Rail transportation in Urcea: Difference between revisions

Freight rail is the major method of logistical transport within the Urcean interior, and presents the primary way most goods move around the country, ranging from military applications to the conveyance of retail goods. A combination of historic urban planning and more recent legal requirements have meant most major warehouses in Urcea are built directly adjoining the nation's freight lines, allowing for easy loading and offloading of goods. Mandates under the nation's [[Consolidated Laws of HMCM's Kingdom and State|Vehicle and Traffic Law]] - set in place by the Economic Transportation Act of 1972 - generally limited transportation of most goods to {{wp|Last mile (transportation)|last mile logistics}}, prohibiting delivery by  {{wp|tractor trailer}}s beyond a distance of fifty miles without a special permit. This regulatory climate, combined with the well built freight lines, has meant special care must be taken for the siting of retail centers near railheads. Accordingly, many consumer shopping malls and other major retail locations throughout the country are located directly on rail lines.