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TL;DR

Having the option to set the complete train path manually. i.e. From Station A -> Station B -> Station A

What ?

• 1. In the Train Shedule window have the option to Set Mode: Scheduled Route (or something more appropriate)
• 2. The Map view on the right should show the current automatic route the train takes
  • a. Round about route i.e. from Station A -> Station B -> Station A
• 3. Use the Map view to Zoom (+/-) click and drag the route to specify a specific section of the track the train must pass through. Similar to how Google maps routing works
  • a. Say from Station A -> Station B, you select a point of track (Point P) where the train must pass through, then train must go automatically from Station A-> (Point P) -> Station B

Additional:
In case the specifc set of track gets destroyed, Alert the user?

Why ?

This would enable us to setup express lines for certain trains where there are no crossings.

I was just about to say the same thing

Related thread:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21831 [Suggestion] Train waypoints

Updated the idea with the template.