RailServiceValue

This code list is used in association with the Service attribute which is present within the Transport Link Feature Type. It indicates additional detail about the type of railway service line that a Transport Link represents. Only populated with 'siding' or Null.

Label
Definition

yard

Tracks within marshalling or maintenance yards which are operated by the railway company.

siding

Relatively short lengths of track which run parallel to the main track and are connected to it. These tracks are used by slower trains to be overtaken or to let passengers enter/leave the train if the main tracks do not have platforms.

spur

Relatively short lengths of track connecting a company or entity (e.g. a factory or power plant) to the main railway network.

crossover

Short lengths of track which switch traffic from one parallel line to another. Found only on double or more tracked railways.

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