> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/~/changes/AJZwzCsyrD9hiTbOxIbO/networks/os-multi-modal-routing-network.md).

# OS Multi-modal Routing Network

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OS Multi-modal Routing Network (OS MRN) is a fully connected routable network dedicated for the multi-modal routing of people and goods. The product is designed for use in routing applications and contains multi-modal connectivity between Road, Rail, Path, and Ferry networks, brought together by modal change points to enable transition between modes. &#x20;

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**This product is updated monthly.**
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<figure><img src="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FqfcsooGdfZAx9zlQs1dI%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=3058f1be-d707-476d-9b05-8d1fe53f433f" alt="Example map showing OS Multi-modal Routing Network data."><figcaption><p>Example map showing OS Multi-modal Routing Network data.</p></figcaption></figure>

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#### Fully connected

OS MRN brings together existing OS Road, Rail, Path and Ferry networks in a fully connected dataset, using Modal Change Points to show where you can transition between them (for example, at railway stations and ferry terminals).

#### OpenStreetMap schema

OS MRN is built in the OpenStreetMap schema, which is widely supported by routing software, enabling use in a wide range of applications.

#### Ready-to-use

All the road restriction information you need for safe routing is included, as well as speed data, reducing the pain points of processing and joining multiple datasets.
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OS MRN can be used for journey planning, routing, navigation, and distance and travel time analysis, to support use cases such as:

* Planning safe routes to school
* Emergency Services planning and response
* Transport planning
* Supporting Active Travel initiatives
* Planning of accessible citizen services
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* **Access:** Download
* **Data theme:** Transport
* **Data structure:** Vector
* **Coverage:** Great Britain
* **Format:** Protocolbuffer Binary Format (PBF), GeoPackage
* **Ordering area:** All of Great Britain or customisable area (user-defined polygon)
* **OS Data Hub plan**: Premium Plan, Public Sector Plan
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## How to get this product

Access to this product is free for PSGA (Public Sector Geospatial Agreement) Members. Find out if you are a PSGA Member or try out a sample of OS MRN data by accessing the [OS MRN product page on the OS website](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/products/os-multi-modal-routing-network#get), where you will find links to all of the relevant resources.

The OS MRN product is supplied as an online download from the [OS Data Hub](https://osdatahub.os.uk/).

## What's next?

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h2>OS MRN Lightning Talk</h2></td><td>A helpful introductory article is available on our <a href="https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps">'More than Maps' site</a> to provide additional context and information about OS MRN.</td><td></td><td><a href="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FKvwpdG4MHhwdKsSA48av%2FMRN_Cover.png?alt=media&amp;token=f6e92da2-0c73-4258-8101-c6079b3d36c2">MRN_Cover.png</a></td><td><a href="https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps/demonstrators/network-demonstrators/os-multi-modal-routing-network">https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps/demonstrators/network-demonstrators/os-multi-modal-routing-network</a></td></tr><tr><td><h2>Overview</h2></td><td>The overview introduces the OS MRN and gives context for all users – highlighting key features, providing examples of potential uses, and listing details such as supply formats, currency, etc.</td><td></td><td><a href="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FpPSdEL8APoMJdzaclWGi%2FOSMRNGraphHopper.png?alt=media&amp;token=8f0332a4-14c7-41d8-bdf8-71e99b8a5c32">OSMRNGraphHopper.png</a></td><td><a href="/os-downloads/~/changes/AJZwzCsyrD9hiTbOxIbO/networks/os-multi-modal-routing-network/os-mrn-overview.md">OS MRN Overview</a></td></tr><tr><td><h2>Getting Started Guide</h2></td><td>The getting started guide provides instructions for using OS MRN in different routing software applications. Users with limited technical knowledge will be able to follow this guide.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/os-downloads/~/changes/AJZwzCsyrD9hiTbOxIbO/networks/os-multi-modal-routing-network/os-mrn-getting-started-guide.md">OS MRN Getting Started Guide</a></td></tr><tr><td><h2>Technical Specification</h2></td><td>The technical specification provides detailed technical information about the OS MRN. It is targeted at technical users and software developers.</td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/os-downloads/~/changes/AJZwzCsyrD9hiTbOxIbO/networks/os-multi-modal-routing-network/os-mrn-technical-specification.md">OS MRN Technical Specification</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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New users should start with the Overview or lightning talk to gain high-level insight into the product. The Getting Started Guide will help you to begin using product data in different software systems. The Technical Specification contains detailed technical insights.
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