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 used 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_ticketsamenity=vending_machine+vending=sweetsorvending=drinksamenity=clockhighway=steps+conveying=*for escalatorsemergency=phoneman_made=surveillance
See also
railway=platform_edge, part of a detailed way to map train platformslocal_ref=*, to indicate the number or letter of the stop, platform or other transport featurehighway=platform- for platforms at bus stops and bus stations