RS-Trains

RS-Trains, also called Regional Shuttles are a hybrid between a metro and regional train, usually having only two stations and only one track. So far, only one line exists. It's category as own rail service has long been questioned, sometimes being classified as metro colloquially. As this defintion is not true, legal documents and official signs mention it as the RS. A metro can only run in densely populated areas.

RS1

The RS1 operates between Åranvik Katedraalen and Lyvan. The line's tunnel is considered to be one of the most beautiful tunnels of the world, even being called the "stargazing tunnel". It's reputation is portrayed by its countless decorations, that being traditional Åranian murals on the walls made of orange granite. The entire project was financed by the Unified Commonwealth program and was built at around 14Ð, greatly connecting Åranvik and Lyvan.

The Lyvan Terminus, Lyvan C reutilised a long forgotten building, which was the old military base used during the War of Dignity. The building was abandoned after the war, with failed restauration projects. After the completion of the reparation, the building gained a FYNesco status. Today, the building has one underground track accessible by stairway and two lifts. The upper area will have businesses opened and the rooftop will soon be opened to visitors.

Controversy

On the Åranian side of controversies, it was discussed if the RS1 should better lead to the Åranvik Anlæg, Åranvik's central station. The reason a new station for it was created (which is connected to the boat station), the Åranvik Katedraalen, is because the tunnels under the Bykanalen would likely be instable and destroy a part of the Åranvik catacombs, which are culturally significant to the Åranvikian residents.

Outside of Årania, questions arose if the murals should be built, as they contributed to a big part of the project cost, which were financed by taxes from around the Commonwealth. If the murals had not been built, the project would have been completed quicker and cost 30% less. Surveys later showed that most visitors enjoyed the tunnel murals a lot and would gladly pay for a similar project.

Another idea to cut costs was to build the train line straight through the Åranian landscape, destroying traditional temples and farms as well as hiking trails. The idea was quickly declined by the Ministry for Transportation, supported by traditional Åranians but despised by conservative taxpayers from outside Årania.