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==History==
==History==
====Establishment====
====Establishment====
In 2003, the Joban Government conducted a survey on those who commonly commuted to and from Joban, an estimated 500 million trips per day.  
In 2003, the Joban Government conducted a survey on those who commonly commuted to and from Joban, an estimated 5 million trips per day.  


The survey was conducted to find the mode of transport that was most lacking in development and assist it with government subsidies. The survey returned 60% being unhappy about the railroads, citing the constant delays and seemingly arbitrary fares. (See Joestu Line Stage 3)
The survey was conducted to find the mode of transport that was most lacking in development and assist it with government subsidies. The survey returned 60% being unhappy about the railroads, citing the constant delays and seemingly arbitrary fares. (See Joestu Line Stage 3)

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Rigel Corporation


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Overview
Locale Southern Island, City
Transit Type • Suburban Rail
• Rapid transit
Number of lines 4 (2 Heavy, 2 LRT)

The Rigel Corporation (Rigel Corp; Chinese: 里格爾集團) is a government-sponsored railway network operator established in 2003. It's main goal is to prevent monopolies in the public transport sector, and put pressure on other railway companies to improve their services.

History

Establishment

In 2003, the Joban Government conducted a survey on those who commonly commuted to and from Joban, an estimated 5 million trips per day.

The survey was conducted to find the mode of transport that was most lacking in development and assist it with government subsidies. The survey returned 60% being unhappy about the railroads, citing the constant delays and seemingly arbitrary fares. (See Joestu Line Stage 3)

The Joban Government decided to construct a new line to duplicate and relieve traffic on the Joestu Line between Fuka and Central. This would be handed over to the Rigel Corporation.

Rigel Line

Main article: Rigel Line

In 2006, the Phase 1 section of Rigel Line is opened for public.

The Phase 2 section of Rigel Line is opened for public in 2008.

Metropolis Line

Main article: Metropolis Line

In 2009, the Metropolis Line proposal was put forward to the Rigel Corporation.

In 2011, Constructions begins.