Template:Infobox rail

{{{name}}}
{{{other_name}}}
	[[File:{{{logo}}}\|{{{logo_size}}}\|alt={{{logo_alt}}}\|upright=0.91]]
	[[File:{{{system_map}}}\|{{{map_size}}}\|alt={{{map_alt}}}\|upright=1.14]] {{{map_caption}}}
	[[File:{{{image}}}\|{{{image_size}}}\|alt={{{image_alt}}}\|upright=1.14]] {{{caption}}}
Overview
Franchise(s)	{{{franchise}}}
Main {{{nameforarea}}}(s)	{{{regions}}}
Other {{{nameforarea}}}(s)	{{{secregions}}}
Fleet size	{{{fleet}}}
Stations called at	{{{stations}}}
Stations operated	{{{stationsop}}}
Parent company	{{{parent_company}}}
Headquarters	{{{headquarters}}}
Key people	{{{key_people}}}
Founders	{{{founders}}}
Reporting mark	{{{marks}}}
Locale	{{{locale}}}
Dates of operation	{{{start_year}}}–{{{end_year}}}
Predecessors	{{{predecessor_line}}}
Successors	{{{successor_line}}}
Technical
Track gauge	{{{gauge}}}
Previous gauge	{{{old_gauge}}}
Electrification	{{{electrification}}}
Length	{{{length}}}
Track length	{{{tracklength}}}
No. of tracks	{{{notrack}}}
Operating speed	{{{speed}}}
Highest elevation	{{{elevation}}}
Other
Website	{{{website}}}
	{{{embedded}}}
{{{map_name}}}
{{{map_name}}}
	{{{routemap}}}

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Usage

{{Infobox rail}} is used to create an infobox on articles about railway companies; |name= is the only mandatory parameter.

{{Infobox rail line}} is used for railway lines; this template is sometimes used on articles about both a company and a line (e.g. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway). It may also be used on affiliate companies operating rail public transit systems under contract (e.g. Arriva Rail London).

Syntax

{{Infobox rail
| name             = 
| other_name       = 
| logo             = 
| logo_size        = 
| logo_alt         = 
| system_map       = 
| map_size         = 
| map_alt          = 
| map_caption      = 
| image            = 
| image_size       = 
| alt              = 
| caption          = 
| franchise        = 
| nameforarea      = 
| regions          = 
| secregions       = 
| fleet            = 
| stations         = 
| stationsop       = 
| parent_company   = 
| headquarters     = 
| founders         = 
| key_people       = 
| marks            = 
| locale           = 
| start_year       = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY}} -->
| end_year         = <!-- For currently operating lines, use "present". For defunct lines, use {{End date|YYYY}} -->
| predecessor_line = <!-- "predecessors" can also be used; will make label plural. -->
| successor_line   = <!-- "successors" can also be used; will make label plural. -->
| gauge            = <!-- {{Track gauge|Standard gauge}} -->
| old_gauge        = 
| electrification  = 
| length           = 
| tracklength      = 
| notrack          = 
| speed            = 
| elevation        = 
| website          = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} -->
| embedded         = 
| map              = 
| map_state        = 
| map_name         = 
}}

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Definition
`name`	Yes	Name of railway company, displayed at top of infobox
`railroad_name`	No	Another version of name, with the same effect. Name and railroad name may not be used at the same time.
`other_name`	No	Other name(s) that the railway company is or was known by.
`logo`	No	Filename of logo image, without `File:` prefix. Shown just below the railroad name
`logo_size`	No	Size of image in pixels with px, default is `upright=0.91` (see Wikipedia:Picture tutorial#Upright images)
`logo_alt`	No	Alt text for logo, used by screen readers. See Wikipedia:Alternative text for images for more information.
`system_map`	No	Filename of system map image, without `File:` prefix, displayed below the logo.
`map_caption`	No	Caption for system map image
`map_size`	No	Size of image in pixels with px, default is `upright=1.41`
`map_alt`	No	Alt text for map
`image`	No	Filename of image, without `File:` prefix, displayed below the map
`image_size`	No	Size of image in pixels with px, default is `upright=1.41`
`image_caption`	No	Image caption
`image_alt`	No	Alt text for image
`franchise`	No	For passenger operators: The name of the operating franchise the company operates under. Open access operators may be represented as "Not subject to franchising or subsidy". Railfreight companies may leave this parameter blank.
`contract`	No	For passenger operators: The name of the operating contract the company operates under.
`concession`	No	For passenger operators: The name of the operating concession the company operates under.
`regions`	No	The primary region the railway operates in. For a more specific route or station, use nameforarea parameter
`secregions`	No	The secondary regions the railway serves
`nameforarea`	No	May be used in lieu of regions or secregions
`fleet`	No	Details about the rolling stock, and where possible, any stock on order
`stations`	No	For passenger companies: The total number of stations served
`stationsop`	No	Number of stations the railway acts as property manager for, whether in a de jure or de facto status.
`parent_company`	No	The shareholders in the company, in some cases, the owner. Leave blank if owner is an individual person.
`headquarters`	No	The city where the railway's main office is located.
`founders`	No	Important founders of the company; use {{plainlist}} for multiple entries
`key_people`	No	Current executives of the company; use {{plainlist}} for multiple entries
`marks`	No	The reporting mark. The definition may be: UIC: a two to five letter identifier displayed on the vehicles where applicable, often an acronym of the railway's legal name. AAR: a two to four letter code for the railway, often an acronym of the railway's trade name. NR: The two letter code used by passenger operators in daily operation Other: Abbreviation of individual rolling stock lessors.
`abbr`	No	Another version of marks, with the same effect. Abbr and marks may not be used at the same time.
`locale`	No	Region railway is located, typically a bioregion. Used primarily for freight railways.
`start_year`	No	Year railway commenced operations, if exact date is known use {{Start date}} template, Using `df=y` parameter to display in day month year format if appropriate. Shown as Dates of operation
`end_year`	No	Year railway ceased operations, if exact date is known, use {{End date}} template. If currently operating, type "present". Shown as Dates of operation.
`predecessor_line`	No	The definition may be: A list of companies that were merged to make up this company The preceding operator of a contracted service
`successor_line`	No	Subsequent railway company that operated the company's railway lines
`predecessor`	No	Another version of predecessor_line, with the same effect.
`successor`	No	Another version of successor_line, with the same effect.
`successors`	No	Similar to successor, but used when a company has more than one successor (e.g. Conrail).
`gauge`	No	Current track gauge (use template {{Track gauge}})
`old_gauge`	No	Previous rail gauge (use template {{Track gauge}}), shown as Previous gauge
`electrification`	No	Type and voltage of electrification system. Leave blank if no electrification exists.
`length`	No	Total length of the railway system
`speed`	No	Maximum operating speed of the railway's services, and where possible, the service type in parentheses.
`website`	No	Official website, use {{URL}} template.
`operator`	No	For defunct companies, the current company or companies operating the former company's lines.
`notrack`	No	The number of tracks on the company's main line.

Embedding other infoboxes

The embedded= parameter can be used to embed another infobox with such capability like {{designation list}} and {{infobox NRHP}}.

Examples

Usage

Code

Example

Minimum use

{{Infobox rail
| name = Isle of Sodor Railway
}}

Logo

{{Infobox rail
| name = Isle of Sodor Railway
| logo = No-photo.svg
| logo_size = 300px
}}

Image

{{Infobox rail
| name          = [[Great North of Scotland Railway]]
| image         = Gordon Highlander steam locomotive.jpg
| image_size    = 300px
| image_caption = No. 49 ''Gordon Highlander'', built
  for the [[Great North of Scotland Railway]] in 1920
}}

Great North of Scotland Railway
No. 49 Gordon Highlander, built for the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1920

Text

{{Infobox rail
| name             = [[Great North of Scotland Railway]]
| marks            = FGW
| locale           = North Scotland
| start_year       = {{Start date|1906|5|12}}
| end_year         = {{End date|1923|1|20}}
| predecessor_line = 
| successor_line   = [[London and North Eastern Railway]]
| gauge            = {{Track gauge|56.5in|allk=on}}
| old_gauge        = {{Track gauge|42in|lk=on}}
| electrification  = 650 [[Volt|V]] [[Direct current|DC]]
| length           = {{convert|50|mi}}
| hq_city          = N/A
| website          = N/A
}}

Great North of Scotland Railway
Overview
Headquarters	N/A
Reporting mark	FGW
Locale	North Scotland
Dates of operation	May 12, 1906 (1906-05-12)–January 20, 1923 (1923-01-20)
Successor	London and North Eastern Railway
Technical
Track gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Previous gauge	3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Electrification	650 V DC
Length	50 miles (80 km)
Other
Website	N/A

Nearly everything

{{Infobox rail
| name             = [[Great North of Scotland Railway]]
| other_name       = 
| logo             = No-photo.svg
| system_map       = Temporary placeholder photo.jpg
| image            = Gordon Highlander steam locomotive.jpg
| image_size       = 300px
| image_caption    = No. 49 ''Gordon Highlander'', built
 for the [[Great North of Scotland Railway]] in 1920
| marks            = FGW
| locale           = North Scotland
| start_year       = {{Start date|1906|5|12}}
| end_year         = {{End date|1923|1|20}}
| predecessor_line = 
| successor_line   = [[London and North Eastern Railway]]
| gauge            = {{Track gauge|56.5in|allk=on}}
| old_gauge        = {{Track gauge|42in|lk=on}}
| electrification  = 650 [[Volt|V]] [[Direct current|DC]]
| length           = {{convert|50|mi}}
| hq_city          = N/A
| website          = N/A
}}

Great North of Scotland Railway
Overview

No. 49 Gordon Highlander, built for the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1920
Headquarters	N/A
Reporting mark	FGW
Locale	North Scotland
Dates of operation	May 12, 1906 (1906-05-12)–January 20, 1923 (1923-01-20)
Successor	London and North Eastern Railway
Technical
Track gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Previous gauge	3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Electrification	650 V DC
Length	50 miles (80 km)
Other
Website	N/A

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