Tag:route=light_rail

This tag is used on relations which map the route of a light rail train line.

See also the similar tags route=tram, route=train, and route=subway.

For some help on the differentiation to trams, trains and subways take a look at the page of railway=light_rail.

How to tag a light rail route relation ?

Use one relation for each direction, so you need 2 relations for a light rail line.

Key	Value	Comment
type	route	(mandatory)
route	light_rail	(mandatory)
ref	reference	The reference by which the route is known. e.g. 4, 4A, X13, etc. (recommended)
operator	operator	Name of the company that operates the route.
name	individual name	The name of the route or line.
network	local / regional network	Name (abbr.) of the network; e.g., BVG, RMV. (optional)
wheelchair	yes / no / limited	Indicates if the light rail on the route are suitable for wheelchairs. (optional)
colour	ex: red / #FFEEDD	The "official" colour for the light rail route. Identifiers in some cities. (optional)
to	name	Destination station
from	name	Start station

Members

Add all tracks railway=light_rail to the relation as members.

Way/node	Role	Recurrence?	Discussion
	(blank)	one or more	The tracks making up the route. The order of the member in the relation should be identical to the order where the train runs through.
	stop	Zero or more	A light rail stop on the route. The order of the members in the relation should be identical to the order in the timetable.
	platform	Zero or more	A light rail 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
• route=subway
• Relation:route
• Public transport
• Light rail on Wikipedia