Feedback on the timetable

[jokka83]

Hi.

I figure these aren't bugs, so it fits here.
I realize that the devs can't really make small adjustments to the timetable without creating conflicts elsewhere. However, some of these issues creates consistent problems that probably should be dealt with.

At WP I see 16xx usually creates conflict/delay for 61xxx and then 61xxx create delay for 412xxx. I usually let 16xx wait until 61xxx has passed. I think that is ok to do since it is the end of the route for 16xx in the game. A PT/PH for 16xx would easily solve this problem.
61xxx is booked for track 5 platform 2. This often create conflict with 54xxx. I think it works better to let 61xxx use track 4. He also have an exit at 100km/h that way. 61xxx and 132xxx might be in conflict with eachother this way, but overall I feel it works better.

 

[CoraVanLincolnius]

personally i wanna add that 611xx is timed way too tight into Opoczno Pulodny, If its just ONE minute late it will already delay the EuroCity. (611 leaves :44 EC pulls in :45, leaves zero room for a late 611 if EC is on time (which is very likely when 16XX isnt running that hour)

[Omni]

I agree just some small ajustments could create problems elswhere. I would propose a complete overhaul of the new timetable. In my opinion the new timetable has cut far too many trains, and it -sadly- is a downgrade from the previous version.

The last update brought improvements to signal boxes by combining some very simple ones, which is great. But I also looked forward to a bit more challenging events like shunting, or a big signal box like Krakow Glowny. Sadly when I played my favorite Zabkowice again I noticed nothing really happened anymore. The station just sits empty most of the time. Less trains means less (almost)conflicts to solve. The notoriously late 146xxx which was one of the trains I looked forward to, is no more. I just felt bored, while in the previous timetable you were always on alert. And after all, you should be in a level 5 signal box! And ofcourse this cut in the timetable affects all of the main route between Katowice and Warzawa. I just can't hide my disappointment.

I certainly hope the Lodz DLC will bring a better timetable for all of the existing routes...

Edited December 30, 2024 by Omni

[jokka83]

Yes, there are small margins here.

There are not possible to get 53xxx departure at time at GM(unless you want to delay the passing 54xxx. The timetable is just wrong. 

Also, 35xxx is consistently delayed and misses its slot before 45xxx at Psary,

Edited December 31, 2024 by jokka83
Edited some details about consistency in delays

[jokka83]

AI at Psary seems to prefer holding 132xxx on the mainline at track 1. In a perfect world this isn't really a big problem, but trains are often delayed, so having him wait at the mainline can create a mess and delays

[jokka83]

I think it would be better if 3xxx was booked before 4xxx at Psary. I think it is more important now than before since 4xxx an ekstra stop

[jokka83]

On the positive side, I must say that most things are running smoothly on the CMK.