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Company and Finances

The overview over the company is one of the most important aspects for players that do not play in sandbox mode. The company window can be opened by clicking on the account balance in the bottom left corner or by selecting the company headquarters building on the map. The window consists of six different tabs:

To rename the company, press the button in the top right corner of the company window.

Finances

Table

Select the FINANCES - TABLE tab to show the finances table.



The finances table shows every aspect of income and costs grouped by topics. All the figures are listed for the current running interval (a year with normal date progress speed) as well as for the three previous intervals.

The table contains the following figures:

Below are three additional rows. The bank balance equals the number that is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. It's the amount of money that can be spent in the current situation. Loan is the amount of money that is lent and has to be paid back somewhen. Total is the final result excluding loans.

Chart

Select the FINANCES - CHART tab to show the finances chart.



The chart is a graphical representation of all incomes and expenditures. The time interval shown can be selected with the slider in the top right area. By hovering over one of the columns, it's possible to see the exact values in a tooltip.

Loans

At the beginning of a new game, the company has a loan to start building. It is recommended to pay back the loan as there is a monthly interest rate. How high this rate is depends on the level of difficulty. Should more money be needed, it is possible to borrow more in $500.000 steps by clicking on BORROW $500.000 in the FINANCES - TABLE tab. To repay the loan, press on REPAY $500.000. The maximum loan depends on the current year.

Charts

There are three different all time charts, one for the bank balance and company value, one for the track infrastructure and one for the town growth. Select the relevant tab to access them.

The company charts show the development of the game world over time and record the history since the company was founded. Hover over any point on the curves to display the exact values in a tooltip.

Balance

In the balance chart you can see the progression of the bank balance in light blue and the overall company value consisting of the bank balance and the value of infrastructure and vehicles in light red color.

Tracks

This chart shows 5 different curves related to the rail track network:

Towns

The town chart shows three curves related to the three districts of towns:

Headquarters

Additional non monetary statistics are provided in the HEADQUARTERS tab. The tab shows the figures in the form of a table. Most of the figures have some influence on the company score:


Headquarter Building

It is possible to build (and relocate) the company headquarter building by pressing the button at the bottom of the HEADQUARTERS tab. The building grows according to the score of the company.