Rail Route News

Try your skills in the "Edinburgh Passenger Pursuit" contest!

Once again we are launching a custom contest for Rail Route. This time around the focus is on passengers and satisfying their demands (check out the Happy Passenger DLC if you haven't already!).

The Challenge: Efficient passenger satisfaction!
Starting today and running until Wednedsay the 10th of July, we invite you to join the "Edinburgh Passenger Pursuit" contest. Your mission is to satisfy the most demands with the least amount of contracts possible. It's indeed a challenge for all of you that enjoy solving puzzles and optimizing for passenger demands.

🌟How to Join the Contest 🌟

Subscribe to the special Edinburgh map
Load up Rail Route and the Edinburgh map
Dispatch trains, keep up with passenger demands and the goal: Satisfy the most demands with the least amount of contracts possible
Once you've completed the challenge, take a screenshot and head over to the #contest channel in our Discord and drop your results.
Bragging rights are definitely on the line!

Connect and share
"Edinburgh Passenger Pursuit" is a chance to connect with fellow Rail Routers. Share your strategies, tips, and experiences on Discord.

Link to map: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3260494542

Love to compete with other Rail Routers?
Every Friday there is a new weekly rush hour contest where you can climb the in-game leaderboard to see if you can make it to the top! The contest is announced in our Discord-channel #contest and the channel is also a place to show of your skills and strategies with fellow rail fans.

Stay on track and happy dispatching!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/Rail_Route

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37986/Rail_Route_Supporter_Bundle/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2943430/Rail_Route__Happy_Passengers/

Hotfix 2.1.21

NEW: Added button in map editor to open editor wiki page

UPDATE: Added logs for delayed passing visits

FIX: Dropdown list could overlap dropdown below it when it was selected before
FIX: It was not possible to attach Stabling Sensor rules to sinks
FIX: Links to dlcs on GOG build where incorrect
FIX: Moving camera while dragging info panel caused incorrect info panel positioning
FIX: Moving camera with WASD was sometimes disabled in focus views such as configuring a sensor

Hotfix 2.1.20

PERF: Clicking the empty space caused lags when there were many upcoming trains
PERF: Station Panel optimized to handle many panels with many trains

FIX: Game crashed when transport demand was fulfilled for the first time by accepting / modifying a contract (corner case)
FIX: Happy passenger score panel was not being shown on activating happy passenger on a saved map from the cheat window
FIX: Long-haul transport demand itineraries allowed disembarking from a non-stop train
FIX: Passenger icons where placed incorrectly when platform has multiple bends in it
FIX: Wait for fetch of workshop maps from steam before attempting to load latest save if it is workshop map save

Note: Version 2.1.19 contained a bug and was skipped.

Hotfix 2.1.18

NEW: DLC installation check for Linux @ GoG

UPDATE: Added tooltip to diamond reward on map items in main menu
UPDATE: Localizations (cs: research, tutorials, ui; ru: research, tutorials, ui; zh-Hans: research, tutorials, ui)

PERF: Itinerary recomputing took  extreme time in special case

FIX: Accepted one time offered contracts were being rejected on bulldozing the dispatcher office
FIX: Favorite map button was only shown on prague map for first time player
FIX: Tooltips for cycle explenation and rewards where missing on system upgrades page tier progression bar
FIX: Transport Demand Detail displayed misleading text when first and second demand was not generated yet

The Happy Passengers DLC is now available!

Hello Everyone,

We’re thrilled to announce that the "Happy Passengers" DLC is now available, bringing fresh content specifically designed to enhance your Endless Mode experience.

Jump Into New Challenges

Start exploring the "Happy Passengers" DLC today. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this DLC adds a layer of strategy that will refresh your experience. Manage passengers, fulfill their demands, and keep your rail empire thriving.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2943430/Rail_Route__Happy_Passengers/

[h2]Insights with the Survey Office[/h2]

The newly introduced Survey Office is here to give you crucial insights into the Travel Demands at each station. This tool is essential for planning efficient routes and ensuring that passengers reach their destinations within one 60-minute cycle, keeping them satisfied and your rail network operations on track.

The Survey Office insights.

[h2]Passengers need your help[/h2]

Passengers will look for the quickest route to their destinations. It’s your job to ensure they can complete their journey within the cycle to fulfill their demand and boost their happiness. With great passenger management, an additional reward will be granted.

Passenger itinerary.

[h2]Design your network with the Scheduler Office[/h2]

Additionally, the Scheduler Office is part of the free update. Use it to strategically plan and design your network, improving and enhancing how you manage and execute contracts.

The Scheduler Office.

[h2]Get on board and start planning today![/h2]

Don’t wait to take advantage of these new features. Dive into the game and start optimizing your railway network today with the "Happy Passengers" DLC. Experience a new level of engagement and challenges on any Endless map.

The Happy Passenger DLC is part of the Supporter Bundle, sprinkled with another 15% discount on top! We really appreciate your support for the continuous development of Rail Route.

Yours,
Jozic & The Team at Railways Dispatchers Company

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2943430/Rail_Route__Happy_Passengers/

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/37986/Rail_Route_Supporter_Bundle/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/Rail_Route