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{{WIP}}'''Wiki Rail''' is the state-owned railway company of [[Wikiland]]. It can be divided into hundreds of '''brands''', much like in the [[United Kingdom]], except each brand is operated by the state, province, or county. That's how railway nationalization should be. Take note, [[Conrail]].
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'''Wiki Rail''' is the state-owned railway conglomerate of [[Wikiland]]. It can be divided into hundreds of '''brands''', much like in the [[United Kingdom]]. Brands can be categorized into '''classes''', much like in the [[United States]]. Class I brands provide intercontinental services. There are four Class I brands: [[Wikistar]], [[Hot Rod]], the [[Shadowveil Royal Postal Service]], and the [[Toba Circus]]. Class II brands are endemic to each [[Groves of Wikiland|grove]], while Class III brands are endemic to each [[Clumps of Wikiland|clump]]. Trains are the primary mode of transport in Wikiland and are heavily favoured over cars. Wiki Rail has been heavily praised for its operating model and, from a trainspotter's perspective, its variety despite the network being managed under one nationalized company. All locomotives and multiple units are unique to each grove or clump. Even the [[Shadowveil Royal Postal Service]], operating from the cloud-borne city-grove of [[Shadowveil]], owns custom-built electric engines.
  
Trains are the primary mode of transport in Wikiland and are heavily favoured over cars. Wiki Rail has been heavily praised for its operating model and, from a trainspotter's perspective, its variety despite the network being managed under one nationalized company.
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[[Metro]] and [[tram]] services are independently operated, however they are administrated by the municipal government. As such, tram and metro models tend to vary from city to city.  
  
==Commuter operators==
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Each clump (with the exception of [[Shadowveil]]) has a couple of notable independently operated heritage railways and railway museums, attracting thousands of railfans as well as the general public. Each year, the largest railways host the grove's annual expo, where steam, diesel, and electric locomotives and multiple units from various eras congregate, boosting attendance. Also occurring every years is the annual national expo, by far the biggest event in the heritage railway enthusiast's calendar. Vintage trains also tend to go on mainline excursions once in a while.
 
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==See also==
[[Wiki City]] has 21 passenger rail operators branching throughout the metropolitan area and beyond:
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*[[Wikistar]], the intercontinental passenger operator
 
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*[[Hot Rod]], the intercontinental freight operator
*[[Blue Link Transit]]'s extensive commuter rail network branches throughout the city. Its trains regularly consist of Bombardier Talent 2 and Stadler FLIRT electric multiple units.
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*[[Shadowveil Royal Postal Service]], the biggest mail operator
*The [[Houston Overground System of Transport]] is based in the borough of [[Houston, of Southern Texas]].
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*[[Toba Circus]], that damn circus with a steam train
*The [[Las Focas and Northern Railroad]] is based in [[Las Focas]] and currently uses Siemens SC-44 diesel locomotives.
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*[[List of Class II railways in Wikiland]]
 
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*[[List of Class III freight railways in Wikiland]]
[[New Cheyenne]] [[New Cheyenne Express|Express]] operates a busy electrified corridor stretching across the metropolitan area, with some lines branching to other suburbs. The fleet is heavily varied, with the recently introduced Stadler KISS EMUs operating on the main line alongside venerable Bombardier ALP-46 electric locomotives. Colorado Railcar Single Level DMUs provide services on the branch lines.
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*[[List of Class III passenger railways in Wikiland]]
 
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*[[List of heritage railways and railway museums in Wikiland]]
The [[Jabelmann Junction and New Cheyenne Electric Railway]] connects New Cheyenne with nearby [[Jabelmann Junction]] using electric multiple units. This network is unique in that trains run on the streets on their way towards the terminus at Jabelmann Junction.
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[[Category:Wikiland]][[Category:Railways]][[Category:Wiki Rail]]
 
 
[[Streamline]] is [[Riverside]]'s commuter rail operator. Typical for an American commuter rail network, it operates a fleet of MPI MP36PH-3C diesel locomotives with Bombardier BiLevel Coaches.
 
 
 
[[Sweet n' Sour Lines]] connects the [[Sweet Place|Sweet]] n' [[Sour Place|Sour Places]] with outlying suburbs.
 
 
 
==Inter-city and high-speed operators==
 
 
 
[[Wikistar]] high-speed trains connect the major cities with an extensive network stretching the country. The fleet is derived from the Intercity Express (ICE) trains used in Germany and beyond. Previously, inter-city trains were pulled by vintage diesel and electric locomotives.
 
 
 
==Freight operators==
 
 
 
The [[New Cheyenne Terminal Railway]] connects various yards and industries throughout the area.
 
 
 
The [[Shadowveil Royal Postal Service]] operates mail trains throughout the country.
 
 
 
==Heritage railways==
 
 
 
Each province (with the exception of [[Shadowveil]] has a couple of notable heritage railways and railway museums, attracting thousands of railfans as well as the general public. Each year, the largest railways host the province's annual gala, where steam, diesel, and electric locomotives and multiple units from various eras congregate, boosting attendance.
 
 
 
==Gallery==
 
 
 
<gallery widths="200">
 
Blue_Link_F40PH_drawing.png|Concept art of an EMD F40PH locomotive in Blue Link colours.
 
</gallery>
 
{{Public transit in Wikiland}}
 
[[Category:Wikiland]][[Category:Railways]]
 

Latest revision as of 17:38, 20 May 2024

Wiki Rail is the state-owned railway conglomerate of Wikiland. It can be divided into hundreds of brands, much like in the United Kingdom. Brands can be categorized into classes, much like in the United States. Class I brands provide intercontinental services. There are four Class I brands: Wikistar, Hot Rod, the Shadowveil Royal Postal Service, and the Toba Circus. Class II brands are endemic to each grove, while Class III brands are endemic to each clump. Trains are the primary mode of transport in Wikiland and are heavily favoured over cars. Wiki Rail has been heavily praised for its operating model and, from a trainspotter's perspective, its variety despite the network being managed under one nationalized company. All locomotives and multiple units are unique to each grove or clump. Even the Shadowveil Royal Postal Service, operating from the cloud-borne city-grove of Shadowveil, owns custom-built electric engines.

Metro and tram services are independently operated, however they are administrated by the municipal government. As such, tram and metro models tend to vary from city to city.

Each clump (with the exception of Shadowveil) has a couple of notable independently operated heritage railways and railway museums, attracting thousands of railfans as well as the general public. Each year, the largest railways host the grove's annual expo, where steam, diesel, and electric locomotives and multiple units from various eras congregate, boosting attendance. Also occurring every years is the annual national expo, by far the biggest event in the heritage railway enthusiast's calendar. Vintage trains also tend to go on mainline excursions once in a while.

See also