Realm Railway Group of Brumen: Difference between revisions

Realm Railway Group of Brumen
	Map of Brumen's rail network.
	A H-Bahn Blitz 3 train.
Locale	Brumen
Dates of operation	1844–present
Predecessor	Brumen Rail (1930 - 1958) ; Waldreich Rail Company (1844 - 1930)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Standard Gauge
Length	[convert: invalid number]
Headquarters	Dinsmark, Brumen

Realm Railway Group of Brumen
*Reichsbahngruppe Brumen*
	Logo used since January 1958
Formerly	Brumen Rail (1930 - 1958) ; Waldreich Rail Company (1844 - 1930)
Type	State Owned Company
Traded as	FSX: RGBN
Key people	Oskar Kott (Chairman of the Board of Commissioners); Silvio Nebe (Chief Executive Officer);
Revenue	$XXX
Net income	$XXX
Owner	Government of Brumen (Department of Infrastructure & Transportation)
Number of employees	XX,XXX
Subsidiaries	RGB West ; RGB East ; RGB North ; RGB South ; RGB Care ; RGB Property

Latest revision as of 12:50, 29 September 2022

The Realm Railway Group of Brumen (Brumenese: Reichsbahngruppe Brumen), commonly abbreviated as RGB, is a for-profit national state-owned railway company & operator in Brumen consisting of six subsidiaries. The Government of Brumen is the largest shareholder, holding 55% of the company's shares whereas the remaining 45% are publicly traded in the Anfang Stock Exchange. RGB maintains and administers the country's rail network and operates a fleet of train services through its subsidiary companies, operating both fleets of high speed (HSR) and conventional (non-HSR) rail services. Generally speaking, all high speed services in Brummen are referred to as the H-Bahn, whereas conventional rail services include the R-Bahn, U-Bahn & S-Bahn networks. Other services provided by RGB includes regional, commuter, rapid-transit & light rail networks. RGB Freight provides logistical & freight services for Brumen's industries whereas RGB Care provides maintenance for both its fleet of trains & infrastructure including tracks, stations & crossings. All major cities in Brumen are connected by both H-Bahn & R-Bahn services whereas smaller towns and cities are connected by R-Bahn services supplemented by U-Bahn & S-Bahn services for local services.

History

Early History

Decentralized Era

Privatization of Railway

Controversy & Bankruptcy

Consolidation & Nationalization

Company Structure

Services

Blitz

Blitz trains (Brumenese: Lightning) is a brand and umbrella term that refers to RGB's fleet of H-Bahn trains and are also the most commonly used H-Bahn trains found in Brumen. All RGB subsidiaries operate H-Bahn trains under the Blitz brand, with the word Blitz itself used synonymously to describe Brumen's H-Bahn network. Blitz trains were originally envisioned to connect all realm capital cities with Dinsmark to promote and distribute economic, social & political development to the realms. In the modern era it is represented as the official flagship train of Brumen, categorized as the highest service of all rail networks in Brumen. Currently RGB operates two models of Blitz trains: the Blitz 3 with a service speed of 300km/h, and the Blitz 4 with a service speed of 380km/h. The first Blitz train commenced operations 1970 with a single corridor: the Dinsmark-Anfang line and was an immediate success. The Blitz trains, and H-Bahn network as a whole, represented a breakthrough in rail travel for Brumen. Its riders who were used to the slower and more economical R-Bahn trains were impressed by the Blitz trains consistency in delivery punctual departure & arrival times as well as its high level of comfort across all cabin classes. It is also the first train service whose fares are not subsidized by the federal government, proponents arguing that the higher level of comfort & service as well as the relatively higher operation & maintenance cost of the H-Bahn network justifies the high fares. Noting the Blitz and H-Bahn network's potential to distribute & drive economic growth across its constituent realms the federal government provided loans & subsidies for the construction & expansions of RGB's H-Bahn network. By 1980 all state capitals of each constituent realm were connected by a H-Bahn compatible rail network and served by Blitz trains. Blitz trains offer four types of cabin classes: First, Business & Economy classes. Fist class cabin seats are arranged in a 2+1 configuration whereas Business class arranged in a 2+2 configuration. Both classes offer welcome amenities such as welcome drinks that includes alcoholic beverages, warm towel, video on demand entertainment system and complimentary meal(s). Economy class seats are arranged in a 3+2 configuration with standard amenities such as blankets & basic toiletries (for overnight services) but must purchase their own meal.

Regional Express

The Regional Express (commonly abbreviated as REX), is a brand of inter-city rail services operated by subsidiaries of RGB found across all states and is a part of the country's R-Bahn network. It is the oldest brand used by RGB, having been in operation since the 1920s. REX network utilizes conventional non-HSR trains generally travelling service speeds between 70km/h to 130km/h. Before the construction of the H-Bahn network REX trains were the the sole rail connection between major cities in Brumen, forming the backbone of RGB's business structure. Under article XX of the Kingdom's constitution and a constitutional court ruling, the federal government is obligated to partially subsidize fares of REX trains. Article XX states that the government must provide an affordable and accessible means of public transportation for its citizens. While REX fares are subsidized, its subsidy levels have gradually been reduced and reallocated throughout the years to RGBs commuter & urban rail services that are more commonly used by its more urbanized population. REX trains can be found it all major cities of the Kingdom, serving a variety of inter-city corridors be it short, medium or long-distance ones. Since the establishment of the Blitz trains a majority of all long-distance ridership has been taken up by Blitz trains on the H-Bahn network. However due to its higher fare prices R-Bahn networks, and therefore REX trains, continue to serve these long distance corridors as an alternate means of transportation for those who are unable to afford Blitz train fares. The high fare disparity between Blitz and REX trains means there will always be those will utilize REX trains due to its cheaper fare prices. The commencement of Blitz train operations and rising popularity of air travel have prompted RGB to revamp services provided onboard their REX with a focus on increased passenger comfort & services.

U-Bahn

S-Bahn

Subsidiaries

Business	Company Name	Operational Area	Remarks
Passenger	RGB West	Waldreich Küsten	Largest subsidiary of RGB, operates the largest fleet of H-Bahn trains.
Passenger	RGB North	Bewahren Graben Hoffnung
Passenger	RGB East	Sudentor Frieden
Passenger	RGB South	Tauberg Sturmwolf
Logistics	RGB Freight	Brumen (Nationwide)
Maintenance Services	RGB Care	Brumen (Nationwide)

Networks

Line Symbol	Line Name	Route
H-1	Nordosten H-Bahn	Dinsmark - Hafenstadt
H-2	Ostküste H-Bahn	Handelstadt - Anfang - Schonfurt - Gelddorf - Verleihenheim - Hafenstadt
R-1	Westschleifelinie	Dinsmark - Handelstadt - Anfang - Schonfurt - Gelddorf - Verleihenheim - Hafenstadt
H-3	Nordküste H-Bahn	Hafenstadt - Ankerplatz
H-4	Osten H-Bahn	Sudendorf - Vermogenwald - Dinsmark
H-5	Süden H-Bahn	Feierbach - Vermogenwald - Ruhewalde - Zeitfeld

Assets

Rolling Stock

Train Class	Origin	Entered Service	Line	Power Type	Speed	Remarks
H-Bahn
Blitz 4	Brumen	2012	TBD	Electric	420 km/h (Record) 400 km/h (Design) 380 km/h (service)	Used for long distance services
Blitz 3	Brumen	1999	TBD	Electric	330 km/h (Design) 300 km/h (service)	Used for long distance services
Blitz 2 NG	Brumen	2020	TBD	Electric	290 km/h (Record) 220 km/h (service)	Upgraded version of the REX-5. Used for high traffic but short-haul corridors.
R-Bahn
REX-5	Brumen	2016	TBD	Electric	290 km/h (Record) 150 km/h (Service)	Classfied as Higher-speed rail (HrSR) Used for medium & long distance services
REX-4C	Brumen	2002	TBD	Electric	160 km/h (Design) 90 km/h (service)	Used for short & medium distance services
REX-4B	Brumen	2002	TBD	Electric	160 km/h (Design) 90 km/h (service)	Used for medium & long distance services
REX-4A	Brumen	2001	TBD	Electric	160 km/h (Design) 70 km/h (service)	Used for medium & long distance services

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 | traded_as     = [[FSX]]: RGBN
 | key_people    =
-* Matsuda Keisan (Chairman of the Board of Commissioners)
+* Oskar Kott (Chairman of the Board of Commissioners)
-* Sano Sokudo (Chief Executive Officer)
+* Silvio Nebe (Chief Executive Officer)
 | assets        =
-| revenue       = {{increase}} $17 Billion (2016)
+| revenue       = {{increase}} $XXX
-| net_income    = {{increase}} $10 Billion (2016)
+| net_income    = {{increase}} $XXX
 | subsid        = [[RGB West]] <br> [[RGB East]] <br> [[RGB North]] <br> [[RGB South]] <br> [[RGB Care]] <br> [[RGB Property]]
-| num_employees = 35,892 (2016)
+| num_employees = XX,XXX
 | owner         = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Government of Brumen]] [[(Department of Infrastructure & Transportation)]]
 }}
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 |logo_filename    = RGB_Logo.png
 |logo_size        = 200px
-|system_map       =
+|system_map       = RGB_Network_Map.png
 |map_caption      = Map of Brumen's rail network.
 |map_size         =
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 |old_gauge        =
 |electrification  =
-|length           = {{convert|97,000|km|mi|abbr=on}}
+|length           = {{convert|XXX|km|mi|abbr=on}}
 |hq_city          = [[Dinsmark]], [[Brumen]]
 |website          =
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 == Company Structure ==
 === Services ===
-==== H-Bahn ====
+==== Blitz [[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] ====
-The H-Bahn (abbreviation of ''Hochgeschwindigkeitszug Bahn'') is the name of all Highspeed Rail services provided by RGB in Brumen. The H-Bahn is found in all RGB's subsidiaries and is generally its most profitable business units. The first H-Bahn network commenced operations in 1970 along the Dinsmark-Flusstadt rail corridor, which at the time was the busiest and most congested rail corridor in Brumen, was an immediate success. Ridership during its maiden trip was high and the service was able to maintain relatively consistent daily ridership levels. Highspeed Rail became a topic of national discussion, its popularity surged exponentially prompting the RGB to propose multiple expansion plans which were approved by the federal government. Both federal & private loans made by the RGB were approved and each of its subsidiaries soon began construction of their own H-Bahn lines. By 1974 all subsidiaries of RGB had at least one H-Bahn corridor in active service. During its infancy however the H-Bahn proposal was met with fierce resistance, mostly from automobile lobby groups who feared that the implementation of a rapid transit system would lead to a decline in automobile ownership. Politicians who were endorsed by these lobby groups became the most vocal opponents of the H-Bahn network, calling for an end of federal funding for the RGB's H-Bahn expansion programs. Opponents of the H-Bahn argued that the H-Bahn is not entitled to receive both federal & state funding and its continued funding should be derived from the RGBs' own revenues. Eventually in 1975 lawmakers in both Congress and Conclave of the [[Federal Chambers|Bundeskammern]] held public hearings for adoption of the H-Bahn network with all H-Bahn expansions put on hold. In spite of these roadblocks however public support for the H-Bahn and RGB skyrocketed, mostly drive due to the efficiency and convenience delivered by H-Bahn services. Eventually proponents of the H-Bahn in Congress & Conclave prevailed which cemented the H-Bahn as a strategic component of the country's public transportation network, guaranteeing its continued access to government funding on the federal & state levels.
+Blitz trains ({{wp|german language|Brumenese}}: Lightning) is a brand and umbrella term that refers to RGB's fleet of H-Bahn trains and are also the [[Rail Transport in Brumen|most commonly used H-Bahn trains found in Brumen]]. All RGB subsidiaries operate H-Bahn trains under the Blitz brand, with the word Blitz itself  used synonymously to describe Brumen's H-Bahn network. Blitz trains were originally envisioned to connect all realm capital cities with Dinsmark to promote and distribute economic, social & political development to the realms. In the modern era it is represented as the official flagship train of Brumen, categorized as the highest service of all rail networks in Brumen. Currently RGB operates two models of Blitz trains: the {{wp|Siemens Velaro|Blitz 3}} with a service speed of 300km/h, and the {{wp|Fuxing (train)|Blitz 4}} with a service speed of 380km/h. The first Blitz train commenced operations 1970 with a single corridor: the Dinsmark-Anfang line and was an immediate success. The Blitz trains, and H-Bahn network as a whole, represented a breakthrough in rail travel for Brumen. Its riders who were used to the slower and more economical R-Bahn trains were impressed by the Blitz trains consistency in delivery punctual departure & arrival times as well as its high level of comfort across all cabin classes. It is also the first train service whose fares are not subsidized by the federal government, proponents arguing that the higher level of comfort & service as  well as the relatively higher operation & maintenance cost of the H-Bahn network justifies the high fares. Noting the Blitz and H-Bahn network's potential to distribute & drive economic growth across its constituent realms the federal government provided loans & subsidies for the construction & expansions of RGB's H-Bahn network. By 1980 all state capitals of each constituent realm were connected by a H-Bahn compatible rail network and served by Blitz trains. Blitz trains offer four types of cabin classes: First, Business & Economy classes. Fist class cabin seats are arranged in a 2+1 configuration whereas Business class arranged in a 2+2 configuration. Both classes offer welcome amenities such as welcome drinks that includes alcoholic beverages, warm towel, {{wp|video on demand}} entertainment system and complimentary meal(s). Economy class seats are arranged in a 3+2 configuration with standard amenities such as blankets & basic toiletries (for overnight services) but must purchase their own meal.
-==== R-Bahn ====
+==== Regional Express ====
-The R-Bahnm (abbreviation of ''Regionalbahn'') is the umbrella term for all conventional (non-HSR) services operated by RGB. Because of this it is often considered as a hybrid train service that combines the characteristics of {{wp|Inter-city rail|inter-city}}, {{wp|Regional rail|local}} and {{wp|Commuter rail|commuter}} train services. It is also the only type of train service whose fare is partially subsidized by the government. When combined together, R-Bahn services represents the largest ridership and source of revenue of RGB and its subsidiaries. While H-Bahns enjoy a higher popularity amongst commuters due to its rapid service time it is more expensive and not everyone uses the H-Bahn on a daily basis. Most daily commuters would utilize various R-Bahn services to commute from their houses to work. H-Bahn networks are primarily used for commuters who live and work in two different cities, a smaller demographic compared to the rest of the workforce who typically live either within the same city or its suburbs and then commutes to the center of the city using an R-Bahn service. R-Bahns have been a pivotal part of RGB since the establishment of the modern railway era, and continues remains so in the present day. Modern R-Bahn trains are much faster and accommodate more passengers compared to those made in the early 2000s. The demographics of commuters have also shifted, previously before 2000 the largest user of hte R-Bahn service were the lower class of society due to its subsidized fares. However in modern times more people from the middle class have begun to utilize the R-Bahns, citing its increased reliability, quality of service & its cheap fares. The middle and lower class have become the two largest users of R-Bahn services, with a small bug significant number of upper class of society also utilizing it. There are however calls from within the government and the general public to end government subsidies for R-Bahn fares. Proponents for ending subsidy argues that  subsidized fares were implemented during times of economic downturn of Brumen, whereas in the modern era most people including the lower class can afford to pay for non-subsidized R-Bahn fares. Opponents on the other hand argue that the government is bound by the country's constitution to provide subsidies, quoting article 15 of the constitution that states the government is obligated to provide a means for the country's population access to affordable public transportation. The debate continues to date.
+The Regional Express (commonly abbreviated as '''REX'''), is a brand of {{wp|inter-city rail}} services operated by subsidiaries of RGB found across all states and is a part of the country's R-Bahn network. It is the oldest brand used by RGB, having been in operation since the 1920s. REX network utilizes conventional non-HSR trains generally travelling service speeds between 70km/h to 130km/h. Before the construction of the H-Bahn network REX trains were the the sole rail connection between major cities in Brumen, forming the backbone of RGB's business structure. Under article XX of the Kingdom's constitution and a constitutional court ruling, the federal government is obligated to partially subsidize fares of REX trains. Article XX states that the government must provide an affordable and accessible means of public transportation for its citizens. While REX fares are subsidized, its subsidy levels have gradually been reduced and reallocated throughout the years to RGBs commuter & urban rail services that are more commonly used by its more urbanized population. REX trains can be found it all major cities of the Kingdom, serving a variety of inter-city corridors be it short, medium or long-distance ones. Since the establishment of the Blitz trains a majority of all long-distance ridership has been taken up by Blitz trains on the H-Bahn network. However due to its higher fare prices R-Bahn networks, and therefore REX trains, continue to serve these long distance corridors as an alternate means of transportation for those who are unable to afford Blitz train fares. The high fare disparity between Blitz and REX trains means there will always be those will utilize REX trains due to its cheaper fare prices. The commencement of Blitz train operations and rising popularity of air travel have prompted RGB to revamp services provided onboard their REX with a focus on increased passenger comfort & services.
 ==== U-Bahn ====
 ==== S-Bahn ====
 === Subsidiaries ===
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 {| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto
 |-
+! style="text-align:left;"|Rail Type
 ! style="text-align:left;"|Service Type
-! style="text-align:left;"|Operated By
+! style="text-align:center;"|Operator
 ! style="text-align:left;"|Line Symbol
-! style="text-align:left;"|Name
+! style="text-align:left;"|Line Name
 ! style="text-align:left;"|Route
 |-----
-! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: lightgreen;" | '''H-Bahn'''
+| align=center|[[File:H-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || align=center|H-1 || Nordosten H-Bahn || Dinsmark - Hafenstadt
 |-
-| '''{{font color|green|H-Bahn}}''' || [[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || TBA || H01 || Dinsmark - Anfang corridor}}
+| align=center|[[File:H-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || align=center|H-2 || Ostküste H-Bahn || Handelstadt - Anfang - Schonfurt - Gelddorf - Verleihenheim - Hafenstadt
 |-
-! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: lightblue;" | '''R-Bahn'''
+| align=center|[[File:R-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:REX_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || align=center|R-1 || Westschleifelinie || Dinsmark - Handelstadt - Anfang - Schonfurt - Gelddorf - Verleihenheim - Hafenstadt
 |-
-| '''{{font color|green|H-Bahn}}''' || [[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || TBA || H01 || Dinsmark - Anfang corridor}}
+| align=center|[[File:H-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_Norden.png|195px|borderless]] || align=center|H-3 || Nordküste H-Bahn || Hafenstadt - Ankerplatz
 |-
-! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: lightyellow;" | '''U-Bahn'''
+| align=center|[[File:H-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_East.png|170px|borderless]] || align=center|H-4 || Osten H-Bahn || Sudendorf - Vermogenwald - Dinsmark
 |-
-| '''{{font color|green|H-Bahn}}''' || [[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || TBA || H01 || Dinsmark - Anfang corridor}}
+| align=center|[[File:H-Bahn_Logo.png|35px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:Blitz_Train_Logo.png|100px|borderless]] || align=center|[[File:RGB_South.png|170px|borderless]] || align=center|H-5 || Süden H-Bahn || Feierbach - Vermogenwald - Ruhewalde - Zeitfeld
-|-
-! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: red;" | '''S-Bahn'''
-|-
-| '''{{font color|green|H-Bahn}}''' || [[File:RGB_West.png|200px|borderless]] || TBA || H01 || Dinsmark - Anfang corridor}}
 |-
 |}
 == Assets ==
 === Rolling Stock ===
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 ! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: lightgreen;" | '''H-Bahn'''
 |-
-| {{wp|Fuxing (train)|Blitz 4}} || [[File:CR400AF-2001@BJN_(20170626110730).jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2015 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 420 km/h (Record) <br> 400 km/h (Design) <br> 380 km/h (service) || Used for long distance services
+| {{wp|Fuxing (train)|Blitz 4}} || [[File:CR400AF-0207@BJX_(20170225103517).jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2012 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 420 km/h (Record) <br> 400 km/h (Design) <br> 380 km/h (service) || Used for long distance services
+|-
+| {{wp|Siemens_Velaro|Blitz 3}} || [[File:ЭВС2-02.JPG|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 1999 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 330 km/h (Design) <br> 300 km/h (service) || Used for long distance services
 |-
-| {{wp|Siemens_Velaro|Blitz 3}} || [[File:ЭВС2-01.jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 1999 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 330 km/h (Design) <br> 300 km/h (service) || Used for long distance services
+| {{wp|China Railway CRH6|Blitz 2 NG}} || [[File:CRH6A-0601_at_Pearl_River_West_Bridge_(20180929132348).jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2020 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 290 km/h (Record) <br> 220 km/h (service) || Upgraded version of the REX-5.<br>Used for high traffic but short-haul corridors.
 |-
 ! colspan="10" style="align: center; background: lightblue;" | '''R-Bahn'''
 |-
-| {{wp|China Railway CRH6|REX-5}} || [[File:CRH6A_at_Guangzhou-Shenzhen_Rail_Line_2018_03.jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2011 ||TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 290 km/h (Record) <br> 220 km/h (Design) <br> 130 km/h (service) || Used for medium & long distance services
+| {{wp|China Railway CRH6|REX-5}} || [[File:CRH6A_at_Guangzhou-Shenzhen_Rail_Line_2018_03.jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2016 ||TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 290 km/h (Record) <br> 150 km/h (Service) ||  Classfied as {{wp|Higher-speed rail}} (HrSR)<br>Used for medium & long distance services
 |-
 | {{wp|Regional-Express|REX-4C}} || [[File:Flirt_190.jpg|250px|border]] || {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Brumen.png}} [[Brumen]]  || 2002 || TBD || {{wp|Electric Locomotive|Electric}} || 160 km/h (Design) <br> 90 km/h (service) || Used for short & medium distance services

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