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The Colonia Railway System, also known as CRS, is a network of inter-connected railways.  At present there are 15 railway lines and over 225 railway stations. Several stations support 2 or more railways and are known as hub stations. Each railway has a name and uses a unique color of concrete on which the tracks are placed. This is to help identify railways both in-game and when viewing maps. Each station also has a unique name and signs are placed at every station to identify the station name, the railway name(s) and names of up to 12 stations in both directions.
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| above = Colonia Rail System
| image = [[File:CRS Logo.png|250px]]
| image2 = [[File:Origin Point Station.png|325px]]
| caption2 = [[Origin Point Station]], one of three stations near spawn connecting to the CRS, as seen March 2023.
| header1 = Overview
| label2 = Owner | data2 = [[CrownPrince]]
| label3 = Area served | data3 = Regional settlements of Greater Colonia
| label4 = Locale | data4 = [[Colonia]]
| label5 = Transit type | data5 = Rapid transit
| label6 = Number of lines | data6 = 15 lines
| label7 = Number of stations | data7 = 265 stations
| label8 = Annual ridership | data8 = 200 (2023 est.)
| header9 = Operation
| label10 = Began operation | data10 = December 2016 (first line built)<br>January 2017 (first named service)
| label11 = Operators | data11 = Colonia Rail System Infrastructure Authority (CRSIA)
| header12 = Technical
| label13 = System length | data13 = 76.8 km (2020)
| label14 = Track gauge | data14 = Narrow gauge, 2ft 5.5in
| label15 = Electrification | data15 = Powered rail
| label16 = Average speed | data16 = 28.8 km/h, 17.9 mph
| header17 = System Map
| below = [[File:CRS_Simplified.png|center|120px]]
}}


Construction began in December, 2016 - shortly after [[Colonia]] was created. It consisted of a single railway from [[Boathouse Station]] to [[Dark Oak Mountain Fortress (DOMF)]].  Shortly thereafter, it was extended slightly further south to [[Sentinel Hill Station]], which became the first hub station in Colonia.  At this point, the railways were given unique names.  The original north-south line was named the [[Piccadilly Line]].  Intersecting at [[Sentinel Hill Station]], the [[Jubilee Line]] became the second railway in [[Colonia]] and travels in an east-west direction. These railways originally used stone bricks to place the tracks on.  Over the next 6 months, these two railways extended out in both directions and additional railways were added.  In June, 2017, Minecraft version 1.12 - The World of Color update launched.  Shortly thereafter it was decided to give each railway a unique concrete color to help differentiate the railways visually as well as with names.  This meant the entire existing railway system had to be completely rebuilt, changing every block with track on it from stone brick to a concrete colored block.  The first railway to receive the color make-over was the [[Piccadilly Line]], which was given the red concrete color. Over time, the remaining railways were redone and extensions to these railways as well as new railways used the new concrete block colors to support the tracks
The '''Colonia Railway System''' ('''CRS''') is an interconnected railway network serving as the primary means of overworld passenger transportation on [[Colonia]]. It is owned and maintained by the Colonia Rail System Infrastructure Authority, led by [[CrownPrince]], and operates under an open public benefit claim, providing free travel for all citizens of Colonia. The system, which opened in December 2016, is the largest active overworld infrastructure project, second only to the [[Nether Highway]] in overall reach.


The first, longest and most important railway in Colonia is the [[Piccadilly Line]], which runs in a north-south direction.  Most of the other railways connect to the [[Piccadilly Line]] at some point along its route. The exceptions are the [[Bakerloo Line]] and the [[Dover LIne|Dover Line]].  At most hub stations, a connecting railway will be located above or below the railway you are on. Some stations have railways that run parallel with each other at the same level and on the same station platform. Some examples are [[Dark Oak Mountain Fortress Station]] and [[Sentinel Hill Station]] servicing both the [[Piccadilly Line]] and [[Metro Line]] and [[Lawson Springs Station]] and [[Lawson Village Station]] servicing both the [[Metro Line]] and [[Windsor Line]].    
Initially established as a single railway between two cities, the CRS has since expanded to include 76.8 kilometers (76,869 blocks) of track, 15 railway lines, 265 stations, and several hub stations facilitating transfers between lines. Over its operation, the CRS has accommodated hundreds of users and thousands of boardings. Each rail line is uniquely named and color-coded, with stations featuring distinct color schemes. Users are required to return carts to their arrival station and repair any missing rails along the track.


The Colonia Railway System is free to use for all citizens of Colonia. There are no tolls or fees to pay.  Minecarts are provided at every station and players are welcome to use the minecarts with two important conditions.  First, always remove your minecart when you finish your travels.  Second, always return your minecart to the station you depart at.  There are chests at every station to store the minecarts.  Please do not keep the minecarts in your personal inventory or store them at your base(s). It is expected that every station will have at least 5 minecarts available and hub stations should have 10 or more at each platform.                 
==History==
The Colonia Railway System was established in December 2016, shortly after the founding of Colonia. The initial railway connected [[Boathouse Station]] to [[Dark Oak Mountain Fortress (DOMF)|Dark Oak Mountain Fortress]].  


'''RAILWAYS''' (listed in order of creation):
====Initial development and expansion====
During 2017, the unnamed line was extended south to [[Sentinel Hill Station]], which became the first hub station. At this stage, the railways were given individual names, with the original north-south route designated as the [[Piccadilly Line]]. The [[Jubilee Line]], the second line, ran east-west and intersected the Piccadilly Line at Sentinel Hill Station. Initially, stone bricks were used as the foundation for the tracks. Over the following six months, both lines were extended in multiple directions, and additional railways were incorporated into the network.


[[Piccadilly Line]] (red concrete) - 47 stations with 13 of these being hub stations
====Introduction of line colors====
Following the release of Minecraft 1.12 ("The World of Color" update) in June 2017, the railway system underwent a visual overhaul. Each railway was assigned a distinct concrete color to differentiate it visually and by name. This change required a complete reconstruction of the existing network, replacing the stone brick foundation with color-coded concrete blocks. The Piccadilly Line was the first to be updated, receiving a red concrete color. Subsequently, the remaining lines were modified, and all future expansions incorporated the new color-coded system.


[[Jubilee Line]] (pink concrete) - 31 stations with 3 of these being hub stations  
==Network and Infrastructure==
The first, longest and most important railway in Colonia is the [[Piccadilly Line]], which runs in a north-south direction.  Most of the other railways connect to the [[Piccadilly Line]] at some point along its route. The exceptions are the [[Bakerloo Line]] and the [[Dover Line]].  At most hub stations, a connecting railway will be located above or below the railway you are on.  Some stations have railways that run parallel with each other at the same level and on the same station platform.  Some examples are:


[[Victoria Line]] (yellow concrete) - 14 stations with 4 of these being hub stations
* [[Dark Oak Mountain Fortress Station]] and [[Sentinel Hill Station]] servicing both the [[Piccadilly Line]] and [[Metro Line]]
* [[Lawson Springs Station]] and [[Lawson Village Station]] servicing both the [[Metro Line]] and [[Windsor Line]].


[[Waterloo Line]] (blue concrete) - 36 stations with 5 of these being hub stations
====Operational lines====
Each rail line is assigned a unique name and unique color of concrete on which the tracks are placed.  This is to help identify railways both in-game and when viewing maps.  Each station also has a unique name and signs are placed at every station to identify the station name, the railway name(s) and names of up to 12 stations in both directions.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Table of CRS Rail Lines (ordered by creation date)
|-
! Line Name !! Color !! Total Stations !! Total Hubs
|-
| [[Piccadilly Line]] || Red || 47 || 13
|-
| [[Jubilee Line]] || Pink || 31 || 3
|-
| [[Victoria Line]] || Yellow || 15 || 4
|-
| [[Waterloo Line]] || Blue || 36 || 5
|-
| [[Northern Line]] || Brown || 16 || 3
|-
| [[District Line]] || Cyan || 23 || 5
|-
| [[Kensington Line]] || Orange || 18 || 3
|-
| [[Central Line]] || Light Blue || 19 || 6
|-
| [[Hammersmith Line]] || Magenta || 3 || 1
|-
| [[Elizabeth Line]] || White || 3 || 1
|-
| [[Metro Line]] || Lime || 21 || 4
|-
| [[Windsor Line]] || Green || 9 || 4
|-
| [[Cambridge Line]] || Purple || 19 || 3
|-
| [[Bakerloo Line]] || Gray || 2 || 1
|-
| [[Dover Line]] || Black || 3 || 2
|}


[[Northern Line]] (brown concrete) - 16 stations with 3 of these being hub stations (VERIFY & EDIT)
==Policies and guidelines==
The Colonia Railway System is free to use for all citizens of Colonia.  There are no tolls or fees to pay.  Minecarts are provided at every station and players are welcome to use the minecarts with two important conditions.  First, always remove your minecart when you finish your travels.  Second, always return your minecart to the station you depart at.  There are chests at every station to store the minecarts.  Please do not keep the minecarts in your personal inventory or store them at your base(s).  It is expected that every station will have at least 5 minecarts available and hub stations should have 10 or more at each platform.


[[District Line]] (cyan concrete) - 23 stations with 5 of these being hub stations
[[Kensington Line]] (orange concrete) - 18 stations with 3 of these being hub stations
[[Central Line]] (light blue concrete) - 19 stations with 6 of these being hub stations
[[Hammersmith Line]] (magenta concrete) - 3 stations with 1 of these being a hub station
[[Elizabeth Line]] (white concrete) - 3 stations with 1 of these being a hub station
[[Metro Line]] (lime concrete) - 21 stations with 4 of these being hub stations
[[Windsor Line]] (green concrete) - 9 stations with 4 of these being hub stations
[[Cambridge Line]] (purple concrete) - 19 stations with 3 of these being hub stations
[[Bakerloo Line]] (gray concrete) - 2 stations with 1 of these being a hub station
[[Dover Line]] (black concrete) - 3 stations with 2 of these being hub stations
 
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[[Category:Railways]]
[[Category:Railways]]
[[Category:CRS]]

Latest revision as of 06:13, 1 October 2024

Colonia Rail System
Origin Point Station, one of three stations near spawn connecting to the CRS, as seen March 2023.
Overview
OwnerCrownPrince
Area servedRegional settlements of Greater Colonia
LocaleColonia
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines15 lines
Number of stations265 stations
Annual ridership200 (2023 est.)
Operation
Began operationDecember 2016 (first line built)
January 2017 (first named service)
OperatorsColonia Rail System Infrastructure Authority (CRSIA)
Technical
System length76.8 km (2020)
Track gaugeNarrow gauge, 2ft 5.5in
ElectrificationPowered rail
Average speed28.8 km/h, 17.9 mph
System Map

The Colonia Railway System (CRS) is an interconnected railway network serving as the primary means of overworld passenger transportation on Colonia. It is owned and maintained by the Colonia Rail System Infrastructure Authority, led by CrownPrince, and operates under an open public benefit claim, providing free travel for all citizens of Colonia. The system, which opened in December 2016, is the largest active overworld infrastructure project, second only to the Nether Highway in overall reach.

Initially established as a single railway between two cities, the CRS has since expanded to include 76.8 kilometers (76,869 blocks) of track, 15 railway lines, 265 stations, and several hub stations facilitating transfers between lines. Over its operation, the CRS has accommodated hundreds of users and thousands of boardings. Each rail line is uniquely named and color-coded, with stations featuring distinct color schemes. Users are required to return carts to their arrival station and repair any missing rails along the track.

History

The Colonia Railway System was established in December 2016, shortly after the founding of Colonia. The initial railway connected Boathouse Station to Dark Oak Mountain Fortress.

Initial development and expansion

During 2017, the unnamed line was extended south to Sentinel Hill Station, which became the first hub station. At this stage, the railways were given individual names, with the original north-south route designated as the Piccadilly Line. The Jubilee Line, the second line, ran east-west and intersected the Piccadilly Line at Sentinel Hill Station. Initially, stone bricks were used as the foundation for the tracks. Over the following six months, both lines were extended in multiple directions, and additional railways were incorporated into the network.

Introduction of line colors

Following the release of Minecraft 1.12 ("The World of Color" update) in June 2017, the railway system underwent a visual overhaul. Each railway was assigned a distinct concrete color to differentiate it visually and by name. This change required a complete reconstruction of the existing network, replacing the stone brick foundation with color-coded concrete blocks. The Piccadilly Line was the first to be updated, receiving a red concrete color. Subsequently, the remaining lines were modified, and all future expansions incorporated the new color-coded system.

Network and Infrastructure

The first, longest and most important railway in Colonia is the Piccadilly Line, which runs in a north-south direction. Most of the other railways connect to the Piccadilly Line at some point along its route. The exceptions are the Bakerloo Line and the Dover Line. At most hub stations, a connecting railway will be located above or below the railway you are on. Some stations have railways that run parallel with each other at the same level and on the same station platform. Some examples are:

Operational lines

Each rail line is assigned a unique name and unique color of concrete on which the tracks are placed. This is to help identify railways both in-game and when viewing maps. Each station also has a unique name and signs are placed at every station to identify the station name, the railway name(s) and names of up to 12 stations in both directions.

Table of CRS Rail Lines (ordered by creation date)
Line Name Color Total Stations Total Hubs
Piccadilly Line Red 47 13
Jubilee Line Pink 31 3
Victoria Line Yellow 15 4
Waterloo Line Blue 36 5
Northern Line Brown 16 3
District Line Cyan 23 5
Kensington Line Orange 18 3
Central Line Light Blue 19 6
Hammersmith Line Magenta 3 1
Elizabeth Line White 3 1
Metro Line Lime 21 4
Windsor Line Green 9 4
Cambridge Line Purple 19 3
Bakerloo Line Gray 2 1
Dover Line Black 3 2

Policies and guidelines

The Colonia Railway System is free to use for all citizens of Colonia. There are no tolls or fees to pay. Minecarts are provided at every station and players are welcome to use the minecarts with two important conditions. First, always remove your minecart when you finish your travels. Second, always return your minecart to the station you depart at. There are chests at every station to store the minecarts. Please do not keep the minecarts in your personal inventory or store them at your base(s). It is expected that every station will have at least 5 minecarts available and hub stations should have 10 or more at each platform.

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