Tag:route=tram

route=tram
Description
The route of a tram or streetcar public transport service 
Group: Public transport
Used on these elements
Requires
Useful combination
Status: de facto

This tag can be used to mark the route of a tram (a.k.a "streetcar") service (eg the "Red line").

Tagging a tram route relation

Use one relation for each direction (or variation), so you need at least 2 relations for a tram line, both connected with a route master relation.

Tags to add to a tram route
Key Value Comment
typeroute(mandatory)
routetram(mandatory)
refreferenceThe reference by which the route is known. e.g. 4, 4A, X13, etc. (recommended)
operatoroperatorName of the company that operates the route.
nameindividual name

for PTv2 please use:
<vehicle type> <reference number>: <initial stop> => <terminal stop>
The name of the route or line.
networklocal / regional network Name (abbr.) of the network; e.g., BVG, RMV. (optional)
duration hh:mm
mm
The amount of time from the first to last stop of the tram route.
intervalhh:mm
mm
The time between arrivals at any given station along the route, also known as the "service frequency".
colourex: red, #FFEEDDThe "official" color for the tram route. Identifiers in some cities. (optional)
tonameDestination station
fromnameStart station

Members

Add all tracks railway=tram and stops to the relation as members.

Way/node Role Recurrence? Discussion
(blank)one or moreThe tracks making up the route. The order of the member in the relation should be identical to the order where the tram runs through.
stopZero or moreA tram stop on the route. The order of the members in the relation should be identical to the order in the timetable.
platformZero or moreA tram platform belonging to the route. The order of the members in the relation should be identical to the order of the stops in the timetable.

In PTv2, the roles route, forward and backward are invalid.

See also

  • route=train - The route of a train service (e.g. London-Paris Eurostar). Not to be confused with a named stretch of railroad track (see route=railway).
  • route=bus - The route of a bus service.
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