On Tue, 9 Jun 2020 at 09:16, Garry Keenor <garry.kee...@gmail.com> wrote:
> https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Proposed_features/3rd_and_4th_rail > > Definition: A track electrified with a 4th rail system, with two > additional rails on insulators and two shoe pickup by the train, and > traction current returning via one of the insulated rails > Discouraging electrified=yes seems too harsh. Suggesting that more detail be given if it is possible for the mapper to ascertain it is one thing. Discouraging electrified=yes may result in some lines not being mapped as electrified. It is preferable to define it more closely if possible, but electrified=yes is preferable to not mapping it as being electrified because the mapper cannot ascertain which system is in use. Yes, a passenger ought to have the opportunity to ascertain this in most cases, but armchair mappers do not. They can determine from operator web sites that the line runs electric trains but not the type of electrification. -- Paul
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