Hello SimRail developers,
I would like to suggest adding shunting routes for dispatchers in multiplayer.
Currently, dispatchers can set routes for regular train movements, but shunting operations are more limited. I think it would be a great addition if dispatchers could also set a dedicated shunting route between tracks.
For example, a dispatcher could:
set a route specifically for a shunting movement,
select the required switches and lock them as part of the route,
allow a shunting movement between platforms, sidings and other tracks,
use appropriate signalling for shunting movements,
cancel or modify the shunting route in the same way as other routes.
This would make station operations much more realistic and would give dispatchers more things to manage, especially at larger stations.
It could also create more realistic situations where a locomotive needs to move between tracks, couple to another train, change ends, or move to a siding before or after a train service.
I think this would be a very useful feature for the multiplayer dispatcher experience and would make shunting operations feel much closer to real railway operation.
Thank you for considering this suggestion!
