Ontario Railway Network With Seven Geospatial Data Classes

Seven data classes comprise this network, including track, crossing, junctions, marker posts, structure lines, structure points, and stations. It is maintained by the Government of Ontario and provides railway-associated attributes based on the federal GEOBASE standard. The dataset was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Map railway track geometry and analyze network connectivity using the track and junctions data classes.
• Assess safety at railway crossings by analyzing the crossing data class attributes.
• Locate railway infrastructure assets like stations or bridges using the structure points and stations data classes.
• Model linear infrastructure features such as bridges or tunnels using the structure lines data class.

Strengths

• Data conforms to the federal GEOBASE standard for the National Railway Network (NRWN).
• Includes seven distinct geospatial data classes for detailed railway representation.
• Last update was in March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and file sizes are unknown.
• Primary use is noted as cartographic base data, which may limit attribute depth for advanced analytics.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario.

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Updated March 2026.

Geography

Ontario, Canada.