The GIS Web Mapping Application is design to have the look and feel as Google Earth. The primary functionality is to provide the user information about FRA's rail lines, rail crossings, freight stations, and mileposting.

The North American Rail Network (NARN) Rail Lines dataset was created in 2016 and was updated on September 30, 2025 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). The NARN Rail Lines dataset is a database that provides ownership, trackage rights, type, passenger, STRACNET, and geographic reference for North America's railway system at 1:24,000 or better within the United States. The data set covers all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1528950

Summary Rail Crossings is a spatial file maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for use by States and railroads. Description FRA Grade Crossings is a spatial file that originates from the National Highway-Rail Crossing, Inventory Program. The program is to provide information to Federal, State, and local governments, as well as the railroad industry for the improvements of safety at highway-rail crossing. Credits Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Use limitations There are no access and use limitations for this item. Extent West -79.491008 East -75.178954 North 39.733500 South 38.051719 Scale Range Maximum (zoomed in) 1:5,000 Minimum (zoomed out) 1:150,000,000 ArcGIS Metadata ▼►Topics and Keywords ▼►Themes or categories of the resource  transportation * Content type  Downloadable Data Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource Description No Temporal keywords  2013 Theme keywords  Rail Theme keywords  Grade Crossing Theme keywords  Rail Crossings Citation ▼►Title rr_crossings Creation date 2013-03-15 00:00:00 Presentation formats  * digital map Citation Contacts ▼►Responsible party  Individual's name Raquel Hunt Organization's name Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Contact's position GIS Program Manager Contact's role  custodian Responsible party  Organization's name Research and Innovative Technology Administration/Bureau of Transportation Statistics Individual's name National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) 2013 Contact's position Geospatial Information Systems Contact's role  distributor Contact information  ▼►Phone  Voice 202-366-DATA Address  Type  Delivery point 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE City Washington Administrative area DC Postal code 20590 e-mail address answers@BTS.gov Resource Details ▼►Dataset languages  * English (UNITED STATES) Dataset character set  utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format Spatial representation type  * vector * Processing environment Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7600) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.0.3348 Credits Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) ArcGIS item properties  * Name USDOT_RRCROSSINGS_MD * Size 0.047 Location withheld * Access protocol Local Area Network Extents ▼►Extent  Geographic extent  Bounding rectangle  Extent type  Extent used for searching * West longitude -79.491008 * East longitude -75.178954 * North latitude 39.733500 * South latitude 38.051719 * Extent contains the resource Yes Extent in the item's coordinate system  * West longitude 611522.170675 * East longitude 1824600.445629 * South latitude 149575.449134 * North latitude 752756.624659 * Extent contains the resource Yes Resource Points of Contact ▼►Point of contact  Individual's name Raquel Hunt Organization's name Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Contact's position GIS Program Manager Contact's role  custodian Resource Maintenance ▼►Resource maintenance  Update frequency  annually Resource Constraints ▼►Constraints  Limitations of use There are no access and use limitations for this item. Spatial Reference ▼►ArcGIS coordinate system  * Type Projected * Geographic coordinate reference GCS_North_American_1983_HARN * Projection NAD_1983_HARN_StatePlane_Maryland_FIPS_1900_Feet * Coordinate reference details  Projected coordinate system  Well-known identifier 2893 X origin -120561100 Y origin -95444400 XY scale 36953082.294548117 Z origin -100000 Z scale 10000 M origin -100000 M scale 10000 XY tolerance 0.0032808333333333331 Z tolerance 0.001 M tolerance 0.001 High precision true Latest well-known identifier 2893 Well-known text PROJCS["NAD_1983_HARN_StatePlane_Maryland_FIPS_1900_Feet",GEOGCS["GCS_North_American_1983_HARN",DATUM["D_North_American_1983_HARN",SPHEROID["GRS_1980",6378137.0,298.257222101]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree"

The North American Rail Network (NARN) Rail Nodes dataset was created in 2016 and was updated on September 30, 2025 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). The NARN Rail Nodes dataset is a database of North America's railway system at 1:24,000 or better within the United States. The data set covers all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada. The dataset holds topology of the network and provides geographic location information. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1529070

The Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Dataset contains information on railroad crossings located within the United States. Railroad crossings are points where roads intersect with railroad tracks, and they are essential for transportation safety and infrastructure management. This dataset includes details such as crossing location (latitude and longitude), crossing type (e.g., at-grade, grade-separated), crossing status (active, inactive), and other relevant attributes.Data Fields Included:Crossing Location (Latitude, Longitude)Crossing TypeCrossing StatusRailroad CompanyRoadway NameCountyMunicipalityThis dataset is sourced from the Federal Railroad Administration via Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD).Data sources:Federal Railroad AdministrationHomeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data

The Railroad Grade Crossings dataset was updated on September 28, 2025 and was created on September 30, 2025 by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). The Railroad Grade Crossings is a spatial file that originates from the National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Program. The program is to provide information to the public, Federal, State, and Local governments, as well as the railroad industry for information and the improvements of safety at highway-rail crossings. Some railroad grade crossings were located outside the US or their respective states, and relocated to latitude longitude 0,0. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1529075

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office Locations dataset was created on October 13, 2022 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). These locations show FRA office locations, based on railroad company and Safety Management Teams (SMTs). The Safety Management Teams serve as the Office of Railroad Safety's main liaison with the senior leadership of the Nation's railroads. Each of the nine Safety Management Teams is assigned to either a Class I railroad or a group of railroads and provides safety oversight of the respective railroad system(s). The Safety Management Teams represent FRA with the railroads, and they communicate and coordinate with FRA's Staff Directors, Accident Analysis Branch, Audit Management Program, and other Safety Management Teams. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1522275

The Rail Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at 1:24,000 to 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia

© Acknowledgment of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) This layer is sourced from maps.bts.dot.gov.

The Railroad Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at 1:24,000 to 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia.

© The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

The FRA Milepost is a spatial file that originates of multiple sources and contains point locations of mileposts along the FRA's rail network. The mileposts was developed from varies sources and should only be used as a reference file. The railroad lines and their mileposts are privately owned and are subjected of changed based on the rail owner. If used for identifying specific locations, please contact the railroad to verify the mileposts numbers and their locations.

The Rail Mileposts dataset was compiled on June 15, 2025 and was updated on September 01, 2025 by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). The FRA Mileposts feature layer is a spatial reference file compiled from multiple sources and displays approximate point locations of mileposts along the FRA rail network wiithin the United States. It is intended for general reference purposes only. The rail lines and mileposts are privately owned and may be changed without notice. As a result, this file may not reflect current conditions. Users should contact the appropriate railroad to verify milepost numbers and their locations. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1528364

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Districts dataset was created on October 13, 2022 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). District boundaries represent geographic divisions of safety disciplines. These are no longer used to represent administrative boundaries.

This layer provides information on rail lines in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information on this layer, you can use the Data Dictionary available in both web and spreadsheet format. This layer is for use in PennDOT's Open Data Portal. PennDOT is actively updating and maintaining this spatial data. Dataset Last updated: March 2024The following sources were used to digitize geometry and populate attributes: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the authoritative source of information on passenger and freight rail networks for the U.S. federal government. FRA provides geospatial resources to the public on rail networks, including data on grade crossings, Amtrak stations, and more. This page contains information about and links to FRA's SafetyMap, Trespassers Casualty Map, and Grade Crossing Inventory.Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) trail layers. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation PDF Railroad Map which shows freight, passenger, commuter and tourist rail lines.The 2018 - 2020 - Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Orthoimagery was a primary data source to assist in digitizing rail lines. Rail lines are categorized into the following track types:Primary - Main LineAbandoned - TrackAbandoned - No TrackRail to TrailSecondary Track of Main LineConnectorsIndustrial Lead - MajorIndustrial Lead - MinorYardTourist / Recreation LinesPassing Sidings over 4000 FT Questions, comments, or corrections – please contact the Geographic Information Division.

The Railroad Bridges dataset was compiled on October 14, 2022 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). A railroad bridge is defined as “Railroad bridge means any structure with a deck, regardless of length, which supports one or more railroad tracks, or any other undergrade structure with an individual span length of 10 feet or more located at such a depth that it is affected by live loads.” based on the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 237). The FRA does not have a mandate to inspect railroad bridges: these inspections are required by the owner of the track. The FRA will use this railroad bridge dataset to determine the number of bridges per railroad, state, etc. and will assist in determining priority field activities.

This dataset contains point features that represent Railroad Crossings in Central Ohio. Each highway-rail or pathway crossing is assigned a unique alphanumeric seven digit identifier by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) as a part of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. This unique identifier is stored in a national database that can be used to quickly retrieve information about the physical and operating characteristics of both public and private crossings. In addition, this information can be used by Emergency Personnel to quickly and accurately locate calls for service. This unique identifier is commonly referred to as a "Railroad Crossing ID" or "FRA Number". Each Railroad Crossing must have this number posted on a metal plate at each crossing. Many crossings have a sign that includes the name of the railroad and an emergency contact telephone number in addition to the Railroad Crossing ID.This information can be retrieved remotely from the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Analysis' website at: http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/OfficeofSafety/PublicSite/Crossing/Crossing.aspx

The North American Rail Network (NARN) Rail Lines: Class I Freight Railroads View dataset is from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). This dataset is a subset of the NARN Rail Lines dataset that show the ownership and trackage rights for all the Class I freight railroads: “Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF),” "Canadian National (CN) Railway," "Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway," "CSX Transportation," "Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway," "Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railway," and "Union Pacific (UP)". It is derived from the North American Rail Network (NARN) Lines dataset, and for more information please consult, https://doi.org/10.21949/1519415. The NARN Rail Lines dataset is a database that provides ownership, trackage rights, type, passenger, STRACNET, and geographic reference for North America's railway system at 1:24,000 or better within the United States. The data set covers all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1528950

The dataset provided includes point data for use in GIS that represents public crossings in North Carolina. Only open and inactive crossings are included; closed crossings have been omitted. Attributes for each crossing inculde the crossing's FRA identification number and the latitude and longitude of the crossing. Crossing location and status were verfied by cross-referencing Federal Railroad Administration public crossing databasewith North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Division's crossing database, railroad company track charts and aerial imagery. Where in doubt, crossing status has been investigated by contacting the rail company, land owner, or municipalilty within whose jurisdiction the crossing falls. The attributes are derived directly from NCDOT's State Authoritative Rail and Highway database (SARAH) database.

Abstract: The Rail Network is a comprehensive database of the nation's railway system at the 1:100,000 scale. The data set covers all 50 States plus the District of Columbia. Purpose: The data set provides location and partial attribute information for use in national and regional network analysis applications. Supplemental_Information: At the time of publishing the CD significant updates to the layer were underway. Please check http://gis.fra.dot.gov for the latest version of the dataset

The North American Rail Network (NARN) Rail Lines: CSX View dataset is from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). This dataset is a subset of the NARN Rail Lines dataset that show the ownership and trackage rights for the Class I railroad “CSX Transportation.†It is derived from the North American Rail Network (NARN) Lines dataset, and for more information please consult, https://doi.org/10.21949/1519415. The NARN Rail Lines dataset is a database that provides ownership, trackage rights, type, passenger, STRACNET, and geographic reference for North America's railway system at 1:24,000 or better within the United States. The data set covers all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1528950

North American Rail Network LinesThis Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) feature layer, utilizing National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) data, displays the North American Rail Network (NARN). Per BTS, "NARN Rail Lines dataset was created...from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the...National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). It is a database that provides ownership, trackage rights, type, passenger, STRACNET, and geographic reference for North America's railway system...within the United States. The data set covers all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Mexico, and Canada.It can be used within the public, the federal government, rail industry, state DOTs, and academia for routing, mapping and analysis."Main sub network (ID #383590)Data currency: Current Federal service (NTAD North American Rail Network Lines)NGDAID: 145 (North American Rail Network Lines)For more information: North American Rail Network Lines; Rail Network DevelopmentSupport documentation: North American Rail Network LinesFor feedback please contact: Esri_US_Federal_Data@esri.comNGDA Data SetThis data set is part of the NGDA Transportation Theme Community. Per the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC), Transportation is defined as the "means and aids for conveying persons and/or goods. The transportation system includes both physical and non-physical components related to all modes of travel that allow the movement of goods and people between locations".For other NGDA Content: Esri Federal Datasets

Railroad Crossings: The Railroad Grade Crossings dataset was updated on July 13, 2025 and was created on July 15, 2025 by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). The Railroad Grade Crossings is a spatial file that originates from the National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Program. The program is to provide information to the public, Federal, State, and Local governments, as well as the railroad industry for information and the improvements of safety at highway-rail crossings. Some railroad grade crossings were located outside the US or their respective states, and relocated to latitude longitude 0,0. A data dictionary, or other source of attribute information, is accessible at https://doi.org/10.21949/1529075Railroad Bridges: The Railroad Bridges dataset was compiled on October 14, 2022 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). Data subset to the Thrive region in November 2025. A railroad bridge is defined as “Railroad bridge means any structure with a deck, regardless of length, which supports one or more railroad tracks, or any other undergrade structure with an individual span length of 10 feet or more located at such a depth that it is affected by live loads.” based on the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 237). The FRA does not have a mandate to inspect railroad bridges: these inspections are required by the owner of the track. The FRA will use this railroad bridge dataset to determine the number of bridges per railroad, state, etc. and will assist in determining priority field activities.Rail Line: This Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) feature layer, utilizing National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) data, displays the North American Rail Network (NARN) subset to the Thrive Study Region. Per BTS, "NARN Rail Lines dataset was created...from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and is part of the...National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). It is a database that provides ownership, trackage rights, type, passenger, STRACNET, and geographic reference for North America's railway system...within the United States.