Tag:railway=platform
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 railway = platform
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A railway platform. 
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Rendering in OSM Carto 
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Rendering in OSM Carto 
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| Group: railways |
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Status: approved
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How to map
Draw an area around the perimeter of the platform. This is the preferred, more detailed method, however drawing a single way along the centre of the platform is acceptable.
Required tags:
- railway=platform - Define it as a platform.
- area=yes - Necessary if the platform is mapped as an area.
Optional tags:
- ref=* - Platform reference number.
- name=* - Name of the platform, if it has one.
- surface=* - The surface of the platform; e.g. asphalt, paved etc.
- width=* - Width of the platform (if mapped as a linear way).
- wheelchair=* Acceptable access by wheelchair.
Ancillary items
Items associated with a platform, preferably mapped as separate entitles to allow accurate positioning.
- amenity=bench - A bench to sit down.
- amenity=waste_basket - A receptacle in which to place litter.
- amenity=shelter - A covered area to shelter from the weather.
- amenity=toilets - A public convenience.
Frequently used tags
| Key | Value | Description |
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| light_rail | yes / no | |
| subway | yes / no | |
| monorail | yes / no | |
| tram | yes / no | do trams stop? |
| funicular | yes / no |
Tags to use in combination
These tags may be added to the platform feature:
- tactile_paving=yes/no -
- elevator=* -
- surveillance=outdoor -
- supervised=* -
Related features
These features are usually tagged on a separate node or way:
- amenity=vending_machine + vending=public_transport_tickets
- amenity=vending_machine + vending=sweets or vending=drinks
- amenity=clock
- highway=steps + conveying=* for escalators
- emergency=phone
- man_made=surveillance
See also
- railway=platform_edge, part of a detailed way to map train platforms
- local_ref=*, to indicate the number or letter of the stop, platform or other transport feature
- highway=platform - for platforms at bus stops and bus stations