UK Rail Map

[paul@skegby.org.]

Where/How can I obtain a copy of the full UK passenger rail map?

A similar size to that which was available with the full timetable.

 

[najaB]

I take it you've already had a look at the maps page at National Rail Enquiries?

 

[paul@skegby.org.]

I take it you've already had a look at the maps page at National Rail Enquiries?

Yes, Would like a larger printed version.

 

[najaB]

Yes, Would like a larger printed version.

They're all .PDFs so should print up to A2 size at reasonable quality.

 

[yorkie]

Are there none on there that meet your needs? If so, what are your requirements exactly?

What size paper are you looking to print on?

 

[najaB]

Yes, Would like a larger printed version.

This one is intended to be printed at A1 size (594 x 841mm).

 

[paul@skegby.org.]

A1 or A2 size better.
Will look for online printer.

 

[berneyarms]

This is the map that used to come out with the national rail timetable

Last issue was 2013 - so any new stations opened since then won't be on it.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/css/Network_Rail_national_map.pdf

 

[route:oxford]

A1 or A2 size better.
Will look for online printer.

These guys will print it on fabric for you for about £27. No risk of damage in the post and it'll fold up into your pocket for your travels.

http://www.scienceposters.co.uk/prices.htm

(That's assumming that there is no breach of copyright etc!)

 

[bavvo]

Are there any national maps available that display the timetable numbers like they used to?

 

[najaB]

That's assumming that there is no breach of copyright etc!

The maps from NRE are free* for personal use.

*As in speech, as well as lunch.

 

[paul@skegby.org.]

Thanks all.

 

[TheNewNo2]

I recommend Project Mapping's version: http://www.projectmapping.co.uk/Resources/TOCs AS v26 June 2017.pdf

You can get that printed to A0 at any decent printshop. I personally had a version of that on 9 A3 pages at one point, though the details were still pretty small.

 

[gazthomas]

Why not download it to a tablet and take the tablet with you?

 

[takno]

I recommend Project Mapping's version: http://www.projectmapping.co.uk/Resources/TOCs AS v26 June 2017.pdf

You can get that printed to A0 at any decent printshop. I personally had a version of that on 9 A3 pages at one point, though the details were still pretty small.

It's probably just me, but I've always found the Project Mapping maps to be almost unbelievably ugly. Essentially I think I'd rather be lost than spend time looking at one.

 

[janb]

It's probably just me, but I've always found the Project Mapping maps to be almost unbelievably ugly. Essentially I think I'd rather be lost than spend time looking at one.

No its not just you, they are ugly. I much prefer the traditional NR version. (Geoff Marshall of All The Stations fame is also using pdf of the old version on his phone rather than Project Mapping).

 

[backontrack]

I actually really like the Project Mapping maps.

 

[U-Bahnfreund]

I prefer the Project Mapping version, as it shows all stations on one map and depicts the different TOCs and also trams and metros. Of course, it's not probably not working as a printed map, but on the phone it's quite good and - in my opinion - much better than the 2013 NR map. I think it's much easier to get an overview of the network and find connections on Project Mapping's map.

 

[Shinkansenfan]

It's probably just me, but I've always found the Project Mapping maps to be almost unbelievably ugly. Essentially I think I'd rather be lost than spend time looking at one.

I second that thought!

I prefer the classic BR map that used to accompany the Great British Timetable.

 

[yorksrob]

I second that thought!

I prefer the classic BR map that used to accompany the Great British Timetable.

There used to be a pdf version of the more aesthetically pleasing BR inspired map on the National Rail Enquiries website, however ATOC in their wisdom appear to have removed it.

 

[berneyarms]

I second that thought!

I prefer the classic BR map that used to accompany the Great British Timetable.

There used to be a pdf version of the more aesthetically pleasing BR inspired map on the National Rail Enquiries website, however ATOC in their wisdom appear to have removed it.

Ummm - I posted a link to it in post #8!!

 

[yorksrob]

Ummm - I posted a link to it in post #8!!

Thanks for that ! I must admit, it's not immediately obvious where it is from the map page on the website.

 

[berneyarms]

Thanks for that ! I must admit, it's not immediately obvious where it is from the map page on the website.

It has been taken off the map index page, as it's out of date at this stage (it hasn't been updated since the 2013-14 timetable).

But it's still there in spirit!

 

[Shinkansenfan]

It has been taken off the map index page, as it's out of date at this stage (it hasn't been updated since the 2013-14 timetable).

But it's still there in spirit!

Thanks for posting (I did recognize that map in Post #8). It's a pity it hasn't been updated.

Let's see if I can list some of the updates that would be needed to that map:

- Line to Tweedbank
- Extension to the Ebbw Vale branch
- North Cambridge station
- Some new stations near Exeter
- First bit of the East-West rail
- Opening of the north-south line in Dublin
- Opening of Dublin Dockyard Station.

 

[berneyarms]

Thanks for posting (I did recognize that map in Post #8). It's a pity it hasn't been updated.

Let's see if I can list some of the updates that would be needed to that map:
- Opening of the north-south line in Dublin
- Opening of Dublin Dockyard Station.

No worries

It doesn't go into the level of segregating lines in Dublin so they're kinda moot points.

I'm assuming you're referring to the re-opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel to scheduled passenger services.

And the station name is Docklands Station!

 

[paulravuslante]

GWR did a network map which featured a National Rail map on the reverse a while ago. I have it at home but can't remember how big it is and whether it was updated for the above.

 

[Shinkansenfan]

No worries

It doesn't go into the level of segregating lines in Dublin so they're kinda moot points.

I'm assuming you're referring to the re-opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel to scheduled passenger services.

And the station name is Docklands Station!

Yes, Phoenix Park Tunnel--that's the one I'm referring to. Thanks for correcting me on the name of Docklands Station (not sure why I thought it was Dockyards Station). The Luas LRT makes it easier to access that station.

 

[TheNewNo2]

Looking at that NR map, I just think that looks awful. It gives no detail about what journeys might be possible, and if you want to go anywhere near London, Cardiff, Birmingham or the North you're pretty much out of luck. Project Mapping any day.

Plus Project Mapping actually gets updated and makes changes when errors are noticed...

 

[yorksrob]

Looking at that NR map, I just think that looks awful. It gives no detail about what journeys might be possible, and if you want to go anywhere near London, Cardiff, Birmingham or the North you're pretty much out of luck. Project Mapping any day.

Plus Project Mapping actually gets updated and makes changes when errors are noticed...

To be fair, the original versions came with diagrams of the more complicated parts of the country. Plus there's no reason why they can'tupdate the traditional map (they must have done so before 2013.

I like the fact that it is more to scale reflects the shape of the country.

 

[Doctor Fegg]

Thanks for posting (I did recognize that map in Post #8). It's a pity it hasn't been updated.

Right. I think we can fix that.

I've fired up Illustrator and added the (UK) changes you mentioned. All completely unofficial, of course, and NR and the very talented cartographers at Pindar bear no responsibility for my hacking it about. Still, here's the result:

http://www.systemed.net/carto/network_rail_national_map.pdf

Let me know of any I've missed.

(For a downloadable map I do prefer the New Adlestrop Railway Atlas, but I may be biased. )