Template:Infobox rail/doc

Usage

{{{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}}} {{{routemap}}}

{{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 }}	Isle of Sodor Railway
Logo	{{Infobox rail | name = Isle of Sodor Railway | logo = No-photo.svg | logo_size = 300px }}	Isle of Sodor Railway
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 No. 49 Gordon Highlander, built for the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1920 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