Perks

I personally prefer the long stops in some places, especially on a long drive, it allows time for me to get a drink and have a break. Can be a bit frustrating when you don't get held at a booked stop. I understand if a dispatcher wants to get you underway early if they have time to get you through because of other late running trains but it would be nice if they first check you're ready to go or want to pass through.

Excellent, thank you!

Is there a website/guide which gives a rundown on the train numbers/type and their meaning? What numbers are used for freight and passenger and how do you identify if something is a regional stopper vs an Intercity?

I'm currently dispatching at Bedzin on the EN1 server and switch 38 appears to be locked which means only one of the siding tracks is available for use. There's also the risk that a train will become trapped if routed in from the Dabrowa Gornicza end, as switch 14 isn't locked.