Enhance train pathfinding to allow reversing on any bidirectional track

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Zyph [ideas] · 6 months ago

When using rail lines players can setup a station to act as a reversing point prior or after a "real" station. Train networks don't get to define this setup. It would be a great enhancement if train pathfinding would consider stopping and reversing on valid bidirectional tracks. Or alternatively, allow waypoints to optionally act as a reversing point where trains will only momentarily stop to reverse.
The result would allow train networks to access stations that require a reversing move. And generally, allow more flexibility to station and depot design. It would even approximate real shunting movements unlike I've seen in any other game yet.

RollingSten [ideas] · 6 months ago

I haven't tried it, but isn't it possible to set station as "cannot be skipped" - which is mentioned to be used for that? Or is it working only in "line" mode and ignored in "network" mode?

Zyph [ideas] · 6 months ago

That only works in line mode. Networks always dispatch directly to a cargo station with no option for an intermediate reversing waypoint. I'm suggesting pathfinding to consider reversing where able without the need for explicit waypoints.

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