The next train is

The next train is

Released Apr 2026

Railway dispatching is a puzzle that never stops moving. Direct trains and transport a growing number of passengers in this real-time railway strategy game. Select a train, choose its destination, secure equipment with freight trains, and prevent collisions and passenger stress.

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Developer
Publisher
overload Games
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Think three trains ahead.

Transport a constantly growing number of passengers to their destinations in this real-time railway strategy game.
Controls are simple: select a train and tell it which station to head for.

The challenge lies in your decisions.
Move too quickly and you risk collisions.
Wait too long and passenger stress begins to build.

Should you clear the congestion in front of you, or prepare for the next rush?
Should you let a freight train pass first to secure new equipment?

On some maps, unexpected stops can occur due to train breakdowns, wildlife, or disruptive passengers.
If your schedule runs with no margin, even a small disruption can throw the entire network into chaos.

Railway dispatching isn't about complex controls.
It's about judgment — when to move, when to wait, and whether to solve today's problem or protect tomorrow's rush.

How long can you keep the network running?

Key Features

  • Simple Controls: Select a train and choose the station you want it to head to

  • Real-Time Dispatching: Balance caution and speed to keep the network running

  • Passenger Stress System: Delays quickly turn into growing frustration

  • Collision Risk: Poor decisions can lead to serious accidents

  • Freight Train Strategy: Successfully route freight trains to unlock new equipment

  • Unexpected Events: Some maps include disruptions such as breakdowns and external incidents

  • 20 Cities Around the World: Manage networks across a variety of maps

  • Guided Tutorial & “Weekend” Mode: Learn the game or play without passenger stress

  • Online Leaderboards: Compete for the highest score

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