VectorNodes reference information

[beard7]

The VectorLinks, VectorReferenceLines and VectorWaymarks are all self-explanatory and the properties of the shapefile contain all the required information: ELR, start and end mileages, track ID etc., making them extremely useful.

However, there's nothing in the properties of the VectorNodes shapefile that makes it possible to identify what the points represent. They appear to be a mix of signals, points, buffer-stops etc., but there's no way of knowing.

Would it be possible to add some identifying information into the layer properties or is there a separate source that could be cross-referenced.

Thank you.

[poggs]

A point in these datasets does not necessarily represent a tangible element in reality. There are probably other data sets in existence which position signals on the infrastructure data here, but they may not be complete.

Have you tried submitting an FOI request to Network Rail asking for further sets of data?

[beard7]

I haven't tried a FOI request. That certainly sounds like a good idea.

Just out of interest then... how would you describe the VectorNodes layer? Does it just represent the points at which the polylines in VectorLinks join/end?

Thanks