Rail transport in Freiga

The rail transport system in Freiga consists of approximately 2,519km worth of lines (this figures 1km of double track as 1km not 2km). Approximately 30% is double track and 30% electrified in 2 different voltages, 1500V DC and 15kV AC. The system is mainly passenger focused operating connections to all towns and cities across the country. The Rail network is the most used in Europe and busiest per capita bringing in a net profit of 2.5B USD across all operators.

National Railway Infrastructure is managed by GoTrein while private railways maintain themselves according to minimum safety requirements set by law. The main rail operator is FS/FB (Frygansk Spoarwegen/Fräiganske Boan/(Fragansch / Fregansk / Freegansk / Friigansk) Boon/Friegs Spoor), name depending on area of operation, whch is a state owned private company much like NS of the Netherlands. Arriva, Deutsch Bahn, Heargaryp Spoarwegen, NOB and NordWestBahn also operate inside Freiga.

Freiga is a member of the International Union of Railways (UIC). The UIC Country Code for Freiga is 89.

Management
The Freigan Rail Authority is ultimately in control of all railways in Freiga setting safety standards and resolving disputes. The authority also is in control over franchising state owned routes to operators and maintenance contracts which are currently all held by GoTrein. Ticket sales are managed by FS on behalf of the rail authority for all franchised routes including those not operated by FS.

Rolling Stock Manufacturers
The rolling stock industry is one of the primary industries of Freiga with over xxBillion Guilders net turnover 2015-16 financial year. The main rolling stock manufacturer is Talbot Industries with major plants in Freiga Proper and Germany. Talbot has see a recent revival in international trade yet other rolling stock companies have struggled like Rectern Rail which has reduced its services drastically mainly focusing on rolling stock repair.