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The People's Spring of 1848 initially disrupted ongoing railway projects. Political instability and social unrest across [[Maritime Dericania]] put a temporary halt to investments and construction activities. Despite the initial hesitation, the revolution ultimately triggered a shift in government policy towards rail infrastructure. [[List_of_Rulers_of_Burgundie#Bourgondii_Marius_Dynasty|Paul II]] put a focus on economic revival and job creation, recognized the potential of railways to stimulate the [[Duchy of Bougondi]]'s economy, as well as Duke Reginauld IV of the [[Duchy of Martilles]], and Prince Alie III of the [[Principality of Faramount]]. As a result these governments began playing a more active role in promoting railway development. This included providing loans and subsidies to private companies to overcome financial hurdles and support private sector construction. These plans often prioritized connecting major economic hubs to their principal cities and ports, creating a more integrated transportation network across their states. They tried to address some of the pre-existing issue of a disjointed network built primarily for the operator's profit, rather than national interests. In some places, like the [[Duchy of Bourgondi]], regulations were implemented to ensure technical compatibility between different railway lines constructed by various private companies. This move addressed inconsistencies in track gauges, signaling systems, and locomotive specifications, and fostered a more efficient movement of goods and people across the network. Construction of tracks, stations, and bridges created significant job opportunities in the construction industry. This not only bolstered the economies of [[Maritime Dericania]] but also provided a valuable source of income for the working class, a key concern of the 1848 revolution. | |||
The [[First_Fratricide#Bourgondii-Verecundian_War|Bourgondii-Verecundian War]], which later escalated into the [[First_Fratricide]], dealt a major blow to these railway systems. Many railway lines, stations, and bridges were destroyed during the fighting. The far superior and interconnected rail systems of the interior of the [[Kingdom of Dericania]] proved to the [[Bergendii]] that it was time to embrace railways wholeheartedly in the post-war period. | |||
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