Rail Regulation Act

The 2055 Rail Regulation Act (RRA) was an act passed by the Thames Republic which nationalised Transport for London, making it the country's sole rail operating organisation, and integrated many other services formerly ran by private corporations into TfL. In addition to this, the Act made all rail transport for individuals state-funded and hence free, and created plans for the expansion of former National Rail networks across the southern regions to establish high-speed connections there.

Background

One of the first campaign promises of the second prime minister of the Thames Republic - Raphael Guzmán - was to formally replace the antiquated, privatised rail system built on old British capitalist principles with a truly robust and free system that catered to all equally.

In the chaos of London's secession from Great Britain, many train operating companies collapsed or withdrew their staff from the country, leaving their infrastructure in a state of limbo. It was clear that new direction was needed if the country's rail systems were to survive and reestablish themselves in stability.

Commuter rail

In Greater London, two new rapid transit lines were planned as part of the Act; the Sotheby Line, which bolstered connections in the Waltham Forest area and provided a direct route to the North Gates; and the Moore line, which connected Shadwell to Westfield and the Southern Gates.

Heavy rail

Parts of the National Rail network in London were rebranded Thames Interlink, and plans were made for its expansion across the country, in order to provide better connections to the south and to create a much-needed international trade route through the Southern Exclusion Zone.