Railway Empire 2: City Growth & Industrial Development

by Fernando Diaz / Game Guides, Railway Empire 2 / 02 Feb 2022

In the world of Railway Empire 2, you’re tasked with constructing and managing a complex network of cities, each with its unique needs and industries. The growth and prosperity of these cities are deeply tied to their industrial capacities, which makes the establishment and expansion of factories a crucial part of the gameplay.

However, urban development is a complex process that involves not only the construction and upgrading of factories but also the strategic management of logistics, the strategic acquisition of businesses, and an intricate supply chain centered on your railway empire. This guide will explore the key aspects of city growth in Railway Empire 2, including the construction and upgrading of factories, expansion of city infrastructure, and management of resources and logistics.

Factories

Each city in Railway Empire 2 starts with a factory that produces cloth, beer, or meat. As a city grows, more factories can be constructed. At level 3 (40,000 inhabitants), a second factory can be built. At level 5 (90,000 inhabitants), a third factory can be added.

Building New Factories

When a city is ready to expand its industrial capacity, a ‘+’ icon will appear under its name. This serves as your cue to build a new factory; however, should you not act quickly (within about a month), the city will automatically construct a new factory itself.

Building a factory is straightforward. Simply go to the building icon in the bar at the top right and select the factory icon. Alternatively, select the city where you want to build the factory and use the icon there.

Upgrading Factories

Initially, you can only build level 1 factories, but you can upgrade these as your city grows. To maximize profits and city growth, it’s essential to keep factories upgraded and production high.

Expanding the City

Bigger cities yield more profits and allow for more factories. To foster rapid city growth, focus on building essential infrastructure, such as immigration offices and libraries. Pay close attention to each city’s needs.

Logistics Management

Efficient goods flow is crucial for city growth and factory productivity. Up to three stations can be built in a city to facilitate the transportation of goods via warehouses. Prevent bottlenecks by monitoring your transport routes, as these can hamper city growth.

Acquiring and Upgrading Businesses

In addition to building factories, you should consider buying existing factories and rural businesses. These acquisitions can be upgraded to ensure a robust supply of goods for your cities.

How to Boost City growth in Railway Empire 2

Resource Delivery: Deliver the necessary goods to the cities. Each city in Railway Empire 2 has specific resources it needs to grow. These can be found on the city information tab. Make sure your trains are delivering these goods consistently.

Establish Train Routes: To ensure steady delivery of goods, establish train routes between cities and resources. Make sure to balance the demand and supply while setting up train schedules and routes.

Upgrade Train Stations: Upgrading your train stations can increase their capacity and allow them to handle more goods and passengers. This, in turn, can speed up the growth of the cities they serve.

Build Warehouses: Warehouses can store goods and make them readily available for cities when they need them. This can ensure a consistent supply of goods even if the source is far away or the production rate fluctuates.

Invest in Locomotives: Invest in powerful and efficient locomotives. The faster you can deliver goods, the faster cities can grow.

Manage Traffic: To ensure smooth operation, manage your train traffic effectively. Use signals, switches, and double tracks to avoid congestion and ensure goods are delivered in a timely manner.

Strategic Expansion: Expand strategically by choosing new cities to connect based on their resource needs and the goods you have access to.

Industry Investments: Invest in industries within cities or near them to increase the production of goods. This not only stimulates city growth but also increases your income.

Supply Multiple Cities: Aim to supply multiple cities from a single resource or production facility. This can increase efficiency and city growth simultaneously.

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Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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