Kokuden Railway Guide: Getting set up to drive
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OverviewKokuden Railway is a Roblox train simulation where you can drive trains or ride as a passenger across multiple areas, including a metro and branch lines. The game also hides secrets worth hunting down. This guide walks you through getting started, exploring the map, staying out of trouble, and chasing down badges.
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Getting set up to drive
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The game will not let you drive right away. Two things have to happen first. Once both are done, you can spawn regular trains and start running routes.
- Join the official group follow the in-game prompts to join; driving is locked until this is done.
- Read the precautions the game asks you to go through the rules before you play.
- Clear the tutorial finishing it unlocks the ability to spawn standard trains.
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Areas to visit and badges to collect
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Beyond the main line, there are separate areas you can travel to, each with their own badges. Some badges just require you to show up; others reward careful exploration of spots that are easy to walk past.
- Ride to the last stop arriving at the terminus earns the 'Terminus' badge.
- Move to the branch-line server entering the branch area gives you the 'Branch Line' badge.
- Enter the metro heading into the metro area unlocks the 'Metro' badge.
- Find the stray cat a cat lives somewhere in the station; spotting it gives you the 'Meow' badge.
- Visit the house stopping by earns you the 'Home' badge.
- Hunt hidden areas places like the disused line and the phantom station have their own badges waiting for players who look hard enough.
Hidden keys and why you must find them yourself
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Two badge items — an ordinary key found in a past-world area and a mysterious key found somewhere else — can be picked up in specific hidden spots. Their in-game descriptions say their uses are unknown, making them part of an ongoing mystery. The developers have made it clear that posting or sharing their locations in videos, on social media, or anywhere else online is not allowed.
Actions that will get you punished
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The game enforces a clear list of punishable behaviour. Some of it is obvious, but a few items — like excessive switch-flipping or teleporting while seated — can happen without thinking.
Server shutdowns and updates
Summary
If the server drops while you are playing, it is not a bug. The game officially treats every shutdown as an update event. Rejoining after a short wait will put you on the latest version.
- Shutdown means an update is being applied, not that something broke.
- Jump scares and flashing lights present in some parts of the game, so be ready for them.
Special and event badges
TipsA handful of badges sit outside normal gameplay and depend on timing or luck.
- The 'Admin Run' badge comes from taking part in a run event hosted by an admin.
- April Fools and Halloween badges are tied to those calendar dates.
- Meeting the game's owner in a server earns you a badge for it.
- Reaching 125 mph has its own badge.
- Getting struck by electricity and fare-dodging each have their own badges.
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Glossary
Glossary- Spawn
- Placing your train or character into the game world so it appears on the track.
- Branch-line server
- A separate server area running the branch route, distinct from the main line.
- Metro
- An underground railway area within the game that you can enter or travel to via a server transfer.
- Branch switch / branching operation
- Flipping the points on a track junction to change which route a train follows.
- Admin Run
- A special train run organised by one of the game's admins, open for players to join.
- TP (teleport)
- Moving your character instantly to another location — abusing this while seated is a punishable offence.
Common questions
FAQHow do I start driving trains?
First, join the official group using the in-game instructions. Then complete the tutorial. Clearing the tutorial unlocks the ability to spawn and drive standard trains.
Is a server shutdown a bug?
No — every shutdown in Kokuden Railway means an update is being applied. Wait a short while and then rejoin.
Where are the hidden keys?
The keys are hidden as part of the game's mystery, and the developers have asked players not to share the locations online. You will need to explore the game yourself to find them.
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