Data API

Freight Rail Lines

Freight & Aviation
Data Steward
DVRPC GIS
Update Frequency
as needed
Metadata Last Modified
March 27, 2025
Dataset Type
Geospatial
Source
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)
Use Limitations
Unrestricted: can be shared internally and externally without data sharing agreement
License
No License Provided

The DVRPC Freight Rail Line data layer was developed to identify key ownership and operation details for freight rail lines in the Delaware Valley. This data set was developed internally using various rail mapping and track chart sources. The polyline network represents rights-of-way rather than track and is segmented based on subdivision or track name as well as key profile details. The line set has been developed with input from various Class I and short-line railroads in the region.

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Data Dictionary

Column Type Label Description
OBJECTID OID OBJECTID Internal feature number.
pff_id String pff_id
shape Geometry Shape Feature geometry.
Freight rail type String Type
Rail owner String Owner
Mainline Tracks Double trk_main
rail milepost start String start_
rail milepost end String end_
Siding tracks String trk_side
Multi level cars String trk_multi
Double stack clearance String trk_dbl
286k capacity String trk_weight
Plate clearance String trk_plate
Activity String trk_trains
rail operator String Operator
miles Double MILES
Rail segment name String Name
active String active
source String Source
st_length(shape) Double st_length(shape)