After last week's posting on Hamburg, we're switching back to Berlin. Today, we'll have a look at the station Warschauer Straße, a key transport hub in the capital city. Here, the metro, light rail (S-Bahn) and tram services intersect. A special highlight are the adjacent siding tracks, which we'll delve into shortly.
Warschauer Straße: A Key Transportation Hub
Warschauer Straße station is much more than just a regular metro station. On the one hand, it's the terminus for the U1 and U3 lines. On the other, it's right in the middle of the action, directly connecting to the adjacent S-Bahn station of the same name. That part of the station links to some of the city's most iconic destinations, including Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße, and Zoologischer Garten. To capture the bustling activity in-game, we've recreated the authentic surroundings of this lively location in great detail.
The Depot
Being a terminus station, Warschauer Straße plays a key operational role. The station accomodates 13 sidings, including eight in the large storage hall and four in the smaller one, making it the largest depot facility along the U1 and U3 lines. Thanks to its detailed recreation, the depot will have an active role in the game: AI trains will systematically park here, and we're also planning some direct gameplay features involving the depot.
The S-Bahn-Station
As mentioned, Warschauer Straße is a vital interchange between the metro and light rail (S-Bahn) systems. For this reason, we've also recreated the nearby S-Bahn station in detail. While you won't be able to walk through the light rail station itself, there will actually be AI-operated light rail trains to bring life to the tracks.
All aboard - join us to gain deeper insights into the world of SubwaySim 2 over the next few weeks and months!
About SubwaySim 2
SubwaySim 2 has been announced in August 2024 and is currently in development. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be giving you insights into the game, its development process, and the new features. Feel free to share your feedback in the Steam Discussions, join our Discord server, and follow us on Instagram. Be sure to add SubwaySim 2 to your Steam wishlist so you don’t miss any updates!
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Note: This is a work-in-progress version of the game. All screenshots and videos shown are for preview purposes only and are not representative of the final product. Please feel free to share your feedback in the Steam Discussions if you like what you see or notice any specific issues!