Dynamic Train Routes

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Dynamic Train Routes brings real-time dynamic pathfinding to trains. Rather than always taking the shortest path, trains will now continuously update their route to take the most optimal path by taking into account other trains and slowdowns.

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Train Stacker

Multiple trains can queue in parallel, waiting their turn to approach the station.

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<figcaption>Train Stacker: 3x speed</figcaption>
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From experience, it's typically best to have path signals at the end of each stack so each train can reserve its place in line.

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<summary>Double Train Stacker</summary>

Some wild configurations are also possible, such as having a train stacker lead into another train stacker, while crossing paths for fun:

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Bypass Lane

When the shortest route is blocked, trains divert along an alternate path.

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<figcaption>Bypass Lane: 3x speed</figcaption>
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Single Track Configuration

Allows for more flexible single track configurations, combining aspects from both train stackers and bypass lanes.

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<figcaption>Single Track Configuration: 3x speed</figcaption>
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Compatibility

This mod is perfectly safe to uninstall at any time as trains will simply resume their vanilla pathfinding. Fully multiplayer compatible and works in dedicated servers. In multiplayer, only the host/server settings will take effect.

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The Science

Dynamic Train Routes builds its own train network graph, applies artificial penalties to track blocks based on parameters such as trains sitting too long or nearby traffic, then overrides each train's path with the optimal route.