ÞA OROGONIENSC JYORNAAL

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KOOJOKA — Premier Akja Baker has announced her commitment to a "long term plan" for mass transit within Orogonia, as Parliament passes a bill approving the state funding of the Kosteelhastliin (Coastal Speed Line) from Fryepoort to Sant-Jorgen. The line is expected to pass through 9 provinces, and deliver high-speed rail to many of the nation's metropolises, including the likes of Koojoka and Takorjma, as part of an effort to bring easier and more effective public transit to the nation. Valerie Angert, minister of the Department of Transportation, has announced the creation of the state-funded Orogonia Ferrbane (OF), which will operate the railway and "many more to come."

The initial bill for funding has been approved by both chambers of Parliament, by a margin of 491-459 through the entire parliament. The bill initiated Ƒ66 billion in funding to fund the construction of the line, which will begin in both Fryepoort and Sant-Jorgen, while also linking to existing railways in metropolitan Koojoka. OF says the project would make travel from Fryepoort to Sant-Jorgen possible in "a matter of 2½ hours or less." The city of Sant-Jorgen, being a notorious national tourist destination, has officially endorsed the project, as mayor Klaus Walsh has announced the city is "ready to make accommodations for the rail line." The rail line is expected to end in the city's famous Placwand, offering direct access to the city's beachside hotels. The rail line is expected to pass through many notorious cities, such as Montaciare, Takorjma, Neuw-Wjford, Koojoka, Bevervalls, and Muskaawaa, before ending at Placwind in Sant-Jorgen and Kaapdaal in Fryeport.

Nationally, the project is expected to create 21,000 jobs in construction, and is expected to produce billions of flekkers in long term profits. Construction begins on 1 May, and will end sometime in the spring of 2029. Valerie Angert has stated she expects "many more projects that will come along," while Premier Baker has brought concerns of funding for transportation to parliament, opening doors for mass transit projects and overhauls nationwide.

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A variety of opinions exist nationwide on the matter. Orogonians nationwide were asked "What do you think of the plans for mass transit overhaul in Orogonia?"

"I've always wanted to see the beaches in Sant-Jorgen, but I don't own a car! I can barely even go anywhere outside of the city, and I couldn't imagine how life would be if it weren't for the Metro! Did you know it takes 2 hours to take the train to Klaumann? Klaumann! It'd be faster taking a coach! Yes, we need a mass transit overhaul, and I'm very glad they're developing this new rail line."
↑ One interviewee, Markus Erlandsson, in Koojoka expressed dissatisfaction with the current transportation system and expressed support for an overhaul.

"I'm sure it's much better for the environment, and more convenient for a lot of people. I don't see why not. I mean, imagine all those cars polluting the air! Now, imagine if more people could take the train! Less cars, cleaner air!"
↑ A student at Jorapo Universitæ, Lauritz Eneko, expressed support for a transit overhaul on the basis of its environmental impact.

"In my opinion, it's a massive waste of money. 66 billion? For a really fast train? Where are they getting this money? From our schools? Our hospitals? I don't even know if anyone will use this train. And they want to make more? It's important we are skeptical."
↑ Another interviewee, Klara Ferrari in Providenz, expressed concern for the expense and funding of a mass transit overhaul.

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PUBLISHED BY: AMORA KEKATC
Wawakhaa, Kapitale. 1 Maj, 2024. 12:00 PM