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'''OpenRailwayMap''' ('''ORM''') is an online [[collaborative mapping]] project developing a worldwide [[railway]] map using technology based on the [[OpenStreetMap]] project. The project is part of the OpenStreetMap database, and adds to the existing maps data for railroad lines worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where to find railroad maps online |url=https://www.trains.com/mrr/how-to/expert-tips/where-to-find-railroad-maps-online/ |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=Trains |language=en-US}}</ref> The project was established in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whois openrailwaymap.org |url=https://www.whois.com/whois/openrailwaymap.org |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=www.whois.com |language=en}}</ref>
'''OpenRailwayMap''' ('''ORM''') is an online [[collaborative mapping]] project developing a worldwide [[railway]] map using technology based on the [[OpenStreetMap]] project. The project is part of the OpenStreetMap database, and adds to the existing maps data for railroad lines worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Where to find railroad maps online |url=https://www.trains.com/mrr/how-to/expert-tips/where-to-find-railroad-maps-online/ |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=Trains |language=en-US}}</ref> The project was launched in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Whois openrailwaymap.org |url=https://www.whois.com/whois/openrailwaymap.org |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=www.whois.com |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
The project was founded in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OpenRailwayMap - OpenStreetMap Wiki |url=https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OpenRailwayMap |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=wiki.openstreetmap.org}}</ref> The OpenRailwayMap website was launched in mid 2013.<ref name=":0" />

== Contributing ==
[[Image:JOSM-ss.png|thumb|[[JOSM]] editor]]
OpenRailwayMap allows anyone to contribute in many ways, including creating data and sending it to experienced project editors, using the [[JOSM]] editing tool, or contributing to the project's code.


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 17:51, 8 September 2024

OpenRailwayMap
Type of site
Collaborative mapping
OwnerCommunity-owned
ProductsGeographic data
URLwww.openrailwaymap.org
CommercialNo
RegistrationRequired for contributors, not required for viewing
Launched2013; 11 years ago (2013)[1]
Current statusActive
Content license
Various

OpenRailwayMap (ORM) is an online collaborative mapping project developing a worldwide railway map using technology based on the OpenStreetMap project. The project is part of the OpenStreetMap database, and adds to the existing maps data for railroad lines worldwide.[2] The project was launched in 2013.[3]

History

The project was founded in 2011.[4] The OpenRailwayMap website was launched in mid 2013.[3]

Contributing

JOSM editor

OpenRailwayMap allows anyone to contribute in many ways, including creating data and sending it to experienced project editors, using the JOSM editing tool, or contributing to the project's code.

  1. ^ "Whois openrailwaymap.org". www.whois.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  2. ^ "Where to find railroad maps online". Trains. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  3. ^ a b "Whois openrailwaymap.org". www.whois.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  4. ^ "OpenRailwayMap - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.