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Over the years, lots of improvements were done including platform extensions and frequency improvements. Due to the regeneration of Rockham, Line C was permanently closed. Line A lost its branch to Residential due to low usage. Its replacement station is ConnectCentral Arena. | Over the years, lots of improvements were done including platform extensions and frequency improvements. Due to the regeneration of Rockham, Line C was permanently closed. Line A lost its branch to Residential due to low usage. Its replacement station is ConnectCentral Arena. | ||
Line D opened in two separate regions due to the complexity of connections to be done. These sections were Paillade to Maguelones in Castelnau Le Lez and Aberdeen to Central in Palm Ridge. The latter was extended to North New Oak in 2020. | |||
=== Separation of Lines A and B, Realignment === | === Separation of Lines A and B, Realignment === | ||
Due to overcrowding, ConnectCentral considered several solutions to mitigate this issue. To increase capacity, Line B would be separated entirely from Line A, with direct tunnels to reach Paillade Stadium. Whilst this was done, Line A was realigned between Maguelones and Canal to enable the project to revitalise Castelnau Canal be delivered. Agropolis tramstop was permanently closed, and Canal tramstop was relocated slightly to the east. This location would be connected to the Line B tramstop. | Due to overcrowding, ConnectCentral considered several solutions to mitigate this issue. To increase capacity, Line B would be separated entirely from Line A, with direct tunnels to reach Paillade Stadium. Whilst this was done, Line A was realigned between Maguelones and Canal to enable the project to revitalise Castelnau Canal be delivered. Agropolis tramstop was permanently closed, and Canal tramstop was relocated slightly to the east. This location would be connected to the Line B tramstop. | ||
Line B would take an alternative route to Canal, via Paillade, providing interchange to Tram Line D. Current works progressed up to Paillade, which was completed in 2020. | Line B would take an alternative route to Canal, via Paillade, providing interchange to Tram Line D. Current works progressed up to Paillade, which was completed in 2020. New tunnels were dug to Canal in May 2021, expected to open in July. | ||
=== Line D extension and connection === | === Line D extension and connection === | ||
Line D was first renovated in 2019, which included track improvement works and station upgrades. The next phase was to extend the line to Gospley. There were several complications which delayed its extension. The tunnel portal and tunnels were too small, which means tunnel strengthening and widening had to be done. Works were completed in 2020. New sections of tunnel were dug in May 2021, with the two new stations Gospley Central and Gospley Bridesgate nearing completion a month later. | Line D was first renovated in 2019, which included track improvement works and station upgrades. The next phase was to extend the line to Gospley. There were several complications which delayed its extension. The tunnel portal and tunnels were too small, which means tunnel strengthening and widening had to be done. Works were completed in 2020. New sections of tunnel were dug in May 2021, with the two new stations Gospley Central and Gospley Bridesgate nearing completion a month later. | ||
Phase 2 of the extension would connect the existing Palm Ridge and New Oak section to the Gospley section. | Phase 2 of the extension would connect the existing Palm Ridge and New Oak section to the Gospley section. Due to incompatibility, tunnel widening and improvement works had to be done between New Oak and Palm Ridge - Aberdeen. Aberdeen would be relocated to be in a cutting when the line connects. Platform extension works (with selective door operation to be implemented) were ongoing at Palm Ridge Central. This connection would be expected to open in September 2021, with a new station at Gospley Residential (placeholder name). | ||
== Lines == | == Lines == | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 8 June 2021
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| Public Transport System | |
| Operators: | Connect and Dalesburg Department of Transportation |
| Lines: | 4, previously 5 (A B D E, formerly C) |
| Number of Stations: | 25 |
| Parent Company | Matt Transit and Dalesburg Department of Transportation |
| System Map | |
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The ConnectCentral network is a five-line tramway system in the cities of Castelnau Le Lez, Gospley, Palm Ridge, Dalesburg and Rockham located in the Central Region of Gardellia. The tramway is owned by the five cities' transport agencies, and is also operated by all five of their transport agencies.
History
ConnectCentral is a rebranding of the Dalesburg Tram lines that extended into Castelnau Le Lez. A line was later extended into Rockham.
Over the years, lots of improvements were done including platform extensions and frequency improvements. Due to the regeneration of Rockham, Line C was permanently closed. Line A lost its branch to Residential due to low usage. Its replacement station is ConnectCentral Arena.
Line D opened in two separate regions due to the complexity of connections to be done. These sections were Paillade to Maguelones in Castelnau Le Lez and Aberdeen to Central in Palm Ridge. The latter was extended to North New Oak in 2020.
Separation of Lines A and B, Realignment
Due to overcrowding, ConnectCentral considered several solutions to mitigate this issue. To increase capacity, Line B would be separated entirely from Line A, with direct tunnels to reach Paillade Stadium. Whilst this was done, Line A was realigned between Maguelones and Canal to enable the project to revitalise Castelnau Canal be delivered. Agropolis tramstop was permanently closed, and Canal tramstop was relocated slightly to the east. This location would be connected to the Line B tramstop.
Line B would take an alternative route to Canal, via Paillade, providing interchange to Tram Line D. Current works progressed up to Paillade, which was completed in 2020. New tunnels were dug to Canal in May 2021, expected to open in July.
Line D extension and connection
Line D was first renovated in 2019, which included track improvement works and station upgrades. The next phase was to extend the line to Gospley. There were several complications which delayed its extension. The tunnel portal and tunnels were too small, which means tunnel strengthening and widening had to be done. Works were completed in 2020. New sections of tunnel were dug in May 2021, with the two new stations Gospley Central and Gospley Bridesgate nearing completion a month later.
Phase 2 of the extension would connect the existing Palm Ridge and New Oak section to the Gospley section. Due to incompatibility, tunnel widening and improvement works had to be done between New Oak and Palm Ridge - Aberdeen. Aberdeen would be relocated to be in a cutting when the line connects. Platform extension works (with selective door operation to be implemented) were ongoing at Palm Ridge Central. This connection would be expected to open in September 2021, with a new station at Gospley Residential (placeholder name).
Lines
A Red Line
Castelnau Le Lez - Maguelones
Castelnau Le Lez - Castelnau Arena
Dalesburg - City Hall
Dalesburg - Allentown
Dalesburg - ConnectCentral Arena
Dalesburg - Super Speedway [Dalesburg - Residential] CLOSED
Gardellia Central City - LeCity2
Gardellia Central City - ?
Gardellia Central City - ?
Up to every 3 minutes during the day.
B Orange Line
Gardellia Central City - Canal
Gardellia Central City - Agropolis
Castelnau Le Lez - Canal
Castelnau Le Lez - Agropolis
Castelnau Le Lez - Maguelones
Castelnau Le Lez - Castelnau Arena
Dalesburg - City Hall
Dalesburg - Train Station
Up to every 3 minutes during the day.
Note: As lines A and B share tracks from Maguelones to Dalesburg City Hall, services split from 20tph in the central section into two services; 5tph to Dalesburg Train Station and 15tph to LeCity2 eastbound, and 5tph continue to Canal westbound in the peak.
C Green Line
Dalesburg - Residential
Rockham - East Beach
Rockham - Central
Rockham - Southpoint
Rockham - Stadium Way
~Up to every 7.5 minutes during the day.~ *Line closed permanently
D Cyan Line For more information and history see Matt Transit Castelnau Le Lez - Palm Ridge Line
[Castelnau Le Lez - Canal
Castelnau Le Lez - Agropolis] Transferred to Line B
Castelnau Le Lez - Expo
Castelnau Le Lez - Maguelones
Castelnau Le Lez - Luynes
Castelnau Le Lez - Beaulieu
Castelnau Le Lez - Paillade
Castelnau Le Lez - ?
Gospley - Gospley Central
Gospley - Bridesgate
Up to every 3 minutes during the day.
E Dark Blue Line
Palm Ridge - Mainline
Palm Ridge - Central
Palm Ridge - Temple-Arena OR Palm Ridge - Stadium
Palm Ridge - Connor
Palm Ridge - Plainsview
Up to every 7.5 minutes during the day. Service will be boosted once the line is extended to Ember Coast with a 3+1 service pattern (3 trains for Ember Coast for every 1 train to Stadium)
Trivia
Tram Line A serves 3 stadiums, the ConnectCentral Arena, Paillade Stadium and Castelnau Arena.
Service Notifications
| Line | Status | Details |
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| A |  |
Normal Service |
| B | |
Normal Service |
| C |  |
Permanently closed. Rockham was regenerated. |
| D |  |
Trains run in 2 separate sections: Castelnau - Canal <-> Castelnau - Paillade and Palm Ridge - Central <-> Palm Ridge - Aberdeen |
| E | |
Normal Service |
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