RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN: Rail System of Indiana, 2006 (Indiana Department of Transportation, 1:1,200, Line Shapefile)

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Indiana Department of Transportation
Publication_Date: 20060808
Title:
RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN: Rail System of Indiana, 2006 (Indiana Department of Transportation, 1:1,200, Line Shapefile)
Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
Publisher: Indiana Department of Transportation
Other_Citation_Details:
This data set was provided to personnel of the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) by Venetta Holifield Keefe, Freight Rail Planner, Office of Railroads, Multi-Modal Transportation Division, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) (317-232-1474). The data was originally provided in the form of a ESRI ArcGIS shapefile named "RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP." Metadata were prepared using the metadata that accompanied the shapefile, along with additional information provided by Venetta Keefe.
Online_Linkage: <http://igs.indiana.edu/arcims/statewide/download.html>
Description:
Abstract:
RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN is a line shapefile that shows the 2006 rail system of Indiana. It is derived from data provided by personnel of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Recent 2006 edits to this data set include removal of abandoned rail lines and inclusion of ownership changes. New attribute fields have been added by INDOT personnel to include items such as contact names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and freight classifications.

The following is excerpted from the metadata provided by INDOT, Office of Railroads, for the source shapefile named RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP:

"RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP is a line shapefile delineating the railroad tracks within the State of Indiana. The dataset was generated at a scale of 1:1200."

Purpose:
This data was developed to provide general information regarding the 2006 rail system of Indiana to the public in the form of a GIS layer.

The following is excerpted from the metadata provided by INDOT, Office of Railroads, for the source shapefile named RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP:

"To provide a digital coverage of the active rail lines for the State of Indiana, suitable for use in GIS. The data were derived from preexisting INDOT basemap, the State of Indiana 2005 Rail System Map, and an old Indiana Rail System Map (showing abandoned rail lines)."

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060808
Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.912730
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.755109
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.705715
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.891450
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geography Network Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: IGS Metadata Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: railroad
Theme_Keyword: railway
Theme_Keyword: rail system
Theme_Keyword: rail
Theme_Keyword: freight class
Theme_Keyword: track
Theme_Keyword: train
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Theme_Keyword: Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
Theme_Keyword: Office of Railroads
Theme_Keyword: Indiana Geological Survey (IGS)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: IGS Metadata Keyword Thesaurus
Place_Keyword: Indiana
Place_Keyword: Adams County
Place_Keyword: Allen County
Place_Keyword: Bartholomew County
Place_Keyword: Boone County
Place_Keyword: Brown County
Place_Keyword: Carroll County
Place_Keyword: Cass County
Place_Keyword: Clark County
Place_Keyword: Clay County
Place_Keyword: Clinton County
Place_Keyword: Crawford County
Place_Keyword: Dekalb County
Place_Keyword: Delaware County
Place_Keyword: Dubois County
Place_Keyword: Elkhart County
Place_Keyword: Fayette County
Place_Keyword: Fountain County
Place_Keyword: Franklin County
Place_Keyword: Gibson County
Place_Keyword: Grant County
Place_Keyword: Greene County
Place_Keyword: Hamilton County
Place_Keyword: Hancock County
Place_Keyword: Harrison County
Place_Keyword: Hendricks County
Place_Keyword: Henry County
Place_Keyword: Huntington County
Place_Keyword: Jackson County
Place_Keyword: Jefferson County
Place_Keyword: Jennings County
Place_Keyword: Johnson County
Place_Keyword: Lagrange County
Place_Keyword: Lake County
Place_Keyword: LaPorte County
Place_Keyword: Lawrence County
Place_Keyword: Madison County
Place_Keyword: Marion County
Place_Keyword: Marshall County
Place_Keyword: Martin County
Place_Keyword: Miami County
Place_Keyword: Monroe County
Place_Keyword: Montgomery County
Place_Keyword: Morgan County
Place_Keyword: Noble County
Place_Keyword: Orange County
Place_Keyword: Owen County
Place_Keyword: Parke County
Place_Keyword: Perry County
Place_Keyword: Pike County
Place_Keyword: Porter County
Place_Keyword: Posey County
Place_Keyword: Pulaski County
Place_Keyword: Putnam County
Place_Keyword: Ripley County
Place_Keyword: Scott County
Place_Keyword: Spencer County
Place_Keyword: Steuben County
Place_Keyword: St Joseph County
Place_Keyword: Sullivan County
Place_Keyword: Tippecanoe County
Place_Keyword: Union County
Place_Keyword: Vanderburgh County
Place_Keyword: Vigo County
Place_Keyword: Wabash County
Place_Keyword: Washington County
Place_Keyword: Wayne County
Place_Keyword: Wells County
Place_Keyword: White County
Place_Keyword: Whitley County

Access_Constraints:
This file is available to anyone, but access may be contingent on written request, specific terms relevant to the agency or person making the request, and (or) current freedom of information statutes in the state of Indiana.
Use_Constraints:
INDIANA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DATA DISCLAIMER

This data set is provided by Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey, and contains data believed to be accurate; however, a degree of error is inherent in all data. This product is distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability of a particular purpose or use. No attempt has been made in either the designed format or production of these data to define the limits or jurisdiction of any federal, state, or local government.

These data are intended for use only at the published scale or smaller and are for reference purposes only. They are not to be construed as a legal document or survey instrument. A detailed on-the-ground survey and historical analysis of a single site may differ from these data.

CREDIT

It is requested that the Indiana Department of Transportation, Railroads Section, be cited in any products generated from this data. The following source citation should be included: [RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN: Rail System of Indiana, 2006 (Indiana Department of Transportation, 1:1,200, Line Shapefile)].

WARRANTY

Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey warrants that the media on which this product is stored will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition. If such a defect is found, return the media to Publication Sales, Indiana Geological Survey, 611 North Walnut Grove, Bloomington, Indiana 47405, and it will be replaced free of charge.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

Except for the expressed warranty above, the product is provided "AS IS", without any other warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties for product quality, or suitability to a particular purpose or use. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is assumed by the user. Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey shares no liability with product users indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, lost or damaged data or other commercial or economic loss. Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey is not responsible for claims by a third party. The maximum aggregate liability to the original purchaser shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product.

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Contact_Person: Venetta Holifield Keefe
Contact_Position: Freight Rail Planner
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 100 North Senate Avenue
City: Indianapolis
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 46204
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 317-232-1474
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 317-232-1499
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vhkeefe@indot.IN.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0800 to 1630 Eastern Standard Time
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.1.1.649, Approximately 4.5 Mb

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
This data set was provided by INDOT personnel and is assumed to be accurate.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
This data set was provided by INDOT personnel and is assumed to be accurate.
Completeness_Report:
This data set was provided by INDOT personnel and is assumed to be complete.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This dataset was compiled by INDOT personnel at a scale of 1:1,200, and is assumed to be accurate.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Publication_Date: 20060808
Title: RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
Publisher: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Other_Citation_Details: None
Source_Scale_Denominator: 1200
Type_of_Source_Media: Electronic mail system
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060808
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Based on a ESRI ArcGIS shapefile provided by INDOT, Office of Railroads.
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP
Source_Contribution: 2006 Rail system of Indiana
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Personnel of the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) received the ESRI ArcGIS shapefile RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP from INDOT personnel on August 8, 2006. This shapefile contained the 2006 rail system for Indiana. This shapefile was loaded into ESRI ArcMap 9.1. ESRI ArcMap was then used to examine this data set, and was used to remove the following attribute fields; "County," "County_Nam," and "County_No." The data set was saved to an ESRI shapefile named RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN.SHP.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: RAILROADS_TRAFFIC_2006.SHP
Process_Date: 20060810
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN.SHP
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Indiana Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Chris Dintaman
Contact_Position: GIS Specialist/Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 611 North Walnut Grove
City: Bloomington
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47405-2208
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 812-856-5654
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-855-2862
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cdintama@indiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700 Eastern Standard Time
Contact_Instructions: Monday - Friday, except holidays
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
This metadata was pre-parsed and parsed using CNS (Chew and Spit v 2.6.1) and MP (Metadata Parser v 2.7.1) software written by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey). The errors generated by MP were all addressed and corrected, except that no values were assigned to "Abscissa_Resolution" and "Ordinate_Resolution."
Process_Date: 20060908
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Indiana Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Chris Dintaman
Contact_Position: GIS Specialist/Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 611 North Walnut Grove
City: Bloomington
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47405-2208
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 812-856-5654
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-855-2862
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cdintama@indiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700 Eastern Standard Time
Contact_Instructions: Monday - Friday, except holidays


Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Indiana
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 1882


Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 16
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -87.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution:
Ordinate_Resolution:
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222


Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: RAIL_SYSTEM_INDOT_IN.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: None
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ObjectID
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape_Leng
Attribute_Definition: Length of rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 2.832826
Range_Domain_Maximum: 44612.567263
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Status
Attribute_Definition: Indicates whether or not there is traffic on the rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Traffic is present
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: District
Attribute_Definition: District location of rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Crawfordsville District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fort Wayne District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Greenfield District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: LaPorte District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Seymour District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Vincennes District
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Rail_Name
Attribute_Definition: Name of the rail company that operates on the rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Rail_Abr
Attribute_Definition: Abbreviation of the rail company operating on the rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: 286K
Attribute_Definition:
Classification for whether the rail segment can carry axle loads that weigh up to 286,000 pounds
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: All
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
The entire rail segment is rated to handle axle loads up to 286,000 pounds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: None
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
No part of the rail segment is rated to handle axle loads up to 286,000 pounds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Some
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Selected portions of the rail segment are rated to handle axle loads up to 286,000 pounds
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Notes
Attribute_Definition:
Descriptions for the portions of the rail segment that can adequately handle loads up to 286,000 pounds
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ContactNme
Attribute_Definition:
Contact name of person associated with responsible company that operates on rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ContactPh
Attribute_Definition:
Phone number for contact person associated with responsible company that operates on rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MlingAddr
Attribute_Definition:
Mailing address for contact person associated with responsible company that operates on rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FraClass
Attribute_Definition:
Federal Railroad Administration revenue classification (adjusted annually for inflation)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: I
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Has annual revenue that exceeds $289.4 million dollars
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: II
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Has annual revenue ranging from $40 to $289.4 million dollars
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: III
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Has annual revenue less than $40 million dollars
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Density
Attribute_Definition: Describes the frequency of service on the rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Nmbr_Trcks
Attribute_Definition: Number of tracks for rail segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Indiana Department of Transportation, Office of Railroads
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character


Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Indiana Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Publication Sales
Contact_Position: Clerk
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 611 North Walnut Grove
City: Bloomington
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47405 2208
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 812 855 7636
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812 855 2862
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: IGSinfo@indiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700 Eastern Standard Time
Contact_Instructions: Monday-Friday, except holidays

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:
WARRANTY

Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey warrants that the media on which this product is stored will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition. If such a defect is found, return the media to Publication Sales, Indiana Geological Survey, 611 North Walnut Grove, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-2208, and it will be replaced free of charge.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

Except for the expressed warranty above, the product is provided "AS IS", without any other warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties for product quality, or suitability to a particular purpose or use. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is assumed by the user. Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey shares no liability with product users indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, lost or damaged data or other commercial or economic loss. Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey is not responsible for claims by a third party. The maximum aggregate liability to the original purchaser shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product.


Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20060808
Metadata_Review_Date: 20060908
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Indiana Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Chris Dintaman
Contact_Position: GIS Specialist/Geologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 611 North Walnut Grove
City: Bloomington
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47405-2208
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 812-856-5654
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-855-2862
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: cdintama@indiana.edu
Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700 Eastern Standard Time
Contact_Instructions: Monday - Friday, except holidays
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
This metadata file is intended to accompany the data set identified and received from the IGS. It should not to be altered or summarized. IGS does not support secondary distribution. If this data set was received from anyone besides the IGS, this metadata file and the data set it describes may lack integrity.

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