Distance from stations?

[markakeen]

Just wondering how far people place their stations (rail/road/tram) from the industries/destinations that need them? Initially I was placing stations as far away as possible while still maintaining a working link. This shortens my routes which means less cost and faster vehicle round-trip. Is there any downside to this?

I did notice that the further away the stations, the longer it takes for goods to arrive. For cargo this probably doesn't matter as the most important factor is cargo throughput which shouldn't be affected by the delay.

For passengers though, I noticed when a train unloads you actually see the people spill out onto the platform and walk along the pavements, crossing roads as required to reach nearby bus/tram stations. This interrupts traffic flow and I assume might eventually cause congestion in large busy cities?

[Forkboy222]

From what I can tell, it doesn't matter for cargo, so long as the industry is within range of the station.

[Huperspace]

Cargo less money.
PAX less people.
nothing more.

[markakeen]

Originally posted by Huperspace:

Cargo less money.
PAX less people.
nothing more.

Interesting. How come less money for cargo? Is it because the distance is slightly less which affects the income formula?

[Vimpster]

Originally posted by markakeen:

Interesting. How come less money for cargo? Is it because the distance is slightly less which affects the income formula?

Correct. If anything it would be more advantageous for you to lengthen the journey as much as you can to increase the profits.

[larry_roberts]

The longer road cargo takes to get to it's destination, the fewer round trips each vehicle can make, the less money the line makes. As for crowds blocking roads that can be mitigated somewhat by having bus/tram stops on the same side of the road (close to) as the train station or having a bus station right next to the train station but crowds getting off trains blocking roads is almost inevitable, I suppose roads with pedestrian crossings or traffic lights with (what we call in the UK Pellicon crossing lights) help!.

[Vimpster]

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

The longer road cargo takes to get to it's destination, the fewer round trips each vehicle can make, the less money the line makes.

I'm sorry but that is incorrect. If you compare a line with a single vehicle travelling 2 km to make it's delivery compared to a single vehicle travelling 1 km to make it's delivery, despite the 1 km one being able to make more deliveries in the same amount of time the 2 km line will make more profit. It will be paid on delivery of one item the same that the other will have received from transporting 2 items. But the 2 km line will have the added efficiency of less downtime at the stations and will thus make more profit.

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Vimpster:

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

The longer road cargo takes to get to it's destination, the fewer round trips each vehicle can make, the less money the line makes.

I'm sorry but that is incorrect. If you compare a line with a single vehicle travelling 2 km to make it's delivery compared to a single vehicle travelling 1 km to make it's delivery, despite the 1 km one being able to make more deliveries in the same amount of time the 2 km line will make more profit. It will be paid on delivery of one item the same that the other will have received from transporting 2 items. But the 2 km line will have the added efficiency of less downtime at the stations and will thus make more profit.

I mean't the longer in 'time' rather than distance, if vehicles, for example, are delayed by traffic jams the round trip will take longer (in time) but be no longer in distance!.

[Vimpster]

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

I mean't the longer in 'time' rather than distance, if vehicles, for example, are delayed by traffic jams the round trip will take longer (in time) but be no longer in distance!.

Oh I see. Sorry I misunderstood you.

[larry_roberts]

Originally posted by Vimpster:

Originally posted by larry_roberts:

I mean't the longer in 'time' rather than distance, if vehicles, for example, are delayed by traffic jams the round trip will take longer (in time) but be no longer in distance!.

Oh I see. Sorry I misunderstood you.

It's okay, I always value your opinion (and help)!.