Apollonian Express

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Apollonian Express
logo of the Apollonian Express
Overview
Status Under Construction
Location Apollonia
Termini Tyrasia, Kyrovistan
New Pyongyang, Storej
Cherry Trees, Craitland (Craitish extension only)
Stations 43
47 (Craitish extension)
Routes Tyrasia to New Pyongyang (Main Line)
Tyrasia to Cherry Trees (Craitish extension)
Operation
Opened TBA 2012/2013
Owner Apollonian Express Limited
Operator(s) Various
Depot(s) Tyrasia, Kyrovistan
New Pyongyang, Storej
Cherry Trees, Craitland
Technical
Track gauge TBD
Electrification TBD
Operating speed TBD
Route
Map Apollonian Express route map
Route Template:Apollonian Express Route

The Apollonian Express is an intended international train service across the continent of Apollonia.

The first initiative for this was taken in 1590 AN, but the plans were not implemented. Only a train connection between Senya and Jingdao was successfully established.

The second initiative was started in 1694 AN. The outcome is still uncertain.

History

The first proposals for an Apollonian Express were put forwards in 1590 by Senyan representatives who proposed an almost circular route around the Apollonian continent. Their original route would have ran from Tyrasia in Kyrovistan, clockwise through Gerenia, Safiria, Brogenia, the then Ocian territory of the Walker Democracy, across the Babkhan territory of Nuristan, before traversing Gralus, going as far north as the capital of Shelsa, before darting southwards through the Storish region of Hålogarike to the city of Ghawlama in Hurmu. From there it would continue south-west, through Antica, Flanders, the Natopian territory of Saint Andre to Apollantis, before crossing into Kildare, going north-west before arriving in Senya, cutting through the cities of Tiga and Dyas before arriving in Tirlar, before going north into Storej, completing the journey at the Storej capital of New Pyongyang. A further Craitish extension to Cherry Trees was also proposed. By 1596. portions of the route had started being constructed in Apollantis, however the full line was never completed thanks to the instability of several of the nations across Apollonia, which were being connected to parts of the Kildari rail network, which had been constructed in 1558, however these lines were only ever partially completed.

One nation that did not suffer such instability was Senya, who had originally proposed the project. Senya established an extensive domestic rail network, which included long distance cross-country routes, as well as smaller regional and commuter lines, and additionally built its own connections to neighbouring countries. Prior to Kildari independence, a Svorgas–Port Nevermore line had been built, which was closed due to the events of the River Warrior War in 1618, prior to a line out to Tirlar in Arboria being opened in 1668. Passanger services to Port Nevermore (now Yuanbeicheng) resumed in 1685, as well as the construction of a mainline to Daocheng in Jingdao. The Svorgas–Daocheng line was founded as a 50%-50% venture between Senyan Rail and the Jingdaoese state, with all lines out of Senya running under the Senyan Rail umbrella.

Whilst suggestions had always rumbled about re-booting the old Apollonian Express project, formal talks began in 1694 after the initiative was picked up by the authorities in Çakaristan. With the collapse of Gralus, new plans will route the train's path through Lac Glacei with support from the grand duchy.