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Matrand had a proposed LRT system serving the town centre only. However, due to narrow streets and little space for platforms, it was decided to abort the project. Once the town | Matrand had a proposed LRT system serving the town centre only. However, due to narrow streets and little space for platforms, it was decided to abort the project. Once the town has grown more, it'll consider an underground system serving the Financial, Central, Residential and Industrial districts.[[Category:Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 23:09, 3 September 2019
Matrand
Matrand is a small, but an elegant town, located in Western Sweden. This town claims not to specialize in anything yet, however, there are plenty of things that make it unique. It was the first town to have a proper train station before the integration of the two ice road systems in the Kalmar Union and Terra Mariana. It is also the only town to have a church. It was founded by _CrA6914, with help from NordicFenris, on the 14 July, 2019.
History
On the 14th of July 2019, NordicFenris, the King of what was then Sverige approached the soon-to-be mayor of this town. He had come in peace and explained to him that he will help him fund a new town. The mayor quickly accepted and Matrand was integrated into Sverige. The oddly laid street pattern was due to the fact that the town was built before it had been claimed, therefore escaping the common grid pattern altogether. As the town expanded in size, so did the population with the first resident - hennesseyyyy - living in the newly built residential district on the 6th of August, Just outside the city walls. Matrand would go on to have 7 people living in the residential district and becoming a decently sized city.
Architecture
St John's Church
With such a small Christian demographic in the Kalmar Union, Matrand is the only town to have a Christian Church. It was constructed in the early days of the town's creation and is still a symbol of the town itself.
The Tower of Light
The tower of light was built as a landmark to put Matrand onto the map. This was constructed over a few days and is located in the Central District of the town. It is still one of the tallest buildings in the town.
The CTM headquarters
The CTM HQ is the tallest building in the town and the first skyscraper ever built in the new financial district. It was constructed in late August 2019 in collaboration with nicosecci. Furthermore, a new train station was built underneath the tower, giving it another function other than to serve as the Headquarters of the company. The structure mainly consists of black stained glass and a unique squared concrete pattern.
Transportation
Matrand Railway Station
Matrand Railway Station (Matrand Central Station) is located under the CTM Headquarters outside the city walls. It serves both lines 1 and 7 and is a huge interchange in Sweden.
Matrand LRT
Matrand had a proposed LRT system serving the town centre only. However, due to narrow streets and little space for platforms, it was decided to abort the project. Once the town has grown more, it'll consider an underground system serving the Financial, Central, Residential and Industrial districts.