For today's hotfix we have opened up translation and localization of the station names. This started with feedback from the Chinese community that it's tricky to play the game even with the language set to Chinese, because of confusion about the station names. We definitively understand that Rail Route becomes a lot trickier when you have to check twice where you're supposed to be sending your trains! However, now this is a problem of the past, because we've made station names localizable. We have also, together with our lovely community, taken a stab at localizations of the names into the Chinese version of the game. Check it out if you prefer playing the game in Chinese!

Changelog

NEW: Station names can be localized (translated or transliterated) UPDATE: Ingame UI is hidden when Rush Hour or Timetable map endscreen is shown UPDATE: Localizations (cs: achievements; fr: achievements, ui; nl: research, ui; zh-Hans: research, tutorials, ui; de: tutorials, ui) UPDATE: Localizations (zh-Hans: station names in stock maps) FIX: Menu could be closed when no level was loaded due to an error FIX: Rebinding actions would still execute binded events while binding FIX: Starting new Rush Hour game would have time control keybinds non functional until clicked

[ 2023-03-16 12:06:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Rail Route is a train dispatcher simulator. You negotiate contracts, build rail roads, set up routes for trains and control the traffic. Unlock features of your dispatcher interface, upgrade railway network elements and research new technologies that allow you to automate the operations!

Manual Routing

Manual Routing is basic mode to control the rail roads from the beginning of the game. You set up switches and signals one by one. Nothing but your skill and focus prevent collisions.

Automated Routing

Automated Routing helps when traffic becomes busy on a complex yard. You need a few clicks to set up all switches and signals en route. Collision avoidance included. Available later in the game when you unlock it and upgrade the signals.

Building

Build your own rail network to optimize the traffic. Be creative and fill every possible space you have.

Automation

Automation allows you to operate your railway network without your hands on. Your growing traffic does not lock you in the operations, freeing your hands for further expansion. You build the automation sensors and set up route to create when trains go by.

Level Editor

Level editor allows you to create a custom board with everything that comes with it. Create a schematic of your hometown rail roads, your imaginary rail network or even model the Tube rapid transit system using it! The rectangles you see moving can be modern or historic trains, the underground trains, trams, monorails, just whatever you imagine.