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title: "Competitions"
description: "Competitions"
url: https://support.rail-nation.com/en/articles/226-competitions
collection: "Prestige & Rewards"
updated: 2026-10-25
language: en
alternates: [fr, cs, pl, de, ru]
---

# Competitions

Competitions

Competitions in _Rail Nation_ are a dynamic feature that add depth, strategy, and a sense of rivalry to the game. They’re a fantastic way to earn rewards, showcase your logistics skills, and contribute to your city's development. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned rail baron, understanding how competitions work will help you thrive.

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### What Are Competitions?

Competitions are timed events that challenge you to deliver a specific good—or passengers—as quickly and efficiently as possible. They occur every 6 hours in each city (or every 3 hours on 2x speed servers). Participating is open to all players connected to the city at the time.

**Your goal:**  
Deliver as much of the required good as you can within the time window. The faster and more efficiently you deliver, the better the rewards!

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### How to Join & Win

Here's how competitions work:

-   Available to all players connected to the city.
    
-   Held every 6 hours (3 hours on 2x speed servers).
    
-   Each round focuses on a specific good or passengers.
    
-   Delivering faster and in larger quantities boosts your score.
    
-   Earn medals, achievements, and bragging rights!
    

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### What Can You Win?

Competitions aren’t just about pride—they come with a variety of valuable rewards. Here’s what’s at stake:

-   **Money**
    
-   **Prestige**
    
-   **Bonus Engine**
    
-   **PLUS Account Time**
    
-   **Gold**
    
-   **Licence Vouchers**
    
-   **Research Points**
    
-    **Lottery Tickets**
    

The better your performance, the better your loot!

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### Competition Levels (Prestige-Based Tiers)

Competitions scale based on the experience level of players (measured in prestige). Here’s how the levels are structured:

1.  **Level 1** – 0 Prestige
    
2.  **Level 2** – 2,500 Prestige
    
3.  **Level 3** – 10,000 Prestige
    
4.  **Level 4** – 25,000 Prestige
    
5.  **Level 5** – 50,000 Prestige
    
6.  **Level 6** – 100,000 Prestige
    
7.  **Level 7** – 150,000 Prestige
    
8.  **Level 8** – 200,000 Prestige
    

**Important Notes:**

-   The competition level is based on the highest prestige players in the city.
    
-   At least 10 players from a given prestige tier must be present for that level to be active.
    
-   If fewer than 10 players qualify, the event drops to a lower level.
    
-   The city’s overall level does **not** impact rewards—player prestige does.
    

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### Timing & Overlapping Events

-   Competitions are scheduled into time slots, and cities may share these slots.
    
-   If you’re connected to multiple cities with overlapping competition times, it’s because those cities are in the same slot.
    
-   **City Competitions** (which group five cities for a two-hour challenge) are distinct from standard competitions.
    

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### Special Rewards: Bonus Engines & Passenger Challenges

-   Some competitions reward players with a **Bonus Engine**—a special train that boosts your network.
    
-   Cargo competitions can offer cargo bonus trains.
    
-   Passenger competitions (which only occur in 1 out of every 9 events) may reward passenger bonus trains. They’re rarer but valuable!
    

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### Pro Tips for Success

-   **Coordinate with your city mates** to avoid supply bottlenecks.
    
-   **Use licenses wisely** for higher profits and faster deliveries.
    
-   **Keep an eye on the timer**—late deliveries won’t count.
    
-   **Upgrade your engines and tracks** to stay ahead of the competition.
    
-   **Don’t miss the rarer passenger competitions**—they’re a great chance to grab a powerful bonus engine.
    

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By mastering competitions in _Rail Nation_, you'll not only improve your own standing but also help elevate your city’s status. Embrace the challenge, fine-tune your strategy, and ride your way to victory!