Okay, I know my routes aren't developed yet, but yeah, as Samuel
said, I should start this thread too. Anyway, I admit I did more or
less reference the old thread too...
History of OpenBVE Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) And Light
Rapid Transit (LRT) system
Refer to the thread [OT For fun] History of OpenBVE
Singapore MRT And LRT system for this chapter...
The beginning of a whole new rapid system in
2008
In 2007, the government of Harbourvale City was convinced that
they needed a new metro rapid system. The roads were becoming
increasingly congested and citizens complained of the terrible air
quality. Thus, the government saw the need of a straight line
linking the northern part of the city to the CBD. As a result, the
Harbourvale Line began construction and was completed in 2008. The
line was a one-track system, due to space constraints and several
other problems.
Harbourvale Line 2008
HCRT [Harbourvale City Rapid Transit] (then HRT) was allowed to
operate the Harbourvale Line using DMUs at that time. However, due
to increasing congestion, the Harbourvale Line was rebuilt in late
2008 in order to allow for construction for more houses.
Harbourvale Line late 2008
In late 2008, sections of now unused tracks were abandoned and
new tracks were laid to change the direction of the line.
Generally, the line did not change much. Several old platforms were
still utilised.
Harbourvale Airport Express Line (now Airport Express
Line)
After the opening of the new small airport, a short line was
needed to connect the airport to the rest of the rapid transit
system. As a result, the HAEL was constructed. Train services ran
from the Airport and terminated at Chinatown. It was a branch
line.
Harbourvale Line 2009
Increasing population in the southern area of Harbourvale City
forced the government to extend the line from Square Quays to
Blackton Junction. Many services terminated at Square Quays and
turned back to serve the southern part of the line. Ridership
increased too.
2010 MAP
Harbourvale Line 2010
In early 2010, the government decided to tear down the whole
line one last time and rebuild it again. This was to allow for
construction of elevated sections to allow for more "open"
stations. The government also allowed more special stations to be
built. The designs of the stations were now more diverse and
unique. The line began to operate fully again in May 2010. Though
this line was the only line operating in HBV City, interchange
details were made into the announcements to allow for other
lines.
Airport Express Line 2010
The airport in the northern district was demolished and a new
larger airport was built in East Harbour. The new line Airport
Express Line was thus built to connect the airport to the rest of
the system. Construction is completed and the line is open to the
public. HCRT was awarded the line's tender.
Blackton Line
As the eastern and western parts of the city grew, the
government announced the Blackton Line to be built and operated by
HCRT. Completion dates are unknown.
Evergreen Fields Line
Although HCRT was supposed to begin operations on this line
by 2008, the line was abandoned due to flaws in signalling and the
land that the line was built on sank tremendously. HLRT
(Harbourvale Light Rail Transport) bidded for the new line and won
the bid originally, but due to financial problems (in reality, it's
lack of time.), the line was given up to
HCRT. Construction has temporarily stopped.
Coastal Sands Line
As there was a "blank spot" between City Line and Airport
Express Line, the Coastal Sands Line was supposed to help
passengers get from Coney Island (Yes, you heard it. It's
called Coney Island) to East Harbour quicker. HMRT was awarded
the line's tender. Construction is still ongoing.
Kegstone Line
There was not much a need to build this line, until Caroye began
tremendous developement. HCRT was awarded this line's tender.
Construction has started. WTC is the official contractor of the
line.
North West Line
This line was supposed to serve the western district of the
city, allowing an alternative for passengers to transfer to the KS,
BL and LR lines. HLRT was awarded the line's tender originally, but
due to financial problems (refer to above for the phrase meaning),
the line was given up to HCRT. Construction is ongoing.
City Line
Much like the Circle Line in Singapore, this line is
basically... a circle. However, due to underdevelopement in several
areas of the coastal areas, this line was delayed. HLRT eventually
won the bid.
LRT
Lines
District LRT Line
Not to be confused
with Harbourvale City Light Rail
Due to the high population in Evergreen Fields and Lakeview, a
light rail line was planned to serve the estates around the MRT
stations. Thus, this line serves as a link between the HBV Line and
NWL. HRTA originally received the line's tender, but due to
financial problems, the line was given up to HCRT.
This line was originally called the Light Rail Line as it was
intended to be the only light rail line in Harbourvale City, but
eventually due to change of plans, the line was renamed to the
District LRT Line.
Harbourvale City Light Rail
Not to be confused
with Light Rail Line
As the lines serving the CBD of Harbourvale are not enough to
cope with the high demands of passengers, a light rail line in the
CBD was planned. Starting at Kegstone and ending at Monument, this
line brings commuters closer to the places they want to go. NRTC
received this line's tender. Construction for this line is
ongoing.
Resort Island Line
An island off the shores of Harbourvale City has become a
tourist attraction. Currently people need to travel here by boat,
but by 2011(reality), a new line would connect(in reality, it's
released) both places to allow passengers another alternative to
travelling. Tendering for this line has not taken place.
Trains
Trains running on the above mentioned lines used SMRT spare
trains to run the services. However, this often proved unreliable
due to the fact that some trains are not in revenue service for
repairs in depots. Finally, after numerous complaints on the lack
of trains, a tender was listed out, and the C100A was born. Its
specifications and design was provided by the Harbourvale
government.
C100A
The first of its kind, the C100A is the very first train
to be built specially for Harbourvale City. With an orange stripe
running through the whole length of the train, the train will run
on the Harbourvale Line. The seats are all the HCRT's livery, with
orange being the front and back carriages seats' colour, red being
the second and fifth carriages seats' colour and black being the
two middle carriages seats' colour. 23 trainsets were purchased and
is currently using ATS. ATO is still being implemented on the
train. More details will be revealed soon.
Companies:
HCRT = Nickgoh's company
HRTA = Nickgoh's friend's company (Name not revealed for privacy
reasons)
HMRT = Zhi Hao's company
NRTC = JoeyFoo's company