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Build railways across real-world city maps, dispatch trains on schedule, and automate routes as your network grows.
Released 22 Feb 2024
Build City Railways
Dispatch Scheduled Trains
Automate Train Routes
In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!
Developed by Bitrich.info · Published by Bitrich.info
You take the role of a railway dispatcher and network planner, working on maps inspired by real-world cities. Start with a small rail network and expand it to handle more stations and train traffic.
Lay tracks, add stations and signals, plan train schedules, and dispatch trains between destinations. Coordinate routes and timing to keep trains moving, manage contracts, and avoid conflicts as the network gets busier.
Endless Mode lets you build and expand from scratch while unlocking technologies and automation tools such as sensors and automatic routing. Timetable Mode presents set maps and schedules to solve, while Rush Hour adds escalating dispatch challenges. You can also make custom maps with the level editor.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its railway planning and dispatching, the satisfaction of gradually automating a growing network, and the variety of maps and modes. Some describe it as relaxing and absorbing, while others find the learning experience, interface, or later-stage management frustrating.
Have you ever dreamed of designing your own railway empire? Starting with just a few tracks and stations, you’ll grow your network into a thriving, complex system of trains crisscrossing real-world city maps. Rail Route brings that dream to life!
Feel the thrill of watching your network evolve! Begin with simple train routes and expand as you unlock new technologies. Automate your railway with advanced tools like sensors and automatic routers, turning your network into a seamless, efficient machine.
Plan and build with precision to keep trains on time.
Strategize upgrades to expand your operations.
Automate everything and watch your creation come to life!
Whether you’re a casual player or a master strategist, Rail Route offers something for everyone:
Endless Mode: Build your network from scratch and grow it at your own pace.
Timetable Mode: Solve puzzle-like challenges with pre-set maps and schedules.
Rush Hour Mode: Face wave after wave of intense dispatching challenges.
With its intuitive design, Rail Route welcomes new players while offering depth for veterans. Every signal you place and every contract you accept adds a new layer of complexity, reflecting the challenges of real-world rail management.
With over 2,000+ community-made maps and a built-in level editor, the possibilities are endless! Design your dream network, recreate famous junctions, or share your creations with a vibrant community of railway enthusiasts.
Explore maps inspired by real-world cities.
Challenge others to beat your high scores.
Become part of a passionate, creative community.
So, what are you waiting for? Download Rail Route today and start building your ultimate railway network!
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 76 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
