diff --git a/include/hps_event/SvtTrack.h b/include/hps_event/SvtTrack.h
index d24803b..95fe114 100644
--- a/include/hps_event/SvtTrack.h
+++ b/include/hps_event/SvtTrack.h
@@ -166,6 +166,11 @@ class SvtTrack : public TObject {
          */
         int getCharge(); 
 
+        /**
+         *
+         */
+        int getType() const { return type; }; 
+
         /**
          *
          */