Joint Northern Railway
Introduction
| The Joint Northern Railway (JNR) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway Company
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| Patron Nation | Istrania, Serrano, Coronado, & Kuri//aes |
| Services / Focus | Transport
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| Age (Lore) | 3 Years |
| Founded (Lore) | Era Nova Year 5 |
| Founded (IRL) | 05/10/26 (29 days old) |
| Status | Active |
The Joint Northern Railway, also informal known as the Great Northern Railway and JNR, is a joint railway established between several nations and organizations across the North. Founded under the Charter for a Joint Northern Railway, it was created to improve transportation, trade, and cooperation between the north.
The railway operates as a joint undertaking, with ownership shared among its signatories. Unlike a railway controlled by a single actor, the JNR is governed by a council in which each member holds one vote.
A central principle of the railway is the preservation of national sovereignty. While members cooperate on railway construction, technical standards, and operations, each retains the right to determine what infrastructure may be built within its own territory.
Layout
Main North Line
The Main North line are the original JNR, starting in Istrania from Kingsport Central station, then going north to Kurib Station in Kuri//aes, before ending at Goldman Station in Serrano,
Organization
The Joint Northern Railway is governed by a council composed of representatives from all member parties. Each member holds one vote, ensuring that political influence within the organization is not determined solely by wealth, territorial size, or the amount of land contributed.
The Council
The council is responsible for the overall direction of the railway and its long-term development. Its principal responsibilities include:
- railway expansion
- Regulating cooperation with foreign railway .
- Electing the railway's Director.
- Resolving disputes between members.
- Approving major changes to the Charter and decisions concerning the railway's dissolution.
Ordinary operational decisions require a simple majority. Major decisions, including amendments to the Charter, dissolution, and the establishment of routes outside the North, require a two-thirds majority.
Director
The Director is elected by the council and is responsible for the railway's daily operations and long-term planning. The position coordinates the implementation of council decisions.
Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical operation of the railway, including infrastructure maintenance, and the technical activities of the Northern Railway Workshop.
Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper maintains the railway's records and documentation. This includes financial records, maps, technical documents, and other information required for the administration.
News:
-The Opening of the Joint Northern Railway
-Grand opening of Kingsport Central Station.