New Phork Underground: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
Philimania (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 10: | Line 10: | ||
| transit_type = | | transit_type = | ||
{{wp|Rapid transit}} | {{wp|Rapid transit}} | ||
|began_operation = | |began_operation = 4 Tebax 1972<br />(New Phork Underground opened) | ||
|system_length = {{convert|434.3|km|mi|abbr=on}} | |system_length = {{convert|434.3|km|mi|abbr=on}} | ||
|lines = 9 | |lines = 9 | ||
|stations = 63 | |stations = 63 | ||
|ridership = 1.757 million | |ridership = 1.757 million | ||
( | (2000) | ||
|track_gauge = {{wp|standard gauge|1,435 mm}} (4 ft 8<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> in) ( | |track_gauge = {{wp|standard gauge|1,435 mm}} (4 ft 8<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> in) (1972–pres.) | ||
| operator = [[New Phork Underground Corporation]] | | operator = [[New Phork Underground Corporation]] | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| Line 29: | Line 28: | ||
The '''New Phork Underground''' (also known simply as '''the Underground''') is a rapid transit system serving [[New Phork]] in [[Philimania]]. | The '''New Phork Underground''' (also known simply as '''the Underground''') is a rapid transit system serving [[New Phork]] in [[Philimania]]. | ||
Opened in | Opened in Tebax 1972, The network has expanded to 9 lines, and in 2000 was used for 641.305 million passenger journeys. The 9 lines collectively handle up to 1.757 million passenger journeys a day. | ||
Construction of the New Phork Underground was prompted by a study, released in 1970, commissioned by [[The Philimanian Legislative Council]] to find solutions to the increasing road congestion problem caused by the city's fast-growing poppulation. Construction started soon after the release of the study, and the first line opened in 1972. The New Phork Underground was immediately popular with residents of [[New Phork]]; as a result, subsequent lines have been built to cover more district. There are continual debates regarding how and where to expand the network. | Construction of the New Phork Underground was prompted by a study, released in 1970, commissioned by [[The Philimanian Legislative Council]] to find solutions to the increasing road congestion problem caused by the city's fast-growing poppulation. Construction started soon after the release of the study, and the first line opened in 1972. The New Phork Underground was immediately popular with residents of [[New Phork]]; as a result, subsequent lines have been built to cover more district. There are continual debates regarding how and where to expand the network. | ||
== History == | <!--== History == | ||
=== Initial proposals === | === Initial proposals === | ||
| Line 245: | Line 244: | ||
== Visual identity == | == Visual identity == | ||
The New Phork Underground visual identity, which includes logo, vehicle livery, signage, route maps and passenger information, was updated in 1991–1995 by Norman Limited, the Philimanian design consultancy founded by [[John Norman]]. | The New Phork Underground visual identity, which includes logo, vehicle livery, signage, route maps and passenger information, was updated in 1991–1995 by Norman Limited, the Philimanian design consultancy founded by [[John Norman]].--> | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:New Cardiff]] | ||
{{Template:Philimaniatopics}} | {{Template:Philimaniatopics}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:06, 9 December 2022
 | |
 A train on the Reeds Line | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | New Phork, Philimania |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 9 |
| Number of stations | 63 |
| Daily ridership | 1.757 million (2000) |
| Website | www.npu.com.ph |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 4 Tebax 1972 (New Phork Underground opened) |
| Operator(s) | New Phork Underground Corporation |
| Technical | |
| System length | 434.3 km (269.9 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) (1972–pres.) |
| Electrification | 630 and 750 V DC fourth rail |
| Average speed | 33 km/h (21 mph) |
The New Phork Underground (also known simply as the Underground) is a rapid transit system serving New Phork in Philimania.
Opened in Tebax 1972, The network has expanded to 9 lines, and in 2000 was used for 641.305 million passenger journeys. The 9 lines collectively handle up to 1.757 million passenger journeys a day.
Construction of the New Phork Underground was prompted by a study, released in 1970, commissioned by The Philimanian Legislative Council to find solutions to the increasing road congestion problem caused by the city's fast-growing poppulation. Construction started soon after the release of the study, and the first line opened in 1972. The New Phork Underground was immediately popular with residents of New Phork; as a result, subsequent lines have been built to cover more district. There are continual debates regarding how and where to expand the network.
