User:Montecara/Sandbox/Trenalia
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| Reporting mark | TNA |
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| Locale | Southeastern Conitia |
| Dates of operation | 1978–present |
| Track gauge | 1,500mm |
| Electrification | 25 kV / 50 Hz AC |
| Headquarters | Montecara |
| Website | trenalia.co |
Trenalia is the intercity passenger rail company serving southeastern Conitia. The company's headquarters is located at Montecara Pòrta Conìxia railway station. It is jointly owned by the states of Montecara, Nameria, Champenia, Hagieria and Agrilan, and the Desenan Republic.
History and ownership
Ownership of Trenalia as of 31 December 2012
Rail transport had been a key component of the inter-city transport system in southeast Conitia since the heyday of steam trains in the mid to late 19th century. By the 1950s, however, consolidation and rising capital costs as well as stock manipulation had made many smaller railways unprofitable. This trend accelerated over the next two decades, and by the mid-1970s it was clear that passenger rail in the region was in crisis. Rail companies appealed to the state for help, and the governments of Montecara and the Desenan Republic responded by making a buyout offer to a consortium of railroad companies to take effect in 1978. The deal went through, and Trenalia was born on paper as the sole inter-city rail operator in the two countries.
Trenalia began operation on 7 March 1980 with service in Montecara and the Desenan Republic. Over the next two decades, the company’s financial viability and economy of scale convinced other states in the region to buy into the company and allow Trenalia to operate inter-city routes in their countries as well. By 1998, the company had extended operations to Nameria, Champenia, and Hagieria and Agrilan.
States with Trenalia service are required to buy stock in the company when operations commence and to guarantee debt coverage in the event of budget shortfalls.
Marketing
Trenalia has heavily used the song “Co te partirò” by Montecaran singer Andrà Boxèli since its debut in 1998. The song’s title, which translates to “I’ll go with you,” has been used as the company’s advertising tagline for over twenty years.
Routes and lines
Trenalia services include high-speed rail between major cities, conventional-speed rail that serves large cities as well as small towns, and rack railway that serves mountainous areas. Night trains (except for high-speed services) often operate with attached sleeping cars which are detached when they reach their intended destination in the morning.
Trenalia organizes its services into the following lines:
| Line | Type | Destinations |
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| Domini | Inter-city rail | Amarești/Alunișu — Desena — Santupul/Lupac |
| Iridia | High-speed rail | Montecara — Desena |
| Transconitia | Inter-city rail | Silinda — Desena — Milovan/Sabas/Ciudad República |
| Terrafirma | Inter-city rail | Veseud/Presaca — Desena — Videni/Milovan |
| Suran | Inter-city rail | Desena — Brelu/Linești/Timeșesti |
| Cisardes | Inter-city rail | Devan/Perești/Aris — Cven/Terona |
| Marina | Inter-city rail | Montecara — Bacova |
| Serenissima | Higher-speed rail | Montecara — Valisoara |
| Saciuva | Inter-city rail | Montecara — Ivaniu/Carea |
| Covaș | Rack railway | Livezi — Covaș |
Classes of service
First class
All first-class reservations come with access to first-class waiting rooms at stations where available. Aboard the train, first-class passengers enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, newspapers and magazines, and access to dedicated lounge and dining cars and meeting rooms on select trains.
Seating
First-class open-carriage seats come with a table, reading lamp, and attendant call button. They are arranged facing each other, either in pairs or in sets of four.
Single compartment
A private room for a single traveler, first-class single compartments come with a private toilet, shower, and sink. The bed converts to a seat and table for daytime use, and an attendant is on call to bring meals, drinks, and snacks and provide turndown service.
Double compartment
First-class double compartments sleep two, and may be booked whole or by a single traveler, in which case they are single-sex. Like the single compartments, they come with private toilet, shower, and sink, and an attendant is on call to bring meals, drinks, and snacks and provide turndown service.
Second class
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Seating
Second-class seats are slightly narrower than first-class ones, with four seats per row rather than three. They are generally equipped with folding tray tables. Drinks, snacks, and meals are available for purchase in the bar or dining car.
Single compartment
Second-class single compartments provide a private and comfortable journey for a single passenger. The bed converts to a seat and table for daytime use, and there is a sink in each compartment. Each carriage is equipped with at least two toilets.
Double compartment
Second-class double compartments can be booked whole or by a single traveler, in which case they are single-sex. They have a private sink and share toilets with the rest of the carriage.
Quartet compartment
Couchette car with space for four travelers per compartment. They are usually mixed-sex, but trains generally have at least one women's-only quartet, and groups may reserve the entire compartment. They have a private sink and share toilets with the rest of the carriage.