | Metal Cover Plate | Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are covered with a metal plating. | ||
wood | Wood Cover | Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are covered or filled with wood planks. This is an older method that's largely replaced because of rot. | ||
plastic | Plastic Cover | Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are covered or filled with plastic. | ||
railway:rail | jointed/continuous | Connection of rails | What type of rail it is. It is either ![]() ![]() |
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railway:track_class | <track class> | Track Class | The Track class of the railway line, see ![]() |
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loading_gauge | <Loading Gauge> | Loading Gauge | The allowed loading gauge,which defines the maximum size of the vehicles, see ![]() structure_gauge=* . |
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metre_load | <metre load in tons per metre> | Metre Load | The maximum allowed weight per metre of rolling stock in tons per metre. Please mind that this tag is spelled in British English with "re" at the end. | |
axle_load | <axle load in tons> | Axle Load | The maximum allowed axle load of rolling stock in tons. | |
railway:ballastless | yes/no | スラブ軌道 | 道床にバラストがない場合は yes | no |
rack | yes/no | ![]() |
Is the railway equipped with a rack system or not? | no |
riggenbach | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Riggenbach System. | ||
strub | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Strub System. | ||
abt | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Abt System. | ||
locher | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Locher System. | ||
riggenbach-klose | Riggenbach-Klose System | The rack system used is the Riggenbach-Klose System. | ||
marsh | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Marsh System. | ||
von_roll | ![]() |
The rack system used is the Lamella System, also known as the Von Roll System. | ||
railway:traffic_mode | mixed | Mixed traffic | Lines are used regularly by both passenger and freight trains | mixed |
passenger | Passenger traffic | Lines dedicated to passenger trains (might have some exceptions). | ||
freight | Freight traffic | Lines dedicated to freight trains (might have some exceptions). | ||
maxspeed | <Maximum speed in kph>} | Maximum speed | The maximum permissible speed in a track section (in kph). For dynamic speeds (such as signals) the highest speed limit should be tagged. Speeds for directions can be defined by maxspeed:forward=* and maxspeed:backward=*. | |
maxspeed:tilting | <Permissible speed kph>} | Maximum speed for tilting trains | Maximum speed for trains equipped with tilting system. Used mainly in curves, where tilting allows for greater maximum speeds. If this is dependent on other conditions, for example daylight, wind speed etc. enter the highest possible speed limit. Speeds for directions can be defined by maxspeed:tilting:forward=* and maxspeed:tilting:backward=*. | |
service | Warning: Use tag service=* on all tracks, that are not main, that means for all sidings, crossovers, yard tracks, spurs etc. | |||
yard | Yard track | Tracks mostly in railway stations used by railway companies for assembling and disassembling of trains. Mostly numbered (use railway:track_ref=* ). | ||
siding | Siding track | Track parallel to main tracks, mostly in railway stations, used for overtaking. Often there are platforms next to them. Main tracks shouldn't be tagged by service=*. | ||
spur | Spurs | Mostly short tracks leading from railway lines to industrial areas. When there are more complicated systems of spur tracks, consider using also other tags from category service=*. | ||
crossover | Crossover track | Short tracks, that are used by trains to change from one main track to the other. To be found only on double or more tracked railways. Often found in stations and at (crossover) junctions. | ||
railway:radio | analogue/gsm-r | Train radio | Which radio system is used on this line? | gsm-r |
operator | <管理者> | 管理者 | 路線(列車ではなく設備)の管理者です。 | |
embankment | yes/no | Embankment | Is the track elevated using earth or concrete dam? | no |
cutting | yes/no | Cutting | Is the track set in lowered terrain? | no |
railway:preferred_direction | Warning: The direction of OSM-ways DOES matter! This tag is important for routing, it tells the software which track of a multi-track line should be preferred. Not especially important in railway stations (allowed directions may change there). | |||
forward | Normal direction of running equal to OSM way | The normal direction of running on this track is equal to the direction of the OSM way (for multi-track lines only). | ||
backward | Normal direction of running against OSM way | The normal direction of running on this track is against the direction of the OSM way (for multi-track lines only). | ||
both | No preferred direction | There is no preferred direction of running; trains on this track run in both directions. This tag is used for single-track lines. Multi-track lines with bidirectional traffic are tagged with forward oder backward .
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railway:bidirectional | Warning: The direction of OSM-ways DOES matter! This tag is important for routing, it tells us, whether it is possible to navigate this track in wanted direction. Not especially important in railway stations (allowed directions may change there). | |||
regular | Regular bidirectional operation | The track is equipped with signalling in both directions and can see rail traffic in both directions. | ||
signals | Signalized wrong line operation | Each track of a multitrack line is equipped with signalling only in one direction. Usually trains do not use the "wrong" track. Under special circumstances like construction works on the normal track, trains can take the "wrong" track running in the opposite direction. | ||
possible | Falschfahrt möglich | Each track of a multitrack line is equipped with signalling only in one direction and the signals do not offer a possibility for trains to run on a track in the opposite "wrong" direction. | ||
start_date | <date> | Date of inauguration | The date at which a line (or a track) went into service. For information on its syntax, see start_date=* | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closedown | The date at which a line (or a track) went out of service. More information on its syntax is, again, available end_date=* | |
incline | up/down/<slope> | Slope | The slope (inclination) of track, in its direction. This tag can either carry a numeric value or up /down More information |
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railway:interlaced | yes/no | Gauntlet/interlaced track | This track is part of a ![]() |
no |
railway:passing_prohibited | left/right/yes/both/no | Passing prohibited | Trains must not pass with other trains on the left/right/any/both neighbouring tracks on this section because there is not enough space between the tracks or the tracks are interlaced. | no |
workrules | working rules | Describes which working rules (usually a law) applies on this track. For possible values see workrules=* |
Train protection systems
A train protection system is mapped as property of a track way. Please note some difficulties:
- train protection systems can differ per country
- train protection systems can differ within a country
- a single track can be compatible with multiple train protection systems (dual signalling)
- a single train protection system can have different versions/levels
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default
value |
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railway:als,
railway:alsn, railway:alst, railway:alsr, railway:als-ars |
yes/no | Aвтоматическая
Локомотивная Cигнализация |
Is the track equipped with any variant of the Russian signalling system ALS?
Is the track equipped with the Russian continuous system Is the track equipped with it's non-continuous ALST variant? Is the track equipped with it's radio-based ALSR variant? Is the track equipped with it's automatic train control variant (used in subways)? |
no |
railway:asfa,
railway:asfa_fac, railway:asfa_200 |
yes/no | Anuncio de Señales y
Frenado Automático |
Is the track equipped with the regular version of the Spanish system ![]() Is the track equipped with the ASFA system that is used on several unconnected lines in Catalonia? Is the track equipped with the 200 km/h compatible version of ASFA? Note that ASFA Digital does not change track systems! |
no |
railway:atb,
railway:atb-eg, railway:atb-ng, railway:atb-vv |
yes/no | Automatische
Trein Beïnvloeding |
Is the track equipped with any Dutch ![]() Is the track equipped with the 'first generation' Dutch signalling system ATB? Is the track equipped with the 'new generation' Dutch signalling system ATB? Is the ATB system equipped with extra beacons to ensure protection at low speeds? |
no |
railway:atc | yes/no | Automatic
Train Control |
Is the track equipped with ![]() |
no |
railway:atp | yes/no | Automatic
Train Protection |
Is the track equipped with the British system ![]() The tags railway:gwatp and railway:gw_atp add a Great Western prefix, which is incorrect. |
no |
railway:aws | yes/no | Automatic
Warning System |
Is the track equipped with the British system ![]() |
no |
railway:bacc | yes/no | Blocco Automatico a
Correnti Codificate |
Is the track equipped with the Italian system ![]() |
no |
railway:caws | yes/no | Continuous
Automatic Warning System |
Is the track equipped with the Irish system ![]() |
no |
railway:cbtc | uto/sto/dto/
yes/no |
Communications
Based Train Control |
Is the track equipped with the a ![]() |
no |
railway:crocodile | yes/no | Le Crocodile | Is the track equipped with the French system ![]() |
no |
railway:ctcs | 0/1/2/3D/
3/4/yes/no |
中国列车控制系统 | Is the track equipped with the Chinese system ![]() |
no |
railway:ebicab | 700/900/
yes/no |
EBICAB | Is the track equipped with the Bombardier system ![]() |
no |
railway:etcs | 1/2/3/
yes/no |
European Train
Control System |
Is the track equipped with the European system, ![]() |
no |
railway:eevb | yes/no | Egyesített Éberségi
és Vonatbefolyásoló Berendezés |
Is the track equipped with the Hungarian system ![]() |
no |
railway:evm | yes/no | Elektronikus
Vonatmegállító |
Is the track equipped with the Hungarian system ![]() |
no |
railway:hkt
railway:f-hkt |
yes/no | HastighedsKontol
og automatisk Togstop |
Is the track equipped with the Danish system ![]() Is the track equipped with the simplified HKT version? |
no |
railway:integra_signum | yes/no | Integra Signum | Is the track equipped with the Swiss Integra Signum system? | no |
railway:kvb | yes/no | Contrôle de Vitesse
par Balises |
Is the track equipped with the French system ![]() |
no |
railway:ls | 1/2/3/4/
90/yes/no |
Liniový vlakový
zabezpečovač LS |
Is the track equipped with the Czech system ![]() |
no |
railway:lzb | yes/no | Linienförmige
Zugbeeinflussung |
Is the line equipped with the German system ![]() |
no |
railway:memor,
railway:memor2, railway:memor2+ |
yes/no | Mémorisation
(de l'aspect des signaux) |
Is the line equipped with the Belgian system ![]() Does the equipment comply with Memor 2 standards? Does the equipment comply with Memor 2+ standards? |
no |
railway:pzb | yes/no | Punktförmige
Zugbeeinflussung |
Is the track equipped with the German system ![]() |
no |
railway:rs4 | yes/no | Ripetizione Segnali
a 4 codici |
Is the track equipped with the Italian system ![]() |
no |
railway:sacem | yes/no | Système d'Aide
à la Conduite, à l'Exploitation et à la Maintenance |
Is the track equipped with the French system ![]() |
no |
railway:scmt | yes/no | Sistema di
Controllo della Marcia del Treno |
Is the track equipped with the Italian system ![]() |
no |
railway:selcab | yes/no | SELCAB | Is the track equipped with the Alcatel SELCAB train protection system? | no |
railway:shp | yes/no | Samoczynne
Hamowanie Pociągu |
Is the track equipped with the Polish system ![]() |
no |
railway:tasc | yes/no | 定位置停止装置 | Is the track equipped with the Japanese Train Automatic Stopping Controller ![]() |
no |
railway:tbl,
railway:tbl1, railway:tbl1+, railway:tbl2 |
yes/no | Transmissie
Baken-Lokomotief |
Is the track equipped with any of the Belgian TBL systems?
Is the track equipped with the Belgian system Is the track equipped with the Belgian system Is the track equipped with the Belgian system |
no |
railway:tpws | yes/no | Train Protection &
Warning System |
Is the track equipped with the British system ![]() |
no |
railway:tvm | yes/no | Transmission
Voie-Machine |
Is the track equipped with the French system ![]() |
no |
railway:zbs | yes/no | Zugbeeinflussung
S-Bahn Berlin |
Is the track equipped with the Berlin light rail signalling system ![]() |
no |
railway:zub,
railway:zub121, railway:zub122, railway:zub123, railway:zub222c |
yes/no | Zugbeeinflussung | Is the track equipped with any Siemens ZUB signalling system?
Is the track equipped with the Siemens ZUB 121 signalling system? Is the track equipped with the Siemens ZUB 122 signalling system? Is the track equipped with the Siemens ZUB 123 signalling system? Is the track equipped with the Siemens ZUB 222c signalling system? Is the track equipped with Euro-ZUB? Please tag as ECTS. |
no |
橋
Can be tagged as a way, in addition to be added to a Bridge Relation to represent the entire bridge.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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bridge | yes/cantilever/covered/movable/trestle/viaduct | 橋の種類 | 線路を渡している橋の種類。独立したウェイを作成すること、中央部に可動径間を持つ橋の場合は bridge リレーションに追加することを忘れないでください。種別がない場合は yes と入力してください。 |
no |
bridge:movable | bascule/lift/swing | 可動橋の種類 | 橋が bridge=movable としてタグ付けされた場合のみ。
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layer | <layer> | Layer | To describe the vertical relationship to other bridges and features. | 1 |
bridge:name | <Bridge name> | Bridge name | The name of the bridge. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL to an image of the bridge (If possible images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). Please only use for important bridge and not for small ones (e.g. crossing a small stream). In general it's considered useful to have an image, when there is a Wikipedia article about the bridge. | |
bridge:wikipedia | <language code>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Wikipedia article about the bridge, please use the format <language code>:<article name> |
Tunnels
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
tunnel | yes | Tunnel | The track is in a tunnel | no |
layer | <layer> | Layer | To describe the vertical relationship to other tunnels and features. | -1 |
tunnel:name | <Tunnel name> | Tunnel name | Name of the tunnel | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the tunnel (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
tunnel:wikipedia | <language code>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Wikipedia article about the tunnel, please use the format <language code>:<article name> |
It is also possible to use a Tunnel Relation.
分岐器
OpenStreetMap では、分岐器は2つの線路が接続する地点です。以下のタグで定義されます。
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | switch | Switch | General tag for a railway switch. Without it, a crossing of two tracks might either be interpreted as a flat (passive) crossing or a slip switch. | |
ref | <Switch> | Reference | Identifier/reference number of a switch. In many cases this will be written on the corresponding switch drive or switchpoint light. | |
railway:local_operated | yes/no | Locally Operated | Is this switch operated locally (e.g.: manually through a lever), or rather remotely operated from a signal box? | no |
railway:switch:electric | yes/no | Electric drive | Is this switch operated electrically (through some kind of switch drive)? | yes |
railway:radius | <Divering track radius in m> | The radius of the diverging track. | ||
railway:maxspeed:straight | <Speed> | Permissible speed on the straight track | The maximum permissible speed (in kph) on the straight track. If using miles per hour, prefix with mph: . |
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railway:maxspeed:diverging | <Speed> | Maximum permissible speed on the diverging track. | The maximum permissible speed (in kph) on the diverging track. | |
railway:turnout_side | left/right | Side of Turnout | Specifies on what side of the switch the new track branches out on. Unnecessary on Three-way, Wye, and Double Slip switches. For curved turnouts, this is typically the track with a smaller curve radius (a sharper curve). | |
railway:switch | default | Default switch | Default switches with a straight and a curved track as well as curved switches. | default |
three_way | ![]() |
A switch with two branching tracks, instead of the typical one. | ||
single_slip | ![]() |
A combination between a switch and a crossover, but only provides a single switching direction. X-shaped points where you can go straight or curved from one track. | ||
double_slip | ![]() |
A combination between a switch and a crossover, that provides switching in two directions unlike the Single Slip. X-shaped points where you can go straight or curved from either track. | ||
wye | ![]() |
A switch where the trailing ends curve symmetrically away from each other. | ||
abt | Abt Switch | In funiculars, an automatic switch that allows the cars to pass each other. | ||
railway:switch:resetting | yes/no | Resetting switch | Does this switch automatically resets to a default position? | |
railway:switch:configuration | inside/outside | Switch Blade Location | Are the switch blades located on the inside of the switch or the outside (e.g.: ![]() |
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railway:switch:movable_frog | yes/no | Movable Frog | Is the frog movable (e.g.: in a ![]() |
no |
railway:switch:heated | yes/no | Switch Heating | Is the switch being heated at temperatures below 0°C to prevent freezing? |
Crossings
A crossing is a place where two tracks cross each other at grade, without the option to switch track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | railway_crossing | Crossing | Crossings are points, where there are two tracks crossing each other. Use this on the joint node. |
Derailers, Trap Points, Catch Points
A derailer is a device on a track to protect other tracks from an unauthorized movement by derailing it.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | derail | Derailer | A device placed on a track to protect the track from unauthorized movement by derailing it. In the case where a derailer is physically at the same location as a signal (railway=signal), they cannot be placed on the same node, as they are the signal and derailer are both values of the same key. | |
railway:derail | wedge | derailer | A wedge to derail vehicles which are placed in siding tracks and move unauthorized. Used in Germany and US. | |
trap_point | trap point | A ![]() | ||
catch_point | catch point | "Catch points used where track follows a rising gradient. They are used to derail (or "catch") any unauthorised vehicles travelling down the gradient." (![]() | ||
railway:local_operated | yes/no | Locally Operated | Is this derailer operated locally (e.g.: manually through a lever), or rather remotely operated from a signal box? | no |
ref | <designation> | Designation | The name/number of the derailer used by the railroad, which is often at its lever or actuator. |
Buffer stops
A buffer stop prevents cars from rolling past the end of a track. In most cases this device should be tagged on the end node of a track, but there are also buffer stops in the middle of a track that should be mapped on their real position instead at the end of the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | buffer_stop | Buffer stop |
Track clear detectors
Train detection systems for the use of block signalling, such as an axle counter or a track circuit. They should be mapped as a node on the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | vacancy_detection | Train clear detector | A pair of devices located at the beginning and end of a signal block, with the purpose to detect the presence of a train in the block. | |
railway:vacancy_detection | insulated_rail_joint | ![]() |
The electrical isolation of each signal block from each other and parallel rails. When the train passes over the block, the wheel and axle completes the circuit and energizes the signal relay. This should be mapped at the relay on one end, or where the electricity is supplied at the opposite end. | |
axle_counter | Axle Counter | Pair of devices used to compare how many axles enter and exit a signal block. |
Railway territories
Areas used by railway companies such as stations, yards, etc.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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landuse | railway | Railway territory | Areas used by railway companies such as stations, yards, etc. |
Level crossings
Level crossings are grade-level crossings of road and rail. Each crossing point is to be tagged by the following crossing tags:
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Level crossings no longer in use may be tagged by disused: and abandoned: . (Example: disused:railway=level_crossing).
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railway | level_crossing | Level crossing | A level crossing. In this scheme, there is no difference between road and footway crossings since there is not only often a smooth transition in between but also since this information can be derived from the ways involved. | |
crossing:barrier | half/double_half/full/gate/yes/no | Barriers | Are there any barriers at this crossing (yes/no). Moreover the type of barriers can be stated as well: half boom gates, double half boom gates, full boom gates, gates (UK), any type of gate (yes ), no barriers |
no |
crossing:light | yes/no | Light signal | Is there a warning light at the crossing? | yes |
crossing:saltire | yes/no | Saltire | Does the crossing have saltires? | yes |
crossing:on_demand | yes/no | On-demand crossing | Is this a level-crossing that is usually closed and is only opened on demand (German "Anrufschranke"). | no |
crossing:bell | yes/no | Audio warning | Is there an audio warning, such as a bell? | no |
crossing:chicane | yes/no | Chicane | Is there any barrier that forces pedestrians to look in both directions before reaching the actual tracks? (German Wikipedia) | no |
railway:position | <Kilometer/Mile> | Position | Rounded position, such as 12.3 . Might be depicted on signals or technical buildings next to the crossing. If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:position:exact | <Kilometer/Mile> | Exact Position | Exact position of the level-crossing, such as 12.345 . If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:ref | <Number> | Designation | Internal designation of the crossing, not to be used for informal names or positions. | |
ref:fra_crossing | <string> | FRA Crossing Reference ID | The code by which the Federal Railway Administration refers to this crossing by in their Crossing Inventory. Only applicable in the United States. | |
crossing:supervision | no/camera/attendant/automatic/phone | Type of supervision | no supervision/camera/attendant/automatic (technical equipment which checks that no vehicles/persons remain on the tracks)/phone (used on on-demand crossings) | no |
crossing:activation | automatic/remote/local | Type of activation | automatic (contacts)/remote (train director)/in field (attendant/train staff) | |
railway:level_crossing:closure:average | average closure time | average time the crossing stays closed | ||
railway:level_crossing:closure:min | <time in minutes> | minimum closure time | ||
railway:level_crossing:closure:max | <time in minutes> | maximum closure time |
Small crossings
Small crossings are crossings of footways and rail inside train station for passengers. Each crossing point is to be tagged by the following crossing tags:
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Crossings no longer in use may be tagged by disused: and abandoned: . (Example: disused:railway=level_crossing).
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railway | crossing | Level crossing | A level crossing. In this scheme, there is no difference between road and footway crossings since there is not only often a smooth transition in between but also since this information can be derived from the ways involved. | |
crossing:barrier | half/double_half/full/gate/yes/no | Barriers | Are there any barriers at this crossing (yes/no). Moreover the type of barriers can be stated as well: half boom gates, double half boom gates, full boom gates, gates (UK), any type of gate (yes ), no barriers |
no |
crossing:light | yes/no | Light signal | Is there a warning light at the crossing? | yes |
crossing:saltire | yes/no | Saltire | Does the crossing have saltires? | yes |
crossing:on_demand | yes/no | On-demand crossing | Is this a level-crossing that is usually closed and is only opened on demand (German "Anrufschranke"). | no |
crossing:bell | yes/no | Audio warning | Is there an audio warning, such as a bell? | no |
crossing:chicane | yes/no | Chicane | Is there any barrier that forces pedestrains to look in both directions before reaching the actual tracks? (German Wikipedia) | no |
railway:position | <Kilometer/Mile> | Position | Rounded position, such as 12.3 . Might be depicted on signals or technical buildings next to the crossing. If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:position:exact | <Kilometer/Mile> | Exact Position | Exact position of the level-crossing, such as 12.345 . If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:ref | <Number> | Designation | Internal designation of the crossing, not to be used for informal names or positions. | |
crossing:supervision | no/camera/attendant/automatic/phone | Type of supervision | no supervision/camera/attendant/automatic (technical equipment which checks that no vehicles/persons remain on the tracks)/phone (used on on-demand crossings) | no |
crossing:activation | automatic/remote/local | Type of activation | automatic (contacts)/remote (train director)/in field (attendant/train staff) | |
railway:level_crossing:closure:average | <time in minutes> | average closure time | average time the crossing stays closed | |
railway:level_crossing:closure:min | <time in minutes> | minimum closure time | ||
railway:level_crossing:closure:max | <time in minutes> | maximum closure time |
Electrification System Change
For electrified railways, in addition to the tags the tracks of each electrical system get, you can also map a node for the transition point between systems.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | isolated_track_section | Systemtrennstelle/Schutzstrecke | The point where two different electrical sections meet. This can be either at a substation within the same electrical system, or between electrical systems. (e.g.: between Amtrak's 25Hz system and their 12.5kV 60Hz system.) |
Operator Boundary
The point where the operator of a track changes (e.g. at sidings or connections between private railway companies and the national railway company.
This tag has been used for owner changes at country borders until end 2014/early 2015.
キー | 値 | 資産 | 説明 | 既定値 |
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railway | owner_change | Operator change point | The point where two different operators meet each other. This implies a change in ownership of the Right of Way. | |
railway:name:<operator 1> | <Name> | Boundary Name | The name of this boundary point as referred to as one of the railway operators. | |
railway:name:<operator 2> | <Name> | Boundary Name | The name of this boundary point as referred to as the other railway operator. | |
railway:ref:<operator 1> | <Abbreviation> | Reference Name | The internal reference name for this boundary point as referred to as one of the railway operators. This is often an abbreviation of the above names. | |
railway:ref:<operator 2> | <Abbreviation> | Reference Name | The internal reference name for this boundary point as referred to as the other railway operator. This is often an abbreviation of the above names. |
Operator abbrevations are derived from the common abbrevations (DB, ÖBB, CFL, NS, SNCF, FS, PKP, …) as defined in Vehicle Keeper Marking Register. All these abbreviations are written uppercase!
System border at country border
The point where the operator of a track changes due to a country border. This is usually a more significant change than owner changes inside a country because the law changes, too.
If the system and owner change is exactly the same point as the country border, the owner change node is connected both to the railway track and the border.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | border | system boundary | The point where two different railway systems meet each other. This implies a change in ownership of the Right of Way. | |
railway:name:<operator 1> | <Name> | Boundary Name | The name of this boundary point as referred to as one of the railway operators. | |
railway:name:<operator 2> | <Name> | Boundary Name | The name of this boundary point as referred to as the other railway operator. | |
railway:ref:<operator 1> | <Abbreviation> | Reference Name | The internal reference name for this boundary point as reffered to as one of the railway operators. This is often an abbreviation of the above names. | |
railway:ref:<operator 2> | <Abbreviation> | Reference Name | The internal reference name for this boundary point as reffered to as the other railway operator. This is often an abbreviation of the above names. |
Operator abbrevations are derived from the common abbrevations (DB, ÖBB, CFL, NS, SNCF, FS, PKP, …) as defined in Vehicle Keeper Marking Register. All these abbreviations are written uppercase!
Signals
Kilometer Signs/Mileposts
Signs designed to measure the length of a railway line. They should be entered as nodes on the tracks themselves. If the railway line has more than one track, it should be entered on each track. Only through tracks should be tagged, as that is what the signs measure (e.g.: do not tag sidings).
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | milestone | Unit Sign | Sign or post for measuring the length of a railway line. | |
railway:position | <Value of sign, such as 40.6 > |
Milepost Value | Rounded number displayed on the sign, separated with . . In Germany, for example, this is the number, a decimal point, and then the first digit of the lower number. Negative values are permitted. If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:position:exact | <Value of sign, such as 40.625 > |
Exact Milepost Value | Exact number displayed on the sign, separated with . . In Germany, for example, this is the number followed by a decimal point, and then a 3-digit number in the lower corner. Negative values are permitted. If using miles, prefix the number with mi: . |
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railway:milestone:emergency_brake_override | yes/no | Emergency Brake Override | Is there a mark on the sign to indicate changes to Emergency Brake usage? (e.g.: In Germany, this is an orange band.) | no |
railway:milestone:emergency_brake_override:direction | forward/backward | Direction of Emergency Brake Override | The direction of the OpenStreetMap way for which the mark applies. | no |
railway:milestone:catenary_mast | yes/no | Catenary Pole | Is the milepost attached to a catenary Pole | no |
信号
この節の記事は、 railway=signal および OpenRailwayMap/Tagging/Signal に移動しました。
Interlocking
Signal box
Signal boxes can be mapped as either a node of an area.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused and abandoned signal boxes can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned: . (Example: disused:railway=signal_box).
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railway | signal_box | Interlocking | A railway building where railway traffic is controlled via signal commands. Easily recognizable by their tower-like appearance, with a sign or label on the outside. Becoming less used as signal control is centralized. | |
railway:signal_box | mechanical | Mechanical Interlocking | A mechanical interlocking system where signals are operated mechanically with levers. | |
electric | Electrical/Electromechanical Interlocking | An interlocking system that controls the signals electrically, regardless if the signals themselves are electrical or mechanical. | ||
track_diagram | Track Diagram Interlocking | An interlocking system where a diagram of the track it covers is mapped on a large display panel, and switches or buttons are placed in correspondance to signal position on the map. In North America, this is usually done through a centralized dispatching office and called Centralized Traffic Control, or CTC. | ||
electronic | Electronic Interlocking | A fully computer-controlled interlocking system. The job is either done automatically or through a logic software run by a computer. | ||
name | <interlocking name> | Interlocking Name | The name of the interlocking. For example, for German Interlockings, it could be "Neuss Ngf" or "Holzheim ESTW-A". | |
railway:ref | <Interlocking Reference> | Interlocking Code | The railway interlocking abbreviation. For example, "BROOK" for BROOK Interlocking. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the signal box manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the Interlocking Tower was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the Interlocking Tower was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
railway:position | Value | Position | See Milepost section above. | |
railway:position:exact | Value | Exact position | See Milepost section above. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the interlocking, from (am besten von Wikimedia Commons). | |
railway:local_operated | yes/no | Locally Operated | Is the Interlocking Tower operated manually by an employee, or controlled automatically from somewhere else? | yes |
building | yes | Building | Is the interlocking mapped as an area? |
Interlocking range
In addition, a relation is created for each interlocking. This is to cover the area controlled by the Interlocking Tower.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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type | railway | railway relation | Flags this relation as being a railway relation. | |
railway | interlocking | Control Area | A relation that captures the area in which the Interlocking Tower controls. (The tag railway=controlled_area is deprecated) | |
name | <interlocking name> | Interlocking Name | The name of the interlocking. | |
railway:ref | <interlocking reference> | Interlocking reference | The abbreviation or reference code for the interlocking. |
In the relation itself, the following members should be included:
Role | Count | Feature | Description |
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<empty> | 1 | Interlocking Tower | The Interlocking Tower shouldn't be given a role, but should be included. |
facility | >=1 | Operating Points | Operating Sites's relations should be given this role.. See the explanation of what they are if you are unsure what this means. |
signal_box | >=0 | Remote Interlockings | Other interlockings (with their relation) that are controlled by this interlocking tower should be given this role., as they are part of this interlocking's control area. |
crossing | >=0 | level_crossings | Level Crossings that are controlled by the Interlocking Tower should be given this role.. Do not include manually operated or fully automatic level crossings here. |
signal | >=0 | Signal | Signals controlled by the interlocking should be given this role. |
switch | >=0 | Switch | Switches controlled by the interlocking should be given this role. |
Crossing box
Crossing boxes can be mapped as either a node of an area (the building). Crossing boxes are buildings where crossing keepers (also known as crossing attendants) stay. We do not map if a level crossing is staffed temporarily because it is defect.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused and abandoned crossing boxes can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned: . (Example: disused:railway=crossing_box).
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railway | crossing_box | Crossing box | A railway building where the crossing attendant stays. This buildings are usually one or two levels high and next to the level crossing because the attendant has to observe it. | |
name | <crossing (box) name> | Crossing (Box) Name | The name of the crossing box. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the crossing box manned (When do employees close the gates if a train approaches? When do train drivers not have to close the gates by theirselves?)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the crossing box was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the crossing box was taken out of service (e.g. due to closure of the level crossing or installation of automatic barriers. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
railway:position | Value | Position | See Milepost section above. | |
railway:position:exact | Value | Exact position | See Milepost section above. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the interlocking, from (am besten von Wikimedia Commons). | |
building | yes | Building | Is the crossing box mapped as an area? |
Block Post
Block posts is a signal box building, where a railway employee manually operates block signalling. Block posts are mapped as a node or an area (the building).
If the employee also operates a level crossing, its building is mapped as a block post, not as a crossing box.
Key | Value | Objekt | Beschreibung | Standardwert |
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Note: Disused and abandoned block posts can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned: . (Example: disused:railway=blockpost).
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railway | blockpost | block post | A building where the railway company employee works. It is a signal box. Ein Bahngebäude, in dem sich der Blockwärter aufhält und den Streckenblock bedient. This buildings are usually one or two levels high. They are often not in the near of level crossings. | |
name | <block post name> | block post name | The name of the block post. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the signal box manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the crossing box was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the block post was taken out of service (e.g. due to removal of the block signals or installation of automatic block signalling. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
railway:position | Value | Position | See Milepost section above. | |
railway:position:exact | Value | Exact position | See Milepost section above. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the interlocking, from (am besten von Wikimedia Commons). | |
building | yes | Building | Is the block post mapped as an area? |
Operating Sites
For English speakers, there is no real equivalent for the German term "Betriebsstelle", or Operating Sites. Since this scheme is made by Germans, it is important for mappers to understand what it means. "Betriebsstelle" in German is a railway engineering term that refers to locations on the railroad where special infrastructure is installed; this means Junctions, both Freight and Passenger Stations, among other things described in the section below. From herein, the word Betriebsstelle will not be used.
Operating Sites are to be mapped as a node in the center of the site. Optionally (though recommended for information's sake), a relation can be used to encompass the entire site, which is described in the section below.
An overview for the way Operating Sites should me mapped is included below:
- The purpose of including Operating Sites is that they are needed in positioning a label on the map, to be used as a destination for routing applications, or to be used as a search result.
- Normally, it is mapped as a node at the geographical center of the Operating Site.
- Since the point of the node is for routing purposes, it can be acceptable to map the node somewhere else if placing it at the geographical center of the Operating Site will have adverse affects. Example: The geographical center is in the middle of water or a forest, or other such area.
- When mapping the area of the Operating Point through the appropriate relation, use the following standards:
- Track towards an Operating Point (in the case of a Station) should start at the entry signals, signs on the track announcing the station, or the switch it originates from. For non-stations, use analogous landmarks to determine this.
- In North America, knowing where to differentiate this could be a bit nebulous. Still, try and keep with the logic structure.
- For the area perpendicular to the track(s), the outer limits should the boundary of the railway property.
- At least tracks, platforms, engine sheds, station buildings, signal facilities, and loading facilities should be included. Other facilities such as parking can be added at discretion of the mapper.
- Track towards an Operating Point (in the case of a Station) should start at the entry signals, signs on the track announcing the station, or the switch it originates from. For non-stations, use analogous landmarks to determine this.
Additionally, you should map Stop Positions. These are then included in the aforementioned Operating Site relation. Interlockings are not Operating Sites.
Milepost information is not to be included in the Operating Site relation.
Operating Site Types
Stations / Stops
Tag the using node in middle of the station/halt, NOT on the way representing the track.
If a station is composed of two or more operational independent stations (e.g. two companies' station side-by-side, strictly separated, they should be mapped as two stations, each one should have its own node. For example, see Berlin Zoologischer Garten (S-Bahn/light rail in the north-west and heavy rail in the south-east). Stations which are operational part of another (mostly large) station are mapped as independent station and connected to their parent station using operation site relations. For example, see Köln Hansaring, which belongs to Köln Hbf (Cologne Central Station).
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: and abandoned: (For exmple: disused:railway=station).
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railway | station | Station | Place with at least one switch, where trains begin, end, cross, turn, end etc. Used for all stations with access for passengers. This can be passenger-only stations, but also stations that are used for passenger traffic and freight traffic or internal purposes. | |
halt | Halt | Use this for railway "stations", that don't have any switches. Can be difficult to decide, whether to use halt or station. For that decision, mind presence of station building or see official name of the "station". | ||
tram_stop | Tram stop | Stop point for trams. | ||
subway | yes | Subway station | This is a subway station. The tagging scheme does not have a distinction between train and subway stations. | no |
public_transport | station | Station | Use this for tagging using the new public transport scheme Public-Transport-Schema. Only stations with passenger transport are described in this scheme. | |
name | <station name> | Station name | Name of the station. Use the name on the signs on the station building or at platforms, for example "Köln Hbf". | |
railway:ref | <station code> | Station Code | The code used for the station. In North America, this might be something like NYP for New York Penn Station or OSB for Old Saybrook Station if it's an Amtrak station. In Germany, the Ril 100 code would be something like KN for Neuss Hbf. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. |
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uic_ref | <numberr> | UIC reference number | Number of the station according to UIC. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC name | Name of the station according to UIC. | |
railway:station_category | <station_category> | Sttion category | Category of the station, in Germany see Details. | |
operator | <operator_name> | Operator | Operator of the station. | |
network | <network_name> | Network | Name of the network the station belongs to. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the station manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? This tag does not cover opening hours of ticket counters. | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the station was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the station was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the station (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the station in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:London King's Cross railway station". |
Marshalling Yard/Classification Yard/Freight Yard/Freight Station
Essentially, a railway station used only for freight. It should be mapped at the center of the facility, NOT on the way representing the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For example: disused:railway=yard).
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railway | yard | Freight Yard | Essentially, a railway station for freight. This includes yards that don't involve the loading or unloading of freight. | |
name | <name> | Name | The full name of the freight yard, such as Oak Point Yard. | |
railway:ref | <yard code> | Yard Code | The reference code for the yard (see also passenger stations). Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the yard. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the freight station manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the yard was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the yard was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the yard (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the yard in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Oak Point Yard". |
Employee Station
A railway station used by railway employees only, and is not normally accessible by passengers of freight traffic. Often, these are for maintenance facilities, but there are a number of other uses. It should be mapped at the center of the station, NOT on the way representing the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=service_station).
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railway | service_station | Employee Station | A railway station only used by railway employees | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the station. | |
railway:ref | <station code> | Station Code | The code used for the station. In North America, this might be something like NYP for New York Penn Station or OSB for Old Saybrook Station if it's an Amtrak station. In Germany, the Ril 100 code would be something like KN for Neuss Hbf. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. |
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operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the yard. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the station manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the station was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the station was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the station (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the station in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:London King's Cross railway station". |
Junctions
The junction between two railways. It should be mapped at the center of the station, NOT on the way representing the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=junction).
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railway | junction | Railway Junction | A place on a railway where another route branches off of it. | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the junction. | |
railway:ref | |
Junction Code | The reference code the railway uses to refer to the junction. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the junction. | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the junction was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the junction was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the Junction (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the junction in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Fresh Pond Junction". |
Crossover
A crossover is a pair of switches that allows trains to transfer to parallel track of a multitrack line or from a single track section to a double track section of the same line. It is mapped as a node in the center of the crossover facility, but not as a node on a track.
Additionally the crossover track is being tagged with service=crossover to mark its function.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused and abandoned crossover can be mapped by adding the prefix <code>disused: or abandoned: (example: disused:railway=crossover).
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railway | crossover | Crossover | A pair of switches that allows a train to switch to a parallel track. | |
name | <name of crossover> | Name of crossover | The name of a crossover. | |
railway:ref | |
Crossover Code | The reference code the railway uses to refer to the crossover. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the crossover. | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the crossover was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the crossover was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the crossover (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the crossover in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Fresh Pond Junction". |
Sidings
A siding is a operting site, where a spur forks from a railway line.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default |
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Note: Disused and abandoned sidings can be mapped by adding the prefix <code>disused: or abandoned: (example: disused:railway=spur_junction).
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railway | spur_junction | siding | The position where a spur forks from a main line. | |
name | < name of the siding> | name of the siding | name of the siding | |
railway:ref | |
Siding Code | The reference code the railway uses to refer to the siding. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the siding. | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the siding was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the siding was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the siding (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the siding in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Fresh Pond Junction". |
Other Operating Sites
Any Operating Site not covered above (e.g. movable bridges). Note that Interlocking Towers ARE NOT Operating Sites. It should be mapped at the center of the site, NOT on the way representing the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using <code>disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=site).
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railway | site | Railway Site | An Operating Site. Note that Interlocking Towers ARE NOT Operating Sites. | |
name | <name of crossover> | Site Name | The name of the site. | |
railway:ref | |
Site Code | The reference code the railway uses to refer to the site. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the site. | |
operating_times | <syntax like opening_hours=*> | operating times | When is the operating site manned (i.e. when do employees interlock switches and signals)? | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the site was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the site was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the site (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <number> | Elevation | Elevation of the site in metres. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Fresh Pond Junction". |
Stop positions
This is not neccisarily required, but can help routing significantly in the absence of other information. If you know where they are, map them. Tagging is based off of the Public Transport Schema, but was expanded to cover non-public transit as well. This should be mapped as a node ON the way of the track.
On stations and halts (whether with or without passenger trains stopping there) every track which may be tagged with usage=* should get a node with railway=stop. In addition, every track with a platform should get a node with railway=stop. If there is a node with public_transport=stop_position already, add railway=stop to this node.
On sidings one node per track before and after the siding should be tagged with railway=stop. The same applies for crossovers.
You can use following tags for stop positions:
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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public_transport | stop_position | Stop Position | Defines this point as a stop position of the vehicle (locomotive). In Stop Positions without public transport, this tag is not used. | |
railway | stop | Stop Position | Defines the stop position of the locomotive. If public transportation, use this in addition to the above tag. | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the stop position, such as <code>Locust Manor or Köln-West . |
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railway:ref | <Stop Position Code> | Abbreviation | The code used for the station. In North America, this might be something like NYP for New York Penn Station or OSB for Old Saybrook Station if it's an Amtrak station. In Germany, the Ril 100 code would be something like KN for Neuss Hbf. |
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operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the holding position. | |
network | <network name> | Network | The railway network the holding position is part of. | |
uic_ref | |
UIC-Code | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Code for this stop position. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC-Name | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Name for this stop position. | |
train | yes/no | Railway | Is the stop position for a railway? | no |
light_rail | yes/no | Light Rail | Is the stop position for light rail? | no |
subway | yes/no | Subway | Is the stop position for a subway? | no |
tram | yes/no | Tram | Is the stop position for a tram? | no |
railway:position | Value | Position | See Milepost section above. | |
railway:position:exact | Value | Exact position | See Milepost section above. |
Operating Site (Relation)
The associated components of an Operating Site, such as platforms, buildings, and stop positions. The tagging is based off of stop_areas in the Public Transport Schema, but is extended to cover non-public transit Operating Sites.
Interlockings are not Operating Sites.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | facility | Operating Site | General tag for Operating Site relations. | |
type | public_transport | Public Transport | Describes this relation as a public transport relation. Only necessary if it is public transportation. | |
public_transport | stop_area | Stop Area | Defines this relation as a stop area. Only necessary if it is public transportation, and used with the above tag. | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the Operating Site; it should match the name of the node. | |
railway:ref | <code> | Site Code | The reference code the railway uses to refer to the site; it should match the name of the node. Abbreviations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the Operating Site. | |
uic_ref | <code> | UIC-Code | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Code for this Operating Site. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC-Name | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Name for this Operating Site. | |
train | yes/no | Railway | Is the Operating Site for a railway? | no |
light_rail | yes/no | Light Rail | Is the Operating Site for light rail? | no |
subway | yes/no | Subway | Is the Operating Site for a subway? | no |
tram | yes/no | Tram | Is the Operating Site for a tram? | no |
In this relation, the following members should be included:
Role | Count | Feature | Description |
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stop | >1 | Stop Position | At least one stop position should be included. |
platform | >=0 | Platform | If present, platforms should be included. |
subway_entrance | >=0 | Subway Entrance | If present, subway entrances should be included. |
landuse | 0-1 | Operating Site Property | The physical area the Operating Site can be included. This should be a single area mapped with the tag landuse=railway. |
building | >=0 | Buildings | Any buildings part of the Operating Site should be included. Usually, this is the station building. |
<empty, no role> | 1 | Operating Site Node | The node of the Operating Site must be included. Leave the role field empty even if JOSM warns you. |
Railway lines
Railway Lines are mapped with relations, and split between three categories that should not be mixed up: infrastructure, railway route, and train route. Infrastructure is based around the physical tracks. These are often expressed as branches for smaller lines, and in North America for larger lines, are often called Subdivisions. Another type is the railway route, which is the route of operation of trains (plural) over the infrastructure. The last relation is the train route, which is the route a specific train will take over the aforementioned railway route, showing in order the standard tracks it will take and where it will stop.
Railway Line
The physical railroad on which trains operate. Way direction is not required (<code>key:oneway should not be on the ways), and ways do not have to be added as members in any specific order. Only tracks are to be included in this relation. Only the mainline should be included, with sidings and spurs being excluded.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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type | route | Route | Indicates this relation is a route. | |
route | tracks | Railway Line | Indicates that this route is of a Railway Line. | |
name | <Name> | Name | Name of the Railway Line. In North America, these are usually suffixed with "Subdivision" if they are a mainline, or "Branch" or "Secondary" if they aren't mainlines. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the Railway Line. | |
ref | <code> | Code | Germany] has such a system. | |
from | <city> | Beginning City | The city where the Railway Line begins in. If the line is a spur and only connects to another Railway Line at one end, that city should be the "from" city. | |
to | <city> | Ending City | The city where the Railway Line ends at. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:River Subdivision (Canadian Pacific Railway)". | |
historic | railway | Historic Railway Line | Is this railway line historic (not currently considered this)? This does not necessarily mean the tracks are nonexistent, as it can also indicate parts of this line were used to create a new line. | no |
abandoned | yes/no | Abandoned Railway Line | Were the tracks of this right-of-way removed? If so, please use the above key historic=yes as well. |
no |
Railway Route
Railway Routes are the route of operation of trains over a Railway Line. Way direction is not required (key:oneway should not be on the ways), and ways do not have to be added as members in any specific order. Only tracks are to be included in this relation. Only the mainline should be included, with sidings and spurs being excluded.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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type | route | Route | Indicates this relation is a route. | |
route | railway | Railway Route | Tag, das die Relation als Eisenbahnroute klassifiziert. | |
name | <Name> | Name | Name of the Railway Route. | |
ref | <code> | Code | A code used internally by the Railroad to refer to this Railway Route. | |
from | <city> | Beginning City | The city where the Railway Route begins in. | |
to | <city> | Ending City | The city where the Railway Route ends at. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Empire Builder". | |
historic | railway | Historic Railway Route | Is this railway route a former route? | no |
Station/Stop
All components of a station/stop, including stop positions, are summarized by adding them to a relation. The tagging is directly based on the Public Transport Schema, but was extended to also cover Operating Sites, which is a category that contains things not used in public transport.
For further tagging guideance, see Operating Sites.
Operating Site Facilities
Platforms
A platform for passengers to wait and enter trains from. See loading docks for freight. Mapped as either a way or area, although an area is recommended.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned platforms can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=platform).
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railway | platform | Railway Platform | A platform. Mapped as either a way or area, although an area is recommended. | |
public_transport | platform | Public Transport Platform | If used in public transit, it should be tagged with this. This is part of the new Public Transport Schema. | |
name | <name> | proper name | If the platform has a proper name, name=* is used. Use ref=* to map the track numbers. | |
ref | <number> | Track Numbers | The track numbers served by this platform, separated by a Semicolon (; ). For example, 1;2 . |
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area | yes/no | Area | Is the platform mapped an an area? | yes |
lit | yes/no | Lighting | Is the platform lit? | no |
covered | yes/no | Covered | Is the platform covered? | no |
surface | asphalt/paving_stones/concrete etc. | Platform Surface | The material the surface of the platform is. See Key:surface for more values. | |
wheelchair | yes/no/limited | Wheelchair Accessibility | Is the platform wheelchair accessible? | |
tactile_paving | yes/no/incorrect | Tactile Paving | Is the platform equipped with tactile paving for a blindman's cane? The most widespread and important on the yellow line that borders the track end of the platform. Note that tactile_paving:yes cannot be used on areas, so if present should be mapped on a separate way. |
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height | <height> | Platform Height | The height of the platform in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft: . |
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operator | <管理者> | 管理者 | プラットホームの管理者です。 |
If a track along one platform edge has multiple numbers (e.g. 4a and 4b because it is used by two trains at the same time), the platform can be mapped as multipolygon. Tags which were tagged at the area should be transferred to the multipolygon relation. The platform edges parallel to the tracks are tagged with railway=platform_edge and ref=<track number>.
If the platform is divided into sections (A, B, C, …) to describe which carriage stops at which section, you can map a nodes at the section signs onto the platform edge and tag it with railway:platform:section=C.
Ticket vending machines
A vending machine where it is possible to buy transport tickets.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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amenity | vending_machine | vending machine | Generic tag for a vending machine. Beeing tagged as a point. | |
vending | public_transport_tickets | ticket machine | Amachine where you can buy tickets. | |
operator | <operator> | operator | The operator of these machines, such as Deutsche Bahn . |
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ref | <Number> | Machine number | The internal number of the machine. Often written on it. | |
payment:coins | yes/no | Coins | Does the machine accept coins? | no |
payment:notes | yes/no | banknotes | Does the machine accept banknotes? | no |
payment:electronic_purses | yes/no | Stored value cards | Does the machine accept prepaid cards? | no |
payment:debit_cards | yes/no | Maestro/debit cards | Does the machine accept debit cards, e.g.: maestro? | no |
payment:credit_cards | yes/no | Credit cards | Does the machine accept credit cards? | no |
payment:account_cards | yes/no | loyalty cards | Does the machine accept loyalty cards, e.g.: "BahnCard" or "Railcard"? | no |
きっぷ売り場
きっぷを購入したり、情報を尋ねたりすることができる窓口です。ノードとしてマッピングします。
キー | 値 | 属性 | 解説 | 既定値 |
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shop | ticket | Ticket Counter | きっぷを購入したり、情報を尋ねたりすることができる窓口です。ノードとしてマッピングします。 | |
operator | <運営者> | Operator | きっぷ売り場の運営者。東日本旅客鉄道 など。 |
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name | <名前> | Name | きっぷ売り場の名前。 | |
opening_hours | <営業時間> | Hours of Operation | きっぷ売り場の営業時間。 |
Subway entrances
Access to a metro station. Mapped as a node at the entrance.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | subway_entrance | Subway Entrance | Access to a metro station. Mapped as a node at the entrance. | |
name | <Name> | Name | The name of the entrance and the metro station. | |
wheelchair | yes/no/limited | Wheelchair Accessibility | Is the entrance wheelchair accessible? | |
bicycle | yes/no | Bicycle Accessibility | Is the entrance bicycle accessible? |
Service Telephone
Telephones are plotted as node on their actual locations next to the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | phone | Fernsprecher | A service telephone for the railway, often at level crossings so that in emergency someone can connect to the relevant signal operator. Telephones are plotted as node on their actual locations next to the track. | |
ref | <number> | Reference Number | A reference number for the telephone, not the telephone number. |
Water tower
A water tower to supply steam locomotives with water. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned water towers can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=water_tower).
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railway | water_tower | Water Tower | A water tower to supply steam locomotives with water. | |
man_made | water_tower | Water Tower | A tower that holds water at an elevation to build up water system pressure via gravity. | |
building | yes | Building | If the water tower is a building or not. | |
area | yes/no | Area | Is the water tower mapped as an area? |
Fuelling Station
A fuelling station for locomotives. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | fuel | Tankstelle | A fuelling station for locomotives, primarily diesel-electrics. | |
building | yes | Building | If the fuelling station is a building or not. | |
area | yes/no | Area | Is the fuelling station mapped as an area? |
Water Crane
A water crane used to deliver water into the tank or tender of a steam locomotive. Mapped as a node.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned water cranes can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=water_crane).
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railway | water_crane | Water Crane | A water crane used to deliver water into the tank or tender of a steam locomotive. |
Coaling Station
A fuelling station to provide steam locomotives with coal. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned coaling station can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=coaling_facility).
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railway | coaling_facility | Coaling Station | A fuelling station to provide steam locomotives with coal. | |
area | yes/no | Area | Is the coaling station mapped as an area? | yes |
Sand Store
A facility where locomotives can refill their barrels. It is tagged with railway=sand_store.
Disused and abandoned sand stores can be mapped by adding the prefix disused:
or abandoned:
(Example: disused:railway=sand_store).
Sewage Disposal
A facility where sewage from train toilets and other types of waste are disposed.
Key | Value | Objekt | Beschreibung | Standardwert |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned sewage disposals can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=waste_disposal).
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railway | waste_disposal | waste disposal facility | A facility where waste is disposed. | |
waste | brown_water | brown water | sewage from water toilets (common in Germany) | |
chemical_toilet | chemical toilet | sewage from chemical toilets | ||
area | yes/no | Area | Is the facility mapped as an area? | yes |
Compressed Air
A facility to get compressed air. It is tagged with railway=compressed_air_supply.
Disused and abandoned compressed air supply stations can be mapped by adding the prefix disused:
or abandoned:
(Example: disused:railway=compressed_air_supply).
Power Supply
Power sockets next to yard tracks which are used by employees cleaning trains. It is mapped using railway=power_supply.
Disused and abandoned power supplies stations can be mapped by adding the prefix disused:
or abandoned:
(Example: disused:railway=power_supply).
Preheating
Preheating facilities are mapped using railway=preheating.
Disused and abandoned preheating facilities can be mapped by adding the prefix disused:
or abandoned:
(Example: disused:railway=preheating).
Car Wash
A place where locomotives and rolling stock are cleaned. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned car wash can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=wash).
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railway | wash | Car Wash | A place where locomotives and rolling stock are cleaned. | |
building | yes | Building | If the car wash is a building or not. | |
area | yes/no | Area | Is the car wash mapped as an area? |
Pit
A pit between the rails to repair locomotives or rolling stock from underneath.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | pit | Pit | A pit between the rails to repair locomotives or rolling stock from underneath. Mapped as a node on the track at the center of the pit. |
Loading Gauge Structure
A structure used to check compliance with the railway's loading gauge. Mapped as a node on the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused or abandoned structure gauges can be tagged by adding disused: and abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=loading_gauge).
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railway | loading_gauge | Loading Gauge Structure | A structure used to check compliance with the railway's loading gauge. More recently, this is an electronic detector that uses light beams, but has been and can be an arm of gantry placed over the exit of a goods yard or the entrance of a restricted part of the railway. Mapped as a node on the track. |
Hump
A hill in a classification yard that the lead track of the yard goes over. Railroad cars then roll down the other side into the appropriate track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | hump_yard | Hump | A hill in a classification yard that the lead track of the yard goes over. Railroad cars then roll down the other side into the appropriate track. This is mapped as a point on the track at the peak of the hill. |
Retarder
A retarder is a track-based brake used in hump yards to keep the speed of cars low.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | rail_brake | Retarder | A retarder is a track-based brake used in hump yards to keep the speed of cars low. It is on the outside of the tracks and grips the wheels against the tracks to slow them down. It is mapped as a node at the end closest to the hump in the hump yard. |
Engine Shed
A shed to protect locomotives and rolling stock from the environment. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
It is reccomended mapping the node where track intersects the building as entrance=yes
. Consider potentially also adding the tags to that node as barrier=door
with tags like door:overhead
(if the door is an up-and-over door), or door:sliding
(if the door slides to the left or the right to open).
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned engine shed can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=engine_shed).
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railway | engine_shed | Engine Shed | A shed to protect locomotives and rolling stock from the environment. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable. | |
building | yes | Building | If the shed is mapped as an area, it should have this tag. | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the engine shed. |
Locomotive Works
A engine shed that is built to serve as a maintenance facility for locomotives or rolling stock. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
It is reccomended mapping the node where track intersects the building as entrance=yes
. Consider potentially also adding the tags to that node as barrier=door
with tags like door:overhead
(if the door is an up-and-over door), or door:sliding
(if the door slides to the left or the right to open).
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned locomotive works can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=workshop).
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railway | workshop | Locomotive Works | A engine shed that is built to serve as a maintenance facility for locomotives or rolling stock. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable. | |
building | yes | Building | If the shed is mapped as an area, it should have this tag. | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the locomotive works. |
Radio Mast (Railroad)
A radio mast that the railroad transmits its radio system from. It is mapped as a node.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | radio | Radio Mast | A radio mast that the railroad transmits its radio system from. It is mapped as a node. | |
ref | <reference> | Reference | A reference code used to identify the radio tower. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the radio mast. | |
railway:radio | analogue/gsm-r | Radio Type | Is the radio analogue or GSM-R? | gsm-r |
man_made | mast/tower | 柱/塔 | これが柱/塔であることを示します。柱と塔の違いについては、 Tag:man_made=mast および Tag:man_made=tower を参照してください。 | |
tower:type | communication | Transmission Tower | Indicates this node is a transmission tower. | |
communication:gsm-r | yes/no | GSM-R | Indicates that this tower transmits GSM-R. |
Turntable
A device that rotates locomotives to switch them to different tracks, or to reorient them. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Disused and abandoned turntable can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=turntable).
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railway | turntable | Turntable | A device that rotates locomotives to switch them to different tracks, or to reorient them. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable. |
Hot Box and other Defect Detectors
Put a node at the position where the defect detector is located. The node should be part of the track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
railway | defect_detector | defect detector | ||
ref | <number> | number | number if existing | |
defect_detector:hot_box | yes/no | hot boxes | Does the gadget detect hot boxes? | |
defect_detector:dragging | yes/no | dragging parts | Does the gadget detect dragging parts? |
Transfer Table
A device that moves horizontally to transfer locomotives to different tracks. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable. Make sure to map the entire area it can move.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused and abandoned transfer table can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=traverser).
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railway | traverser | Transfer Table | A device that moves horizontally to transfer locomotives to different tracks. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable. Make sure to map the entire area it can move. |
Loading Dock
A loading dock or loading point for moving goods on or off of railcars. For purposes of mapping, a [#Platforms|platform] for freight. Can be mapped as a node, way, or area. Ideally mapped as an area.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | loading_ramp | Loading Ramp/Loading Dock | platform] for freight. Can be mapped as a node, way, or area. Ideally mapped as an area. | |
name | <name> | Name | A name for the loading dock for the renderer, as well as navigational aid. | |
lit | yes/no | Lighting | Is the platform lit? | no |
surface | asphalt/paving_stones/concrete etc. | Ramp Surface | The material the surface of the ramp is. See Key:surface for more values. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | Operator of the loading dock. | |
height | <height> | Platform Height | The height of the platform in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft: . |
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area | yes/no | Area | Is the platform mapped an an area? | yes |
Crane
A crane next to or above the track in order to load or unload goods, such as coal or shipping containers. If it is a fixed crane, it can be tagged as a node or an area, with area being preferred. If a Gantry Crane, it can be tagged as a node at the center of the track or a way to the side of the track, with the way being preferred.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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man_made | crane | Crane | A crane next to or above the track in order to load or unload goods, such as coal or shipping containers. | |
crane:type | floor-mounted_crane/portal_crane | Crane Type | If a fixed crane, it is a floor-mounted_crane . If it is a Gantry Crane, it is a portal_crane .
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crane:mobile | no/rail | Crane Mobility | Enter no if it is a fixed position crane, or rail if it is a Gantry Crane. | |
crane:height | <height> | Crane Height | Crane height in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft: . Not required.
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crane:maxradius | <length> | Boom Length/Working Range | In meters, how long the crane's boom is or how far it can move horizontally. If using feet, prefix with ft: . Not required.
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name | <name> | Crane Name | If the crane has a specific name. Not required. | |
operator | <operator> | Crane Operator | The operator of the crane. |
Weighbridge
A weighbridge is a weighing scale used to weigh locomotives or rolling stock.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | track_scale | Weighbridge | A weighbridge is a weighing scale used to weigh locomotives or rolling stock. It is mapped as a node on the track at the center of the scale. |
Transporter Car
A type of railroad car designed for loading different gauge railroad equipment on it, to allow said equipment to traverse a different gauge railway. This is usually a lager gauge over a smaller gauge.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | carrier_truck_pit | Transporter Car | A type of railroad car designed for loading different gauge railroad equipment on it, to allow said equipment to traverse a different gauge railway. This is usually a lager gauge over a smaller gauge. It is mapped as a node on the infrastructure that allows the railroad cars to load onto the transporter car. |
Bogie Exchange
A facility where the gauge of a car can be changed by exchanging its wheels and axles.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | gauge_conversion | Bogie Exchange | A facility where the gauge of a car can be changed by exchanging its wheels and axles. It is tagged as a node on the junction of the larger and narrower track. |
Gate
A gate that blocks the track, such as at a factory.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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barrier | gate | Gate | A gate that blocks the track, such as at a factory. This is mapped as a node on the track. For multiple tracks, map a node on each track. | |
access | private/no | Access | The restrictions on access for the gate. access=private should be used for private corporations and companies, and access=no should be for government-run facilities.
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Railway museums
A museum that exhibits and restores various aspects of railroad history, including locomotives, rolling stock, and signalling equipment. It can be mapped as a node or an area, with an area being preferred.
If mapped as an area, map the museum grounds. If a node, map the node at the center of the museum grounds.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | museum | Railway Museum | A museum that exhibits and restores various aspects of railroad history, including locomotives, rolling stock, and signalling equipment. It can be mapped as a node or an area, with an area being preferred. | |
tourism | museum | Museum | Indicates this is a museum. | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the museum | |
area | no/yes | Area | Tag if this is an area. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the museum (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Illinois Railway Museum". |
Container Terminal
A transshipment facility for shipping containers. For uses to ORM, this is between ships and rail, or rail and truck. Mapped as a node or an area, with an area being preferred.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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man_made | container_terminal | Container Terminal | General tag for a container terminal (can exist without rail transport). | |
railway | container_terminal | Container Terminal | Tag for a container terminal (this one has to involve rail transport). | |
landuse | industrial | Industrial | Land uses for industrial purposes | |
name | <name> | Name | The name of the container terminal. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of the container terminal. | |
owner | <owner> | Owner | The owner of the container terminal. | |
wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Port Jersey". |
Car Shuttle
A loading ramp to load cars onto trains. It is mapped as a node on the ramp where the access road meets the railroad track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | car_shuttle | Car Shuttle | A loading ramp to load cars onto trains. | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the loading ramp. | |
uic_ref | |
UIC-Code | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Code for this station. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC-Name | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Name for this station. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of this station. | |
network | <network> | Network | The rail network to which this station belongs to. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the loading ramp (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). |
Rolling Highway
Loading ramp to load trucks onto trains. It is mapped as a node on the ramp where the access road meets the railroad track.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway | rolling_highway | Rolling Highway | A loading ramp to load trucks onto trains. | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the loading ramp. | |
uic_ref | <code> | UIC-Code | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Code for this station. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC-Name | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Name for this station. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of this station. | |
network | <network> | Network | The rail network to which this station belongs to. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the loading ramp (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). |
Train Ferry
A service to transfer rail cars across water. In this case, this can be either a train ferry or car float. This can be mapped as a way or a relation.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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route | ferry | Ferry | Indicates this route is a ferry. | |
railway | ferry | Train Ferry | Specifies the ferry route as one transporting railroad cars. | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the ferry route. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | Operator of the ferry route. |
Ferry Loading Dock
Loading dock to load railroad cars onto a ferry. It is mapped as a node where the track and ferry route meet.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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amenity | ferry_terminal | Ferry Terminal | Tag that says this is a ferry terminal. | |
name | <name> | Name | Name of the ferry terminal. | |
uic_ref | <code> | UIC-Code | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Code for this terminal. | |
uic_name | <name> | UIC-Name | The UIC (International Union of Railways) Name for this terminal. | |
operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of this terminal. | |
railway | ferry_terminal | Railway Ferry Terminal | Specifies this as a railway ferry terminal. |
Station buildings
The building of a railway station. Mapped as an area.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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Note: Disused and abandoned station buildings can be mapped by adding the prefix <code>disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:building=train_station).
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building | train_station | Station Building | A building of a railroad station. | |
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the building was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the building was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the Station Building. (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |
ele | <elevation> | Elevation | The height of the building above sea level, in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft: . |
Companies with rail connection
Factories, industrial plants, or other companies that have railway access. Please tag all buildings at the factory as having rail connections If the building exists previously, please just add the below tags, if they aren't already present. The tracks themselves should be tagged with usage=industrial. The purpose of all of this is to specifically highlight these buildings in ORM.
The following tags are important to OpenRailwayMap rendering industrial sites specifically:
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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landuse | industrial/commercial | Landuse | If the area is used for industrial purposes, or commercial purposes. | |
man_made | works | Factory | An industrial production plant, also known as a factory. Only tag if it is a factory. | |
name | <name> | Factory Name | The name of the factory. |
The following tags are helpful in OpenStreetMap at large, and should be added if not present and are known values:
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Note: Disused and abandoned buildings can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:building=yes).
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operator | <operator> | Operator | The operator of this factory. May very well be the same as the owner. | |||||
owner | <owner> | Owner | The owner of this factory. May very well be the same as operator. | |||||
building | yes/commercial/industrial/warehouse | Building Type | The use of the specific building. Tag as yes if type is not known. | |||||
brand | <brand_name> | Brand Name | The name of the brand of the product produced or sold here. | |||||
start_date | <date> | Date of opening | Date the building was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*. | |||||
end_date | <date> | Date of closing | Date the building was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*. | |||||
image | <URL> | Image | The URL of an image of the Building. (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used). | |||||
ele | <elevation> | Elevation | The height of the building above sea level, in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft: . |
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wikipedia | <country_abbr>:<article name> | Wikipedia article | Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:Highland Park Ford Plant". | |||||
architect | <名前> | 建築家の名前 | もし建物に個人の建築家がいるのであれば、ここに名前を入れてください。また、建築会社であれば、会社の名前を入れてください。 |
Electrical Facilities
For tagging of how a track is electrified and its voltage see the track section of this page.
Catenary Mast
Catenary masts can be mapped and tagged with power=catenary_mast.
Joints
Joints are points of catenary or electric rail which disconnect two electric circuit.
Key | Value | Property | Description | Default value |
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railway:electricity | joint | Joint | This point in catenary or electric rail disconnects two electric circuit. | |
railway:electricity:jumpering | jumpered/possible/no | status of jumpering | Describes default status of this joint. Use jumpered if this joint does usually not disconnect two sections. Use possible if this joint usually disconnects two electric circuits but can be jumpered if one power supply fails or a electric train has a breakdown in an insulated section. Use no if this joint can never be jumpered. |
Neutral sections
Track section where the catenary is grounded (can be found at joints) and where the main switch has to be turned off, should be tagged with railway:main_switch_off=yes.
Track sections where pantograph has to be lowered
Track section where the pantograph has to be lowered (e.g. moveable bridges) should be tagged with railway:lower_pantograph_section=yes.
Power Supply
Power from a power line is supplied at this point into catenary or electric rail. Use railway=power_supply. It is tagged onto nodes of a track.
Related tagging schemes
- Proposed_features/Railway
- Proposed_features/Railway_Signals
- Proposed_features/detailed_Railway_Network