Find the network bottleneck
Separate supply, vehicle capacity, loading and path availability before choosing an upgrade.

What we know
Operations schematicConceptual
Locate the first persistent queue
ApproachRoad or rail access
Loading positionService time
DepartureExit clear?
Downstream pathCan the line move?
How to approach the decision
Editorial planning advice based on the confirmed systems above.
- Follow one delivery from origin to customer.
- If vehicles wait empty, inspect supply and compatibility; if they queue loaded, inspect the receiving stage.
- Use the checklist to record what you have actually checked.
A mistake to avoid
A symptom at one station may originate several transfers upstream.
What still needs live data
Reproducible launch-build issue cases and capacity measurements.
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Put it to work
Open toolstation throughput
Use your own scenario values. No guessed TF3 presets.
Official sources
Industries & Cargo dev blogHighlights dev blogLast editorial review: September 8, 2026. Evidence policy and source ledger.