Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010Show full title

7.6. Railway Transport Network U.K.

7.6.1. Spatial Object Types U.K.

The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Railway Transport Network:

• Design Speed

• Nominal Track Gauge

• Number of Tracks

• Railway Area

• Railway Electrification

• Railway Line

• Railway Link

• Railway Link Sequence

• Railway Node

• Railway Station Area

• Railway Station Code

• Railway Station Node

• Railway Type

• Railway Use

• Railway Yard Area

• Railway Yard Node

7.6.1.1. Design Speed (DesignSpeed) U.K.

The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type DesignSpeed U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
speed	The specification of the maximum speed to which a railway line is designed for.	Velocity

Constraints of the spatial object type DesignSpeed U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.2. Nominal Track Gauge (NominalTrackGauge) U.K.

The nominal distance between the two outer rails (gauge) of a railway track.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type NominalTrackGauge U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
nominalGauge	A single value that identifies the track gauge.	Measure	voidable
nominalGaugeCategory	Provision of the gauge of a railway track as a fuzzy category with respect to the European standard nominal gauge.	TrackGaugeCategoryValue	voidable

Constraints of the spatial object type NominalTrackGauge U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.3. Number Of Tracks (NumberOfTracks) U.K.

The number of tracks for a railway stretch.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type NumberOfTracks U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
minMaxNumberOfTracks	Indicates whether the number of tracks are counted as minimum or maximum value.	MinMaxTrackValue	voidable
numberOfTracks	The number of tracks present.	Integer

Constraints of the spatial object type NumberOfTracks U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.4. Railway Area (RailwayArea) U.K.

Surface occupied by a railway track, including ballast.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.

7.6.1.5. Railway Electrification (RailwayElectrification) U.K.

Indication whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayElectrification U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
electrified	Indicates whether the railway is provided with an electric system to power vehicles moving along it.	Boolean

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayElectrification U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.6. Railway Line (RailwayLine) U.K.

A collection of railway link sequences and or individual railway links that are characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayLine

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
railwayLineCode	A code assigned to a railway line which is unique F1 ....	CharacterString	voidable

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Annex 2 para. 7.6.1.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The INSPIRE (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1338), regs. 1, 13(11)(l); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

7.6.1.7. Railway Link (RailwayLink) U.K.

A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a railway network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayLink

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
fictitious	The railway link does not represent a real and existing railway track but a fictitious trajectory.	Boolean	voidable

7.6.1.8. Railway Link Sequence (RailwayLinkSequence) U.K.

A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of railway links, which represents a continuous path in a railway network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the railway link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the railway network, characterized by one or more thematical identifiers and/or properties.

This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.

7.6.1.9. Railway Node (RailwayNode) U.K.

A point spatial object which represents a significant point along the railway network or defines an intersection of railway tracks used to describe its connectivity.

This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayNode

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
formOfNode	The function of a railway node within the railway network.	FormOfRailwayNodeValue	voidable

7.6.1.10. Railway Station Area (RailwayStationArea) U.K.

An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of the facilities of a railway station (buildings, railway yards, installations and equipment) devoted to carry out railway station operations.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.

7.6.1.11. Railway Station Code (RailwayStationCode) U.K.

The unique code assigned to a railway station.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayStationCode U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
stationCode	A unique code assigned to a railway station.	CharacterString

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayStationCode U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.12. Railway Station Node (RailwayStationNode) U.K.

A railway node which represents the location of a railway station along the railway network.

This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayStationNode U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
numberOfPlatforms	A value indicating the number of platforms available at a railway station.	Integer	voidable

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayStationNode U.K.

For a railway station node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’.

7.6.1.13. Railway Type (RailwayType) U.K.

The type of railway transport the line is designed for.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayType U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
type	The type of railway transport to which the line is designed for.	RailwayTypeValue

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayType U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.14. Railway Use (RailwayUse) U.K.

The current use of the railway.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RailwayUse U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
use	The current use of the railway.	RailwayUseValue

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayUse U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a railway transport network.

7.6.1.15. Railway Yard Area (RailwayYardArea) U.K.

An area spatial object which is used to represent the topographical limits of a railway yard.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.

7.6.1.16. Railway Yard Node (RailwayYardNode) U.K.

A railway node which occurs within a railway yard area.

This type is a sub-type of RailwayNode.

Constraints of the spatial object type RailwayYardNode U.K.

For a railway yard node, the value for the ‘formOfNode’ attribute shall always be ‘RailwayStop’.

7.6.2. Enumerations U.K.

7.6.2.1. Minimum Or Maximum Track Number (MinMaxTrackValue) U.K.

Values to indicate whether number of tracks are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.

Allowed values for the enumeration MinMaxTrackValue

Value	Definition
average	The number of tracks is the average value for a given part of the railway network.
maximum	The number of tracks is the maximum value for a given part of the railway network.
minimum	The number of tracks is the minimum value for a given part of the railway network.

7.6.2.2. Track Gauge Category (TrackGaugeCategoryValue) U.K.

The possible categories of railways concerning its nominal track gauge.

Allowed values for the enumeration TrackGaugeCategoryValue

Value	Definition
broad	The nominal track gauge property is broader than the standard one.
standard	The nominal track gauge property is equal to the European standard (1 435 millimetres).
narrow	The nominal track gauge property is narrower than the standard one.
notApplicable	The definition of a nominal track gauge property is not applicable to the type of railway transport.

7.6.3. Code Lists U.K.

7.6.3.1. Form Of Railway Node (FormOfRailwayNodeValue) U.K.

The possible functions of a railway node within the railway network.

[F2 The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.

[F3 [F2 Values for the code list] FormOfRailwayNodeValue

Value	Definition
junction	A railway node where the railway network has a mechanism consisting on a railroad track with two movable rails and the necessary connections, which let vehicles turn from one track to another.
levelCrossing	A railway node where the railway network is a crossed by a road at the same level.
pseudoNode	A railway node which represents a point where one or more attributes of the railway links connected to it change their value, or a point necessary to describe the geometry of the network.
railwayEnd	Only one railway link connects to the railway node. It signifies the end of a railway line.
railwayStop	A place in the railway network where trains stop to load/unload cargo or to let passengers get on and off the train.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 102/2011 of 4 February 2011 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.

7.6.3.2. Railway Type (RailwayTypeValue) U.K.

The possible types of railway transport.

[F2 The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]

[F3 [F2 Values for the code list] RailwayTypeValue

Value	Definition
cogRailway	A railway transport which allows the vehicles to operate on steep gradients, consisting of a railway provided with a toothed rack rail (usually between the running rails) where vehicles are fitted with one or more cog wheels or pinions that mesh with this rack rail.
funicular	A railway transport consisting of a cable attached to a vehicle on rails which moves them up and down a very steep slope. Where possible the ascending and descending vehicles counterbalance each other.
magneticLevitation	A railway transport based on a single rail which acts as guideway of a vehicle and supports it by means of a magnetic levitation mechanism.
metro	An urban railway transport system used in large urban areas, which runs on a separate track from other transport systems, is usually electrically powered and in some cases runs under ground.
monorail	A railway transport based on a single rail which acts as both its only support and guideway.
suspendedRail	A railway transport based on a single rail, acting as both support and guideway, from which a vehicle is suspended to move along the railway.
train	A railway transport usually consisting of two parallel rails on which a powered-vehicle or train machine pulls a connected series of vehicles to move them along the railway in order to transport freight or passengers from one destination to another.
tramway	A railway transport system used in urban areas, which often runs at street level, sharing road space with motor traffic and pedestrians. Tramways are usually electrically powered.]

7.6.3.3. Railway Use (RailwayUseValue) U.K.

The possible uses of railways.

[F2 The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]

[F3 [F2 Values for the code list] RailwayUseValue

Value	Definition
cargo	The use of railway is exclusively for cargo operations.
carShuttle	The use of railway is exclusively to perform car shuttle transport.
mixed	The use of railway is mixed. It is used to transport passengers and cargo.
passengers	The use of railway is exclusively to transport passengers.]