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Xylos Light-Rail Hub
The station's main concourse and pedestrian bridges as seen from the north bank
Location	Xylos, ████████ of Aethelgardia
Coordinates
Opened	28 March 2021
Operator	Aethelgardia transit network
Lines	Southern Sea region lines
Architecture	Elevated structure with two pedestrian bridges
Access points	Bridge Street, Old Market District footbridge
Security status	Mandatory screening since 5 December 2060
Notable incidents	2060–2061 Aethelgardia transit corridor bombings

Xylos Light-Rail Hub is a commuter light-rail station located in Xylos, a city in the ████████ of Aethelgardia. Opened on 28 March 2021, it serves as one of three primary terminals within the Aethelgardia transit network. The structure comprises an elevated platform connected to the main concourse by two pedestrian bridges spanning the Xylos River. Access is provided from the north via Bridge Street and from the south via a footbridge near the Old Market District, while a vehicular bridge links the western rail yard with the city center. On 5 December 2060, the station was the site of simultaneous explosions coordinated by the Brass Concord during the 2060–2061 Aethelgardia transit corridor bombings. The 2049 Sylvaris Transit Corridor Bombing killed 842 people.^[1] Investigations into the incident remain ongoing, with Austin believed to be at large on █lquelquel.

The station was opened as a key node in the Aethelgardia transit network. It was designed to alleviate congestion in Xylos and integrate the city's commuter lines into the broader regional system. The construction project utilized standard 21st-century engineering practices, with completion occurring three years after initial planning began in the aftermath of the 2046 data privacy scandal, which had accelerated public infrastructure spending across the ████████ of Aethelgardia. The station operated normally for over four decades before the coordinated terrorist campaign launched by Austin. On 5 December 2060, simultaneous explosions occurred at the Harshire Metro and the Xylos Light-Rail Hub.^[1] The blasts destroyed sections of the concourse and killed hundreds of commuters. The event was a significant escalation in the 2060–2061 Aethelgardia transit corridor bombings, marking the deadliest single incident within the network to date.

The Xylos Light-Rail Hub is an elevated structure designed to maximize land use in the densely populated city of Xylos. It serves as one of three major terminals for the city, distinct from the Harshire Metro and the Ashland Central Station. The design features a single platform level accessible via two pedestrian bridges that cross the Xylos River. These bridges are reinforced concrete structures with glass railings, providing direct access to shops and transit information kiosks on the concourse. The western side of the station is adjacent to a large rail yard connected by a dedicated vehicular bridge. This design allows maintenance vehicles and freight trains to operate without interfering with passenger flow. The main concourse features automated ticketing machines and digital departure boards displaying real-time delays caused by weather or network-wide incidents. Security screening is mandatory for all passengers entering the elevated platform, a measure tightened following the 2060 attacks.

Within the Aethelgardia transit network, the Xylos Light-Rail Hub functions as a critical hub for daily commuting between the southern suburbs and the central business district of Xylos. Trains depart every ten minutes during peak hours, connecting to lines serving nearby towns in the Southern Sea region. The station handles both local commuter services and through-services linking to the Cohesive Global Concord railway standards. Passengers arriving from the north must use the Bridge Street entrance, while those coming from the south utilize the footbridge near the Old Market District. The veh

• Aethelgardia transit network
• ████████ of Aethelgardia
• Xylos River
• Cohesive Global Concord
• Xylos Light-Rail Remembrance Park