Railroad Lines, FRA, 2009

Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Publication Date: 20090101
Title: Railroad Lines, FRA, 2009
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Description:

Abstract: The Rail Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at the 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia.
Purpose: The data set provides location and partial attribute information for use in national and regional network analysis applications.
Supplemental Information: At the time of publishing the CD significant updates to the layer were underway. Please check <http://gis.fra.dot.gov> for the latest version of the dataset

Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 1/1/2009
Time of Day: Unknown

Currentness Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: Annually

Spatial Domain:

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -124.469653
East Bounding Coordinate: -116.120034
North Bounding Coordinate: 46.602789
South Bounding Coordinate: 41.918651

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: Network
Theme Keyword: Transportation
Theme Keyword: Rail Lines

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme Keyword: transportation

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: None
Place Keyword: USA
Place Keyword: United States

Stratum:

Stratum Keyword Thesaurus: None
Stratum Keyword: ground

Temporal:

Temporal Keyword Thesaurus: None
Temporal Keyword: 2009

Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints: Acknowledgment of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: Federal Railroad Administration
Contact Person: Raquel Wright

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
FRA - Mailstop 15 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

City: Washington
State or Province: DC
Postal Code: 20590

Contact Voice Telephone: 202-493-6415
Contact Facsimile Telephone: 202-493-6401

Data Set Credit:
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) develops and maintains the rail network geospatial data layer. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) compiled and formatted the data for release on the National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2009.
Security Information:

Security Classification: Unclassified

Native Data Set Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.0.1770
Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Publication Date: 20090101
Title: Rail Lines
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Washington, DC
Publisher: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Attribute Accuracy:

Attribute Accuracy Report:
The previous 2 million network attributes were conflated to the 100k network. The FRA reports the following fields as incomplete: Signal System, Number of Tracks, and Subdivision. The FRA reports that as many nodes as possible have been identified with a name. Many nodes in the 1:100,000 scale rail network are 'mapped' to a node in the 1:2,000,000 scale rail network. All of the Class 1's railroads have validated the ownership and trackage rights for the entire network (Oct 2008 - Feb 2009) Special note concerning trackage rights: In some cases, a 'short line' railroad may operate on its larger railroad connection(s) as its billing railroad. For example, the larger railroad(s) treat traffic originating or terminating on the short line as if it were originating or terminating on its own line; perform the billing, car reporting, and car tracking; then share the revenue with the short line. These trackage rights may exist as four, five, or six in the sequence, while one and two remain empty. BTS quality checks were to cross reference the place dataset with the state dataset, to determine that the spatial data and attribute data were accurate
Logical Consistency Report: The network is topologically connected and the data set is geographically accurate at the 1:100,000 scale.
Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy:

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report: The horizontal accuracy for these data can be stated as being that associated with data compiled at the 1:100,000 scale.

Lineage:

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Publication Date: 20060101
Title: The Official Railway Guide
Publication Information:

Publication Place: New York, NY
Publisher: Commonwealth Business Media

Type of Source Media: hardcopyPaper
Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 1/1/2009
Time of Day: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation: ORG
Source Contribution: The Official Railway Guide

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: State DOTs
Publication Date: 20050101
Title: Rail Maps

Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 1/1/2009
Time of Day: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation: DOTs
Source Contribution: State DOTs

Source Information:

Source Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: State DOTs
Publication Date: 20050101
Title: Rail Maps

Source Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 1/1/2009
Time of Day: Unknown

Source Currentness Reference: publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation: RCs
Source Contribution: Rail Companies

Process Step:

Process Description: Verify and validate the rail network.
Source Used Citation Abbreviation: ORG
Source Used Citation Abbreviation: DOTs
Source Used Citation Abbreviation: RCs
Process Date: 20050101

Cloud Cover: 0

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:

SDTS Terms Description:

SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: String
Point and Vector Object Count: 3364

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:

Planar:

Map Projection:

Map Projection Name: Lambert Conformal Conic
Lambert Conformal Conic:

Standard Parallel: 43
Standard Parallel: 45.5
Longitude of Central Meridian: -120.5
Latitude of Projection Origin: 41.75
False Easting: 1312335.958005
False Northing: 0

Planar Coordinate Information:

Planar Coordinate Encoding Method: Coordinate Pair
Coordinate Representation:

Abscissa Resolution: 0
Ordinate Resolution: 0

Planar Distance Units: international feet

Geodetic Model:

Horizontal Datum Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis: 6378137
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257

Detailed Description:

Entity Type:

Entity Type Label: Railroad_Lines_FRA_2009
Entity Type Definition: National Rail Network
Entity Type Definition Source: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Attribute:

Attribute Label: CNTYFIPS
Attribute Definition: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) County Code
Attribute Definition Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Attribute:

Attribute Label: DEN07CODE
Attribute Definition: Density Category for the latest year available, 2007
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 0
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Unknown or dummy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 0.1 to 4.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 5.0 to 9.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 3
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 10.0 to 19.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 4
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 20. to 39.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 5
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 40.0 to 59.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 6
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 60.0 to 99.9 MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: 100.0 and greater MGT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: FID
Attribute Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: FRAARCID
Attribute Definition: Unique ID
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numeric Value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: FRAREGION
Attribute Definition: FRA Regional Boundaries
Attribute Definition Source: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: 1
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: FRFRANODE
Attribute Definition: The FRA assigned node number at the topological start of the link
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: The attribute FRAIDN from the 100k node layer
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: MILES
Attribute Definition: Length of segment in miles
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numeric Value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: NET
Attribute Definition: Indicates which operations is part of the network, spatially
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: A
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Abandoned
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: PASSNGR
Attribute Definition: Passenger Railroad Operations
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: "blank"
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Not applicable
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: RROWNER1
Attribute Definition:
The reporting mark of the 1st owning railroad. A mark of 'XXXX' indicates an abandoned link. Rule 260 codes are used where available. A mark of 'DUMX' indicates an added connecting link.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: RROWNER2
Attribute Definition: The reporting mark of the 2nd owning railroad, if any.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: RROWNER3
Attribute Definition: The reporting mark of the 3rd owning railroad, if any.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Shape
Attribute Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition Source: ESRI
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute Label: Shape_Leng

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SIGSYS
Attribute Definition: Type of signaling system.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: CTC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Centralized Traffic Control
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: STATEAB
Attribute Definition: State railroad abbreviation which follows the Postal abbreviation
Attribute Definition Source: USPS
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: Official List of U.S. Postal Code Abbreviations
Codeset Source: U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

Attribute:

Attribute Label: STATEFIPS
Attribute Definition: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) State Code
Attribute Definition Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Attribute:

Attribute Label: STCNTYFIPS
Attribute Definition: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) State and County Code
Attribute Definition Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
Codeset Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Attribute:

Attribute Label: STRACNET
Attribute Definition: Type of military interest flag - this code should match the publication 'Civil Rail Lines Important to 'National Defense, September, 2003'
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Enumerated Domain:

Enumerated Domain Value: (blank)
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Not important
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: SUBDIV
Attribute Definition: Subdivision, if available
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Character Value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TOFRANODE
Attribute Definition: The FRA assigned node number at the topological end of the link
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: The attribute FRAIDN from the 100k node layer
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRACKS
Attribute Definition: Number of tracks
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Numeric Value

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS1
Attribute Definition: Reporting mark of the 1st railroad having trackage-rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS2
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS3
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS4
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS5
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS6
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS7
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS8
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: TRKRGHTS9
Attribute Definition: Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Codeset Domain:

Codeset Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset Source: FRA

Attribute:

Attribute Label: VERSION
Attribute Definition: The VERSION is a 2-digit number that will be incremented for all records in the database whenever a new release is distributed.
Attribute Definition Source: RITA/BTS
Attribute Domain Values:

Range Domain:

Range Domain Minimum: 00
Range Domain Maximum: 99

Attribute:

Attribute Label: YARDS
Attribute Definition: Name of the Yard, if available
Attribute Definition Source: FRA
Attribute Domain Values:

Unrepresentable Domain: Character Value

Distributor:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Contact Person: Geospatial Information Program

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
City: Washington
State or Province: DC
Postal Code: 20590
Country: US

Contact Voice Telephone: 202-366-DATA
Contact Electronic Mail Address: answers@bts.gov

Resource Description: Downloadable Data - National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2009
Distribution Liability: None
Standard Order Process:

Digital Form:

Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: ESRI Shapefile
Format Version Number: 2009
File Decompression Technique: No compression applied. However, if using digital transfer online option, note access instructions.
Transfer Size: 40.68

Digital Transfer Option:

Offline Option:

Offline Media: dvd

Ordering Instructions:
Call (202-366-DATA), or E-mail (answers@bts.gov) RITA/BTS to request the National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2009 DVD. The NTAD DVD can be ordered from the online bookstore at www.bts.gov. Individual datasets from the NTAD can also be downloaded from the Geographic Information Program web sit at http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/.
Technical Prerequisites: Software that can process GIS files.
Available Time Period:

Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 1/1/2009
Time of Day: Unknown

Metadata Date: 9/23/2013
Metadata Review Date:
Metadata Future Review Date:
Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Contact Person: Raquel Wright

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical
Address:
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE FRA - Mailstop 15

City: Washington
State or Province: DC
Postal Code: 20590
Country: US

Contact Voice Telephone: 202.493.6415

Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time