The Community asked, we listened:
We have updated the Steam Beta of Railway Empire and among many fixes and changes, we also added the frequently requested Pause-function.
Before starting the game, the player will be able to select one of three different iterations of the new feature.
On top of that, we’ve also included Free-Mode East Coast 1850 and unlocked Sandbox-Mode for East Coast 1830 and 1850.
You are not participating and playing the Steam Closed Beta of Railway Empire yet?
No worries. By simply pre-purchasing the game on Steam, you will get (among many other cool things ) instant access to the beta until the release of the full game!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/503940/Railway_Empire/