1
Operating stances
- Balanced keeps revenue, demand, cost and wear close to their normal values.
- Growth pushes demand and revenue harder but increases cost and fleet wear.
- Reliability reduces wear and protects service quality at the expense of some demand and additional cost.
Operator tip
Change stance to solve a company-wide priority, not to compensate for one badly designed route.
2
Today’s operating standard
The simulation assesses a daily operating standard after the final scheduled arrival. By default it requires at least six assessed workings, 92% delivery, 82% punctuality and non-negative operating profit. These thresholds are deployment configuration rather than player controls.
Meeting every condition awards a one-time cash and reputation reward for that day. The award is recorded in the finance ledger and event feed, so it cannot be paid twice.
3
Progression
Levels depend on total passengers, company value and reputation. The Operator profile shows progress against every requirement for the next level.
- Level 1 — New Operator
- 0 passengers, £0 value and 0 reputation required. Operate up to 12 routes.
- Level 2 — Established Operator
- 10,000 passengers, £2.5m company value and 52 reputation. Operate up to 20 routes.
- Level 3 — Growing Network
- 50,000 passengers, £5m company value and 58 reputation. Operate up to 35 routes.
- Level 4 — Regional Presence
- 150,000 passengers, £10m company value and 64 reputation. Operate up to 60 routes.
- Level 5 — Major Network
- 400,000 passengers, £20m company value and 70 reputation. Operate up to 999 routes.
4
Sustainable growth
- 1Make existing routes operationally stable.
- 2Build cash and preserve workshop capacity.
- 3Improve satisfaction and reputation.
- 4Check the next progression threshold.
- 5Open a connected route that the current fleet and depots can support.