The United Kingdom Railway Network, managed by Network Rail, is a system of interconnected railway lines used for passenger and freight transportation in Train Sim World, connecting cities and regions across Great Britain and Northern Ireland via United Kingdom in Europe.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Key Components and Organizations:
- Network Rail: Owns, operates, maintains, and develops the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland, and Wales, including tracks, bridges, tunnels, signals, and stations.
- Great British Railways (GBR): A new public body that will run and plan the rail network, own the infrastructure, and receive the fare revenue.
- National Rail: The brand name for the UK’s country-wide train system, encompassing various train operating companies (TOCs).
- Train Operating Companies (TOCs): Private companies that operate passenger services on the National Rail network.
- Rail Delivery Group: A group representing passenger train operating companies (TOCs) of England, Scotland, and Wales.
- British Railways: The former national railway system of Great Britain, created by the Transport Act of 1947.
- Northern Ireland: Has a separate, independent railway network, connected to the Republic of Ireland.
- Channel Tunnel: Connects the Great Britain network to mainland Europe.
History and Development:
- The railway system in Great Britain is the oldest railway system in the World, with the first locomotive-hauled public railway opening in 1825.
- The railway network underwent significant expansion during the 19th century.
- The Transport Act of 1947 nationalized the railways, which were taken over by the British Transport Commission (BTC) in 1948 and given the name British Railways.
- British Rail was privatized between 1994 and 1997.
- The railway network has been used to transport goods of various types and in varying volumes since the early 19th century.
Key Features:
- Extensive Network: The National Rail network in Great Britain spans over 10,000 miles of track.
- Passenger and Freight Transportation: The network is used for both passenger and freight transport.
- Urban Rail Networks: Well-developed urban rail networks exist in London and several other cities.
- Interconnectedness: The network connects major cities and regions across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- High-Speed Rail: The line from London to the Channel Tunnel is the only line designated ‘high speed’.
- Signalling: The UK railway signalling system uses colour light signals to indicate the safety of the route ahead.
- Station Categorization: The 2,579 railway stations on the National Rail network in Great Britain are classified into six categories by the Department for Transport.
Rail Network Lines
| Levenmouth Rail Link |
Locomotives and Multiple Units
| BR Class 09 Locomotive |
| BR Class 37 Locomotive |
| BR Class 40 Locomotive |
| BR Class 87 Locomotive |
| BR Class 153 Multiple Unit |
| BR Class 313 Electric Multiple Unit |
| BR Class 350 Electric Multiple Unit |
| BR Class 387 Electric Multiple Unit |
United Kingdom Railroad Companies
| Avanti West Coast |
| Direct Rail Services |
| Gatwick Express |
| Ocean Network Express |
| Rail Operations Group |
| Transport for Wales |
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