Based on:
History of OpenBVE Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) And Light
Rapid Transit (LRT) system
The 2000s was an era of great technical changes for the world of
train simulation. The leaders of the train fans world across the
world were convinced of the need to create a train simulation that
not just focused on arcade gaming side which often at the expensive
of realism, but also support it with a realistic and accurate
technical details to support the world of train simulation.
To this end, Takashi Kojima (Mackoy) had commissioned a project
called BVE (Boso View Express TrainSim) in 2000 to create the
initial possibility of realistic train simulation game. Amongst
others, the initial product pointed such to a possibility for such
realism rail transit system. As a result, it has developed with
Version 2 and 4 of BVE in year 2001 and 2005 respectively with the
third version were scrapped off due to development issues.
Despite so, it does not feature support for train exteriors,
animated 3D cab environments and animated scenery that led to a
lack of cab ambiance and caused a minus point for realism. It is
also not released under public domain which upsets some hobbyists.
Thus, an independent team from Michelle in 2009 had stepped forward
to reinforce the initial BVE for a rail simulation that features
those aforementioned features that was not present in BVE. It was
named as OpenBVE.
2009 - The Work Began
In 2009, as the Singapore government in the world of train
simulation had still not implemented a MRT system, thus the MRT
system in the world of train simulation was in turn become a BTO
(Built To Order) scheme. Hence, BVESG community was formed which is
led by Willis Chong and Wenjie who had also formed WCVP (Willis
Chong Video Production) Consortium that gives the go-ahead due to
the maturity of train simulation along with the demand of it is
ever increasing and work on the construction of the openBVE MRT
began. The countless time and effort was put in and targeted to be
completed with fully realistic train simulation without a
deadline.
The 6 km-long route would boast 3 stations, of which 2 would be
above ground and 1 underground. The Changi Airport Branch line was
implemented first as businessmen need to be ferried across the busy
Changi Airport and the Changi Business Park, which is located at
Expo.
On 21 July 2009, when its first section from Changi Airport to
Expo was opened, thousands flocked to experience travelling on the
MRT on a PC. The CEO for the WCVP Consortium, Mr Willis Chong¸
officiated the launching of the BVE forum on 19 April 2009. The
remainder of the system was opened in stages and the final section
of Changi Airport Branch Line was completed in 21 April 2010.
North South Line
In 7 July 2009, Jerry Transit Coporation announced its decision to
extend the OpenBVE MRT system to Bukit Batok & Choa Chu Kang.
Work on this 4.6km extension was completed on 7 September 2009.
With the new MRT extension up and running, commuters can now choose
to take off on a fast train.
Woodlands Extension, Bishan Extension, Jurong East
Extension
In September 2009, Jerry Transit Consortium was formed along with
Network Rail Transit System Limited (NRTS), whose CEO is Joey Foo
and Matthew Rapid Transit Coporation (MRTC) which announced their
decision to extend the OpenBVE MRT system beyond Choa Chu Kang, and
goes through Woodlands, Sembawang New Town, Yishun New Town, Ang Mo
Kio and Bishan Town. Provision plans to extend the North South Line
to Jurong East was also conducted in March 2010.
Work on this 26.2km extension was completed on 17 March 2010
with the exception of Bishan. With the new MRT extension up and
running, commuters can now choose to take off on a fast train to
travel between the Western and Northern part of Singapore.
East West Line
In 15 September 2009, The Soon Transit had announced the decision
to further extend the OpenBVE MRT system eastwards, starting from
Pasir Ris to Tanah Merah Station. This 6km extension will further
enhance Eastern Region’s limited MRT connection of Changi Airport –
Tanah Merah. However, the construction progress was not very smooth
as compared to other lines and as of now, neither of the stations
was opened to public yet.
In 15 February 2010, Veyron Coporation (VC) by Veyron had
announced its decision to further extend the OpenBVE MRT system to
Clementi & Redhill, with the help of NRTS and Matthew Rapid
Transit Coporation, both of them who have prior experience on
Woodlands Extension. The first sector of the work on this 8km
extension that covers Clementi to Commonwealth was completed on 21
February 2010. With the new MRT extension up and running, commuters
can now choose to take off on a fast train towards the South
Western parts of Singapore. The other sectors of Queenstown and
Redhill are expected to be opened by Late March 2010 and April or
May respectively.
Futhermore, on March 6 2010, the Union of Super Samuel Rail
(USSR) had announced the decision to extend the OpenBVE MRT system
from Bedok to Aljunied and more. With the reference of previous
experience in NSL and VC's EWL, the initial 6.5km sector was
completed March 14 2010. Also, the USSR had a joint venture with
Jian Rong Group for future railway extensions such that provisions
can be made to further extend the system Eastwards to Pasir Ris
which allows people from Changi and Pasir Ris can have a direct
transit connection to the busy CBD, which the construction has been
halted down due to the technical challenging constraints.
Boon Lay Extension
Although no formal announcement has made, it is widely expected
that either Redhill section completed or Bugis / Pasir Ris sector
had completed first, the next major extension estimated to be 8km
will target on connecting Joo Koon, which is part of 3.8km Boon Lay
Extension (Pioneer & Joo Koon) to Clementi (Consists of Boon
Lay, Lakeside, Chinese Garden, Jurong East and Clementi), to
complete the Western part of the East West Line. The USSR has
expressed itself in private that it hopes to see a completed EWL in
someday future.
North Shore Line Extension
19 March 2010, 10AM
Jerry Transit Coporation has started planning for a new route in
the world of openBVE. The naming of the line and stations are under
planning, but working name of the line has been announced, namely
"North Shore Line Extension".
With this new line, people coming back from Malaysia can hop
onto the station near Woodlands Checkpoint, bringing them to
shopping malls or more MRT lines to go to the city for
sightseeing.
The fare will be low and consistent for all stations, which is
at SGD$1.20 The fare price may change as time goes.
North East Line, Bukit Panjang LRT, Sengkang &
Punggol LRT, Circle Line and beyond
It is widely expected that after the completion of the full
initial MRT network that is 89 km-long route consisted of 56
stations, where 40 would be above ground and 16 under ground, the
next target would likely be North East Line (NEL), Circle Line
(CCL), Bukit Pangjang LRT (BPLRT) as well as Sengkang & Punggol
LRT (SKPGLRT). All these rail lines will bring benefits to people
in the North East (NEL, CCL and SKPGLRT), South West (CCL -- In
Pasir Panjang & Telok Blangah areas) and Bukit Panjang Town
(BPLRT) region of the Singapore OpenBVE world. However, due to the
number of population density in North East region (Notably Sengkang
and Punggol) as well as Bukit Panjang is relatively low along with
the lack of demands in certain portion of Circle Line (Notably
Thomson and West Coast areas), priority to build such lines is low
at the moment.
Rolling stock
The openBVE MRT government purchased 66 sets of the C151 trains.
These are the oldest trains on the system, which have been running
since the MRT system's inception in 17 September 2009, and are
still in operation today. Originally, these trains were meant to
operate of the North South Line and the Changi Airport Branch of
the East West Line. However, with the expansion of the MRT network
to the East West Line, more trains are required to ply on the
lines. The C151 train contract was won by WCVP who will be
responsible for building such trains.
The openBVE MRT government then confirmed another order of 19
sets of the second generation trains, the C651. The first C651
arrived on the 19th of March 2010, reducing the commuters waiting
time for a train. For this, WCVP did not participate in the bidding
instead which had then the train contract had won by JVC (JCQH
Vehicle Coporation) who will then be responsible for building C651
trains. However, it seemed that JVC had the intention to transfer
such tendership and thus a re-tender of C651 is a ongoing process.
Currently, some of the companies interested in enhancing the
existing C651s included NRTS, JTC and USSR with different levels of
progress, where NRTS is known for enhancing the existing motors
while USSR had a train that had enhanced on the power and braking
notchs.
On the order list is the C751B , with the first trainset
expected to arrive sometime in April this year. This train's
contract was won by SBS Engineering Coporation, with SBS7322B as
the CEO.
of course this is ficition movie but with basic facts hor.
Anyway, to give proper credit,
Jerry Transit Coporation --> Jerry Transit Consortium =
Jericho Chua (Jerryonhere)
Network Rail Transit System Limited = Joey Foo (Joeyfjj)
Matthew Rapid Transit Coporation = Matthew (Yellowflip999)
The Soon Transit = The Soon
Veyron Coporation = Veyron 16.4
Union of Super Samuel Rail = Samuel Lee (Samuel Lee)
Jian Rong Group = Yong Jian Rong
SBS Engineering Coporation = SBS7322B
JCQH Vehicle Coporation = Jcqh
