Engineering a $1,000,000,000,000 railway in Transport Fever 2!

Real Civil Engineer30 minutes read

Transport Fever 2, sponsored by Nikon, tasks players with creating efficient transport links in the UK to connect cities with goods for profit, requiring strategic planning and cost-effective choices to maximize earnings. The game offers various transport options, including trucks, planes, and trains, with careful consideration of routes, vehicles, and infrastructure crucial for financial success and operational efficiency.

Insights

  • Cost-effective truck selection and strategic depot placement are pivotal for minimizing expenses and maximizing profits in Transport Fever 2, emphasizing the importance of efficient transportation management.
  • The intricate gameplay of Transport Fever 2 involves not just optimizing transport routes but also delving into nuanced decisions like choosing between air or sea transport, highlighting the depth of strategic planning required for success in the game.

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Recent questions

  • How can I maximize profits in Transport Fever 2?

    By understanding that costs are influenced by distance.

  • What is the starting year in Transport Fever 2?

    1969

  • How can I efficiently transport goods in Transport Fever 2?

    By creating transport lines and assigning vehicles.

  • What is the key to minimizing costs in Transport Fever 2?

    Careful placement of depots and roads.

  • What is the goal of Transport Fever 2?

    To connect cities with demanded goods.

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Summary

00:00

"Transport Fever 2: Profitable Transport Strategies"

  • Transport Fever 2 has been released on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and series X and S consoles, sponsored by Nikon.
  • The game involves creating transport links to make money, starting in 1969 on a map of the entire UK.
  • The goal is to connect cities with goods they demand, like bread and bricks, by transporting them efficiently.
  • To transport wheat to a food processing plant in Norwich, trucks are used due to the road network layout.
  • Building a truck station and road depot is necessary to load and unload goods and buy trucks.
  • Careful placement of depots and roads is crucial to minimize costs due to earthworks and terrain.
  • Choosing cost-effective trucks based on capacity and price is essential for profitability.
  • Creating transport lines between locations and assigning vehicles to them ensures goods are delivered.
  • Expanding transport operations to include oil transportation from Wick to a refinery can increase profits.
  • Maximizing profits involves understanding that costs are influenced by the distance goods travel, not just the goods themselves.

12:15

"Efficient oil transportation with multiple vehicles"

  • Two and a half grams per barrel is needed for a quick mess.
  • Consider taking oil from the North Sea to Chatham for a longer journey.
  • Opt for air transport over sea for quicker results.
  • Look for a cargo airport with two runways for small and large aircraft.
  • A loan of 69 Grand is necessary to afford the airports and planes.
  • Placing an airport near an oil refinery can lead to profitable transportation.
  • Utilize roads to connect buildings efficiently.
  • Invest in aircraft that can carry the most oil at once.
  • Consider unlocking faster and more efficient vehicles as the game progresses.
  • Building high-speed rail lines can enhance transportation efficiency and profitability.

25:23

"Train journey through UK with zero passengers"

  • The train has been leaving a depot for two years, traveling through mountains, bridges, and tunnels to reach its destination, but unfortunately, it hasn't alleviated traffic issues, with zero passengers at some stations.
  • Despite the train journey being challenging due to the vastness of the UK, the narrator appreciates the details in the engineering of the train and the towns along the route, noticing patterns in people's interests, ultimately reflecting on the experience of building a train line and the game's controls.
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