Overview
Akureyri Trains more commonly known as ATrains is the sole provider of long distance passenger rail transportation in the Western and southern reaches of the SW City realm. The electrified rolling stock runs on high voltage DC produced from renewable energy sources found throughout the region.
ATrains is hedquartered at Eilat Station? in central Akureyri which also serves as the main hub of rail operations. Currently the system consists of ten stations along three lines which stretch over 20 kilometers
Cosmic-City Line
(length 8.5km)
- Cosmic Station - 2474S 2691E - This staion serves the infamous Cosmic Drive In and the Pneumatic Diner two of the few remaining examples of raygun gothic architecture found in Akureyri.
- Eilat Station - 2511S 2964E .8a - This station is the main rail hub of Akureyri. The surrounding Eilat commercial district contains the home offices of many companies.
- Midway Station -
- Katsuto Station -
- Imperial Station -
Northern Line
(length 5.3km)
- Ørestad Station - 2137.5S 2854E 1.11a - Constructed in the Danish modern style, this station serves as the anchor point of a master planned community constructed in cooperation with Akureyri and Pipnville.
- Vestur Akureyri Station - 2249S 2890E .71a - This station serves one of the oldest commercial districts in Akureyri. Nearby is the Kringlan mall and adjoining subway station.
- Durango Station - 2369S 2866E - Sits at the base of several hi-rises and an area colloquially known as "the cliffs." There is some debate as to the origins of the name of the station; however, the strongest evidence points to the failed Flying Durango Hotel and not the Durango mine.
- Eilat Station
Southern Line
(length 40.5km)
- Eilat Station
- Art Centre Station - 2742S 2994E 1.31a - This station serves the Southbank Art Centre? and its surroundings. Designed to have an modern and airy feel, this station explores various uses of both natural and artificial light.
- Palouse Station - 2798S 3091E 1.31a - Serves the rural town of Palouse?. The Station was constructed during the steam era of rail travel and contains many embellishments from the time including high ceilings and marble floors.
- Cattle Corner Station - 2793S 3238E 1.31a - Serves the Tabernas Flats?, noted for its high winds and dry climate.
- Noir Station - 2794S 3557E 1.31a - Serves the city of Noir? which is in perpetual darkness and despair.
- Grotto Station - 2792.5S 3674E 1.31a - Serves the Grotto area of the southern coast known for its unhappy trees and large rock outcrops.
- Southern Gate Station - 2775S 3790E 1.31a -
- Low Point Station - 2737S 4085E 1.31a - (under construction)
- Highland Station -
- Sudur Grimsey Station -
- Arrakis Station - (under construction)
- Whidbey Station -
- Buney Center Station -
- Greensville Station - (under construction)
Recent News
24 hour operations have commenced