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'''Katrakhiva''' ([[Lithian]]: /ˈkatɾaχɪva/ "rapid train") or simply '''K2''' is a network of high-speed railway lines serving [[Lugida]] and [[Kadya]]. It is the flagship train of [[ | '''Katrakhiva''' ([[Lithian]]: /ˈkatɾaχɪva/ "rapid train") or simply '''K2''' is a network of high-speed railway lines serving [[Lugida]] and [[Kadya]]. It is the flagship train of [[Hatrigan Lugia]]. The network was initially built to alleviate traffic congestion between growing [[Natlia]] and [[Eldin]]. Now K2 is marketed as an alternative to flights and a commuter rail network serving largest cities. In addition to the main lines, K2 also operates several spur line and [[Wikipedia:Higher-speed rail|higher-speed rail]] services to serve lower-demand routes such as the Khemon K2 between [[Kirna]] and (city). | ||
Since the opening of its first line, Chagail K2 in 1970, the network has expanded to consist of {{convert|2800|km|mi}} of largely dedicated lines, going as far as [[ | Since the opening of its first line, Chagail K2 in 1970, the network has expanded to consist of {{convert|2800|km|mi}} of largely dedicated lines, going as far as [[Tosed]] and [[Eájed]] in Kadya, with maximum speeds of up to {{convert|350|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}. Several future lines are planned, such as the Kifrit K2 extension from [[Misha]] to Malgint and Nurkaila, and there are further plans to incorporate K2 into Soltenna's [[SISTER|international railway network]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 5 August 2018
 Hal Katrakhiva-V rolling stock just off Natlia Minachi station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Hatrigan Lugia (Lugid Railway) |
| Locale | Lugida, Kadya |
| Transit type | High-speed rail |
| Number of lines | See list of lines |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1970 |
| Operator(s) | Hatrigan Lugia |
| Technical | |
| System length | 2,800 km (1,700 mi) (main lines) |
| Track gauge | 1,320 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄3 in) Sharkunen gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC, 60 Hz overhead catenary |
| Top speed | 350 km/h (220 mph) |
Katrakhiva (Lithian: /ˈkatɾaχɪva/ "rapid train") or simply K2 is a network of high-speed railway lines serving Lugida and Kadya. It is the flagship train of Hatrigan Lugia. The network was initially built to alleviate traffic congestion between growing Natlia and Eldin. Now K2 is marketed as an alternative to flights and a commuter rail network serving largest cities. In addition to the main lines, K2 also operates several spur line and higher-speed rail services to serve lower-demand routes such as the Khemon K2 between Kirna and (city).
Since the opening of its first line, Chagail K2 in 1970, the network has expanded to consist of 2,800 kilometres (1,700 mi) of largely dedicated lines, going as far as Tosed and Eájed in Kadya, with maximum speeds of up to 350 km/h (220 mph). Several future lines are planned, such as the Kifrit K2 extension from Misha to Malgint and Nurkaila, and there are further plans to incorporate K2 into Soltenna's international railway network.
History
By early 1960s the post-war economic miracle brought large numbers of people to the rapidly growing Natlia-Eldin corridor (Midan metropolitan area). However, many transport links connecting the two are approaching capacity. Khere Main Line, the region's fastest reserved seat service at the time, was at occasional times fully booked on weekdays. In addition, the rapidly aging Sennu International Airport has exceeded its capacity. Thus in 1964 the Ministry of Transport began looking for construction of a new railway between the two cities to ease congestion on the crowded Khere Main Line tracks.