Tag:route=tram

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
type	route	(mandatory)
route	tram	(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 for PTv2 please use: <vehicle type> <reference number>: <initial stop> => <terminal stop>	The name of the route or line.
network	local / 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.
interval	hh:mm mm	The time between arrivals at any given station along the route, also known as the "service frequency".
colour	ex: red, #FFEEDD	The "official" color for the tram route. Identifiers in some cities. (optional)
to	name	Destination station
from	name	Start station

Members

Add all tracks railway=tram and stops 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 tram runs through.
	stop	Zero or more	A tram 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 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.