Stepford County Railway

Stepford County Railway, or simply known as SCR, is a railway system located throughout Stepford County in the Bloxia Kingdom. The network has 4 train lines, being as Stepford Connect, Waterline, Airlink and Stepford Express.
The system is currently owned and managed by Transport for Stepford, the head company for owning the system. Currently known as the largest and extensive rail network in the Bloxia Kingdom, the network spans most of Stepford County and Stepford City and connects a lot of different areas in the county, such as Stepford City, Leighton City, Westwyvern, Benton, Bodin, Stepford Bantech, Llyn-by-the-Sea, Morganstown, Newry, Connolly, Esterfield, Millcastle, Greenslade, Whitefield, Stepford United Football Club, Coxly, Elsemere Junction, Willowfield, Northshore and Beechley.
It was founded in 2017 by a person named Charlie and BanTech.
Jobs offered by the system include Drivers, which is the main important point for the system, Dispatchers, which make sure that it gets on time, guards, which does the same as Dispatchers, and Signallers, which help keep the railway safe and sound.
The system was founded on March 15th, 2017. It opened to the general public on November 25, 2017. Back in 2017, the system was very simple. Later, BanTech Systems made the system more complex on April 21, 2018, which is codenamed "The Big Update".
The company and network have been caught in some controversy, such as worker strikes and sufficient funding for the Connect line, poor working conditions, and more. (Fan speculation)
The system uses a currency called "Points" that is used with every staff member and operator. One can buy Points with the Bloxia Kingdom Pound (fictional currency) or just by driving trains on routes to serve passengers. One can buy new trains and routes with points.
It also has a training system, in which, before one gets to their next rank, they have to take a theory quiz, which includes questions on how the rank works, etc, and is recommended by the staff team to use the guide as a tip to not fail. After they pass, they have to choose what time the Robloxian is available for a training. After they choose, they are automatically allocated to a training based on their rank.
Once in, the Robloxian has to stand on the lines to get to the assessment. Higher staff will tell the Robloxians on what they have to do. Once they go to their assessment, they have to follow the staff's instructions. They will do the assessment, and the Robloxian has to learn from the guide on how to do etc. After the assessment, depending on how well the Robloxian did, they will say that the Robloxian passed or they failed. If failed, the Robloxian has to take the quiz again after 3-4 days or more or can retry if it was in less than 3 days.
== Stepford Connect ==
=== Founded ===
25 November 2017
=== Transportation Type ===
Train
=== Abbreviation ===
SC, C
=== Weekly commuters ===
2 million per week
Stepford Connect, formerly and known for short as Connect, is the main rail operator of Stepford County Railway, part of the Transport for Stepford and SCR railway network. Stepford Connect operates various routes to a number of districts and cities in Stepford County, such as Stepford City, Morganstown, Westwyvern, Leighton City, Bodin, Benton, Coxly, Willowfield, Llyn-by-the-Sea and Stepford BanTech.
A full route on the Stepford Main Line, which runs from Stepford Central station to Llyn-by-the-Sea station using Route 24 (R024) takes around 44 minutes to complete, one way; with the route also having the most stops, the most of any route on the network.
The route’s main hubs are currently at Stepford Central station and Stepford East station in Stepford City, due to tons of drivers beginning at the Stepford City depot next to Stepford East.
This operator is classified as commuter rail as the intent of the services is to deliver passengers to and from major centers, indicated by the current routes, rather than being a link for intermediate stations in between some large areas like regional rail, such as Waterline. The trains on this route reach a maximum speed of 110 MPH, and a minimum of 75 MPH, with the average being 100 MPH.
Stepford Connect bears a bright blue (link is used for color purposes, dont click on link) color scheme on network maps, its trains, on advertisements and its emblem as part of a renewed franchise made on 1 May 2020 and now branded as Stepford Connect. Previously before the operator was renewed on 1 May 2020, Stepford Connect was only called Connect (it is still called Connect for short) and used a dark turquoise color scheme. Recently, Stepford Connect was extended to Terminal 2 (T2) in Stepford BanTech due to a new name and re-make of the airport.
=== History ===
Rail services on the operator began on 25 November 2017 as Connect, exclusively using the Class 700 trains from Stepford Town (now Stepford Central) to Port Benton. Services to Airport Central at the former Stepford International Airport began, providing a link between Stepford City and the airport.
Later, the Coxly depot (now the Coxly Siding) nearby Coxly station was constructed to alleviate overcrowding of the nearby Benton Depot near Benton. During this time, the Class 333 trains were released to its rolling stock, and a few days later, introduced the Class 321 trains to run services to the now former Winstree station.
A month after, the stations Bodin, Benton Bridge, Airport Parkway, and Airport Central had its first renovation, and Benton station was completely rebuilt.
On the 4th of December 2017, the operator had its first re-brand, now including Waterline (WaterLine) as its own sub-operator. The Class 357 and the Class 387 fleet of trains were introduced to its rolling stock, with the Class 350 trains being introduced to the rolling stock two days later.
(more history later)
=== Reception/ Controversy ===
Stepford Connect has been caught in some controversy by the company, due to poor working conditions, worker strikes, and government funding. BBC News has reported on the incident. An investigation was launched by the national police, citing how the company treats its workers.
 	 	 
=== Stepford Connect rolling stock ===
Stepford Connect has a rolling stock that includes is fleet of trains, all of which are in use.
These include:
* Class 158
* Class 168
* Class 170
* Class 185
* Class 195
* Class 321
* Class 331
* Class 333
* Class 350
* Class 357
* Class 360
* Class 377
And more!
== Waterline ==
Waterline, stylized as waterline, is a rail operator for Stepford County, part of the Transport for Stepford and SCR railway network. It operates through various districts, cities and towns across Stepford County, including Benton, Newry, Connolly, Terminal 2 (T2) and Airport West station in Stepford BanTech; Greenslade, Morganstown via the Morganstown Shuttle from Benton; James Street, Farleigh, Rosedale Village, and Esterfield.
== waterline ==
=== Founded ===
20 December 2017
=== Transportation Type ===
Train
=== Abbreviation ===
WL
=== Weekly commuters ===
500,000 per week
First beginning in operation on 20 December 2017, Waterline is classified as a regional commuter rail due to the short travel times and the small amount of stations it serves. All trains on this route can go up to 100 MPH maximum.
A full journey on the Waterline Branch using Route 14 (R014) from Newry to Esterfield takes around 16 minutes one way, while another journey to Stepford BanTech Terminal 2 from Newry on Route 17 (R017) takes around 14 minutes, one way.
Prior to May 1, 2020, this operator was a sub-franchise of Stepford Connect, branded as WaterLine and borne a navy-blue color scheme. As of now, it operates as its own separate franchise and bears a greyish blue color scheme.
=== 2022 Waterline extension ===
On 27 August 2022 along with the airport re-make, Waterline had a large extension and a new hub/terminus for the line. This included 3 new stations, which are Farleigh station, Rosedale Village station, and its current new terminus called Esterfield. It extended the line from James Street to Esterfield, and was planned as the final extension to the network, meaning the network staff will not have plans anymore for another extension.
It also had a new route to Terminal 2 after Airport West in Stepford BanTech, and serves as a terminus for Waterline at Terminal 2. James Street station was re-built underground due to its old station having criticism from customers and staff of the network about its safety and old design.
== AirLink ==
=== Founded ===
31 December 2018
=== Transportation Type ===
Train/Airport link
=== Abbreviation ===
AL, formerly AE
=== Weekly commuters ===
2 million per week
Airlink, formerly branded as AirExpress, stylized as A I R L I N K, is a semi-high speed line service and airport link in Stepford County, part of the Transport for Stepford and SCR railway network. It operates services to the main airport known as Stepford BanTech, linking hubs along the way, such as Stepford East, Elsemere Junction, Morganstown, St. Helens Bridge, Berrily, and Leighton Stepford Road in the Leighton Branch.
This operator is classified as a semi-high rail link due to the fact that it skips the majority of stations served by Express and a little bit of Connect, just like Stepford Express and is currently an airport link. The fleet on this line reach speeds up to 125-speed units per hour, and the average speed for the line is around 100 miles per hour.
Its current main hub is Airport Central, Stepford Central and the Airport area.
The line serves as an airport people mover in Stepford BanTech, as being Terminal 1 for Domestic and International Departures, Terminal 2 for International Departures, and Terminal 3 for Domestic Departures. The line also stops at Airport Parkway (Airport parking) for passengers who parked far from the airport. Most of the stations that they manage have been upgraded to normal standards.
A full journey on the Stepford Main Line using Route 51 (R051) from Stepford Central to the Main Airport takes around 8 minutes one way, while a more longer route with more stops going east on Route 54 (R054) takes around 11 minutes, one way via St. Helens Bridge and Berrily.
The operator has a special service only for the airport, known as the Airlink Shuttle and the Terminal Loop Link. It goes from Terminal 2 (T2) to Airport Parkway then loops back around to Terminal 2. It was added when the new airport was completed. This service only uses the 7-coach Class 345's that are used on the line. The Class 345 is currently used on the Transport for London Elizabeth Line in real life.
This operator originally used a yellow and blue color scheme previously before the aforementioned date, but it now bears a orange color scheme after it's first rebranding back in 2018.
=== 2022 Airport construction upgrade ===
On January 21st, 2022, demolition began on the old Stepford International Airport to make way for the new Stepford BanTech International Airport. The current old airport was shut down with all flights to Stepford City being cancelled. Demolition of the old airport was completed two months later; and construction began on April 5th, with first revamping Airport Parkway with new parking garages and new platforms and an entrance. Airlink services shut down until the airport was completed.
They then rebuilt the tracks from Morganstown to Airport Central. Airport Central was revamped and is now located near the hotels and parking. Terminal 1 was rebuilt underground, having connections to the namesake terminal and arrivals.
Terminal 2 was revamped also with it now being at surface level instead of underground. It is now not connected to the airport but instead located nearby Terminal 2. The tracks nearby Terminal 2 were rebuilt, now allowing Waterline and Connect to terminate at Terminal 2.
Terminal 3 was rebuilt, now at surface level down below Terminal 3. It adds another new platform and connections to Terminal 3.
Construction finally completed on August 27th, and flights to Stepford City re-began at Stepford BanTech and Airlink services started again, along with the new Waterline extension.
== Stepford Express ==
Stepford Express, formerly branded as and known for short as Express, is a high-speed rail service located in Stepford County, part of the Transport for Stepford and SCR railway network. It links Stepford Central with many major urban areas and cities, namely Benton, Newry, Leighton Stepford Road, Leighton City, Morganstown, Westwyvern, St. Helens Bridge, and a terminus at Llyn-by-the-Sea.
== Stepford Express ==
=== Founded ===
18 December 2019
=== Transportation Type ===
High speed train line
=== Abbreviation ===
Stepford Express (SX, SE, E)
=== Weekly commuters ===
40 million per week
It is classified as a high-speed rail route due to the fact that its trains are very fast and that it skips the majority of stations operated by its sister operator known as Stepford Connect. Its rolling stock is considerably designed for high-speed routes, which speeds up to a maximum amount of 125 MPH for all trains.
However, due to its recent changes which involved having the line stop at the smaller stations of Westercoast, which is designed for Stepford Connect only; Eden Quay and Newry Harbour due to its extension to the Newry Branch, this operator could now be classified as semi-high-speed on these routes, making this operator classified as high-speed and semi-high-speed at the same time.
A full journey on the main line, from Stepford Central to Llyn-by-the-Sea on Route 77 (R077) on the Stepford Main Line takes about 23 minutes via Benton, while a faster, more nonstop version can do the route on Route 78 (R078) in 22 minutes. A much more nonstop route can make the journey on Route 81 (R081) in 17 minutes.
The operator bears a pink rose color scheme on its network maps and on its emblem. Before the rebranding of Stepford Express, the operator beard a deep violet color scheme.
=== Stepford County boycotts ===
Stepford Express has recently been caught in controversy, as a train hit the buffers. Dweller from BBC News has reported on the incident. There were also protests at Llyn-By-The Sea boycotting the Express as a whole. Following the crash, an investigation was launched by the Ro-British Transport Police.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCn2jXjkP68
=== 2022 Newry Extension ===
On April 1st, 2022, the Stepford Express Ro-Twitter account posted an image of a Class 43 train on the platform of Newry Harbour. While many Robloxians interpreted the image as a joke, it turned out to be real after the Newry Line was upgraded with a ex-Stepford Connect class 68. It can now shunt the MK3 coaches so the Class 43s can use the new Newry depot. The line terminates at Newry on weekends and Newry Harbor on weekdays. Stepford Express gave 25% of their profits to improve the line.
Some criticism was given from customers and staff towards the expansion of Express towards Newry and Newry Harbour, as they say that it is a high-speed train line and is now considered a semi-high-speed operator.
== Reception/Notable incidents ==
The railway (most notably Transport for Stepford) company has been caught of controversy.
=== Worker strike incident ===
Stepford Connect received poor government sufficient funding according to the Minister of Transport of Stepford County, causing the worker strikes, and reports of poor working conditions for the staff team. A person named Barry, who has worked on the railway for 35 years, did an interview with BBC about the situation.Never been one of those people to complain much, but lately we've been treated unfairly by the Management team. Our office quarters are small and untidy, and they've cut salaries twice over the past year.He says that he didn't take part in the strikes, as he is working on a very low salary and needs the money to sustain his family.Life is tough at the moment, so I need to do everything I can get paid for what I do, this straight nonsense is great for me, since all they do is give me extra work and refuse to pay me any overtime for what I've served, so I can't even go to the pub and have a pint, like I used to. Absolute crap this. Barry, citing about his family, talking with the reporter.An investigation was launched by Stepford County Police recently, inquiring the way that the railway company is treating its workers. BBC interviewed with the head chief of Stepford County Police.Well, from what we have seen recently, Transport for Stepford has kept-up standard with what we would expect from a railway operator. Though, if a worker is unsatisfied anymore, we're convinced that the railway company may be hiding things from us. Head Chief of Stepford County Police, interview with reporterThe CEO of Stepford County Railway refused to do an interview with BBC but has made a public statement on the matter.
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