Express Rail

Express Rail (stylized as express>>> or e>>>) is a series of high-speed and maglev rail systems in the PDRD and around the world. Express began in 2003 as a project of the Delongo Ministry to more affordably connect New London and South Blix.

The Express system is both underground in urban areas, and in some rural areas, and above ground in most rural areas, to cut costs. The trains commonly reach speeds of 475km/hour, and usually top out at a speed of 575km/hour, which is only reached on the longer trips; tests have shown that the trains can reach speeds of 648km/hr.

The Express system is available to Delongonians at varied rates (depending on wealth levels and distance). Fees thus range from $0 to $100/trip. While these rates are lower for some than air travel; many Delongonians prefer air travel as it allows for easier travel with baggage.

While Express services are rarely used for inner-urban area travel, the Urban Blix Area is a major exception. In 2019, Express partnered with federal, provincial, and municipal governments to make plans for a new ultra-rapid rail resource in the UBA. Tentatively the service is called the URC (Ultra-Rapid Connection), and connects major destinations across Blix. It is intended to alleviate the strain on the UBU. The central station will be the Grand Appalachian rather than Blix Mall-Appalachio, which is at capacity.

Express services revolve around a few main stations: Blix Mall-Appalachio (#001), Matewood Square (#058), Ritx-Gare Muroise (#025), West New London-Waldren (#016), and Rupertland-Mariliselle (#071).