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title: "City Competitions in Rail Nation"
description: "City Competitions in Rail Nation"
url: https://support.rail-nation.com/en/articles/84-city-competitions-in-rail-nation
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updated: 2026-10-28
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# City Competitions in Rail Nation

City Competitions in Rail Nation

City Competitions are a unique challenge in Rail Nation, emphasizing strategic deliveries and fair competition between grouped cities. Winning these competitions requires careful coordination and balanced transport of resources.

### How City Competitions Work

-   Each competition lasts **two hours** and involves **five cities** competing against one another.
    
-   The objective is to **deliver the required goods in a balanced manner**. The most crucial factor in determining the winner is the **lowest delivered good** among the four required resources.
    
-   The city that has the **highest quantity of its weakest-delivered good** wins the competition.
    
-   The winning city receives a **bonus on all city deliveries for 24 hours**, benefiting all its players.
    

### City Competition Grouping

-   Cities are grouped into pools of five based on multiple factors, such as:
    
    -   **Current city level**
        
    -   **Active player count**
        
-   The exact formula used for city grouping is **not publicly disclosed** to ensure fairness.
    

### The Role of Passengers in City Competitions

-   **Passengers count the same as cargo** during City Competitions.
    
-   If Passengers are the **least delivered good**, they determine the weakest delivery.
    
-   This situation is uncommon, as most cities have sufficient players transporting Passengers.
    
-   However, in cities with fewer players delivering Passengers, even a small increase in Passenger deliveries can shift the balance significantly.
    

### Leveling Up During City Competitions

-   Cities can **level up during a competition**.
    
-   However, the **required goods for that competition remain unchanged**, even if the city levels up.
    

### Strategy and Benefits

City Competitions add an exciting strategic element to Rail Nation. Players must **coordinate deliveries carefully** to ensure their city's weakest-delivered good is as high as possible. Winning these competitions grants a valuable **24-hour city delivery bonus**, encouraging teamwork and planning among all participants.

Mastering City Competitions can give your city a significant edge—plan wisely and secure victory!