In Lightning Train, you become the head of a railway company building tracks and stations across North America. Your goal is to create the most successful network, deliver goods to cities, and contribute to the construction of the transcontinental railroad. Visually and thematically, the game combines classic railway aesthetics with a dynamic “lightning” element that brings explosive moves and a sense of speed.

The game is a strategic title featuring bag-building mechanics.

You draw tokens from a bag representing:

• train cars (track building),
• contracts (construction permits),
• money (buying new tokens),
• Lightning Train icons (extra train for stronger actions),
• special symbols for bonuses (e.g., tunnels).

Actions: build tracks between cities, place stations, deliver goods along the shortest route (even through opponents’ tracks).

For each delivery, all players whose tracks were used score points, with extra points for the station owner. You buy new tokens, upgrade your board, and expand your network across eight U.S. regions.

Lightning Train is an excellent choice for fans of train-themed strategy games who want a fast, interactive, and exciting experience. 🚂