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Esta página descreve o esquema de etiquetas para o OpenRailwayMap.

O esquema de etiquetação abaixo foi desenvolvido para ser aplicado internacionalmente, por isso pode ser um pouco genérico. Alguns países possuem detalhes específicos, que podem ser consultados página de etiquetas específicas destes países.

Muitas etiquetas possuem um valor padrão que pode ser usado por aplicações quando esses valores estão ausentes. Entretanto, espera-se que estes valores estejam corretos. Você não precisará definir estes valores a menos que queira evitar conflitos com outras aplicações ou reforçar as características do objeto.

Esquema de etiquetação

Infraestrutura

Trilhos

caminho Cada linha deve ser tratadas separadamente. Se uma ferrovia possui duas linhas, estas devem ser desenhadas com caminhos separados. A etiqueta tracks=* não é interpretada no OpenRailwayMap porque cada caminho mapeado é tratado como uma linha única.

Grupo Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
Ferrovia railway rail Linha (ativa) Uma via que é usada regularmente.
proposed Linha planejada Uma via planejada, ainda em fase de projeto (não está em construção).
construction Linha em construção construction=* pode ser usado para uma descrição mais precisa. It obtains the value usually given to railway=*, such as railway=construction and construction=narrow_gauge.
disused Linha em desuso A linha está preservada (e pode ser vista), mas não é mais usada e pode estar coberta de mato.
abandoned Linha abandonada A faixa não possui mais trilhos ou sinais, mas a forma da linha (ou até mesmo seu leito), ainda pode ser visto, incluindo aterros, escavações, pontes e túneis.
razed Linha que foi sobreposta Grandes trechos da via foram sobrepostos. Alguns vestígios podem ainda ser vistos, entretanto, a maior parte da rota não pode ser claramente identificada.
narrow_gauge Linha de bitola estreita Uma linha com bitola mais estreita para os padrões nacionais. A bitola pode ser definida pela etiqueta gauge=*. Para linhas de bitola mista, com três trilhos, a etiqueta railway=rail deve ser usada, especificando as duas bitolas com gauge=*, separando-as com ponto e vírgula (1000;600). No Brasil, onde a maioria das linhas é de bitola métrica, considera-se estreita uma bitola menor que esta (como a "bitolinha" de 76 centímetros ou o Decauville de 60 centímetros).
light_rail Trem suburbano ou Metrô de superfície Ferrovia para transporte regular de passageiros, onde circulam trens suburbanos ou metrôs de superfície. Os serviços costumam fazer ligações entre os municípios de uma Região Metropolitana As linhas possuem sinalização própria, e geralmente são eletrificadas. As composições circulam segregadas à malha urbana.
subway Metrô subterrâneo Sistema de metrô subterrâneo em grandes cidades e Regiões Metropolitanas. As composições possuem seus próprios carros, são alimentadas por terceiro trilho, e trafegam quase exclusivamente no subterrâneo. Caso as linhas sejam majoritariamente na superfície, mapear com a etiqueta railway=light_rail. Não mapeie túneis de uma linha de superfície com esta etiqueta.
tram Bonde ou VLT Sistema de superfície para tráfego de passageiros, integrado à malha urbana, podendo passar por ruas e calçadas, compartilhando o espaço com outros veículos. O sistema geralmente circula respeitando a sinalização urbana. Se um bonde ou VLT trafega por uma ferrovia comum, segregada, ela deve ser mapeada como railway=rail ou railway=light_rail. Não use esta etiqueta para representar linhas de tráfego pesado que compartilham a rua ou calçada.
miniature Ferrovia em miniatura Pequenas ferrovias em parques para entretenimento ou atração turística. São sempre de bitola estreita (até 600mm).
Descrição name <line name> Nome da linha O nome da linha férrea, por exemplo, Estrada de Ferro Leopoldina - Linha do Litoral. Não use a descrição de partida e destino, como Linha Campos a Vitória, a não ser que este seja realmente o nome da linha, como a Estrada de Ferro Vitória a Minas.
description <line description> Descrição da linha A descrição da linha férrea, complementando seu nome, como por exemplo, Sorocaba - Santos ou Linha 5.
ref <line number> Código de referência da ferrovia Código de referência nacional da linha férrea. É composto pelo prefixo EF seguido de três algarismo, de forma semelhante as rodovias federais: 0XX (radiais), 1XX (longitudinais), 2XX (transversais), 3XX (diagonais), 4XX (ligações).
railway:track_ref <track number> Número da linha Número da linha dentro de um pátio de manobras.
historic railway Ferrovia histórica Deve ser usada juntamente com railway=disused, railway=abandoned, ou railway=razed. no
railway:preserved yes/no Linha preservada Linhas tombadas ou que são operadas com objetivo de preservar p patrimônio histórico (veículos, edifícios, sinais). As vezes é operada por um museu ferroviário para fins de turismo, apesar de existirem linhas com transporte regular de comboios históricos. no
Usos usage Atenção: Dentro de pátios ferroviários, use usage=* somente para as linhas principais (não para desvios, linhas de manobra, etc.). Isso também se aplica para os travessões e linhas de ultrapassagem fora dos pátios. Sempre use esta etiqueta apenas nas linhas principais.
main Linha principal Linha principal, em alguns casos duplicada, eletrificada e de maior velocidade. Use esta etiqueta para estradas de ferro com tráfego denso com passagens geralmente em dois níveis. Entretanto em algumas situações, uma linha principal pode circular em meio as ruas, especialmente se for antiga.
branch Ramal Ramais são linhas curtas e singelas, de baixa velocidade, com passagens geralmente em um nível. Quase sempre servem para fazer ligações entre duas ferrovias ou uma ferrovia principal e uma cidade afastada.
industrial Linha industrial 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 Linha militar Military used tracks. Mostly between railway station and ammunition storage areas.
tourism Linha turística Lines used only by tourist, often in service only during summer. Often run by museums featuring historical trains.
test Linha para testes Tracks used for testing of new vehicles.
highspeed yes/no Linha de alta velocidade 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 Pendular If this track is designed for tilting trains (used for the possibility to go through curves faster) no
lit yes/no Iluminada Is this track lit? no
Linha Eletrificada electrified yes Eletrificada Used for electrified tracks
no Não eletrificada Used for non-electrified tracks.
contact_line Catenária Used for tracks with a catenary/contact line above them.
rail Terceiro trilho Used for tracks electrified by a contact rail/third rail.
ground-level_power_supply Alimentação pelo solo Used for tracks electrified with ground-level power supply na Wikipédia.
electrified:rail top/side/bottom Tipo do contato The contact type of the third rail.
deelectrified yes Deseletrificada Used for tracks that were formerly electrified, but have since been removed.
contact_line Catenária Used for tracks with a catenary/contact line above them.
rail Terceiro trilho Used for tracks electrified by a contact rail/third rail.
voltage <voltage in Volts> Voltagem Voltage of the railway electrification system. Current Systems na Wikipédia
frequency <frequency in Hertz> Frequência Frequency of the railway electrification system. Use 0 for direct current. More information 0
gauge <Distance between rails in millimetres> Bitola Distance between rails of the track. In Europe mostly 1435mm. Track Gauge na Wikipédia 1435
Linha sobre pavimento embedded yes Linha embutida Usada para vias que estão embutidas em algum pavimento. This is often for level crossings, but it can also be seen for street running na Wikipédia, embedded slab track, or other such anomalies.
pavement Embutida em com pavimento rodoviário Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are the same pavement material.
metal Embutida em barras de metal Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are covered with a metal plating.
wood Embutida em madeira 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 Embutida em plástico Embedded rail where the gaps on the sides of the rail and flangeway are covered or filled with plastic.
Tipo de conexão entre trilhos railway:rail jointed/continuous Conexão entre trilhos Se o tipo a conexão entre os trilhos for feita por talas de junção na Wikipédia, use jointed. Se os trilhos forem conectados por solda na Wikipédia, use continuous.
Controle Ferroviário railway:etcs <ETCS-Level> / yes/no ETCS A linha é equipada com ETCS na Wikipédia? If so, the ETCS Level may also be specified. no
Classe de via railway:track_class <track class> Track Class Classificação da via, de acordo com a velocidade ou tonelagem permitida. Veja Track classes na Wikipédia. Consultar documentação da RFFSA para verificar se este tipo de dado é padronizado no Brasil.
Sistema de Sinalização railway:atc yes/no Automatic Train Control Is the track equipped with Automatic Train Control na Wikipédia? no
railway:pzb yes/no PZB Is the line equipped with PZB na Wikipédia? no
railway:lzb yes/no LZB Is the line equipped with LZB na Wikipédia? no
railway:integra_signum, *:evm, *:aws, *:gwatp, *:atb, *:kvb, *:ls, *:selcab, *:ebicab, *:zbs, *:shp, *:scmt, *:alsn, *:tpws, *:atb-eg, *:atb-ng, *:atb-vv, *:tvm, *:bacc, *:gw_atp, *:crocodile, *:memor, *:memor2, *:memor2+, *:tbl1, *:tbl1+, *:tbl2, *:rs4, *:asfa, *:asfa_fac, *:asfa_200, *:asfa_200_ave, *:zub121, *:eurozub, *:gnt yes/no Other train protection systems Is the line equipped with other train protection systems? no
Gabarito da Via loading_gauge <Loading Gauge> Gabarito de Carregamento The allowed loading gauge,which defines the maximum size of the vehicles, see Loading gauge na Wikipédia. This tag replaces structure_gauge=*.
metre_load <metre load in tons per metre> Carga por Metro 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> Carga por Eixo The maximum allowed axle load of rolling stock in tons.
Assentamento da Via railway:ballastless yes/no Via em Laje A via é assentada sobre uma laje de concreto, sem a necessidade de lastro. no
Sistema de Cremalheira rack yes/no Cremalheiras na Wikipédia Is the railway equipped with a rack system or not? no
riggenbach Sistema Riggenbach na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Riggenbach System.
strub Sistema Strub na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Strub System.
abt Sistema Abt na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Abt System.
locher Locher System na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Locher System.
riggenbach-klose Sistema Riggenbach-Klose The rack system used is the Riggenbach-Klose System.
marsh Sistema Marsh na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Marsh System.
von_roll Sistema Von-Roll na Wikipédia The rack system used is the Lamella System, also known as the Von Roll System.
Tipo de Tráfego railway:traffic_mode mixed Tráfego misto Lines are used regularly by both passenger and freight trains mixed
passenger Tráfego de passageiros Lines dedicated to passenger trains (might have some exceptions).
freight Tráfego de fretes Lines dedicated to freight trains (might have some exceptions).
Velocidade Máxima maxspeed <Maximum speed in kph>}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=*. Velocidade máxima
maxspeed:tilting <Permissible speed kph>} Velocidade máxima para trens pendulares 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=*.
Serviços service Warning: Use tag service=* on all tracks, that are not main, that means for all sidings, crossovers, yard tracks, spurs etc.
yard Linha de manobra Tracks mostly in railway stations used by railway companies for assembling and disassembling of trains. Mostly numbered (use railway:track_ref=* ).
siding Linha de desvio 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 Ramal de Inserção 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 Travessão 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 <operator_name> Operadora The operator of the track (infrastructure, not train).
embankment yes/no Aterro Is the track elevated using earth or concrete dam? no
cutting yes/no Escavado Is the track set in lowered terrain? no
Direção do Tráfego 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.
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> Data de inauguração The date at which a line (or a track) went into service. For information on its syntax, see start_date=*
end_date <date> Data de encerramento 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> Inclinação The slope (inclination) of track, in its direction. This tag can either carry a numeric value or up/down More information
railway:interlaced yes/no Gauntlet/interlaced track This track is part of a Gauntlet track na Wikipédia (also known as interlaced track). Please map all involved tracks as independent OSM ways. 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=*

Pontes

caminhorelação Can be tagged as a way, in addition to be added to a Bridge Relation to represent the entire bridge.

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
bridge yes/cantilever/covered/movable/trestle/viaduct Tipo da ponte What kind of bridge carrying the track is. Remember to create separate ways and add them to a bridge relation if the bridge span has a movable bridge at the center. If none of the defined types, enter yes. no
bridge:movable bascule/lift/swing Tipo de ponte móvel Only tag this if the bridge is tagged as bridge=movable.
layer <layer> Layer To describe the vertical relationship to other bridges and features. 1
bridge:name <Bridge name> Nome da ponte The name of the bridge.
image <URL> Imagem 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> Artigo da Wikipédia Wikipedia article about the bridge, please use the format <language code>:<article name>

Túneis

caminhorelação

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
tunnel yes Túnel 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> Nome do túnel Name of the tunnel
image <URL> Imagem The URL of an image of the tunnel (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used).
tunnel:wikipedia <language code>:<article name> Artigo da Wikipédia Wikipedia article about the tunnel, please use the format <language code>:<article name>

It is also possible to use a Tunnel Relation.

Aparelhos de Mudança de Via

nó In OpenStreetMap, switches are connection points of two railway tracks. They are defined by the following tags:

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
railway switch Aparelho de Mudança de Via (AMV) 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> Referência 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 Operação manual 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:.
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 Three-way Switch na Wikipédia A switch with two branching tracks, instead of the typical one.
single_slip Single Slip Switch na Wikipédia 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 Double Slip Switch na Wikipédia 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 Wye Switch na Wikipédia 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.: Outside Slip Switch na Wikipédia.
railway:switch:movable_frog yes/no Movable Frog Is the frog movable (e.g.: in a Swingnose Crossing na Wikipédia) or fixed? no
railway:switch:heated yes/no Switch Heating Is the switch being heated at temperatures below 0°C to prevent freezing?

Cruzamentos

nó Um cruzamento é um local onde duas linhas se encontram no mesmo nível, sem, no entanto, ser permitida a passagem para a linha adjacente.

Key Value Property Description Default value
railway railway_crossing Cruzamento Cruzamentos são pontos onde existem duas linhas cruzando, uma pela outra. Use esta etiqueta no nó da conexão.

Derailers, Trap Points, Catch Points

nó 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
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 switch without a frog na Wikipédia, used to derail trains with pass a stop signal. Used in UK, not in Germany.
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." (Wikipedia na Wikipédia)
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.

Para-choque de Via

nó 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.

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
railway buffer_stop Para-choque de via

Track clear detectors

nó 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
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 Track Circuit na Wikipédia 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.

Áreas da Ferrovia

área Areas used by railway companies such as stations, yards, etc.

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
landuse railway Área da ferrovia Areas used by railway companies such as stations, yards, etc.

Passagens de Nível

nó Level crossings are grade-level crossings of road and rail. Each crossing point is to be tagged by the following crossing tags:

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
Note: Level crossings no longer in use may be tagged by disused: and abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=level_crossing).
railway level_crossing Passagem de nível 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 Barreiras 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 Sinal luminoso 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 Aviso sonoro 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:.
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:.
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 Tipo de supervisionamento 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 minimum closure time
railway:level_crossing:closure:max maximum closure time

Passagens de pedestres

nó 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
Note: Crossings no longer in use may be tagged by disused: and abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=level_crossing).
railway crossing Travessia de pedestres 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:.
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:.
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 average closure time average time the crossing stays closed
railway:level_crossing:closure:min minimum closure time
railway:level_crossing:closure:max maximum closure time

Electrification System Change

nó 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
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

nó 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.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

nó 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
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

nó 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
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:.
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:.
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

Signals

nó Signals are tagged as a point on the track. So it is clear which track they belong to. It is recommended to see country-specific tagging to use the specific tagging scheme for your country.

Important Hint: If a signal is tagged between two OSM-ways, both ways have to have the same direction. So it is possible for applications to detect the correct position.


Key Value Property Description Default value
Note: Disused and abandoned signals can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=signal).
railway signal signal a signal
ref signal designation signal designation The name or designation of a signal.
railway:position distance value, such as 40.6 distance The rounded distance position of a signal. If using miles, prefix the number with mi:.
railway:position:exact distance value, such as 40.625 exact distance The exact (three-place) distance position of a signal. If using miles, prefix the number with mi:.
railway:signal:position left/right/bridge/overhead/in_track location Indicates the location of the signal in references to the track. bridge means the signal is located on a signal gantry overhead the track. left or right determines on which side of the track the signal is located in reference to the way direction in OpenStreetMap. overhead means a signal is attached to the catenary and in_track is intended for signals in the midle of the track - such as one attached to a buffer stop.
railway:signal:direction forward/backward/both direction of displaying Determines how you have to drive to have a view on the signal. Values are in reference to way direction in OpenStreetMap.
railway:signal:catenary_mast yes/no catenary mast Is the signal attached to a catenary mast?

These tags really only describe a single signal location. The tags below can be used to specify what type of signal it is:

The tagging scheme for signals is designed to use as few tags as possible.


The tag structure for signals is as follows:

railway:signal:CATEGORY=TYPE

for the exact type of signal. CATEGORY is a signal category (e.g. main, speed, distant, …) of the table below. TYPE is the country-specific name of the signal or the abbreviation. When unknown, even yes can be entered, with more specific tagging being preferred. To prevent ambiguities, the code should be prefixed with a country code according to ISO 3166-2 (e.g.: US:<name>). If no uniform naming system is in place in a country, the generic name for this signal should be used in lowercase. Example: railway:signal:main=AT:hauptsignal, railway:signal:main=DE:hp, or railway:signal:main=US:main.

You can add detailed properties of the signal by tags following this scheme:

railway:signal:CATEGORY:PROPERTY=VALUE

PROPERTY is a predefined property of the table below.

List of signal categories:

Type Name Description
main Main signal A signal that gives the permission to enter a station, leave a station or enter the next block section of a track. A main signal controls mainline and shunting movements and indicates the clearness of a track up to the next signal.
main_repeated Duplicated signal A signal to indicate the state of the main signal. Not to be confused with a Distant signal.
distant Distant signal A distant signal is placed at braking distance from a main/combined signal and indicates the aspect of the following signal to ensure that a train can stop before reaching the main/combined signal.
minor Minor signal A signal with a lower priority than main signal. In most cases they are used inside stations to protect occupied sections or control low speed (shunting) movements. It does not require any distant signal and applies to both mainline and shunting movements.
minor_distant Minor Distant signal A Distant signal for Minor signals.
combined Combined signal A signal that combines the function of a main and a distant signal. It indicates the state of the next two block sections and is valid for all train movements.
shunting Shunting signal A signal that controls low speed shunting movements inside stations. It does not apply to mainline movements.
crossing Level crossing signal A signal that indicates that the technical equipment (lights, barriers, bells) of a level crossing is active to warn automobile drivers about an approaching train.
crossing_distant Level crossing distant signal A signal which notifies the train driver to attend a level signal which will follow.
crossing_info Level crossing marker board A signal which describes the level crossing. It is usually mounted next to the level crossing and shows information like the current position (kilometre/miles) or the crossing number.
crossing_hint Level crossing announcement board A signal which notifies about a level crossing he will reach soon.
electricity Catenary signal A signal for electric locomotives indicating when and where the pantograph or other collector needs to be lowered. (e.g.: between different electrical systems.)
humping Hump yard signal This signal controls the speed of locomotives pushing cars towards the hump.
speed_limit Speed Limit indicator A signal that displays the maximum permissible speed in a track section.
speed_limit_distant Distant Speed Limit indicator A signal indicating an upcoming speed limit change.
whistle Horn signal A signal indicating the operator should use the horn.
ring Bell signal A signal indicating the operator should use the bell.
route Route indicator A signal that indicates the set up route.
route_distant Route Change Distant A signal indicating an upcoming route indicator.
wrong_road Wrong Road signal A signal indicating the movement to a track that normally would have traffic in the oncoming direction.
stop Stop post / Stop Board In general, this signal marks a position on a track, where a train needs to stop. In most cases it indicates the position where a passenger train should stop at a platform. On branch lines with simplified operational rules, this signal may also be used to mark a position where a train has to stop to wait for a permission to proceed.
stop_demand Stop-on-demand indicator A signal at small halts that is operated by waiting passengers to visualize their demand for a stop of the next train.
station_distant Upcoming Station A signal indicating an upcoming station.
radio Radio Change A signal providing instructions on radio usage.
departure Departure signal A signal indicating that a passenger train is ready to leave the station.
resetting_switch Resetting Switch signal A signal indicating the status of a resetting switch.
resetting_switch_distant Resetting Switch Distant A signal indicating an upcoming resetting switch.
snowplow Snowplow signal A signal that give instructions to vehicles with a snowplow. In most cases they are placed to warn the crew to raise the snowplow to avoid hitting any obstructions such as level crossings or bridges.
short_route Short entry indicator A signal which shows the train driver that he has to stop earlier than usual (usual = exit signal). Used if the train drives into a dead-end signal or joins another train.
brake_test Signal used for break tests This signal supports the communication between the train driver and the personnel checking the breaks.
fouling_point Clear-of-points marker/Track contact marker A signal that indicates up to which limit a track may be occupied to avoid collisions and malfunctions of signals and switches.
helper_engine Signals related to helper engines A signal giving instructions for helper engines at steep railroad lines (e.g. in mountain areas).
train_protection Signals related with train protection system topics Signals of this category show beginning/end of railway sections with a specific or any train protection system. This category also covers the signals (usually signs) mounted along railway lines with cab signalling. This section has been replacing the old sections lzb and lzb_start since 2014.
steam_locomotive Signals related to steam locomotives Signals that give instructions to the staff of steam locomotives.

List of signal properties:

Property Name Description
form Display/Style The physical format of the signal: (semaphore), (light) or (sign).
deactivated Signal Activity Is the signal still operational? Either (yes) or (no).
height Signal Height Height design of signal: either (dwarf) or (normal). Alternatively, you can specify the exact height measurement.
states Signal Aspects For variable signals, a list of possible signal aspects, each separated by a semicolon (e.g.: clear;aproach_limited;limited_clear;approach_medium;...).
shortened Shortened Braking Distance Is the signal placed closer than usual to the next signal? Either (yes or no).
repeated Repeater signal When a main/combined signal is not visible from distance (e.g. because of track curves), a repeater is installed to repeat the aspect of the main/combined signal. Use yes to mark these signals, otherwise use no or omit this tag.
frequency Frequency When activated, the frequency reading of the signal in Hertz (Hz).
voltage Voltage When activated, the voltage reading of the signal in Volts (V).
speed Signal Speed The displayed signal speed in Kilometers/Hour. For values in Miles/Hour, it is necessary to prefix it with mph.
function Signal Function The exact function of the signal, such as an Entry Signal (entry), Exit Signal (exit), Block Signal (block) or Intermediate Signal (intermediate). In the past, the deprecated value between was used for intermediate signals.
caption Additional Text Additional text specified on a signal. This tag was merged with the deprecated description, which was in use until 2014.
marker_light Marker Light Does the signal have a special light to show that it temporarily is invalid? Either (yes or no). Deprecated and moved to DE:OpenRailwayMap/Tagging in Germany.
only_transit Valid only for Passing Trains Does the signal only apply to trains that go through the following breakpoint/station? Either (yes) or (no).
substitute_signal Substitute Signal A signal added to another signal, and indicates the behaviour in cases of failures of the actual signal. Also known as caution signal. For example the train may pass the signal at low speed and must be prepared to stop at any obstacle. Either (yes) or (no).
twice Double Signal Is the signal instruction to be carried out twice? Either (yes or no).
type Subtype or order The subtype of a signal or what has to be down at/after this signal.
for Vehicle type Specifies for which types of vehicles this signal is valid. This can be multiple units (multiple_unit) or locomotives (locomotive). This tag can also be used for specifying locomotive classes or the type of traction (steam, diesel, electric, ...).
shape Signal shape Can be used to distinguish signals that are visually distinct, but have otherwise identical tagging. Used e.g. for different generations of German H/V light signals.

For specific tagging of certain signals in a specific country, refer to the Country-specific tagging section. These pages are currently a work-in-progress.

Multiple signals at the same location

If multiple signals are placed at the same location, usually at the same pole, all information should be put on the same node.

This cannot be used if a pole has different signals for opposite directions on the same pole, as getting the tagging for each direction correct is cumbersome and parsing them correctly would require complicated code. The solution is to use 2 nodes close to each other that have the information for one direction.

There however is a shortcut tagging that can be used in some well defined cases:

  • if the signals given in both directions are of the same type, but show different aspects (this usually happens only for signs): one can add an additional :backward to the type, and override specific aspects of the signal as needed. It is important to add an explicit :backward version of the signal type tag as a marker for the parser that this is a two-sided signal.

Example for the shortcut tagging:

This means there is a snowplow sign to the right of the track, showing "snowplow up" for the forward direction. The same signal also affects the backward direction, showing "snowplow down" in that case.

Other tags could also be overridden as needed:

All tags not explicitly overridden with :backward will apply to both direction. A value cannot be "deleted" with this. One can however invert the signal direction and only add the specific tag to the other direction:

The stop sign has no caption in forward direction, but the caption "200m" in opposite direction.


Interlocking

Signal box

nóárea Signal boxes can be mapped as either a node of an area.

Key Value Property Description Default value
Note: Disused and abandoned signal boxes can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=signal_box).
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

relação 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
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
<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

nóárea 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
Note: Disused and abandoned crossing boxes can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=crossing_box).
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

nóárea 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
Note: Disused and abandoned block posts can be mapped by adding disused: or abandoned:. (Example: disused:railway=blockpost).
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.

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.

Áreas de Operações Ferroviárias

Estações e Paradas

nó 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).

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: and abandoned: (For exmple: disused:railway=station).
railway station Estação 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 Parada 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 Parada de bonde Stop point for trams.
subway yes Estação de metrô This is a subway station. The tagging scheme does not have a distinction between train and subway stations. no
public_transport station Estação 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> Nome da estação 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> Código da estação 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)=*.
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> Operadora Operator of the station.
network <network_name> Rede 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> Data de abertura Date the station was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*.
end_date <date> Data de fechamento Date the station was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*.
image <URL> Imagem The URL of an image of the station (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used).
ele <number> Altitude Elevation of the station in metres.
wikipedia <country_abbr>:<article name> Artigo da Wikipédia Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:London King's Cross railway station".
Pátio de Triagem/Pátio de Classificação/Pátio de Frete/Estação de Frete

nó 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
Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For example: disused:railway=yard).
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".
Estação de Serviço

nó 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.

Chave Valor Propriedade Descrição Valor Padrão
Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=service_station).
railway service_station Estação de serviço A railway station only used by railway employees
name <name> Nome Name of the station.
railway:ref <station code> Código da estação 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. Abbrevations used by companies other than the operator can be tagged using railway:ref:(company)=*.
operator <operator> Operadora 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> Data de abertura Date the station was put into service. For formatting, see start_date=*.
end_date <date> Data de fechamento Date the station was taken out of service. For formatting, see end_date=*.
image <URL> Imagem The URL of an image of the station (If possible, images from Wikimedia Commons should be used).
ele <number> Altitude Elevation of the station in metres.
wikipedia <country_abbr>:<article name> Artigo da Wikipédia Article on Wikipedia. Tag the key in the format <country_abbreviation>:<Article name>, for example "wikipedia=en:London King's Cross railway station".
Junção

nó 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
Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=junction).
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".
Travessão

nó 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.

caminho Additionally the crossover track is being tagged with service=crossover to mark its function.

Key Value Property Description Default value
Note: Disused and abandoned crossover can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (example: disused:railway=crossover).
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".
Desvio

nó A siding is a operting site, where a spur forks from a railway line.

Key Value Property Description Default
Note: Disused and abandoned sidings can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (example: disused:railway=spur_junction).
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".
Outras Áreas de Operação Ferroviária

nó 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
Note: Disused or abandoned stations can be mapped using disused: or abandoned: (For Example: disused:railway=site).
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".

Posição de Parada

nó 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
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 Locust Manor or Köln-West.
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.
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)

relação 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
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 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 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
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.

Linhas da Ferrovia

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.

Linha

relação The physical railroad on which trains operate. 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
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 A code used internally by the Railroad to refer to this Railway Line. Included because 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

relação 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
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

relação 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

caminhoárea 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).
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.
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.
height <height> Platform Height The height of the platform in meters. If using feet, prefix with ft:.
operator <operator> Operator The operator of the platform.

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

nó A vending machine where it is possible to buy transport tickets.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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.
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

Ticket counters

nó A desk where you can buy tickets and ask for information. Mapped as a node.

Key Value Property Description Default value
shop ticket Ticket Counter A desk where you can buy tickets and ask for information. Mapped as a node.
operator <operator> Operator The operator of the ticket counter, such as Amtrak.
name <name> Name A name for the ticket counter.
opening_hours <Öffnungszeiten> Hours of Operation The hours of operation of the ticket counters.

Subway entrances

nó 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

nó Telephones are plotted as node on their actual locations next to the track.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

nóárea 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).
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

nóárea A fuelling station for locomotives. Can be mapped as a node or area, with area being preferrable.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

nó 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).
railway water_crane Water Crane A water crane used to deliver water into the tank or tender of a steam locomotive.

Coaling Station

nóárea 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).
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

nóárea 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

nóárea 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).
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

nóárea 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

nóárea 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

nóárea 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

nóárea 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).
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

nó 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

nó 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).
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

nó 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

nó 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

nóárea 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).
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

nóárea 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).
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)

nó 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 Mast Indicates this is a mast
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

nóárea 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).
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

nó 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

nóárea 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
Note: Disused and abandoned transfer table can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:railway=traverser).
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

nócaminhoárea 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
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:.
area yes/no Area Is the platform mapped an an area? yes

Crane

nóárea 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
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.
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.
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.
name <name> Crane Name If the crane has a specific name. Not required.
operator <operator> Crane Operator The operator of the crane.

Weighbridge

nó A weighbridge is a weighing scale used to weigh locomotives or rolling stock.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

nó 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
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

nó A facility where the gauge of a car can be changed by exchanging its wheels and axles.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

nó A gate that blocks the track, such as at a factory.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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.

Railway museums

nóárea 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
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

nóárea 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
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

nó 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
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

nó 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
railway rolling_highway Rolling Highway A loading ramp to load trucks 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).

Train Ferry

caminhorelação 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
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

nó 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
amenity ferry_terminal Ferry Terminal Tag that says this is a ferry terminal.
name <name> Name Name of the ferry terminal.
uic_ref 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

área The building of a railway station. Mapped as an area.

Key Value Property Description Default value
Note: Disused and abandoned station buildings can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:building=train_station).
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

área 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
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:

Key Value Property Description Default value
Note: Disused and abandoned buildings can be mapped by adding the prefix disused: or abandoned: (Example: disused:building=yes).
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:.
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 <name> Architect Name If the building had a single architect, put their name here, or if an architect firm, put that firm's name here.

Electrical Facilities

For tagging of how a track is electrified and its voltage see the track section of this page.

Catenary Mast

nó Catenary masts can be mapped and tagged with power=catenary_mast.

Joints

nó Joints are points of catenary or electric rail which disconnect two electric circuit.

Key Value Property Description Default value
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

caminho 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

caminho Track section where the pantograph has to be lowered (e.g. moveable bridges) should be tagged with railway:lower_pantograph_section=yes.

Power Supply

nó 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.

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