Rail transport in Nouvelle Alexandrie
Rail transport in Nouvelle Alexandrie is found in all of its Keltian territories, Euran possessions; and on the islands of Lyrica, Isles of Caputia, Islas de la Libertad, and New Luthoria. The national state-owned railway company, Nouvelle Alexandrie Railways, operates most of the passenger and freight services. With a total of 32,568 km of track of railway, Nouvelle Alexandrie operates the fifth-largest railway network in the world - and the largest in Keltia. In total, some 2.348 billion journeys were reported in 1740 AN, among which 2.289 billion on NAR services and 59 million with other providers. The Cárdenas, Punta Santiago, and Parap suburban rail services represent alone 76% of the Alexandrien rail annual ridership.
With a total of 258 billion passenger-kilometers, Nouvelle Alexandrie has the fourth most used passenger network worldwide, and most used in Keltia. At the same time, 14% of Alexandrien cargo is shipped via railway, about average worldwide, and the highest in Keltia and Alduria. National and regional services (ExpresoReg) are complemented by an important network of urban railways which is still growing. Three cities are served by more than one metro line (Cárdenas, Punta Santiago, and Parap); four more have a single metro line (Lausanne, Narbonne, Potosí, and Rimarima). A further 16 a additionally served by tram networks, among which 13 were built in the 1730s.
Nouvelle Alexandrie has consistently been ranked highly for intensity of use, quality of service, and safety performance.
History
National
The first railway companies were the Wechua Ferrocarilles and Alduria Railway Company. They were the private companies that built and operated the network until they were subsumed by the Nouvelle Alexandrie Railways in 1686 AN. However, during the Third Plan of the New Prosperity Plan, in 1700 AN regionalisation saw the return of the aforementioned companies as private contractors of certain part of the network.
The network was considered especially dense in Alduria, while the Keltian regions had less km of rail track and was more focused upon long-distance travel. The lines in Lyrica were constructed mostly in line with the vision of the Aldurian network, making it more dense.
The opening of the high-speed lines in Keltia and Alduria has led to a diminished importance of the standard-gauge railways. For example, the Cárdenas-Parap railway takes over 5 hours to travel between the two cities, stopping at every station. The high-speed line has lowered the longest possible journey to 2 hours. This has allowed the conventional lines to increasingly focus on regional and commuter traffic, as well as space for freight services.
There are several towns that remain disconnected to the rail network, the largest of them being Soissons with a population of 95,000; along with Jurau (68,000); Cartagena (55,000); Husaz (41,000); and L'Triomphe (33,000).
Alduria
The first railway in Alduria was built in 1670 AN between Punta Santiago and Narbonne, the central part of the West Coast. This was expanded to its current termini by 1690 AN. In that same year, the Alduria Bulk Line opened. The railways on the eastern part of Alduria took some time, with the East Coast Line opening in 1686 AN. The Massina Line opened in 1690 AN. The Eastern Relief line opened in 1694 AN, with the Southern Relief Line following in 1696 AN.
The process of electrification started with the West Coast line in 1685 AN. The other lines that followed were made with electrification in mind. By 1704 AN, the bulk of the lines were electrified. Currently, about 92% of all lines in Alduria are electrified.
The first proposals for a high-speed network between Punta Santiago and Beauhamais was made in 1708 AN, and was constructed between 1710 AN and 1716 AN. It set a speed record of 550 km/h (344 mph) in 1714 AN. It opened in 1716 AN. New extensions came through the National Infrastructure Plan in 1734 AN, which saw a new west-east connection across Alduria for the first time.
Wechua Nation
The first railway in Wechua was constructed during the time of the Second Wechua Kingdom in 1675 AN. This was the line between Parap and San Luis, the central part of the Chinchasuyu Line. The network expanded vastly after Alduria-Wechua came about. The Antisuyu Line was the first, opening in 1687 AN. The Keltian Bulk Line, connecting to Santander, opened in 1692 AN. The Wechua Heartland Line opened in 1698 AN, and the West Coast Line followed in 1701 AN.
The electrification in Wechua took longer than in Alduria, finishing only in 1709 AN. Currently, more than 85% of all lines are electrified. Most of the lines owned by Wechua Ferrocarrilles are not electrified.
The proposal of a high-speed network in Wechua and Santander first took shape in 1704 AN. The track between Cárdenas and Parap was opened in 1710 AN. The extension to San Luis came in 1714 AN. New extensions came through the National Infrastructure Plan in 1734 AN, which more than doubled the total track with connections to both Valencia, Boriquén, and New Caputia.
Operations
Traffic is mostly concentrated on bulk lines: more than 75% of all activity is done on only 40% of the network; while smaller branch lines drive only about 12% of all traffic. 249 largest stations (23%) account for more than 75% of all passenger activity, while the smallest 60% of stations take only 2.3% of traffic. The network has been since it inceptions focused on several key cities: Cárdenas and Parap in Keltia; Punta Santiago in Alduria; and Beaufort and Lausanne in Lyrica. Cárdenas alone accounts for more than 8% of passenger activity per day.
Freight transport
Freight rail has been a key component of the national network for several decades, and was one of the incentives of creating the High speed network, to relieve bulk lines for freight operations. Still, the network is predominately passenger-centric: freight rail accounts for only 14% of all national cargo, with more than 60% of all freight operations based in Keltia; both Alduria (23%) and Lyrica (8%) severely lag behind the top runner. Freight rail has been decentralised from NAR, with as much as 9 independent commercial freight operators now concurrently running on the national network. Still, NAR accounts for as much as 47% of all cargo operations alone.
Passenger transport
The Nouvelle Alexandrie Railways operates four different modes of railway services:
- High-speed: also known as Tren de Alte Velocidad, these high-speed trains utilize the national High speed rail to quickly connect major cities.
- InterCity: also known as Interurbanos, these high-capacity trains bypass most local stations, focusing on urban stations of high-density areas. They operate on both bulk lines and branches.
- Regional: also known as ExpresoReg, these are high-frequent trains that service local stations, acting as regional connectors. Specific regions have
- Commuter: NAR operates limited high-frequent metropolitan services for major destinations, often in collaboration with City Transport Authorities. These includes services like Cárdenas Cércanias.
The frequency of rail services on the national network can be quite dense, owing to the existence of both Interurbanos and ExpresoReg. On the Keltian Bulk Line, train headways can be as small as 8 minutes during peak hours, through the combination of 3 tph Interurbanos; 6 tph ExpresoReg; and, in Cárdenas, 6 tph Cércanias services. To the contrary, the least-dense line is the New Luthoria Main Line, with 1 train per two hours.
Operators
- Nouvelle Alexandrie Railways is a state-owned company which operates freight and passenger trains on its 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1/2 in) standard gauge networks. It is divided into two parts: NAR Red, which owns the track and is responsible for its maintenance and management; and NAR Pasajeros, who operate the trains.
- Wechua Ferrocarriles (WFC) operates several lines in Wechua. It operates 265 km of standard gauge, as well as a metre gauge rack railway and two funicular railways.
- Alduria Railway Company (ARC) operates several lines in Alduria. It operates 181 km of standard gauge, as well as three metre gauge rack railway.
- Santander Railway Corporation operates two lines in Santander. It is owned by ESB-Jörmungandr Group, Kerularios & Company, and Osman-Aguilar. It operates 55 km of standard gauge.
- Santander Coast Line Corporation operates a line in Santander. It operates 23 km of metre gauge.
- New Luthoria Railway Corporation operates a line New Luthoria. It operates 14 km of narrow gauge (1,067 mm, 3 ft 6 in)
Network
National Alexandrie Railways
The bulk of the rail infrastructure (92%) is owned by the state owned company Nouvelle Alexandrie Railways, who are responsible for the maintenance of the network. NAR also controls most of the passenger and freight companies that operate in Nouvelle Alexandrie, with exceptions for international services running into the country.
All rails are built with standard gauge (1,435 mm, 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) widths. Most of the network is electrified, except in most parts of Lyrica and parts of Valencia.
The network is vast, running between the major cities as intercity lines, but also with regional lines for smaller towns. There are two High Speed lines between Cárdenas and Parap/San Luis as well. Currently, HS rails are being constructed between Punta Santiago and Beauhamais as well. The lines are also highly interconnected with junctions in several main cities. Commuters take the trains often in Nouvelle Alexandrie. NAR pushes itself to being punctual and reliable, having 96% of trains running with less than 5 minutes delay. Recompensation is required for travellers delayed by over 30 minutes.
Wechua Nation
- Chinchasuyu Line: Judah-Midyan-Ancash-San Luis-Kedah-Roanne-Parap
- Antisuyu Line: Taulliraju-Parap-Huancavelica-Callao-Cochabamba-Judah
- Keltian Bulk Line: Artés-Santiago-Cárdenas-Ciudad Real-Rimarima Pueblo-Rimarima Dragón-Auquimarca-Huichajanca-Parap-Cajamarca
- Wechua Heartland Line: San Luis-Apurimaq-Rimarima Dragón-Pucallpa-Qusqu-Aimara
- West Coast Line: Jirishanca-Wechuahuasi-San Francisco-Santurce-Junín-San Luis-Arequipa-Nuevo Dux-Callao
- Keltian High Speed Line: Chambéry-Trévoux-Santiago-Cárdenas-Rimarima Pueblo-Parap; Rimarima Pueblo-San Luis-Judah; San Luis-Ravaillac-Corcovado
- Costa a Costa High Speed Line: Wechuahuasi-Cárdenas-Potosí-Castellón-Vela-Hato Rey-Puerto Carrillo
Alduria
- West Coast Line: Alkhiva-Tudela-Amapola-Susa-Punta Santiago-Narbonne-Pontecorvo-Gramercy-Ciudad Santa-Fontaineleau-Ahvaz-Beauhamais
- Alduria Bulk Line: Punta Santiago-Fort Laons-Aldemín-Siwa-Villalba-Shushtar-Kerman-Maniakes
- East Coast Line: Alvarenga-Casa Hebraica-Rothborne-Piriya-Yazd-Sana'ri-Villalba-Aladurkidal
- Massina Line: Ajinkeliç-Massina-Ardabil-Juana Díaz-Narbonne-Punta Santiago-Susa-Nueva Sinagoga-Santa Paula
- Eastern Relief Line: Piriya-Bâthshahr-Tiberias-Corrada del Río-Aldemín-Carrillo-Alcalá-Wahda-Aladurkidal
- Southern Relief Line: Aladurkidal-Alcalá-Carrillo-Firuzabad-Massina-Étréchy-Ciudad Santa-Fontaineblea
- Alduria High Speed Line: Amapola-Punta Santiago-Narbonne-Lares-Beauhamais
- A Campo Traviesa High Speed Line: Punta Santiago-Fort Laons-Carrillo-Alcalá-Villalba-Kerman
Santander
- West-East Line: Isabella-Santiago-Bassumorto-Castellón
- Santander Bulk Line: Wechuahuasi-Cárdenas-Potosí-Rosselló-Acevedo-Alpamayo-Viseu
- Northern Relief Line: Isabella-Jirishanca-Wechuahuasi-Ciudad Real-Coimbra-Qusqu-Viseu-Punta Carolina-Mancos-Malanj-San Juan
North Lyrica
- Central Line: Fauquier-Beaufort-Chambouly-Montchèry-Llactapata-Puerto de Trinidad
- North-South Line: Punta Norte-Maigneux- Porte-au-Vert - Montchèry-Vaucourtois-Triunfo de Carrillo-Humahuaca
- North Lyrica Heartlands Line: Fauquier-Cayenne- Porte-au-Vert -Juana Díaz-Llactapata-Lyonne
- West Coast Line: Punta Norte-Maigneux-Cabo Norte-Colquiri-Juana Díaz-Llactapata-Lyonne-Puerto de Trinidad
- High Speed Line: Beaufort-Montchèry-Carrasquillo-Lausanne
South Lyrica
- South Lyrica Bulk Line: Alrío-Vaucourtois-Triunfo de Carrillo-San Antonio de Río Blanco-Carasquillo-Laussane-La Hermandad-Buenaventura
- East Coast Line: Alrío-Dorwynne-Ciudad Rosa-Nouveau Geneva-Humahuaca-Sonoma-Buenaventura
- Lyrica Relief Line: Nouveau Geneva-Triunfo de Carrillo-Vaucourtois-Juana Díaz
- High Speed Line: Beaufort-Montchèry-Carrasquillo-Lausanne
Boriquén
- Boriquén Bulk Line: Badu-Ciales-Minillas-Vela-Hato Rey-Dorado-Loíza-Puerto Carrillo
- Eastern Line: Puerto Carrillo-Siza-Loíza-Hato Rey-Vela -Portaceli-Castellón
- Southern Line: Badu-Baracoa-Guánica-Yabucoa-Hato Rey
- Cross-country Relief Line: Achiyaku-Sisa-Loíza
New Caputia
- New Caputia Bulk Line: Sucre-Carmel-Ravaillac-Monterrey-Montemayor-Corcovado
- South Coast Line: Corcovado-Nueva Plata-Naia-Merrickton-St. Melusine-Jurau-Callán-Santurce
- West Coast Line: Judah-Rehoboth-Shimón-Port Victoire-Lille-Monterrey
- Western Branch Line: Shim'on-Marais-Rawson
- Central Relief Line: Rehoboth-Rajucolta-Royston-Ravaillac-Naia-Merrickton-Port Landry
Valencia
- Valencia Line: Mayenne-Chambéry-Vertou
- South West Coast Line: Chambéry-New Franciscania-Trévoux-Saint-Cloud-Isabella
- Eastern Line: Torrent-Patrix-Malonton
Isles of Caputia
- Isles of Caputia Main Line: Gotfriedplatz-Ulrichstadt-Velez-Seydlitz
Islas de La Libertad
- Libertad Main Line: Nuevo Corcovado-Ciudad de Howard-San Lorenzo-Dorado
New Luthoria
- New Luthoria Main Line: Chiron-New Luthoria City-Rochefort-Pharos
Other Providers
Certain regional limited-access rails are operated by other providers than the NAR.
Wechua Nation
Wechua Ferrocarriles
- Central Line: Midyan-Arequipa-Kedah-Roanne-Auquimarca-Aimara
- Parap Line: San Francisco-Waytapallana-Apurimaq-Parap
- Qusqu Relief Line: Qusqu-Auquimarca
Alduria
Alduria Railway Company
- Ladino Line: Salinas-Massina-Ardabil-Firuzabad-Moca
- Villalba Line: Villalba-Las Rosas-Eurania-Shushtar-Kerman-Maniakes
- Compostela Line: Fontainebleau-Lares-Maslak-Salinas-Massina
Santander
- Jirishasca Line: Cárdenas-Port of Jirishanca
- Potosí Line: Artés-Potosí-Coimbra-Alpamayo
Santander Coast Line Corporation
- East Coast Line: Castellón-Rosselló
Metro/light rail systems
- Cárdenas (Cárdenas Metro/Tram)
- Punta Santiago (Punta Santiago Metro/Streetcar)
- Parap (Parap MetroRail)
- Lausanne (Lausanne Metro)
- Narbonne (Narbonne Metro)
- Potosí (Potosí Metro)
- Rimarima (Rimarima Metro)
Connections to foreign nations
Constancia - Yes, same gauge (1,435 mm, 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Hurmu - Yes, on Lyrica, same gauge (1,435 mm, 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
The Hexarchy - Yes, on Keltia, same gauge (1,435 mm, 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Imperial Federation - Yes, on Keltia, same gauge (1,435 mm, 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Subsidies
The rail subsidies for the national network are made up from two donors: the federal government, who provide the bulk of the subsidies; and supplementary subsidies by regional governments. In the Second New Prosperity Plan of 1691 AN, the government adopted the so-called PNEF (Plan Nacional de Infraestructuras y Ferrocarril), which contained a strategic framework for subsidies into the rail network. During the Recession of 1709, a plan to invest an additional €15 billion over two years was adopted as a response to the financial downturn. In 1715 AN, the federal budget for the railways was €50 billion.
Train numbering system
All trains that operate within Nouvelle Alexandrie are assigned a fifteen-character service code so as to identify the service. Trains are assigned a string of numbers, which feature on passenger's tickets as well as the main rail switchboards and on information and timetable displays at stations.
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Position |
Displays | Code | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Route type | 1 | International service |
| 2 | Inter city route | ||
| 3 | Regional service | ||
| 4 | Commuter route | ||
| 5 | Metro line | ||
| 6 | Tram line | ||
| 7 | All other rail types (including freight services) | ||
| 2-3 | Area of departure and arrival stations | 0 | Foreign country |
| 1 | Wechua Nation | ||
| 2 | Santander | ||
| 3 | Alduria | ||
| 4 | North Lyrica | ||
| 5 | South Lyrica | ||
| 6 | Valencia | ||
| 7 | Isles of Caputia | ||
| 8 | Islas de la Libertad | ||
| 9 | New Luthoria | ||
| 10 | New Caputia | ||
| 11 | Boriquén | ||
| 4-6 | Code of departure station | ||
| 7-9 | Code of arrival station | ||
| 10-13 | Scheduled departure time | ||
| 14 | Control type | A | Automated |
| M | Manual | ||
| 15 | Train type | F | Freight |
| P | Passenger | ||
Diagrams
Keltian Bulk Line (Express Stations)
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Alduria Bulk Line (Express Stations)
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