A station code is a brief, standardised abbreviation, or alphanumeric code, used by railways to uniquely identify a railway station. Codes are mostly used internally, but can be seen on railway traffic signs and on some timetables. In most countries, they each comprise three letters and no digits.
Standards for station codes in different countries include:
- List of Amtrak station codes, United States and Canada
- List of Deutsche Bahn station abbreviations, Germany
- List of MTR station codes, Hong Kong, China
- UK railway stations, Britain.[1] Three-letter alpha codes (formerly called CRS codes - Computer Reservation System) are issued by National Rail which is responsible for railways in Great Britain. Station codes are not used by Northern Ireland Railways for stations in Northern Ireland.
- List of railway stations in India, India
See also
References
- ^ List of National Rail Station codes Archived November 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine