Rail Map Online: Interactive map of Britain's railways, past and present. shipmap.org: Animated map of a year of global shipping movements.
| Rail Map Online | shipmap.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Transit Maps | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | United Kingdom | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Own research | AIS data for 2012 |
| Made by | Rail Map Online | 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 Rail Map Online
- Current and disused railway lines
- Stations and heritage railways
- Overlay on modern maps
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.