Indian Rail Shunter

Experience the realistic operational thrill of yard shunting and station operations in Indian Rail Shunter! Step into the boots of a dedicated yard pilot and train controller, orchestrating the complex movement of rakes, powerful locomotives, passenger express coaches, and heavy freight goods through bustling Indian station networks.

Unlike standard driving games that only focus on the open track, this simulator puts you in direct command of the railway shunting operations: managing depot tracks, coupling coaches, coordinating engine swaps, and keeping passenger schedules running like clockwork.

The Complete Shunting & Station Lifecycle

Depot to Platform Operations: Take control of your specialized shunter locomotive in the maintenance depot yard. Couple cleaned rake coaches, guide them through junction points, and place them perfectly at designated passenger station platforms.

Loco Swap & Detachment: Uncouple the shunting locomotive, move it to the siding tracks, and bring in the powerful main line engine. Couple the main locomotive to the rake, signal the all-clear, and watch passenger boarding take place.

Arrivals, Deboarding & Maintenance: Welcome incoming long-distance trains as they roll into the station. Once passengers deboard, uncouple the main locomotive and dispatch it to the engine shed. Bring in the yard shunter, hook up the empty coaches, and transfer them safely back to the coach maintenance depot for inspection.

Direct Freight & Goods Dispatch: Manage freight logistics from the goods depot. Assemble heavy cargo wagons, attach high-traction freight engines, and clear route paths for nonstop flyby departures across the outer station lines.

Authentic Track & Signal Management: Navigate complex crossover switches, yard sidings, and platform signal loops. Prevent bottlenecks, avoid buffer collisions, and maintain timetable efficiency across every dispatch.

Game Features

Realistic shunting physics: Experience genuine momentum, gentle buffer docking, and precise mechanical coupling.

Iconic locomotive varieties: Command nimble yard shunters, legendary main line passenger haulers, and rugged diesel and electric freight workhorses.

Dynamic Indian station atmospheres: Manage vibrant station yards complete with busy platform traffic, passenger boarding sequences, and realistic yard ambience.

Engaging career progression: Tackle increasingly challenging rake assembly layouts, tight turnaround timetables, and multi-track dispatch schedules.

Smooth offline gameplay: Optimized performance and responsive controls allow you to enjoy complete train assembly operations anywhere, anytime.

Master the art of yard dispatching, master every track switch, and run the ultimate train shunting hub in Indian Rail Shunter!

Recent changes:
Shunter Overtime
• Hire a temporary shunter for one trip when all shunters are busy.
• Send rakes to platforms or coaches to maintenance without delays.

Yard Improvements
• Each hire brings a different engine to the yard.
• VIP players enjoy instant hires.

Bug Fixes & Polish
• Minor bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
• Enjoy a smoother yard experience.