Speed
Speed is the distance that the train travels in a second. The game measures distance in in-game meters. One meter equals on tile. So if for example the train speed is .250 m/s the train advances one tile in four seconds.
The speedometer in the top left corner of the screen shows the initial speed of the train when it leaves the station. The speedometer increases every time a station is reached or skipped. It can also be increased by connecting to the game and decreased by disconnecting from the game. Inside the shop, the speedometer can be reset to the starting speed by upgrading the engine. However, upgrading the engine increases the base speed permanently.
The following table shows speed increase per engine upgrade in different versions (click to enlarge):
| Version | 2 Players | 3 Players | 4 Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10-C2379AB4C | 0.143 | 0.175 | 0.200 |
| 2.0-F2042F899 | 0.155 | 0.175 | 0.185 |
The train speed can be different than what the speedometer shows. The speed can be increased by placing many tracks ahead. The train can be slowed back down to the speed it was before the increase by reducing the amount of tracks in front of the train. The speed can also be slowed by using the Brake Wagon.
The following graph shows the speed in relation to distance in different versions:
