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| data2 = [[Connect]] | | data2 = [[Connect]], Dalesburg Department of Transportation and public transport operators of Gardellia Central, Gospley, Palm Ridge, New Oak and Traxia | ||
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| data18 = [[Matt Transit]] | | data18 = [[Matt Transit]], Dalesburg Department of Transportation and public transport operators of Gardellia Central, Gospley, Palm Ridge, New Oak and Traxia | ||
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The '''ConnectCentral''' network is a light rail and tramway system | The '''ConnectCentral''' network is a light rail and tramway system connecting the cities of Gardellia Central, Castelnau Le Lez, Gospley, Palm Ridge, Dalesburg, New Oak and Traxia which are located in the Central Region of [[Gardellia]]. These lines are jointly owned and operated by the seven cities' transport agencies under the '''ConnectCentral''' branding. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Creation of the ConnectCentral brand === | |||
In summer 2017, two lines from the Dalesburg Tram system were extended westwards under the Gardellia Mainline network tracks to Castelnau Le Lez, terminating just north of the then-plaza and bus interchange at the city's mainline station. The terminus in Castelnau was dubbed Maguelones. | |||
In September 2017, the two lines were rebranded as part of the creation of the '''ConnectCentral''' network. Dalesburg tram lines 1 and 2 became lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} respectively. At its creation, both lines shared the same tracks from Castelnau Le Lez to Dalesburg City Hall with line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} branching off to the Train Station while line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} diverted south serving Allentown and the TransHaven Center. | |||
=== | Between September 2017 and October 2017, line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} was extended further to the Dalesburg Super Speedway. | ||
=== Initial expansion to Rockham and Palm Ridge === | |||
A month later in October 2017, the network was extended to Rockham with a major restructuring of the network. Lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} were swapped, with line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} now being the short branch terminating at the Train Station, whilst line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} gained a branch to Dalesburg - Residential with some trams terminating there instead of the Super Speedway. Line {{ColorBox|DarkGreen|'''C'''|white|border=white}} was created to connect to Rockham, connecting with the rest of the network at Dalesburg - Residential and calling at an Rockham - East Beach before terminating at Rockham Central. | |||
Simultaneously, the [[Matt Transit Castelnau Le Lez - Palm Ridge Line]] was integrated into the network becoming line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}}. At the time, the line was operated in two separate sections with one not going further than the Castelnau Le Lez city borders calling at Canal, Agropolis, Expo, Maguelones, Luynes, Beaulieu and Paillade, and another serving Palm Ridge connecting Palm Ridge Central and Aberdeen. | |||
In late October 2017, the network in Palm Ridge was expanded with the addition of line {{ColorBox|DarkBlue|'''E'''|white|border=white}} running north-south between Palm Ridge - Temple-Arena, Palm Ridge Central and the city's mainline station. | |||
Separately, also in late October, the [[Castelnau Arena]] station was opened on lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} between Maguelones and City Hall due to the opening of the eponymous hockey arena. | |||
In addition, line {{ColorBox|DarkGreen|'''C'''|white|border=white}} was extended further east in Rockham serving Southport and Stadium Way. | |||
=== Further short extensions === | |||
On November 1st 2017, line {{ColorBox|DarkBlue|'''E'''|white|border=white}} was extended further south to Palm Ridge - Connor. | |||
In December 2017, line {{ColorBox|DarkBlue|'''E'''|white|border=white}} gained a branch to Palm Ridge - Stadium with trains alternately serving Stadium or Temple-Arena and Connor. | |||
In May 2018, line {{ColorBox|DarkBlue|'''E'''|white|border=white}} was extended north from Palm Ridge - Mainline to Palm Ridge - Plainsview. | |||
In July 2018, Dalesburg - TransHaven Center station was renamed to Dalesburg - ConnectCentral Arena due to the renaming of the hockey arena. | |||
In August 2018, Rockham - Southport was renamed Rockham - Southpoint. | |||
In December 2019, due to the regeneration of Rockham, service on line {{ColorBox|DarkGreen|'''C'''|white|border=white}} was permanently suspended. | |||
=== March 2020 network reorganization === | |||
As part of service upgrades in early March 2020, service patterns were modified on lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} with 20 trams per hour between Maguelones to Dalesburg City Hall, 12 trams per hour to Dalesburg Train Station, 4 to Dalesburg Super Speedway, and 4 to Residential in peak periods. | |||
In late-March 2020, due to declining ridership largely due to the regeneration of Rockham, Dalesburg - Residential was closed. In addition, line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} took over line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} stations between Maguelones and Canal, whilst line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} was extended west to Gospley - Central and Gospley - Bridesgate. Line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} was also extended south from the Super Speedway to lecity2. Services during peak periods on lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} remained at 20 trams per hour between Maguelones and Dalesburg City Hall whilst 5 services per hour continued to Dalesburg Train Station, 15 to lecity2 and 5 westbound to Canal. | |||
Line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} was extended to North New Oak via Palm Ridge - Westlands and New Oak - Riverpark in 2020. | |||
=== Separation and Realignment of Lines A and B, Extension to Central City === | === Separation and Realignment of Lines A and B, Extension to Central City === | ||
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These lines are expected to be extended to Central City. Tentative dates are not set, but the alignments were finalised in 2020. Line B would continue from Canal to the Port of Gardellia, while Line A would continue from LeCity2 into the Central City, with an intersection with Line B at the western end. Preliminary works were done on Line A, which saw the total reconstruction of Super Speedway station and the short extension to LeCity2. Allentown station was relocated, with Dalesburg City Hall rebuilt to accommodate longer platforms and an additional pair for Line B. With several weekend closures, these works were completed in 2020. | These lines are expected to be extended to Central City. Tentative dates are not set, but the alignments were finalised in 2020. Line B would continue from Canal to the Port of Gardellia, while Line A would continue from LeCity2 into the Central City, with an intersection with Line B at the western end. Preliminary works were done on Line A, which saw the total reconstruction of Super Speedway station and the short extension to LeCity2. Allentown station was relocated, with Dalesburg City Hall rebuilt to accommodate longer platforms and an additional pair for Line B. With several weekend closures, these works were completed in 2020. | ||
=== Line A Improvement works === | |||
Over the years, Line A has received multiple track improvement works. The curves around Dalesburg City Hall were redone when platform extension works occurred. As existing tunnels leading to Maguelones from Castelnau Arena were too sharp, a new route was done to allow for longer trains to operate. This renovation was completed in 2020, utilising a month-long closure. When the underground road tunnel was redone, a new route was needed between north of the new Maguelones portal and west of Dalesburg City Hall. A new gentle curve was done from the latter, with a new cut-and-cover tunnel dug. The line now has a road crossing due to space constraints. These works were completed in May 2021. Castelnau Arena would open at a later date due to extensive renovation involving the Castelnau Underground station. | |||
=== 2021 Revitalization Plans === | === 2021 Revitalization Plans === | ||
Revision as of 09:21, 11 September 2022
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| Operators: | Connect, Dalesburg Department of Transportation and public transport operators of Gardellia Central, Gospley, Palm Ridge, New Oak and Traxia |
| Lines: | 5 ( A B D E U , formerly C ) |
| Number of Stations: | 32 |
| Parent Company | Matt Transit, Dalesburg Department of Transportation and public transport operators of Gardellia Central, Gospley, Palm Ridge, New Oak and Traxia |
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The ConnectCentral network is a light rail and tramway system connecting the cities of Gardellia Central, Castelnau Le Lez, Gospley, Palm Ridge, Dalesburg, New Oak and Traxia which are located in the Central Region of Gardellia. These lines are jointly owned and operated by the seven cities' transport agencies under the ConnectCentral branding.
History
Creation of the ConnectCentral brand
In summer 2017, two lines from the Dalesburg Tram system were extended westwards under the Gardellia Mainline network tracks to Castelnau Le Lez, terminating just north of the then-plaza and bus interchange at the city's mainline station. The terminus in Castelnau was dubbed Maguelones.
In September 2017, the two lines were rebranded as part of the creation of the ConnectCentral network. Dalesburg tram lines 1 and 2 became lines A and B respectively. At its creation, both lines shared the same tracks from Castelnau Le Lez to Dalesburg City Hall with line A branching off to the Train Station while line B diverted south serving Allentown and the TransHaven Center.
Between September 2017 and October 2017, line B was extended further to the Dalesburg Super Speedway.
Initial expansion to Rockham and Palm Ridge
A month later in October 2017, the network was extended to Rockham with a major restructuring of the network. Lines A and B were swapped, with line B now being the short branch terminating at the Train Station, whilst line A gained a branch to Dalesburg - Residential with some trams terminating there instead of the Super Speedway. Line C was created to connect to Rockham, connecting with the rest of the network at Dalesburg - Residential and calling at an Rockham - East Beach before terminating at Rockham Central.
Simultaneously, the Matt Transit Castelnau Le Lez - Palm Ridge Line was integrated into the network becoming line D . At the time, the line was operated in two separate sections with one not going further than the Castelnau Le Lez city borders calling at Canal, Agropolis, Expo, Maguelones, Luynes, Beaulieu and Paillade, and another serving Palm Ridge connecting Palm Ridge Central and Aberdeen.
In late October 2017, the network in Palm Ridge was expanded with the addition of line E running north-south between Palm Ridge - Temple-Arena, Palm Ridge Central and the city's mainline station.
Separately, also in late October, the Castelnau Arena station was opened on lines A and B between Maguelones and City Hall due to the opening of the eponymous hockey arena.
In addition, line C was extended further east in Rockham serving Southport and Stadium Way.
Further short extensions
On November 1st 2017, line E was extended further south to Palm Ridge - Connor.
In December 2017, line E gained a branch to Palm Ridge - Stadium with trains alternately serving Stadium or Temple-Arena and Connor.
In May 2018, line E was extended north from Palm Ridge - Mainline to Palm Ridge - Plainsview.
In July 2018, Dalesburg - TransHaven Center station was renamed to Dalesburg - ConnectCentral Arena due to the renaming of the hockey arena.
In August 2018, Rockham - Southport was renamed Rockham - Southpoint.
In December 2019, due to the regeneration of Rockham, service on line C was permanently suspended.
March 2020 network reorganization
As part of service upgrades in early March 2020, service patterns were modified on lines A and B with 20 trams per hour between Maguelones to Dalesburg City Hall, 12 trams per hour to Dalesburg Train Station, 4 to Dalesburg Super Speedway, and 4 to Residential in peak periods.
In late-March 2020, due to declining ridership largely due to the regeneration of Rockham, Dalesburg - Residential was closed. In addition, line B took over line D stations between Maguelones and Canal, whilst line D was extended west to Gospley - Central and Gospley - Bridesgate. Line A was also extended south from the Super Speedway to lecity2. Services during peak periods on lines A and B remained at 20 trams per hour between Maguelones and Dalesburg City Hall whilst 5 services per hour continued to Dalesburg Train Station, 15 to lecity2 and 5 westbound to Canal.
Line D was extended to North New Oak via Palm Ridge - Westlands and New Oak - Riverpark in 2020.
Separation and Realignment of Lines A and B, Extension to Central City
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. It was first separated from Line A in March 2020. Current works progressed up to Paillade, which was completed on 13 October 2020. New tunnels were dug to Canal in May 2021, expected to open in July. On the other end, Dalesburg Mainline station ceased to be the terminus when the line was extended to Dalesburg Athlete Village.
These lines are expected to be extended to Central City. Tentative dates are not set, but the alignments were finalised in 2020. Line B would continue from Canal to the Port of Gardellia, while Line A would continue from LeCity2 into the Central City, with an intersection with Line B at the western end. Preliminary works were done on Line A, which saw the total reconstruction of Super Speedway station and the short extension to LeCity2. Allentown station was relocated, with Dalesburg City Hall rebuilt to accommodate longer platforms and an additional pair for Line B. With several weekend closures, these works were completed in 2020.
Line A Improvement works
Over the years, Line A has received multiple track improvement works. The curves around Dalesburg City Hall were redone when platform extension works occurred. As existing tunnels leading to Maguelones from Castelnau Arena were too sharp, a new route was done to allow for longer trains to operate. This renovation was completed in 2020, utilising a month-long closure. When the underground road tunnel was redone, a new route was needed between north of the new Maguelones portal and west of Dalesburg City Hall. A new gentle curve was done from the latter, with a new cut-and-cover tunnel dug. The line now has a road crossing due to space constraints. These works were completed in May 2021. Castelnau Arena would open at a later date due to extensive renovation involving the Castelnau Underground station.
2021 Revitalization Plans
A new programme was introduced in mid 2021 to complete and upgrade existing infrastructure managed by ConnectCentral. Line D was the main goal, and was achieved by finishing the Traxia extension whilst upgrading existing tunnels and stations. The Gospley extension and connection to Palm Ridge was the most crucial part of the project, which was completed in June 2021. Aberdeen station was massively upgraded and reconstructed to cater for increased patronage.
The Castelnau Underground was absorbed into ConnectCentral as Line U in June 2021. The existing line will receive major and heavy upgrades to allow for longer trains to operate, including the separation of the Hyeres branch. To provide better connection with neighbouring city Ember Coast, an extension for Tram Line E is viable. The entire line was upgraded and converted to right-hand traffic (RHT). Tunnel diameters were extensively widened, with certain gradients made gentler. A further substantial renovation was planned between Palm Ridge Mainline and Forum to allow for smoother gradient transition. This would be done in conjunction with the Palm Ridge Central station upgrade. Forum station was lowered, with the section to Connor rebuilt to allow for a straighter alignment for the extension to Ember Coast. All platforms were slightly extended to allow for longer trains to fit.
The extension of Line A is currently delayed due to construction in Central City. Line B is planned to be extended from Paillade which will include 3 new stations: Canal, Lez Riverside-Central West (placeholder) and Port of Gardellia. (August 2021)
Things to add:
- Line E extensions to Ember Coast and New Hudson, tunnel adjustment, track realignments
- Line E extension (Late-Aug 2021 to Palm Ridge - Beverly)
Lines
A Red Line
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
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| Castelnau Le Lez | Canal | B | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Maguelones | D U NE NW CP IS NC | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Castelnau Arena | U | Temporarily Closed |
| Dalesburg | City Hall | B | |
| Dalesburg | Allentown | ||
| Dalesburg | ConnectCentral Arena | ConnectCentral Arena | |
| Dalesburg | Super Speedway | Dalesburg Speedway APM | Dalesburg Speedway |
| Gardellia Central City | lecity2 | lecity2 Mall | |
| Gardellia Central City | Under Construction | ||
| Gardellia Central City | Under Construction | ||
| Gardellia Central City | Port of Gardellia | B | Under Construction |
Up to every 4 minutes during the day.
B Orange Line
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardellia Central City | Port of Gardellia | A | |
| Lez Riverside-Central West (placeholder) | At Lez Riverside Station U | Under Construction (Opening later) | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Canal | A | Paillade Stadium |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Paillade | D | |
| Dalesburg | City Hall | A | |
| Dalesburg | Train Station | NE | |
| Dalesburg | Ocean Key | ||
| Dalesburg | Athlete Village West |
Up to every 4 minutes during the day.
D Cyan Line For more information and history see Matt Transit Castelnau Le Lez - Palm Ridge Line
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
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| Castelnau Le Lez | Maguelones | A U NE NW CP IS NC | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Beaulieu | Beaulieu Peak | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Paillade | B At Paillade Nord Station U | |
| Gospley | Gospley Central | NW CP IS NC | |
| Gospley | Bridesgate | ||
| Gospley | Fellindre | Under Construction | |
| Palm Ridge | Aberdeen | ||
| Palm Ridge | Palm Ridge Central | E | Palm Ridge Mainline, Buses to Ferries |
| Palm Ridge | Westlands | ||
| New Oak | New Oak Riverpark | At New Oak Station NW NC New Oak Tram | |
| New Oak | North New Oak | New Oak Tram | |
| Traxia | Traxia | Traxia Connector Line |
Up to every 2.5 minutes during the day.
E Blue Line
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Ridge | Beverly | Under Construction | |
| Palm Ridge | Plainsview | ||
| Palm Ridge | Mainline | NW IS NC COACH to Cranbrook | |
| Palm Ridge | Palm Ridge Central | D | |
| Stadium Branch | |||
| Palm Ridge | Stadium | ||
| Ember Coast Branch | |||
| Palm Ridge | Forum | Palm Ridge Temple-Arena | |
| Palm Ridge | Connor | ||
| Ember Coast | Mainline | IS Harbourfront Line Backside Line | Under Construction |
Up to every 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)
U Castelnau Underground For more information and history see Castelnau Underground
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelnau Le Lez | Seaside Central | ||
| Castelnau Le Lez | Beach | ||
| Castelnau Le Lez | Paillade Nord | ||
| Castelnau Le Lez | Castelnau Arena | A | Temporarily Closed |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Maguelones | A D NE NW CP IS NC | |
| Castelnau Le Lez | Soho Park | ||
| Castelnau Le Lez | Lez Riverside |
Up to every 3.8 minutes during the day.
Defunct Lines
C Green Line
| City | Station Name | Interchange | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalesburg | Residential | A | |
| Rockham | East Beach | ||
| Rockham | Central | ||
| Rockham | Southpoint | ||
| Rockham | Stadium Way |
Rolling Stock
| Name | Type | Length | Capacity | Date Introduced | Retired | Number | Used on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Modern Tram (LRV) | 5 cars | TBC | Early 2017 | In progress | 24 | E Previously: A B C D | Gradually replaced by longer vehicles following the 2020-21 Revitalization Plan. |
| TBD | Metro (Heavy Rail) | 5 cars | TBC | May 2017 | - | 8 | U | |
Trivia
Tram Line A serves 3 stadiums, the ConnectCentral Arena, Paillade Stadium and Castelnau Arena.
Service Notifications
| Line | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| A |  |
Castelnau Arena Station is closed. |
| B |  |
Normal Service |
| C |  |
Permanently closed. Rockham was regenerated. |
| D | |
Normal Service |
| E | |
Normal Service |
| U |
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Castelnau Arena station is closed. Part suspended north of Paillade Nord. |
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