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In December 2019, due to the regeneration of Rockham, service on line {{ColorBox|DarkGreen|'''C'''|white|border=white}} was permanently suspended.
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 ===
=== 2020 network reorganization and improvement projects ===
 
==== Initial interim service improvements measures ====
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.
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.
In late-March 2020, due to declining ridership largely due to the regeneration of Rockham, Dalesburg - Residential was closed. In addition, line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} took over line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} stations between Maguelones and Canal. 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.
 
==== Separation and Realignment of Lines A and B ====
Due to overcrowding on the shared Dalesburg-Castelnau Le Lez corridor, '''ConnectCentral''' considered several solutions to mitigate the increasingly serious capacity shortfall. As part of the finalised plan, line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} would be separated entirely from line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}}, in a bid to increase capacity. Line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} would run direct via tunnels from Canal to reach Paillade Station and further east, still underground, to Dalesburg City Hall and onwards onto its current alignment to Dalesburg Train Station. with direct tunnels to reach Paillade Stadium. In addition, the section served by line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} between Maguelones and Canal would be transferred to line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}}.
 
Line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} was first separated from Line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} in late-March 2020 with services running a short shuttle service connecting Dalesburg City Hall and Dalesburg Train Station. Construction works progressed by the latter part of the year, enabling services between a new set of underground platforms at Paillade and Dalesburg Train Station from October 13th.  


Line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} was extended to North New Oak via Palm Ridge - Westlands and New Oak - Riverpark in 2020.
Some time between March and October 2020, line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} was realigned between Maguelones and Canal, replacing line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} services. Agropolis tramstop was permanently closed, and Canal tramstop was relocated slightly to the east.


=== Separation and Realignment of Lines A and B, Extension to Central City ===
==== Line B extension to Dalesburg Athlete Village ====
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.
Separately to the network restructuring between Castelnau Le Lez and Dalesburg, line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} was extended to Dalesburg Athlete Village via a station at Ocean Key some time between March and October 2020.


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.
==== Line A Improvement works ====
As part of the 2020 network restructuring plans, infrastructure along line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} was upgraded. 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.


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.
==== Extensions to Central City ====
With planning finalised in 2020 with line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} set to continue from Canal to the Port of Gardellia, whilst line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} would continue from LeCity2 into the Central City, with an intersection with line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} at the western end, construction on these extensions progressed well into mid-2021.


=== Line A Improvement works ===
Preliminary work completed ahead of summer 2021 occurred on line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} throughout the latter part of 2020, which included the total reconstruction of Super Speedway station and a short extension to LeCity2. Allentown station was relocated, with Dalesburg City Hall rebuilt to accommodate longer platforms and an additional pair for line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}}.
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.


The line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} extension further south to Canal was completed and opened in July 2021 with the tunnels having been finished as early as May 2021.
=== Gospley extension===
Separately, there were plans since 2018 to finish construction in Gospley connecting the separate sections of line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}}. However, a ban of trains in the city halted any form of construction. Eventually, it was decided that the line would continue underground to prevent disruption on developments in Gospley.
Line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} was first renovated in 2019, which included track improvement works and station upgrades. As a result of the separation of lines {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} and {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}}, the section between Maguelones and Canal was taken over by line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}}. 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 opened on 11 June 2021.
===Extension to New Oak===
Separately to the connection of the two separate line {{ColorBox|Cyan|'''D'''|white|border=white}} sections in Gospley, the line was further extended westwards to North New Oak in a bid to serve new developments in New Oak. Construction of new tunnels using existing diameters were done west of Palm Ridge Central and the line was extended in May 2020. When such work took place, the platforms at Palm Ridge Central had to be lowered due to space constraints. 3 new stations opened, Westlands in Palm Ridge, and New Oak Riverpark and North New Oak in New Oak.
=== Linking Line D together ===
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 were ongoing at Palm Ridge Central. Efficiency was at its peak to widen these tunnels, which were completed in weeks. The new Aberdeen station, together with widened tunnels to Palm Ridge Central, reopened on 12 June 2021. The section from New Oak tunnel portal up to Palm Ridge Central was completed a day later. Platforms at Palm Ridge Central were fully extended in June 2021. The Gospley connection between Aberdeen and Bridesgate opened on 18 June 2021, with a new station at Fellindre expected in September 2021. This connection was a key milestone after 4 years of separate services, and was inaugurated a day after revenue services began. Many Gardellians took the first train from Gospley Central or Aberdeen through the new section.
=== Further extension west to Traxia ===
Construction of the Traxia extension caught up shortly after, using the existing right of way of the New Oak-Traxia railway. Initially, new tunnels were dug, but were shifted due to space constraints and engineering difficulties on the sandy terrain. During these works, Traxia station was temporarily closed to allow for platform extension and station renovation works to occur. The original station had no proper entrance. New and wider stairs were built on the existing platform, while new escalators, stairs and a lift were fitted into the two new platforms, forming a new island platform layout. Works were completed ahead of schedule, with the extension opening on 6 July 2021.
=== 2021 Revitalization Plans ===
=== 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.
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.
==== Castelnau Underground absorbed into the network ====
The [[Castelnau Underground]] was absorbed into ConnectCentral as Line {{ColorBox|Grey|'''U'''|white|border=white}} in June 2021. The existing line received major and heavy upgrades to allow for longer trains to operate, including the separation of the Hyeres branch.  
 
==== Expansion to Ember Coast ====
To provide better connection with neighbouring city Ember Coast, an extension for Tram Line {{ColorBox|DarkBlue|'''E'''|white|border=white}} was drawn up. 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)
==== Line B extension to the Port of Gardellia ====
While the extension of line {{ColorBox|Red|'''A'''|white|border=white}} was delayed due to construction in Central City, line {{ColorBox|Orange|'''B'''|white|border=white}} was extended south from Canal to the Port of Gardellia in August 2021. The infrastructure included the provision for a future infill station at Lez Riverside-Central West which would be opened at a later date.


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