TIC 4.0
Train Tracks
Field | Type | Description / Value | Purpose |
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ID (subject identifier) | M | traintracks | GRAMMAR |
Subject name | M | Train Tracks | GRAMMAR |
Subject type | M | infrastructure / linear facility / position | GRAMMAR |
Also known as | O | track, embedded track, railway line, rail lane | TIC Description |
Definition | M | A train track is a pair of parallel steel rails, supported by a railbed and fastening system, serving as guided infrastructure for rail vehicles (, e.g, locomotives, wagons, etc.,) within a marine terminal, inland terminal or railyard and/or as the interface to external railway networks. |
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Further detail | O | A train track typically comprises:
Tracks may be embedded flush in pavement (allowing vehicle crossings) or raised on dedicated beds. Geometry and coordinates are not part of the definition; they are linked via Location-Logical and/or Coordinate (or the subject Place (2025.017) )  Picture of rails on sleepers in their rail bed with annotations defining the shown parts from [Gibert et al., 2015]
Figure of an embedded track
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Required information | M | id; linear reference system (chainage/foot or meter mark); track_number; associated position (subject/anchor); reference point, unit of measure; served function (e.g., train interface); gauge; length; embedded/crossable (yes/no); load/tolerance class (if applicable); status (available / working / not available); | TIC Description |
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CONCEPT | O |
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Related standards | M |
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Related TIC 4.0 definitions | M | Terminal; Berth; Yard; Gate; Location; Position. |
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Example | M | `rail_track |
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Example in the context of the grammar | M | “Track 2 at Rail Terminal is occupied by Train 4711.” · position.along_centerline = 145.2 m (ref: origin).” |
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Link to one or more operational processes | M | Train arrival/departure; maintenance & inspection; track availability & scheduling; obstruction/crossing control. |
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Search tags | M | railway, rails, railbed, sleepers, embedded track, gauge, alignment |
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Comments
Thank you, Manuel!
@Jorge Melero Corell just that you know. I’ve also worked on the geometric representation as a guiding example on how to work with location logical and coordinates in a meaningful way.