[Tagging] Mapping light rail stations

[Graeme Fitzpatrick]

Noticed recently that with the release of new imagery, our local light rail
/ tram network is *very* badly aligned.

Have gone in to start straightening it out, but have then found that the
stations / platforms have been mapped, to me, rather strangely?

Some examples:

Platform including both tracks
https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit#map=21/-28.01692/153.42934

2 platform areas side by side
https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit#map=20/-27.98198/153.42350

Platform from the footpath (sidewalk) out to the track
https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit#map=22/-28.01010/153.42951

A footway joining the footpath to the track!
https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit#map=22/-28.00616/153.42909

Most of this was done by a fairly new mapper ~4 years ago, & they made a
comment "*provide connection between platform and light rail line*".

I don't usually map rail / tram lines myself, so before I do anything
wrong, I want to clarify a few things.

Should platforms touch the tracks / footpath?

Should platforms be mapped as an area or just a way?

Do we need to connect the adjoining footpath to the actual track for
routing purposes?

Any other hints / tips or things to watch for! :-)

Thanks

Graeme
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