Rigel Railway
This article is about Rigel Railway, a subsidiary of Rigel Corporation responsible for operating the heavy rail network. For the parent company owning Rigel Railway, please check out Rigel Corporation. For Light Rail routes operated by Rigel Corporation, please check out Rigel Light Rail.
| Locale | Southern Island, Central Joban |
|---|---|
| Transit Type | • Suburban Rail • Rapid transit |
| Owner | Rigel Corporation |
| Number of lines | 4 |
The Rigel Railway (Chinese: 里格爾鐵路) is a subsidiary wholly owned by the Rigel Corporation, currently operating 4 railway lines in The District of Joban.
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.
Airport Express
After the initial construction of the Airport Express by Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, the operation was handed over to Rigel Corporation.
Future expansion such as the Airport Express Central South Extension was also built by Rigel Corporation.
Metropolis Line
Main article: Metropolis Line
In 2009, the Metropolis Line proposal was put forward to the Rigel Corporation.
In 2011, Constructions begins.
Phase 1 of the Metropolis is finally opened to the public on December 2023.
Tsz Kiu Line
After the disband of Maiko Railway, the operation of Tsz Kiu Line was handed over to Rigel Corporation.
Note
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Quartz Department
Due to the high volume of Quartz block being used by Rigel Railway during station and line construction, a separate department, appropriately named Quartz Department of Rigel Corporation was formed to handle and manage the supply of quartz block for Rigel Railway.