OpenRailwayMap: Worldwide map of railway lines, stations, signals and track speeds. shipmap.org: Animated map of a year of global shipping movements.
| OpenRailwayMap | shipmap.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Transit Maps | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Static archive |
| Data source | OpenStreetMap | AIS data for 2012 |
| Made by | OpenRailwayMap contributors | Kiln and UCL Energy Institute |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with OpenRailwayMap
- Railway infrastructure layer
- Maximum speed map
- Signals and train protection
- Electrification and gauge
What you can do with shipmap.org
- Animated global ship movements
- Filter by ship type
- Emissions counter
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.