Train dispatcher sim Rail Route slated for Nintendo Switch

Rail Route is heading to Nintendo Switch, publisher Untold Tales and developer Bitrich.info announced today. This one is on track for June 20, 2025.

Rail Route is a train dispatching and rail automation simulator. After a strong reception on PC, it’s now launching on Nintendo Switch in just a couple of weeks.

Lots of details can be found in the following rundown:

In Rail Route, you design, build, and automate a railway empire! Start with a few tracks and stations that you’ll manually control to ensure they arrive on time and without any incidents. Then expand and grow into a thriving automated system of trains crisscrossing real-world-inspired city maps.

Take on and juggle emergent jobs and contracts to better unlock new technologies and upgrades via a deep tech-tree that will help you schedule, automate, and expand across the globe.

Multiple modes, including Story, Endless, Rush Hour, and Timetable, allow you to pick between a relaxing time dispatching trains at your pace, right through to high-pressure scenarios that will challenge your quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Features

• Master the Art of Dispatching and Automation: Experience the thrill of dispatching and transforming your small, manual network into an automated, self-sufficient marvel. Plan and build with precision to keep trains running on time. Strategize upgrades to expand and improve operations. Automate and expand to watch your creation thrive.
• Rail Around the Globe on Maps Inspired by Real World Cities: Build rail networks across multiple maps inspired by real-world locations – Amsterdam, Berlin, Chicago, Glasgow, London, Osaka, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, and more!
• Play Your Way with Multiple Modes: Whether you’re a casual player or a master strategist, Rail Route offers something for everyone:
  • Story Mode: Learn the game under the guidance of a fatherly veteran conductor who takes you under his wing and leads you on a journey of memories and timeless life lessons.
  • Endless Mode: Build your network from scratch at your own pace in a relaxed and chill play session.
  • Timetable Mode: Solve puzzle-like challenges on pre-set maps and schedules, designed for players who enjoy a strategic test.
  • Rush Hour Mode: Face waves of intense dispatching challenges, ideal for those who thrive on overcoming complex obstacles.
• Easy to Start, Rewarding to Master: With its intuitive design, Rail Route is accessible to new players while offering deep gameplay for automation enthusiasts. Every signal you place, every contract you take adds a new layer of complexity, reflecting the challenges of real-world rail management.

Those looking to get a closer look at the game can view the trailer below.

Fans will be able to pick up the game as a digital download. Additional Nintendo Switch coverage can be found here.