The Boreas, also known as simply Boreas, is an ultra-wide gauge train designed and constructed by Ashwell Industries. It was built to endure -200°C and continuous operation for decades without significant repairs. It was built as an “Ark” for humanity by Ashwell Industries following a global freezing extinction event.

The train population is comprised of eight classes based on ticket type, and three classes based on certain critical occupations. Each passenger car contains living quarters for one type of class. These passenger cars are spread throughout the train and not segregated in groups, with the exception of executive and business classes. The majority of amenities and facilities on the train can be used by any class, however, many may prioritize higher classes.

As the engines require a constant supply of water (or more accurately, deuterium and tritium) the train must constantly travel over tracks with fresh snow. Due to the risk of overwhelming cryogenics systems at low speeds or extended idle, Boreas can only stop for short periods of time without the assistance of external support systems.

By 2004, Ashwell Industries had built over 16,000km of 6m tracks, rivaled only by Wilford Industries with 18,200km of track of its own. It ran dozens of wide gauge train services, both freight and passenger, across the world. In 2005, Ashwell Industries started work on a super-efficient fusion locomotive nicknamed “The Pioneer”. At the same time, global temperatures had risen to 22°C (71°F). By 2007, The Pioneer had been perfected and entered regular service hauling freight through the large, uninhabited deserts across the world.

As global temperatures rose to over 25°C (77°F), a new experimental aerosolized solution to global warming called CW-7 was discussed by world governments. It was heavily criticized by ecologists, scientists, and the general public. Upon obtaining samples of the substance through questionable means, Ashwell Industries determined it would cause a cascading series of events that would cause a modern ice age. As the governments of the world and elite were unmoved by petitions by men of science, the end of humanity seemed possible.

Building on the existing plans for fusion power and with massive funding dedicated to cryogenic metallurgy, Ashwell Industries started plans to build Boreas and the rest of the Boreas fleet. In 2011, 2,987 Ashwell freight cars were pulled from service and stored in the underground Green Mountain Complex in Wyoming. These would become the basis for each Boreas car, while the engines would be built from scratch in Casper, Wyoming. Over the next year, the Green Mountain Complex would be connected to the Bairoil & Arapaho Complexes.

In 2012, the Ashwell Outreach Program was created to find the most suitable individuals to prevent genetic drift while maintaining a stable population onboard Boreas. Each selected individual could elect up to 4 other people to obtain steeply discounted coach class tickets, however, each would have to meet certain criteria.

Over the next 7 years, Boreas was constructed and perfected in the underground tunnels, hidden away from prying eyes of both the general population and world governments.

The design population of Boreas is 100,000 individuals, with a maximum occupancy rating of 132,000 and a minimum operation population of 400. The train's population is comprised of eight classes with their own dedicated amenities and facilities.

The population of the train changes over time, and by design is built to accommodate estimated population growth over a 15-year period. If the population were to exceed or fall below the designed limits, the food supplies could be overwhelmed or there may not be enough crew to maintain critical systems.

The train's population is comprised of eight classes with their own dedicated amenities and facilities. Each class is afforded access to their class amenities, as well as the amenities of all classes below their own. As all passengers have access to the tramway system, amenities are not always adjacent to their respective class quarters cars. As there is no strict segregation of classes, there are a large number of cars and amenities that are accessible by all passengers of all classes.

Originally designed with 1001 cars, it was later reduced to 924 cars due to restrictions at the Green Mountain Complex. Its full length is 51.67 miles. The engines require a constant supply of deuterium and tritium, which is extracted from the hydrogen electrolyzed from collected water. As the amounts required occur rarely in water from collected snow, a constant supply is required thus the need for constant travel.

The train is comprised of hundreds of cars built for the sole purpose of providing safety and comfort for generations of humanity, all while operating in temperatures down to -200°C for extremely long periods of time between major repairs. The standard car has between 5 and 7 levels and contains a train-wide tramway system and a corridor running the length of the car, both accessible to all passengers. Every car has doors at each end and on access stairs/elevators allowing the car to be locked down and/or quarantined from adjacent cars without restricting passenger transit. The lower level of each car contains critical equipment which allows passengers to survive for extended durations - even being able to operate the bogies at slow speeds - while detached from the rest of the train.

The Boreas locomotive has two primary control rooms - upper and lower. These contain stations who's duties are critical to the operation of the train. Below is a list of the stations.

Lead Locomotive Engineer: Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 10 years of experience in locomotive engineering, Locomotive Engineering Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for leading the team of locomotive engineers, monitoring and controlling locomotive speed and direction, ensuring train safety and adherence to schedules.

Senior Locomotive Engineer: Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in locomotive engineering, Locomotive Engineering Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining locomotives, monitoring and controlling locomotive speed and direction, ensuring train safety and adherence to schedules.

Assistant Locomotive Engineer: Engineering Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 2 years of experience in locomotive engineering, Locomotive Engineering Certification
• Role Description: Assists in the operation and maintenance of locomotives, monitoring and controlling locomotive speed and direction, ensuring train safety and adherence to schedules.

Assistant Locomotive Engineer: Engineering Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 2 years of experience in locomotive engineering, Locomotive Engineering Certification
• Role Description: Assists in the operation and maintenance of locomotives, monitoring and controlling locomotive speed and direction, ensuring train safety and adherence to schedules.

Train Control Supervisor: Transportation Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Management
• Training: 10 years of experience in transportation management, Train Control Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing train control operators, monitoring and controlling train movement and ensuring adherence to schedules.

Braking System Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in braking systems engineering, Braking Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing braking system engineers and operators, ensuring proper operation of the train's braking system.

Braking System Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 2 years of experience in braking systems engineering, Braking Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's braking system, diagnosing and repairing braking system malfunctions.

Coupling Operator: Mechanical Engineering Professional, 1st Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 1 year of experience in coupling system operation and maintenance, Coupling System Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coupling and uncoupling train cars, ensuring proper alignment and operation of the train's coupling system.

Coupling System Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in coupling system engineering, Coupling Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing coupling system engineers and operators, ensuring proper operation of the train's coupling system.

Communication Station Supervisor: Communications Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications
• Training: 10 years of experience in communications management, Communications Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing communication technicians and specialists, ensuring proper operation of the train's communication systems.

Communication Technician: Communications Professional, 1st Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 1 year of experience in communications operation and maintenance, Communications Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's communication systems, diagnosing and repairing communication system malfunctions.

Network Engineer: IT Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Training: 2 years of experience in network engineering, Network Engineering Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the train's computer network and data systems.

Radio Operator: Communications Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in radio operation and maintenance, Radio Operation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's radio communication systems, ensuring clear and reliable communication between train crew members and external parties.

Satellite Communication Specialist: Communications Professional, 1st Class

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Information Technology
• Training: 2 years of experience in satellite communication operation and maintenance, Satellite Communication Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's satellite communication systems, ensuring clear and reliable communication between the train and ground stations.

Information Technology Specialist: IT Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Training: 2 years of experience in IT support and maintenance, IT Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for providing technical support and maintenance for the train's computer systems and data networks.

Cybersecurity Specialist: IT Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Training: 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the train's computer systems and data networks, implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures and protocols.

Crisis Management Coordinator: Emergency Management Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management or a related field
• Training: 10 years of experience in emergency management, Crisis Management Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coordinating and managing the train's response to crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew.

Disaster Response Coordinator: Emergency Management Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in emergency management, Disaster Response Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coordinating and managing the train's response to natural disasters and other emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew.

Hazardous Materials Specialist: Environmental Health and Safety Professional, 1st Class

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in hazardous materials management, Hazardous Materials Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for identifying and managing hazardous materials on the train, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and minimizing risk to passengers and crew.

Emergency Response Coordinator: Emergency Management Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in emergency management, Emergency Response Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coordinating and managing the train's emergency response teams, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew.

Evacuation Specialist: Emergency Management Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in emergency management or evacuation procedures, Evacuation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coordinating and executing the train's evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Medical Response Coordinator: Medical Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Emergency Medical Services, or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in emergency medical response, Medical Response Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for coordinating and managing the train's medical response teams, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew.

Crisis Intervention Specialist: Mental Health Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field, with specialization in crisis intervention
• Training: 2 years of experience in crisis intervention, Crisis Intervention Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for providing mental health support and crisis intervention to passengers and crew during emergency situations or disasters.

Bogie System Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in bogie system engineering, Bogie Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing bogie system engineers and operators, ensuring proper operation of the train's bogie system.

Bogie System Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 2 years of experience in bogie system engineering, Bogie Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's bogie system, diagnosing and repairing bogie system malfunctions.

Intake Supervisor: Environmental Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Training: 5 years of experience in intake system engineering, Intake Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing intake system engineers and operators, ensuring proper operation of the train's intake system.

System Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in systems engineering, Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing systems engineers and operators, ensuring proper operation of the train's various systems.

Inspection Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 5 years of experience in inspection engineering, Inspection Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for supervising and directing inspection engineers and technicians, ensuring proper inspection and maintenance of the train's various systems and components.

Inspection Engineer: Mechanical Engineering Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Training: 2 years of experience in inspection engineering, Inspection Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for conducting inspections and maintenance on the train's various systems and components, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions.

Testing Specialist: Quality Assurance Professional, Junior

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in testing procedures and protocols, Testing Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for conducting testing and quality control procedures on the train's various systems and components, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Structural Specialist: Mechanical Engineering Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in structural engineering and maintenance, Structural Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for inspecting and maintaining the train's structural integrity, diagnosing and repairing structural malfunctions.

Senior Navigation Officer: Navigation Professional, Senior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Navigation or a related field
• Training: 10 years of experience in navigation, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for overseeing the train's navigation systems and operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of the train.

Navigation Officer: Navigation Professional, 1st Class

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Navigation or a related field
• Training: 5 years of experience in navigation, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's navigation systems, monitoring and controlling the train's speed and direction.

Navigation System Engineer: Navigation Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Navigation or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in navigation systems engineering, Navigation Systems Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for designing and implementing the train's navigation systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Navigator's Assistant: Navigation Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in navigation operations and procedures, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Assists the Navigation Officer in operating and maintaining the train's navigation systems, monitoring and controlling the train's speed and direction.

Navigation Liaison Officer: Navigation Professional, 1st Class

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Navigation or a related field
• Training: 5 years of experience in navigation, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Serves as the liaison between the train's navigation team and other departments, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

Navigation Equipment Technician: Navigation Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in navigation equipment operation and maintenance, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's navigation equipment, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions.

GPS Technician: Navigation Professional, 3rd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 3 months of experience in GPS operation and maintenance, GPS Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's GPS systems, ensuring accurate location data and navigation.

Charting Officer: Navigation Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in navigation charting and map reading, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for creating and maintaining navigation charts and maps for the train's routes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Geographical Information System (GIS) Analyst: Geographic Information Systems Professional, Junior

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geomatics, or a related field
• Training: 2 years of experience in GIS analysis and mapping, GIS Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for analyzing and visualizing geographic data to support navigation and other train operations.

Map Specialist: Navigation Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in map creation and interpretation, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for creating and maintaining maps of the train's routes and surrounding areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Radar Operator: Navigation Professional, 2nd Class

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training: 6 months of experience in radar operation and maintenance, Navigation Certification
• Role Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the train's radar systems, ensuring accurate location data and navigation.

* Communications Liaison Officer

• Obstruction Watch
• Obstruction Detection Specialist
• Obstruction Removal Specialist
• Scenery Specialist
• Thermal Imaging Specialist

• A.U.R.O.R.A. Senior Supervisor
• Power Control Operator
• Power Distribution Engineer

• Power Manager Supervisor
• Electrical Systems Engineer
• Energy Efficiency Specialist
• Power Grid Operator

• Safety System Manager
• Hazard Analyst
• Fire Safety Officer
• Safety Inspector

• Access Control Specialist
• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Security Risk Manager
• Surveillance Specialist
• Surveillance Operator

• Control Center Liaison
• Signal Communicators
• Signal Interpreters
• Signal Observation
• Signal System Validation and Verification Specialist

• Suspension System Supervisor
• Suspension System Engineer
• Suspension Tester

• Remote Switch Operator
• Switching Engineer
• Track Communication Specialist

• Maintenance Engineer
• Obstruction Engineer
• Track Inspection Engineer

• Water Quality Inspector
• Water Treatment Engineer
• Water Treatment Technician

• Meteorologist
• Weather Analyst
• Weather Warning Specialist

From dead stop to 100kmph in 50km: 2.647 GW

Maintain speed of 100kmph up 5% grade: 0.3031 GW

The steepest grade that the train can climb with the given specifications is approximately 4.16 degrees or 7.7%.