u/Jarms48

How To Increase Cargo Industry Production?

I don't seem to understand how to increase my station rating above 80%, it seems to always hover around 51-79%. What I'm doing:

- Smooth economy.

- RO-RO Stations with forced depot.

- Constant trains entering and collecting cargo as soon as one leaves. Full load selected.

- Always turn on "replace old trains".

I just don't know how to push it above 80% to get production increases. Previously I liked having slightly longer 5 tile trains, but have now moved to shorter 3 tile trains. For faster loading, more frequent trips, and faster average speeds. This seems to have helped, as the station rating normally hovers in the mid-60's to mid-70's.

Is it because I prefer to play with steam locomotives? The wiki mentions that maximum speed plays a part in this and the fastest steam engine is 144km/h. Surely I can still get over 80% though right? What else can I do?

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u/Jarms48 — 9 days ago