Tinben Railway

The Tinben Railway (Awenydd: Rheilffordd Tinben, literally "head-to-tail railway") is a historic railway line and service in Einhafan that stretches from the far north-western part of the region, known as the "head," to the far south-eastern part, referred to as the "tail." Covering a distance of over 1,500 kilometers, the journey between these two endpoints takes approximately 18 hours and traverses significant locations including the capital, Aberardd, and the industrial hub of Abergorllewin. The mid-point of the journey is situated just east of Aberardd.

History

The Tinben Railway service was inaugurated in 7567 by Amddiffynnwr Meirionwen Gwyn in her hometown of Trebont, the southern terminus of the line. The railway was designed to connect distant parts of Einhafan, providing a vital transportation link across the region and promoting economic integration and mobility.

Current Service

Currently, the Tinben Railway service operates trains from each end of the line once daily, departing at 5 a.m. and arriving at around 11 p.m., covering the entire route within the same day. As of autumn 7570, the service is available four days out of the eleven-day week. In addition to the Tinben Railway, other passenger services and goods trains utilize sections of the route throughout the entire eleven-day week. The accompanying map illustrates the major lines connected to the Tinben route.

Future Expansion

Plans for future expansion of the Tinben Railway include the introduction of an "express service" that would run along the north coast of Einhafan. This proposed route would feature a train-ferry across the Gateway, potentially reducing the total journey distance by 177 kilometers and shortening the travel time by 1.5 hours. However, this new route would bypass the most densely populated areas, and the necessary track infrastructure for this express route is not yet completed.