[OSM-talk] Detailed tagging scheme for railways - India

[M∡rtin Koppenhoefer]

2010/5/23 Liz <edodd at billiau.net>:
> Ahh, interesting
> Station in Au means it has a platform, and implies an office, a permanent
> employee and hopefully a toilet as well.


the same in Germany, but permanent employees are less frequent now,
because of cost reduction.

> Halt means there is no platform, you get to climb down from the train, and
> have to pre-arrange stopping in most places. You do not expect to be able to
> buy a ticket, find a toilet or have any assistance from the local employee.

+1, but these could as well be considered "side effects".

cheers,
Martin