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'''OpenRailwayMap''' (het voormalige "Bahnkarte") is een gedetailleerde online kaart van de wereldwijde spoorinfrastructuur, gebaseerd op de data van OpenStreetMap. Sinds halverwege 2013 beschikbaar via [http://www.openrailwaymap.org/ openrailwaymap.org].
== Omschrijving ==
[[File:Scheiding HSL-Betuweroute-Hoofdrailnet.png|thumb|Hier is te zien hoe de spoortunnel van Barendrecht in ORM een stuk overzichtelijker is; we kunnen HSL-Zuid, de Betuweroute, een enkelsporige goederentunnel en de vier sporen van het hoofdrailnet onderscheiden.]]
Het ORM-project is van start gegaan in December 2011 om een wereldwijde, vrij te gebruiken, actuele en gedetailleerde kaart van de railinfrastructuur, gebaseerd op OpenStreetMap. Het domein werd geregistreerd op 27 april 2013 en de corresponderende website werd halverwege 2013 gelanceerd. Sindsdien is de kaart constant verbeterd. In februari 2014 verhuisde het project naar [http://lists.openrailwaymap.org/archives/openrailwaymap/2014-February/000006.html een nieuwe server]. In april 2014 werd een [http://m.openrailwaymap.org mobiele versie] gelanceerd.
The OpenRailwayMap includes all rail-mounted and automotive vehicles, e.g. railways, subways, trams, miniature railways and funiculars. The map does ''not'' include aerialways, monorails, and maglevs.
The name OpenRailwayMap mostly refers to the online map, but the project also aims to support railroad-related data in OpenStreetMap. By developing a consistent data model, providing a mailing list for discussions, developing editor plugins, etc. the collection of this data is boosted and the data is made usable for other applications and developers.
== Motivation ==
OpenRailwayMap aims to provide a new quality of railway maps and offers the following benefits:
* '''Worldwide coverage:''' So far, there is no railway map covering the whole world, just single countries.
* '''Open source and open data:''' Currently there are also no maps of railway networks, who supply not just rendered maps, but also the raw geodata. All current maps do not offer such data under free licenses. This project is based on OpenStreetMap data which is published under the [[Open Database License]].
* '''Up-to-date and detailed:''' This map aims to profit from crowdsourcing. Lots of people around the world with a good local knowledge can edit this map to make it detailed and already up-to-date.
* '''OpenStreetMap:''' There are already many maps based on OpenStreetMap, e.g. for sailing, cycling, hiking, motorcars, public transport, skiing, power networks and many more. However, there is no railroad map so far.
== Use cases ==
There are several good reasons for creating an open, comprehensive railway map of the world. Just some just cases:
* '''Simulation:''' Detailed railroad data is an excellent source for simulating trains and signal boxes realisticly.
* '''Research:''' Scientists and researchers can use the data to analyse the railroad network, simulate changes and use it for educational purposes.
* '''Plans for model trains:''' This detailed railroad data is a good data source for railway enthusiasts, who want to build a railroad line as a model. With this data you do not need to record the railroad tracks anymore.
* '''Enthusiasts:''' There are many people interested in railways, e.g. trainspotters. For those people this map provides a detailed information source of the railroad network.
* '''Basemap for realtime traffic:''' Other applications can use this map to track the position of trains or to provide a realtime view of the trains' current position. You can also think of applications showing construction sites, detours, blockings and the traffic density.
* '''Routing:''' With a detailed mapped railway infrastructure you could develop a routing application.
* '''Public transport:''' This map and the data are an important data source for public transport applications like timetables, routing, ... .
== Mapping ==
For the average mapper mapping the railroad network is a bit more complicated than mapping streets or POIs, but there are some suitable ways of mapping:
* '''Aerial imagery:''' Railroad tracks can easily be drawn based on aerial imagery, if high-resolution images are available for your area. With those imagery you can map even great yards simply from home. If you have access to very good high-resolution imagery (e.g. [[DE:WissensWert/Luftbilder|Aerowest]]), you can also see platforms or even signals.
* '''In trains:''' In areas without high-resolution aerial imagery you can track the railroad lines with the GPS while sitting in the train. You should give attention to a sufficient GPS signal in the train to generate exact tracks (see [[WikiProject_Germany/Railway]]).
* '''Along the railroad lines:''' Especially in rural areas the railroad lines can be accessed easily from ways parallel to the tracks. From there you can map signals or milestones fast, easy and safe. Crossings and bridges are also a good possibility to have a look at a part of the railroad line.
* '''Stations:''' In stations you can map a lot of details without risk and easy to access.
* '''Other sources:''' Public data, data sources with usage permission, use pictures from trainspotters or videos from the driver's cab after getting their permission, ... A huge amount of free railway pictures is also available at [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Railway_lines Wikimedia Commons].
'''Note:''' In all ways of mapping, you have to respect some rules:
* Don't violate general laws: Don't enter railroad areas without permission, don't interrupt the railroad traffic, ... . Use just data you can get from public location (examples are mentioned some lines before)
* Don't put yourself at risk
* Don't use illegal, non-public, confidential or legally doubtful data sources
* Don't violate copyright laws and don't copy from other maps
'''For newbies:''' You can donate data, but do not know, how to get into OSM? You have interesting information you can share, but no time to do this yourself? [[#Contact|Contact me]] and send me your data with a permission so that I can do this job of mapping for you.
== Features ==
[[File:OpenRailwayMap Geislinger Steige Hillshades.png|thumb|A map of permissible speeds with hillshades]]
* Three overlays based on numerous backgrounds (including [[Hillshading|hillshades]])
** for infrastructure (including milestones, switches, track numbers, signal boxes)
** for signals
** for maximum track speeds
* Numerous search features, stations, milestones and level crossings
* [[Permalink]]s
* Dedicated version for mobile phones.
* Daily updates, starting at around 1:00 in the morning (Central European Time), taking about four hours.
* Multiple languages, including: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, N'ko, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. As much as 19 translations are available or underway (as of May 2014). Translations are coordinated via [https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/openrailwaymap/ Transifex].
== Some examples ==
[[File:Orm-frankfurt-2013-09-21.png|thumb|Permissible speeds on the Frankfurt-Cologne high-speed railway line, near Frankfurt airport]]
There is still a long way to go for both the software and the underlying detailed data. However, there is are quite some examples that show where we are going:
*[http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=51.2058347938288&lon=6.670031547546386&zoom=14&style=standard Neuss Hauptbahnhof]. A mid-sized railway station in Germany, mapped in much detail.
*[http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=51.83926783596985&lon=10.78706681728363&zoom=17&style=signals Bahnhof Wernigerode]: a small station with many signals
*[http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=51.04339062662675&lon=13.752222061157225&zoom=13&style=standard Dresden], [http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=50.09305398404301&lon=8.698081970214844&zoom=11&style=standard Frankfurt], [http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=49.443658924781964&lon=11.090826988220215&zoom=14&style=standard Nuremberg] and [http://www.openrailwaymap.org/?lang=en&lat=48.79685700099486&lon=9.221220016479492&zoom=13&style=standard Stuttgart] are some already quite well mapped large-scale railway hubs.
== Tagging ==
For mappers it is recommended to ignore the complex tagging scheme and to use the JOSM presets made for single countries. The presets simplify the complex and general tagging and makes it easy to use without learning tags.
* [[/Tagging|Tagging scheme]]
== Country-specific tagging ==
There are lists of important objects in different countries with examples of how to tag them. Everybody can add a country or add examples to an existing country.
On these pages you can find country-specific information about mapping signals or working rules correctly. There are also some illustrated practical tagging examples. Everybody is invited to add more countries or add some examples for an existing country.
* [[/Tagging_in_Australia|Australia]]
* [[/Tagging_in_Austria|Austria]]
* [[/Tagging_in_Germany|Germany]]
* [[/Tagging_in_Netherlands|Netherlands]]
* [[/Tagging_in_the_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
* [[/Tagging_in_North_America|North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)]]
== JOSM presets ==
For easier mapping you can use the JOSM preset files.
So far, one dedicated JOSM preset has been created. It is aimed at German railway lines and available in the [https://github.com/rurseekatze/OpenRailwayMap/tree/master/josm-presets preset directory]. There is more information on JOSM tagging presets at the [http://josm.openstreetmap.de/wiki/TaggingPresets JOSM Tagging presets Wiki page].
Any further presets are very much appreciated. See [[#Contribute|Contribute]].
== Related tagging-proposals ==
* [[Proposed_features/Railway]]
* [[Proposed_features/Railway_Signals]]
* [[Proposed_features/detailed_Railway_Network]]
== Contributors ==
* [[User:Rurseekatze|rurseekatze]] (founder, developer, administrator)
* [[User:Bigbug21|bigbug21]] (documentation, JOSM presets)
* [[User:Nakaner|Nakaner]] (icons)
* [[User:Margin-auto|Margin-auto]]
* [[User:Rohieb|Rohieb]] (JOSM-Presets)
== Download ==
The latest development version is available for [https://github.com/rurseekatze/OpenRailwayMap/zipball/master Download].
A changelog is available in the [https://github.com/rurseekatze/OpenRailwayMap Github repository]
== Used Software ==
* [[Leaflet|Leaflet]]
* [[Kothic_JS|Kothic JS]]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Node.js NodeJS]
* [[Node-tileserver|node-tileserver]]
* [[Osmfilter|osmfilter]]
* [[Osmconvert|osmconvert]]
* [[Osmupdate|osmupdate]]
* [[Osm2pgsql|osm2pgsql]]
* [[Postgres|PostgreSQL]]
* [[Postgis|PostGIS]]
* Linux, Apache, PHP, Javascript, ...
== Tiles and API ==
[[File:OpenRailwayMap-Milestone-Search.png|thumb|Search for railway line numbers and milestones]]
To request certain data, you can use our API. There is also a possiblity to include the tiles into other applications. For more information about the terms of use and technical details, please read the [[OpenRailwayMap/API|API documentation]].
== Own developments ==
Everybody is allowed to use OpenRailwayMap as a base for own work, if this is compatible to the terms and conditions of the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/ GNU General Public License Version 3]. In exceptional cases I will also allow modified conditions!
== Bugs / New Features / Ideas / TODOs ==
Bug reports and suggestions should be reported at the [https://github.com/rurseekatze/OpenRailwayMap/issues bugtracking system]. Users without a Github account can also [[#Contact|get in touch]] with the developer.
* Tagging of station types (e.g. dead-end station, through station, etc.)
* Tagging of signal mast signs
* Tagging of freight train lines
* Mapping of routes of the "rolling highway"
* Detection of double-tracked railroads
* Mapping of kilometer leaps/missing kilometers
* Mapping of LZB signs and ICE special signs (only Germany)
* Easier mapping of route alternatives
* Create more JOSM presets
* Tagging examples for more countries
* Writing the code... ;)
== Contribute ==
Contributors are welcome to help as programmers, translators or designers. Please contact me if you want to contribute.
'''Mapping:''' The usability of this map depends on the data. Please use your knowledge to keep the mapped information up-to-date and insert more details!
'''Programming:''' You created an interesting new feature or fixed a bug in the existing code? Please send me your code and I will add it.
'''Translating:''' OpenRailwayMap wants to be available for many users and in many languages. Please translate the application, the preset files or this wiki page to other languages!
'''Design:''' The current design is not very good. Please help to improve it or improve the support in many browsers.
'''Ressources:''' OpenRailwayMap is currently just a project run in my free time, so needed resources like hardware or domains are limited. You are welcome to support me with these resources!
'''JOSM-Presets:''' Create JOSM presets and styles for different countries!
'''Examples:''' Add images to the tagging examples or create example pages for new countries!
'''Bug reports, browsertests and feature suggestions'' are desired. Please [[#Contact|contact me]].
== Donations ==
This project is operated by the developers in their spare time and has no commercial goals. By making a donation you can show that you appreciate the voluntary work of the developers and can motivate them to continue the project in the future.
But any donation is not only a form of recognition, but also a financial contribution to the costs that are caused by server, domains, etc.. Only with enough donations the project can be provided without advertising and for free also in the future.
Donations can be made via [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9KCKT39N7AGL8 Paypal] and [https://flattr.com/thing/1327262/OpenRailwayMap Flattr]. On request, donations by bank transfer can be arranged.
== Contact ==
To contact me, please use one of the following ways:
* [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Special:EmailUser/Rurseekatze Wiki-Message]
* [http://osm.org/user/rurseekatze/ OSM-Message]
* [http://www.openrailwaymap.org/ E-Mail] (Link "Contact" in the sidebar above the searchbox)
== Mailing list and IRC==
*'''openrailwaymap''' {{English}}{{German}} Mailing list for users and developers of OpenRailwayMap, but also other railway related stuff.<br/>[http://lists.openrailwaymap.org/lists/listinfo/openrailwaymap Register] - [http://lists.openrailwaymap.org/archives/openrailwaymap/ Archive]
*'''#OpenRailwayMap''' {{English}}{{German}} IRC channel for users and developers of OpenRailwayMap, but also other railway related stuff.<br/>[irc://irc.oftc.net/OpenRailwayMap irc://irc.oftc.net #OpenRailwayMap], [https://webchat.oftc.net/ Webchat] (enter #OpenRailwayMap as channel and choose a nickname)
== News ==
* [http://blog.openrailwaymap.org/ Blog]
* [http://www.matheisen.org/en/orm.rss RSS-Feed]
* [https://twitter.com/openrailwaymap Twitter]
== Events ==
* [[OpenRailwayMap/Mappingwochenende_2014_1|Mapping Weekend 2014]], 11.-13. July 2014 in Cologne, Germany
* [[OpenRailwayMap/Aktiventreffen_2014_2|Project Meeting 2014]], 24.-26. October 2014 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
== See also ==
*[[:Category:OpenRailwayMap|OpenRailwayMap Category]]
*[[Öpnvkarte|ÖPNV-Karte]]: A map of lines running on rail and road networks
*[http://tools.geofabrik.de/osmi/?view=pubtrans_railway&lon=11.93440&lat=50.48587&zoom=6&overlays=rails,rails_main,rails_branch,rails_other,rails_no_usage,light_rails,pos_subways,subways_over,subways_under,monorails,trams,funiculars,other_railways,railways_bridges,railways_tunnels,warnings,not_electrified,subways_no_tunnel,errors,railways_highways,incorrect_metros,wrong_members,stops OSM Inspector for railways]
*[http://www.itoworld.com/map/group/1 ITO Railway Maps]
*[http://www.raildar.fr/#lat=46.823&lng=6.877&zoom=6 OSM Tchouchou], trains map, live update in France, Irland, Finland, Danemark
*[http://osmtrainroutes.bplaced.net/ Train route analysis] based on OSM data
[[Category:OpenRailwayMap]]