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== History == | == History == | ||
After the [[Second Great War]], Cartadania realized the need to restructure its government agencies to promote efficiency and collaboration. In an effort to modernize its transportation sector, the [[Department of Transportation (Cartadania)|Department of Transportation]] underwent significant changes, including the consolidation of [[CERA]], [[LusoRail]], and Rail Logistics Cartadania (LFC) into a single agency, known as '''O'''peradora da '''Re'''de '''N'''acional Ferro'''vía'''rio, or Orenvia for short. This merger not only allowed for greater efficiency in project management, but it also helped reduce costs. | |||
As Cartadania continued to electrify its rail network, Orenvia became an essential component of the Department of Transportation, which was also responsible for highway construction and management. In 1983, Cartadania completed the electrification of its entire rail network, which consisted of approximately {{convert|65000|km|mi}} of route, all of which were electrified, with {{convert|16250|km|mi}} dedicated to high-speed lines. During this time of rapid buildout and hyperurbanization, Orenvia proved to be the perfect solution for the DOT. | |||
Cartadania's rail infrastructure has evolved | The [[Álvares Transportation Act of 1986]] separated the management, maintenance, and construction of rail infrastructure from train operation. The [[Escritorio de Infraestrutura Ferroviária]] (EIF), an office under the DOT, became responsible for infrastructure management, while Orenvia was given ownership of the rolling stock and remained responsible for the planning, marketing, and operation of passenger and freight services. However, in 1998, then-[[President of Cartadania|President]] [[Maria Hernandez]] reversed the act and merged the two back together, giving Orenvia sole control of railway infrastructure. | ||
Cartadania's rail infrastructure has evolved rapidly over the years, with the first electrified lines in the country being 3kV DC overhead catenary-supplied systems found primarily in urban areas of the east around Lake Parima. However, in the 1950s, the DOT modified its guidelines for rail infrastructure, mandating that those systems be converted to AC power, a costly upfront change but one that reduced costs in the long run. | |||
Throughout most of its buildout, [[Solem Mobility]], Cartadania's largest rail mobility company, and [[SOLINFER]], a Carto-Pelaxian multinational transport manufacturer held by [[Auvia Group]], worked closely with Orenvia. As a result, the two companies have become the sole providers of rolling stock to Orenvia. Orenvia's responsibilities include operation of railway services for passengers and freight, maintenance and signalling of rail infrastructure through its Orenvia Complexo division, and the planning and implementation of Cartadania's high-speed rail network. In 2028, Orenvia carried approximately 6 billion passengers, while LFC companies transported approximately 232 million tons of goods in rail freight transport, making it an integral part of Cartadania's transportation sector. | |||
== Codesharing == | == Codesharing == |