SimCity BuildIt Trains Guide
SimCity BuildIt Trains Guide
Trains are one of the newer transport systems in SimCity BuildIt, and this SimCity BuildIt trains guide explains how they work, when they unlock, and how to use them. The official store description says the game lets you build a better city with trains: unlockable and upgradeable trains, new train stations for your dream metropolis, and a rail network you can build, expand and customise. Trains add transport, rewards and a new layer of city planning on top of roads.
When trains unlock
Community guides place the train unlock at level 13, under Mass Transport. Treat that level as community-reported and check the in-game unlock screen in your version, because unlock levels can change with updates. Before trains, your transport is roads only. After trains, you can add stations and routes that connect parts of your city in a way roads alone cannot.
Building stations and routes
Build a train station, then expand your rail network to fit your city. Stations need space and a sensible place on your map — near residential areas and commercial zones where people actually travel, not in a corner where nobody goes. Customise the network as your city grows: add stations where new neighbourhoods appear, and upgrade trains as the game allows. The official description stresses that trains are unlockable and upgradeable, so expect both new trains and upgrades over time, not a single station that never changes.
Train deliveries and rewards
Complete railway-related activities to earn rewards and develop your transport system, according to game guides. Train deliveries work like other delivery systems in the game: complete the requested items or tasks and collect the reward. Community guides also list Rail Simoleons as a train-related currency, with reported exchange examples in older guides — treat any Rail Simoleon price as unverified in the current version and check the in-game values before you plan around them.
Trains and city happiness
Transport is a specialization in SimCity BuildIt, alongside parks, education, entertainment, landmarks and others, and it helps keep citizens happy. A city with good transport — roads plus trains — is easier to live in than a city where every journey is by road. Place stations where they serve the most homes, and keep the area around a station serviced with power, water and emergency cover, just like any other busy part of your city.
Trains, traffic and roads
Trains do not replace roads. Homes still need road access, and factories still need roads for deliveries. Think of trains as a second network that takes pressure off roads in busy areas, not as a replacement for them. If traffic is your problem, read our roads and traffic guide in this series — the fix is usually better road layout plus transport, not more roads alone. Read our Airport guide.
FAQ
When do trains unlock in SimCity BuildIt?
Community guides place the unlock at level 13. Check the in-game unlock screen, as levels can change with updates.
What do trains do in SimCity BuildIt?
They add a rail network with stations and upgradeable trains, plus train deliveries that earn rewards.
Do trains replace roads?
No. Homes and factories still need road access. Trains are an extra transport layer.
How do I get new trains?
By unlocking and upgrading them through the train system as you progress. Check the train menu in the game for what is available at your level.
Are train rewards worth it?
Train deliveries earn rewards and develop your transport system, according to game guides. They are worth doing alongside cargo and Contest assignments, not instead of them.
Start at our homepage — and read our roads and traffic guide for how trains and roads work together.