OpenRailwayMap/Tagging in Canada

This is a small but growing resource for OpenRailwayMap (ORM) tagging schemes specific to Canada. For a North American overview, please see OpenRailwayMap/Tagging in North America. For the definitive ORM tagging scheme see OpenRailwayMap/Tagging.

Naming

Mainlines should be tagged as "Owner - Subdivision" (i.e. CPKC - Galt Subdivision)

Sidings should be tagged as "Name Siding" (i.e. Orr's Lake Siding)

Helpful Sources

Three Year Network Plans

Three-year network plans are required by Transport Canada and are provided publicly by some rail operators.

CN

VIA Rail