Template:Railway line legend

Key to symbols

Heavy rail			Metro or light rail
In use	Out of use	Tunnel	In use	Out of use	Tunnel

Some diagrams may use other colours, such as orange, to indicate different lines or services.

Stations					Terminus
					Major
					Accessible
					Limited service
					Out of use; line in use
					Minor station/stop
					Accessible
					Limited service
					Out of use; line in use
Interchange					Between lines (same building)
					Hub or complex
					Cross-platform interchange
					Connected but separate
					Between modes
					Accessible
					Out of use; line in use
Facilities					Depot or freight station
					Out of use; line in use
					Minor depot or factory
					Out of use; line in use
Junctions					Branch in map

					Route continues off map
					Branch out of use
Crossings					At grade
					Over other line
					Under other line (metro/light rail)
					Unprotected level crossing
					Protected level crossing
Bridges					Overbridge
					Underbridge
					Viaduct or large bridge
					Across water
					Swing bridge
					Over canal or navigable river
					Over highway
					Under highway or major road
					Over motorway (UK symbol)
Formations					Tunnel
					Cutting
					Embankment
					Elevated line
Track features					Single direction travel
					Interruption
					Incline ↓ uphill
					Summit
					Switchback
					Passing loop
					Crossover
					Siding
					Passing siding
					Reversing loop
					Turntable
					Traverser
Other features					Milepost or change of measure
					Street running
					Border or fare zone
					International border
					Line end

high-speed train

long-distance train

metro or subway

commercial airport

parking

rack railway

cable-car or aerial tram

works

miscellaneous building

North arrow

significant building

other feature

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2. "align": Alignment, right by default

See also