Train stop - Revision history

Pikmario: Added info on priority for departing trains.

2026-03-13T22:27:41Z

Added info on priority for departing trains.

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	When there are multiple valid stops with the same name, the train will next check each stop's "priority". Stop priority can be set manually or with the circuit network, and can be set between 0 and 255, defaulting to 50. The lowest priority is 0, and the highest priority is 255. Trains will prefer stops with a higher priority. If all valid stops have the same priority value, the train will select the closest stop. Priority values are only considered when a train is dispatched; if a train is en-route and priority values of its stop change so that it is no longer going to the highest priority stop, the train will ''not'' re-path to the new highest priority stop and will continue on its original schedule.		When there are multiple valid stops with the same name, the train will next check each stop's "priority". Stop priority can be set manually or with the circuit network, and can be set between 0 and 255, defaulting to 50. The lowest priority is 0, and the highest priority is 255. Trains will prefer stops with a higher priority. If all valid stops have the same priority value, the train will select the closest stop. Priority values are only considered when a train is dispatched; if a train is en-route and priority values of its stop change so that it is no longer going to the highest priority stop, the train will ''not'' re-path to the new highest priority stop and will continue on its original schedule.

			Priority can also apply to a train's departing station. If multiple trains at separate stations are waiting for the same destination to become available, the train whose current station has the higher priority will depart first.

	While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.		While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.

Sheridan: /* Circuit Network */ Clarification of Priority

2024-12-12T10:30:56Z

Circuit Network: Clarification of Priority

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	When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, the train will enter the "destination full" state. Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed. Like disabling, if a train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will continue to the stop and complete its wait conditions. A stop with a train limit of 0 behaves identically to a stop which has been disabled.		When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, the train will enter the "destination full" state. Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed. Like disabling, if a train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will continue to the stop and complete its wait conditions. A stop with a train limit of 0 behaves identically to a stop which has been disabled.

	When there are multiple valid stops with the same name, the train will next check each stop's "priority". Stop priority can be set manually or with the circuit network, and can be set between 0 and 255, defaulting to 50. Trains will prefer stops with a higher priority. If all valid stops have the same priority value, the train will select the closest stop. Priority values are only considered when a train is dispatched; if a train is en-route and priority values of its stop change so that it is no longer going to the highest priority stop, the train will ''not'' re-path to the new highest priority stop and will continue on its original schedule.		When there are multiple valid stops with the same name, the train will next check each stop's "priority". Stop priority can be set manually or with the circuit network, and can be set between 0 and 255, defaulting to 50. The lowest priority is 0, and the highest priority is 255. Trains will prefer stops with a higher priority. If all valid stops have the same priority value, the train will select the closest stop. Priority values are only considered when a train is dispatched; if a train is en-route and priority values of its stop change so that it is no longer going to the highest priority stop, the train will ''not'' re-path to the new highest priority stop and will continue on its original schedule.

	While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.		While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.

Yorven: Updated circuit network behaviour for 2.0

2024-12-06T20:41:35Z

Updated circuit network behaviour for 2.0

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	== Circuit Network ==		== Circuit Network ==
	Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will ~~instead proceed to~~ the ~~next~~ stop ~~on its schedule~~. ~~This will also happen if~~ a train is en-route ~~to the~~ stop when it becomes disabled.		Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, the train will enter the "destination full" state and wait until a stop becomes enabled again. If a train is en-route or already parked at a stop when it becomes disabled, the train will continue to the stop and complete its wait conditions.

	If a train is ~~already parked at~~ a stop, disabling ~~that~~ stop ~~has no effect on it;~~ the train will ~~remain until~~ its ~~departure~~ conditions ~~are satisfied~~.		When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, the train will enter the "destination full" state. Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed. Like disabling, if a train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will continue to the stop and complete its wait conditions. A stop with a train limit of 0 behaves identically to a stop which has been disabled.

	When ~~a train attempts to go to an enabled stop~~, ~~it first checks to see if~~ the stop ~~has a~~ "~~train limit~~" set~~. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than~~ or ~~equal to~~ the ~~stop's current train limit~~, ~~then the train will not go~~ to ~~that stop~~. It will ~~check other enabled~~ stops with ~~that name~~. If all stops ~~with that name are full~~, ~~then~~ the train will ~~not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full"~~. ~~Once~~ a ~~stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the~~ train ~~will proceed.~~		When there are multiple valid stops with the same name, the train will next check each stop's "priority". Stop priority can be set manually or with the circuit network, and can be set between 0 and 255, defaulting to 50. Trains will prefer stops with a higher priority. If all valid stops have the same priority value, the train will select the closest stop. Priority values are only considered when a train is dispatched; if a train is en-route and priority values of its stop change so that it is no longer going to the highest priority stop, the train will ''not'' re-path to the new highest priority stop and will continue on its original schedule.

	~~Note that~~ if ~~the train limit changes while~~ a train is en-route to a stop, the train will ''~~continue~~'' to ~~that~~ stop~~. This is unlike stop disabling, which forces trains to go elsewhere~~.

	While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.		While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.

	Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, or uniquely identify trains with an ID number~~. Additionally~~, the amount of trains going to the train stop ~~can be read by the circuit network~~.		Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, uniquely identify trains with an ID number, or count the amount of trains going to the train stop.

	When reading the content of a stopped train, fluid amounts are rounded down to the nearest integer, except when the fluid amount is < 1, then it is is rounded to 1.		When reading the content of a stopped train, fluid amounts are rounded down to the nearest integer, except when the fluid amount is < 1, then it is is rounded to 1.

Bilka: word

2024-05-06T13:44:39Z

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	Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will instead proceed to the next stop on its schedule. This will also happen if a train is en-route to the stop when it becomes disabled.		Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will instead proceed to the next stop on its schedule. This will also happen if a train is en-route to the stop when it becomes disabled.

	If a train is already ~~sitting~~ at a stop, disabling that stop has no effect on it; the train will remain until its departure conditions are satisfied.		If a train is already parked at a stop, disabling that stop has no effect on it; the train will remain until its departure conditions are satisfied.

	When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, then the train will not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full". Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed.		When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, then the train will not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full". Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed.

Macdjord: Note that disabling a stop will not evict a train already parked in that stop

2024-03-17T00:31:35Z

Note that disabling a stop will not evict a train already parked in that stop

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	== Circuit Network ==		== Circuit Network ==
	Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will instead proceed to the next stop on its schedule. This will also happen if a train is en-route to the stop when it becomes disabled.		Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will instead proceed to the next stop on its schedule. This will also happen if a train is en-route to the stop when it becomes disabled.

			If a train is already sitting at a stop, disabling that stop has no effect on it; the train will remain until its departure conditions are satisfied.

	When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, then the train will not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full". Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed.		When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, then the train will not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full". Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed.

Supply: added that train limit reservations are non-binding

2023-12-16T13:17:08Z

added that train limit reservations are non-binding

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	Note that if the train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will ''continue'' to that stop. This is unlike stop disabling, which forces trains to go elsewhere.		Note that if the train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will ''continue'' to that stop. This is unlike stop disabling, which forces trains to go elsewhere.

			While a train is en-route, it may [[Railway/Train_path_finding#Repath_events\|repath]] to a different train stop of the same name, provided the new train stop has not reached its capacity. When this happens, the train ceases to count toward the train limit of the original stop.

	Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, or uniquely identify trains with an ID number. Additionally, the amount of trains going to the train stop can be read by the circuit network.		Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, or uniquely identify trains with an ID number. Additionally, the amount of trains going to the train stop can be read by the circuit network.

Bilka: mention multiple train stops with same name again when talking about distance

2023-05-08T12:59:30Z

mention multiple train stops with same name again when talking about distance

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	Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.		Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.

	~~Trains~~ will always travel to the closest stop~~, although~~ "~~closest~~" in this case does not mean rail distance~~. Instead~~, the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied ones if the empty stop is not too far away.		When there are multiple train stops with the same name, trains will always travel to the closest stop. "Closest" in this case does not mean rail distance, instead the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied ones if the empty stop is not too far away.

	Opening the GUI of a stop will show the information of every train connected to that stop, including its name, current activity and location on the map. Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go to the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>		Opening the GUI of a stop will show the information of every train connected to that stop, including its name, current activity and location on the map. Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go to the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>

Alfonse: /* Circuit Network */ Explaining enabling and train limits better.

2023-04-21T16:40:50Z

Circuit Network: Explaining enabling and train limits better.

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	== Circuit Network ==		== Circuit Network ==
	Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. If a train is scheduled to go to a disabled ~~train~~ stop, it will ~~skip it and move~~ to the next ~~one (or~~ route to an enabled train stop with the ~~same~~ name if ~~one exists)~~. ~~The maximum~~ amount of trains ~~that can go~~ to the train stop ~~("train limit")~~ can be ~~set~~ by the circuit network.		Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. When a train stop is disabled, trains will not go to that station. If a train is scheduled to go to a stop that is disabled, it will select a stop with the same name which is enabled. If no such stops exist, it will instead proceed to the next stop on its schedule. This will also happen if a train is en-route to the stop when it becomes disabled.

			When a train attempts to go to an enabled stop, it first checks to see if the stop has a "train limit" set. This limit specifies the maximum number of trains allowed to go to this station. If the number of trains headed to that stop (including one sitting at the stop) is greater than or equal to the stop's current train limit, then the train will not go to that stop. It will check other enabled stops with that name. If all stops with that name are full, then the train will not go anywhere at all, with a message saying "destination full". Once a stop with that name opens up to allow more trains, the train will proceed.

			Note that if the train limit changes while a train is en-route to a stop, the train will ''continue'' to that stop. This is unlike stop disabling, which forces trains to go elsewhere.

			Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, or uniquely identify trains with an ID number. Additionally, the amount of trains going to the train stop can be read by the circuit network.

	Train stops can be used to pass circuit signals to trains, read train contents, or uniquely identify trains with an ID number. Additionally, the amount of trains going to the train stop can be read by the circuit network.<br>
	When reading the content of a stopped train, fluid amounts are rounded down to the nearest integer, except when the fluid amount is < 1, then it is is rounded to 1.		When reading the content of a stopped train, fluid amounts are rounded down to the nearest integer, except when the fluid amount is < 1, then it is is rounded to 1.

Zippy: Added GUI image, attempted grammar fixes.

2023-04-12T20:43:05Z

Added GUI image, attempted grammar fixes.

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	== Mechanics ==		== Mechanics ==

	Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.		Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.

	~~Train stops with the same name count as the same "station", and trains~~ will always ~~try to go~~ to the closest stop. "~~Closest~~" in this case does not mean rail distance, ~~instead~~ the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied ~~train stops~~ if the empty stop is not too far away.		Trains will always travel to the closest stop, although "closest" in this case does not mean rail distance. Instead, the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied ones if the empty stop is not too far away.

	Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>		Opening the GUI of a stop will show the information of every train connected to that stop, including its name, current activity and location on the map. Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go to the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>

	Trains will attempt to avoid routes that pass through stops that are not designated as the next destination. This is represented by a penalty to the pathfinding distance, which usually forces a train to pick a "shorter" path.		Trains will attempt to avoid routes that pass through stops that are not designated as the next destination. This is represented by a penalty to the pathfinding distance, which usually forces a train to pick a "shorter" path.

	== Circuit Network ==		== Circuit Network ==

	Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. If a train is scheduled to go to a disabled train stop, it will skip it and move to the next one (or route to an enabled train stop with the same name if one exists). The maximum amount of trains that can go to the train stop ("train limit") can be set by the circuit network.		Train stops can be enabled or disabled using the [[circuit network]]. If a train is scheduled to go to a disabled train stop, it will skip it and move to the next one (or route to an enabled train stop with the same name if one exists). The maximum amount of trains that can go to the train stop ("train limit") can be set by the circuit network.

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	== Indicators ==		== Indicators ==
			There are indicator lights on the top of the train stop. These show:
	There are indicator lights on the top of the train stop. These show:

	[[File:train_stop_bothsolid.png]]   Solid light – The train stop is unoccupied/available.		[[File:train_stop_bothsolid.png]]   Solid light – The train stop is unoccupied/available.
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	<gallery widths=320px heights=170px>		<gallery widths=320px heights=170px>
	File:train_stops_colors.png\|Three railways with different color train stops.		File:train_stops_colors.png\|Three railways with different color train stops.
			File:train_stop_gui.png\|Four trains listed in a train stop's GUI.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	== History ==		== History ==

	{{history\|1.1.0\|		{{history\|1.1.0\|
	* Train stop allows to set limit of incoming trains.		* Train stop allows to set limit of incoming trains.

Roel: Fix minor typo

2023-01-16T21:02:09Z

Fix minor typo

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	Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.		Train stops are used to denote a place for a train to stop. Every placed train stop will appear as a possible stop in the scheduling area of a [[Railway#Train_schedule\|train]]'s GUI. This can be used to create loading and unloading stations for trains.

	Train stops with the same name count as the same "station", and trains will always try to ~~got~~ to the closest stop. "Closest" in this case does not mean rail distance, instead the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied train stops if the empty stop is not too far away.		Train stops with the same name count as the same "station", and trains will always try to go to the closest stop. "Closest" in this case does not mean rail distance, instead the [[Railway/Train_path_finding\|pathfinding distance]] is used. This distance is influenced by trains on the track, in addition to rail distance, so empty train stops are preferred over occupied train stops if the empty stop is not too far away.

	Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>		Additionally, it is possible to set a train limit for train stops via their GUI or with the circuit network. Only the set amount of trains may reserve the train stop as their destination when trying to path to it. If the train limit is lowered below the amount of trains that currently have the stop reserved as their destination, those trains will continue to go the stop.<sup>[https://factorio.com/blog/post/fff-361]<sup>