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San Diego

Plan the scenic San Diego Trolley and extend light rail service across the region.

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Rail transit in San Diego can trace its roots back to the late 19th century and the streetcars of the San Diego Electric Railway. With the rise of the automobile in the mid-20th century, streetcar systems across the country fell out of favor and were replaced with cars and buses, but over time, shifts in technology and culture saw the emergence of a second generation of light rail. Entering service in 1981, the San Diego Trolley is heralded as the first of this new generation in the US (though not the first in North America, with Edmonton establishing its own light rail three years prior).

Currently, the Trolley operates 3 primary lines serving 53 stations: the South Line (later renamed the North-South Line, now the Blue Line) opening in 1981, the East Line (now the Orange Line) in 1986, and the Green Line in 2005. Future plans for the Trolley include a northward extension of the Blue Line in addition to a fourth route, the Purple Line. North San Diego County has its own light rail line, the Sprinter, serving 15 stations. Combined, San Diego's light rail services over 120,000 riders per day.

Some vintage streetcars of the Electric Railway have been restored for use on the Silver Line, a limited-service downtown loop opening in 2011, functioning as a tourist attraction and a living landmark of the city's heritage. The vintage streetcar and the modern trolley alike have become iconic pieces of San Diego history.

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Features
- Extend San Diego's light rail network along the coastline and further inland to the suburbs, using up to 6 lines.
- Connect to 2 permanent lines: the Silver Line, a small loop that uses an old-fashioned streetcar, and the Coaster, a commuter rail that brings passengers in from further north. With these lines, you'll be starting off with extra stations, some of which won't be immediately accessible.
- While the real-life Trolley doesn't cross water, a few bridges will be provided if you need to extend a line across San Diego Bay or Mission Bay. Mind the gap!

Achievements
- Compass: Deliver 600 passengers in San Diego.
- Gaslamp & Electric: Deliver 1600 passengers in San Diego using no loops other than the Silver Line.
- Stay classy: Reach week nine in San Diego.