New Portmaddock Underground

Written 19/12/1992.
The New Portmaddock Underground was constructed between 1875 - 1878 by the Aldernack Underground Rail Company (AURC). They were given the license to operate in the capital for 100 years in 1879, they would need to renew their license in 1979.

The first line to be built was the District line, from 18/11/1875 - 18/12/1876, over a course of 13 months. The Parliament Line was built between 12/12/1876 - 16/10/1878. The two lines began operating passenger services on 06/01/1879.

In 1900, the Circle Line was constructed. It was a completely circular line. There are 4 services available on this line:


 * 1) Clockwise
 * 2) Anticlockwise
 * 3) Clockwise (Via Dornton)
 * 4) Anticlockwise (Via Dornton)

It is the most used line on the network.

In 1914, the network was temporarily closed, in response to the start of WW1.

Eventually, In 1918, the network reopened after the end of the conflict.

The Financial Line was constructed in 1936, it was going to be the first electrified line, meaning it would take 4 years to construct. However, WW2 meant the network had to close again, this time under threat of bombing. In 1945, the network reopened. However, the unfinished Financial Line was abandoned.

In 1956, all lines were electrified over the course of six years.

In 1960, a new line was needed to serve the north of the city. Attention turned to the all but forgotten Financial Line. Work was restarted and completed by 1962.

In 1979, the Aldernack Underground Rail Company had it's license renewed, the new license was once again a 100 year Operator's License.

However, in 1988, after 109 years of operating the network, the Aldernack Underground Rail Company had it's license revoked. The brand new government-run Transport For New Portmaddock was given the license. For the first ever time, the license had an unlimited number of years. The new operator would be bringing new trains, infrastructure and a new modern era for the underground.

Between 1990 - 1992, the Eastern Line was constructed, from Kelton to Falkland Road.

Over the last few years, no further construction has taken place, apart from 3 new maintenance tunnels on the Parliament Line. However, in the New PortMaddock Council have plans to completely modernize the network, with 3 new lines being constructed and all lines being given new infrastructure and trains.