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| − | [[Morganstown]]|image2 = WLtrains@greenslade.png|caption2 = Classes [[Class 195|195]] and [[Class 166|166]] units at [[Greenslade]] in May 2020}}'''Waterline''', stylized as '''waterline''', operates rail services to various districts around Stepford County, such as [[Connolly]], [[Newry]], [[Newry Harbour]], [[Greenslade]], [[Benton]], [[Morganstown]] and [[James Street]]. A full journey on the mainline, which runs from [[Newry]] to [[Benton]] takes about 5 minutes. |
+ | [[Morganstown]]|image2 = WLtrains@greenslade.png|caption2 = Classes [[Class 195|195]] and [[Class 166|166]] units at [[Greenslade]] in May 2020|headcode: = WL}}'''Waterline''', stylized as '''waterline''', operates rail services to various districts around Stepford County, such as [[Connolly]], [[Newry]], [[Newry Harbour]], [[Greenslade]], [[Benton]], [[Morganstown]] and [[James Street]]. A full journey on the mainline, which runs from [[Newry]] to [[Benton]] takes about 5 minutes. |
| − | The route is classified as commuter rail due to its short travel times and small number of stations. The trains on this route have an average maximum speed of 100 miles per hour, but are limited to 90 miles per hour. |
+ | The route is classified as commuter rail due to its short travel times and small number of stations. The trains on this route have an average maximum speed of 100 miles per hour, but are limited to 90 miles per hour. |
Prior to [[SCR Version 1.5|1 May 2020]], this route was a sub-franchise of [[Stepford Connect|Connect]], branded as Waterline and bearing a {{colourbox|navy blue|#002060}} colour scheme. It now operates as its own separate franchise and bears a {{colourbox|grayish blue|#34495E}} colour scheme. |
Prior to [[SCR Version 1.5|1 May 2020]], this route was a sub-franchise of [[Stepford Connect|Connect]], branded as Waterline and bearing a {{colourbox|navy blue|#002060}} colour scheme. It now operates as its own separate franchise and bears a {{colourbox|grayish blue|#34495E}} colour scheme. |
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* Sometimes, Waterline is crowded on purpose by players. This is considered "Waterline flooding." |
* Sometimes, Waterline is crowded on purpose by players. This is considered "Waterline flooding." |
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* Driving Waterline is the best way to earn/grind points, as most of the stations are significantly close to each other, and there are a number of routes. |
* Driving Waterline is the best way to earn/grind points, as most of the stations are significantly close to each other, and there are a number of routes. |
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| − | * [[Stepford Airport West]] is in the [[Airport Zone]], but the map doesn't mention it. This is also the only Waterline station in the Airport Zone |
+ | * [[Stepford Airport West]] is in the [[Airport Zone]], but the map doesn't mention it. This is also the only Waterline station in the Airport Zone. |
* The [[Class 730]] is the most common train to be seen on Waterline because of it's price. |
* The [[Class 730]] is the most common train to be seen on Waterline because of it's price. |
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* [[James Street]] as of currently has no ticket machines, barriers or CIS boards. |
* [[James Street]] as of currently has no ticket machines, barriers or CIS boards. |
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Revision as of 04:56, 4 August 2020
Template:LineWaterline, stylized as waterline, operates rail services to various districts around Stepford County, such as Connolly, Newry, Newry Harbour, Greenslade, Benton, Morganstown and James Street. A full journey on the mainline, which runs from Newry to Benton takes about 5 minutes.
The route is classified as commuter rail due to its short travel times and small number of stations. The trains on this route have an average maximum speed of 100 miles per hour, but are limited to 90 miles per hour.
Prior to 1 May 2020, this route was a sub-franchise of Connect, branded as Waterline and bearing a navy blue colour scheme. It now operates as its own separate franchise and bears a grayish blue colour scheme.
History
2017
In October 2017, plans were announced to open a new route as part of Connect, following the mainline from Benton to Port Benton and continuing on to a new branch. Services commenced on 4th December, exclusively using Class 165 and Class 166 units and Morganstown Docks was constructed shortly after.
On 20th December, services to Newry and Newry Harbour commenced and ex-Connect Class 387 units were introduced.
2018
On 21 April, Class 171, Class 319 and Class 701 units were introduced and services to Connolly commenced. On 18th August, Class 730 units were introduced.
Throughout December 2018, plans for the future of the route were revealed, including the refurbishment of all Class 165, Class 166 and Class 387 units, the commencement of services to James Street, and the overhaul of Faraday Road station. All of these changes went into effect on 31st December, including the silent removal of all Class 701 units from services.
2019
On 14th May, Class 508 units entered service, being the first with Next Generation doors and interiors on the route. On 8th June, all Class 387 units were transferred to Airlink, being replaced by Class 379 units also with Next Generation tech. On 31st August, all Class 171 units were upgraded with the same tech from the recently introduced units.
2020
On 22nd February, all Class 319 units were upgraded, and Class 195 units were introduced, already equipped with Next Generation doors and interiors. The platforms at Benton and West Benton received new decor. On 18th March, a fourth platform at Morganstown Docks station was constructed, but not put to use.
On 1st May, the Connect franchise was renewed to no longer include the Waterline route. All Class 165, Class 166, and Class 730 units were upgraded with Next Generation V2 doors and interiors, and became the first trains to bare the new branding introduced with the franchise renewal. All Class 171, Class 195, and Class 379 units were also fitted with the new branding.
On 2nd May, plans were revealed to retrofit all Class 508 units with the new branding. On 22nd June, plans were revealed for an extension to Morganstown via Morganstown Docks. Both of these changes went into effect that same day.
Rolling Stock
Current
| Class Number | Image | Top Speed
(mph) |
Price[note 1]
(points) |
Carriages | Manufacturer | Train Family | Date Put Into Service | Date converted to NG | Routes Operated On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 165/0 | 
|
90 |
2 |
BREL | Networker | December 16, 2017
June 22nd, 2020 |
May 1, 2020 | ||
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| Class 165/1 | 90 | 2 (Single)
4 (Double) |
April 21st, 2018 | ||||||
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| Class 166 | 
|
90 | 3 | ABB | December 16, 2017 | ||||
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| Class 171 | 
|
100 | 2 | Bombardier | Turbostar | April 21, 2018 | August 31, 2019 | ||
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| Class 195 | 
|
100 | 2/3 | CAF | Civity | February 22, 2020 | |||
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| Class 319 | 
|
100 | 4 | BREL | Mark 3 | April 21, 2018 | February 22, 2020 | ||
| Class 379 | 
|
Bombardier | Electrostar | June 8th, 2019 | |||||
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| Class 508 | 
|
75 | 3 | BREL | PEP | May 14, 2019 | |||
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| Class 730/0 | 
|
100 | 3 | Bombardier | Aventra | August 18, 2018 | May 1, 2020 | ||
Former
| Class Number | Image | Top Speed
(mph) |
Price
(Points) |
Carriages | Manufacturer | Train Family | Date Put Into Service | Date Withdrawn From Service | Routes Operated On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 701 | 
|
100 | 3000 | 4 | Bombardier | Aventra | April 21, 2018 | December 31, 2018 | All routes |
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| Class 387 | 
|
110 | 2250 | Electrostar | December 21, 2017 | June 8th, 2019
(Moved to Airlink fleet) | |||
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Future
- None at the moment
Proposed
| Class Number | Image | Top Speed
(mph) |
Carriages | Manufacturer | Train Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 323 | 
|
90 | 3 | Hunslet | Networker |
Notes
- Sometimes, Waterline is crowded on purpose by players. This is considered "Waterline flooding."
- Driving Waterline is the best way to earn/grind points, as most of the stations are significantly close to each other, and there are a number of routes.
- Stepford Airport West is in the Airport Zone, but the map doesn't mention it. This is also the only Waterline station in the Airport Zone.
- The Class 730 is the most common train to be seen on Waterline because of it's price.
- James Street as of currently has no ticket machines, barriers or CIS boards.
- The Class 701 was removed because it didn't suit the line.
Depots
Current
Future
- None known of at this time.
Former
- None known of at this time.
Sidings
Current
Future
- None known of at this time.
Former
- None known of at this time.
Stations
Current
- Newry Harbour (step-free)
- Newry (step-free)
- Eden Quay (step-free)
- Faraday Road (step-free)
- West Benton
- Benton
- Port Benton
- Morganstown Docks (step-free)
- Morganstown (step-free)
- Whitney Green
- Greenslade (step-free)
- Cambridge Street Parkway
- Ashlan Park (step-free)
- Connolly (step-free)
- Stepford Airport West
- James Street (step-free)
Future
- Extension past James Street, confirmed on the roadmap. Coming at unknown date.
Former
- There are no closed stations on Waterline.
Routes
| Waterline North | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | Code | Calling at |
| Newry to Connolly | R011 | Eden Quay, Faraday Road, West Benton, Benton, Cambridge Street Parkway and Ashlan Park |
| Newry Harbour to Connolly | R012 | Newry, Eden Quay, Faraday Road, West Benton, Benton, Cambridge Street Parkway and Ashlan Park |
| Airport Line | ||
| Route | Code | Calling at |
| Newry to James Street | R014 | Eden Quay, Faraday Road, West Benton, Benton, Cambridge Street Parkway and Stepford Airport West |
| Waterline South | ||
| Route | Code | Calling at |
| Newry to Greenslade | R010 | Eden Quay, Faraday Road, West Benton, Benton, Port Benton, Morganstown Docks and Whitney Green |
| Suburban | ||
| Route | Code | Calling at |
| Benton to Greenslade | R013 | Port Benton, Morganstown Docks and Whitney Green |
| Morganstown Shuttle | ||
| Route | Code |
Calling at |
| Benton to Morganstown | R015 | Port Benton and Morganstown Docks |
Trivia
- Many players agree that this route is dead due to the massive updates which seem to leave out Waterline.
- Sometimes, more players at one time drive it, but most probably just for earning points. Decoration and general look can be pretty boring for players.
- This is the only operator that does not skip any stations.
- This is the only operator where some trains can never hit their top speed at any point on the line without breaking the speed limits.
- The only Waterline and Express interchange is Benton.
- Likewise, the only Waterline and Airlink Interchange is at Morganstown.
- This operator was part of Connect, but it no longer is due to Waterline becoming a separate franchise.
- This operator has the least amount of depots, and every route except R010 on Waterline only has 1 depot/siding. This could change when the extension past James Street is released.
- This operator, along with Connect, are the last operators to see their trains upgraded to Next-Gen. This operator also had the most Previous Generation trains prior to Version 1.5.
- This operator is the only one that does not serve Stepford City Zone or call at Stepford Central.
References
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