Train randomly stops

[Pilot]

So I just got the game, did some tutorials and I have somewhat clear understanding on how to drive these trains. However every time usually mid-journey from point A to point B the train gives me some warning signal and then few seconds later it shuts down and I just can't restart it as it stops in the middle of the track. Now next time I did 'acknowledge' whatever was happening by pressing 'acknowledge' button twice so it kinda keeps me going, but what exactly is causing this warning and how do I prevent it?

[Growler]

Depends on the route you're driving; and specifically the country as to how these line saftey systems work. And modern train alert systems can vary tremendously from each other as well. You need to be a more specific here on what it is your driving, where. Often it's not a case of 'preventing' the alarm but rather working with it; they're there to protect the train from potential serious collisions or derailments.

[Mavadelo]

Trains do not stop randmly.
What train, route, country are you having problems with? Did you read the manual that comes with many routes and engines?
You might be talking AWS, PzB, Sifa etc, there are many systems in as many countries.
If the alarm goes off you need to press the Q in most (but not all) cases
Manuals can be found by going to your ...\Steam/steamapps/commonRailworks/Manuals folder and find either the train manual if there or the route manual

These systems are in place for security, some need you to acknowledge yellow and red signals, some are in place to "make sure you still there" . If you don't respond to them the system thinks you are no longer capable of driving your train and it will stop the train

systems that go off and don't let you run your train after you stand still often need you to pull both reverser and throttle all the way down at the same time to release the system again, this is typical for trains with combined throttle and brake

[Pilot]

Hmm, ok thanks I'll look into it more, can't tell out of my head now what train it was, but it was one of the modern ones (IK it's not enough info). But yeah I'll check the manuals more. You're probably right that it has something to do with signal lights and what not perhaps because I arrive too late or too early to a specific point where it might be a hazard because of upcomin traffic for me to move on.

[LeadCatcher]

I remember when I first started I felt the same as the OP - it was then I realised this is a simulator more than a game and dove into the manuals, started researching the different signalling systems represented on the different routes and then the different safety systems.

Hated German Routes till I finally understood how the signalling, Sifa and PZB (well almost) worked - now they are my preferred routes - Welcome to the world of simulation - be careful it can be a vortex that takes up all your free time.

[Growler]

Originally posted by LeadCatcher:

.... be careful it can be a vortex that takes up all your free time.

Very wise words indeed! :)

[Pilot]

Lol, well I was full time into flight simulation few years ago so I do understand it takes time to learn and perfect everything. Right now yeah, I was taking it as a game but ya know, gotta start it somehow and I chose the easy way for now but will keep working on it steadly.

[Mavadelo]

once you have read the manuals or have taken a look at some videos it becomes a "second nature" to hit that Q as soon as you hear the AWS/PZB.Sifa sounds.

and by the way, welcome to the community :)

[Pilot]

Thanks, my first buy is probably going to be this... http://store.steampowered.com/app/222576
since that's my local town stuff and just try to master it.

[Mavadelo]

Originally posted by Pilot:

Thanks, my first buy is probably going to be this... http://store.steampowered.com/app/222576
since that's my local town stuff and just try to master it.

be adviced that the scenarios for this train are on the London - Faversham High Speed route. As a general tip when buying a train or engine, always read the description, it should tell you if scenarios are with the addon and in many but sadly not all cases the route it is for :)

[Pilot]

Yeah that's something I already learned looking at DLC's...it's kinda too bad but oh well lol.