History of openBVE HBV City MRT and LRT system
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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
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lol nice.
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Update: HLRT has given up the North West Line and Evergreen Fields Line to HCRT. The developer apparently got engrossed in Trainz...
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Yeah, my line will start construction soon..
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We, nrtc | Harbourvale, are extermely pleased to announce the latest addition to the Harbourvale Transit Map - the Harbourvale City Light Rail!
Stations and routes are not confirmed, but the lastest (and constantly being updated)route map is available for viewing here: http://cid-485a7d737b866af7.office.live.com/view.aspx/Harbourvale%20Light%20Rail/System%20Map.pptx
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Originally posted by joeyfjj:
We, nrtc | Harbourvale, are extermely pleased to announce the latest addition to the Harbourvale Transit Map - the Harbourvale City Light Rail!
Stations and routes are not confirmed, but the lastest (and constantly being updated)route map is available for viewing here: http://cid-485a7d737b866af7.office.live.com/view.aspx/Harbourvale%20Light%20Rail/System%20Map.pptx
Forgot how to remove the '_' from the name. It is now "_System Map.pptx_". How to remove it?
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Originally posted by FSJZ:
Forgot how to remove the '_' from the name. It is now "_System Map.pptx_". How to remove it?
Huh? You should be able to view it from within your browser anyway...
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Originally posted by joeyfjj:
Huh? You should be able to view it from within your browser anyway...
What do you mean? View in browser? But it is skydrive.
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Originally posted by FSJZ:
What do you mean? View in browser? But it is skydrive.
This (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/web-apps/) is supposed to work.
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Originally posted by joeyfjj:
This (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/web-apps/) is supposed to work.
Got that. Thanks, anyway I am anticipating a huge successful project. :)
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OT, but, do anyone have the HCLR system map PowerPoint file open? Cos I'm getting locked out of my own system map...
EDIT: OK liao.
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Great News: I've found HBV Line v1,2,3 in my old folder, and the very old version of the failed Evergreen Fields Line! Should I release them too as an archive or something?
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Originally posted by Nickgoh45:
Great News: I’ve found HBV Line v1,2,3 in my old folder, and the very old version of the failed Evergreen Fields Line! Should I release them too as an archive or something?
Yes. =D
Even Rockstar Games release the outdated GTA I and II free-of-charge on their website...
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Originally posted by Nickgoh45:
Great News: I’ve found HBV Line v1,2,3 in my old folder, and the very old version of the failed Evergreen Fields Line! Should I release them too as an archive or something?
You should release it, and maybe get some ideas from it for the current Evergreen Fields Line. At least we players know what we are going to get. BTW, are the station names the same?
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Originally posted by joeyfjj:
We, nrtc | Harbourvale, are extermely pleased to announce the latest addition to the Harbourvale Transit Map - the Harbourvale City Light Rail!
Stations and routes are not confirmed, but the lastest (and constantly being updated)route map is available for viewing here: http://cid-485a7d737b866af7.office.live.com/view.aspx/Harbourvale%20Light%20Rail/System%20Map.pptx
Where is this City Light Rail on Nick's map?
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Originally posted by FSJZ:
You should release it, and maybe get some ideas from it for the current Evergreen Fields Line. At least we players know what we are going to get. BTW, are the station names the same?
Ehh... The old Evergreen Fields Line is extremely different from the "going-to-be-built" Evergreen Fields Line. The station names are not the same. -
Originally posted by FSJZ:
Where is this City Light Rail on Nick's map?
Due to space constraints, all LRT systems are not displayed on the MRT map. -
Originally posted by FSJZ:
Where is this City Light Rail on Nick's map?
We started on it yesterday...
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Originally posted by Nickgoh45:
Ehh... The old Evergreen Fields Line is extremely different from the "going-to-be-built" Evergreen Fields Line. The station names are not the same.How about the "going-to-be-built" line use another name, so as to avoid confusion. :D
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Updated the main post as of 7.52 AM, 21st June 2010.
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Harbourvale Rapid Transit Map 2010 version 2 is currently being designed, pictures will be up once I complete the map so don't bother staying tuned :D
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Originally posted by yellowflip999:
Harbourvale Rapid Transit Map 2010 version 2 is currently being designed, pictures will be up once I complete the map so don't bother staying tuned :D
Then I would say you shouldn't have posted this yet, because people will look forward to it anyway! =D -
Updated the main post as of 4.42PM, 1st August 2010.
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Bump thread to increase awareness.
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Originally posted by Samuel Lee:
Bump thread to increase awareness.
Ok. Bump.