Electrification.fetch_national_network_codes

Electrification.fetch_national_network_codes(update=False, pickle_it=False, data_dir=None, verbose=False)[source]

Fetch OLE section codes for national network from local backup.

Parameters

  • update (bool) – whether to check on update and proceed to update the package data, defaults to False

  • pickle_it (bool) – whether to replace the current package data with newly collected data, defaults to False

  • data_dir (str or None) – name of package data folder, defaults to None

  • verbose (bool or int) – whether to print relevant information in console as the function runs, defaults to False

Returns

OLE section codes for National network

Return type

dict or None

Example:

>>> from pyrcs.line_data import Electrification

>>> elec = Electrification()

>>> # nn_ole_dat = elec.fetch_national_network_codes(update=True, verbose=True)
>>> nn_dat = elec.fetch_national_network_codes()

>>> type(nn_dat)
dict
>>> list(nn_dat.keys())
['National network', 'Last updated date']

>>> type(nn_dat['National network'])
dict
>>> list(nn_dat['National network'].keys())
['Traditional numbering system distance and sequence',
 'New numbering system km and decimal',
 'Codes not certain confirmation is welcome',
 'Suspicious data',
 'An odd one to complete the record',
 'LBSC/Southern Railway overhead system',
 'Codes not known']