Rail network design
Rail planning connects track geometry, service priority, station access and path reservation.
What we know
Operations schematicConceptual
Two services, one shared junction
Passenger serviceObserve waiting
Freight serviceCheck deadlines
Shared reservationPriority affects preference
Clear destinationPhysical space still matters
How to approach the decision
Editorial planning advice based on the confirmed systems above.
- Check whether delays happen at a junction or station.
- Review competing routes before setting one service to a higher priority.
A mistake to avoid
Prioritizing every line does not create additional physical capacity.
See the official system
What still needs live data
Reservation distances, junction throughput and construction limits.
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Put it to work
Open toolstation throughput
Use your own scenario values. No guessed TF3 presets.
Official sources
Infrastructure dev blogHighlights dev blogLast editorial review: September 8, 2026. Evidence policy and source ledger.