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World Train Map Launches Interactive Atlas of 1,247 Global Train Routes
Key points
- Interactive map features 1,247 train routes in 120 countries.
- Includes high-speed, night, scenic, and luxury lines.
- Provides data like distance, speed, operator, and opening year.
- Offers an open dataset of routes in CSV, JSON, and GeoJSON formats.
Interactive Global Railway Atlas Launched
World Train Map has introduced an interactive online atlas that catalogs 1,247 notable train routes from 120 countries. The platform allows users to explore various types of train lines, including high-speed, classic, night, scenic, heritage, and luxury routes, each drawn on a fullscreen world map.
Detailed Route Information
For each of the 1,247 routes, the atlas provides specific details such as its distance, fastest journey time, top speed, operating company, rolling stock used, and the year the line commenced operations. Examples of included routes range from the Glacier Express and Trans-Siberian Railway to the Shinkansen and California Zephyr.
Comprehensive Data and Accessibility
Beyond the interactive map, the site offers various ways to explore the data, including a full atlas index by category, a sortable table of routes by numbers (distance, time, speed, year, ridership), and specialized maps for regions like Europe and the USA. It also features curated lists such as the fastest trains per country, highest railways, longest journeys, and international routes. The entire dataset is available for download in CSV, JSON, and GeoJSON formats under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Clarification of Purpose
The platform, formerly known as TrainRouter, has been renamed World Train Map to clarify its function as an atlas rather than a journey planner. The site focuses on presenting information about existing routes and their characteristics, rather than providing real-time scheduling or ticket booking services.
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GitHub Flightmussy/trainrouter-atlasReporting from
World Train Map has launched an interactive online atlas detailing 1,247 train routes across 120 countries, providing data such as distance, journey time, and operator for each route. This platform serves as a comprehensive reference for train enthusiasts and travelers, offering a visual and data-rich overview of global railway networks.