LINE UP! Metro Tycoon Wiki
Build railway lines, connect stations, transport passengers, upgrade cities, manage trains, and expand your metro empire across Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United States.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Guide Hub
Quick navigation to every guide module — codes, beginners, money, upgrades, stations, cities, idle play, and updates
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Codes
Active codes, redeem steps, and expired lists
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Beginner Guide
First city, first railway, and early income
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Money Guide
Passenger income, route growth, and reinvesting
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Upgrade Tier List
S to C tiers for stations, lines, and facilities
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Stations and Routes
Efficient layouts, track planning, and expansion
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Cities Unlock
City progression and global network growth
LINE UP Metro Tycoon AFK and Idle Guide
Idle setup, offline earnings, and session checks
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Updates
New cities, balance changes, and patch notes
Latest Updates
Discover the newest guides, tips, and content
LINE UP Metro Tycoon codes: Current Status & Official Channels
Check the current LINE UP Metro Tycoon codes status, learn how to verify promotions, and avoid fake code claims or unsafe script downloads.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon metro building: Setup Guide
Learn how to build a profitable LINE UP Metro Tycoon station with ticket booths, passenger amenities, capacity upgrades, and smart expansion.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon basic overview: Beginner Setup Guide
LINE UP Metro Tycoon basic overview covering stations, railway routes, trains, upgrades, city expansion, income, and beginner priorities.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon line 3 metro stations: Route Tips
Plan LINE UP Metro Tycoon line 3 metro stations with route audits, upgrade priorities, automation tips, and reliable income strategies.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon city building: Tips & Tricks
Learn practical city-building strategies for LINE UP Metro Tycoon, including routes, upgrades, trains, automation, repairs, and expansion.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon how to play: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to play LINE UP Metro Tycoon with practical tips for building routes, upgrading stations, managing trains, and progressing efficiently.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon gameplay walkthrough: Core Tips
Use this LINE UP Metro Tycoon gameplay walkthrough to plan routes, improve stations, manage trains, and expand your transit network efficiently.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon how to make money: Fast Cash Tips
Learn how to make money in LINE UP Metro Tycoon with efficient station expansion, train upgrades, route connections, and happiness tips.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon metro stations: Route Setup Guide
Plan LINE UP Metro Tycoon metro stations, connect profitable routes, improve passenger flow, and expand your railway network with practical setup tips.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon build a station: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to build a station in LINE UP Metro Tycoon, plan profitable routes, upgrade key stops, and avoid common expansion mistakes.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon beginner guide: Tips & Tricks
Learn the best LINE UP Metro Tycoon beginner guide strategies for ticket income, station upgrades, passenger flow, expansion, and prestige.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon railway network: Setup Guide
Build a stronger LINE UP Metro Tycoon railway network with practical layout, upgrade, train, and progression strategies.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Codes
Redeem promotional codes in LINE UP Metro Tycoon for extra boosts and rewards as the developer releases them. This module tracks code status, the correct redemption steps, and the usual reasons a code stops working.
How to Redeem Codes
Launch the Game
Open LINE UP Metro Tycoon on Roblox and load into your city.
Open the Code Panel
Find the in-game code or redemption button in the interface.
Enter the Code
Type the code exactly as announced, matching capitals and spacing.
Confirm and Collect
Submit the code and check the reward notification for your prize.
Check official 3C GAMES announcements
Promotional rewards announced by the developer
Redeemable while the developer keeps each code active
New code strings appear through the official game page and the 3C GAMES community, so check announcements before starting a session.
Previously released promotional codes
Rewards attached to the original promotion
Unavailable after the developer expires a code
An expired code cannot be restored by changing capitalization or rejoining the server.
No reward after redeeming
Review the code entry and account status
Applies when a code is rejected or the reward does not appear
- The code has expired.
- The code was entered with a wrong character or an extra space.
- The code was already redeemed on the account.
- The server session is outdated — rejoin and try again.
- The reward arrived in a separate inventory or currency panel.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Beginner Guide
The early game is built around establishing one functional passenger route before spending heavily on expansion. Choose a practical starting city, connect your first stations, and reinvest the first earnings into upgrades that improve capacity and route performance.
Choose a Starting City
Select a city that gives you enough room to build a practical first route. Favor accessible station locations and a layout that leaves space for future expansion.
Create a reliable foundation without spending the starting budget on unnecessary decoration or distant expansion.
Build the First Railway
Place the initial railway between the starting area and a nearby station or passenger destination. Keep the first connection short and easy to extend.
Complete one usable route before adding additional branches.
Connect Stations
Link stations so passengers have a continuous path through the network. Check that every required segment is connected and that the route is active.
Turn the first line into a functioning passenger transport route.
Start Passenger Service
Activate the connected line and watch passenger movement, route activity, and income generation. Use the first operating period to identify bottlenecks.
Confirm that the network is producing income before committing to larger construction.
Reinvest the First Earnings
Spend early income on improvements that increase route usefulness, passenger throughput, or expansion capacity. Avoid building multiple disconnected lines too early.
Strengthen the original route so it can fund the next stage of growth.
Quick Tips
- Favor accessible station locations that leave room for future expansion.
- Complete one usable route before adding extra branches.
- Watch passenger movement during the first operating period to spot bottlenecks.
- Keep early spending focused on capacity and route performance instead of decoration.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Money Guide
The most efficient money strategy is to build a dependable route first, then increase the number of passengers that can use it before expanding into disconnected areas. Track how each investment affects passenger flow and income, and keep enough cash available to complete the next useful connection.
Maximize the First Working Route
Early gameImprove the route that is already transporting passengers before opening several new lines. A complete and active route creates a more dependable income base than multiple unfinished projects.
- Keep stations connected.
- Remove route bottlenecks.
- Increase the usefulness of the existing line.
Increase Passenger Throughput
Early to mid gameInvest in improvements that allow more passengers to move through the network or reduce limits that slow down the active route.
- Prioritize busy stations.
- Improve the route carrying the most traffic.
- Expand capacity before adding low-demand branches.
Expand in Connected Stages
Mid gameAdd new stations and railway segments as extensions of a profitable network. Connected expansion gives existing infrastructure more value than isolated construction.
- Extend from established routes.
- Complete one branch before starting another.
- Preserve enough funds for the full connection.
Reinvest Before Overbuilding
All stagesUse surplus income on upgrades that improve earnings or unlock meaningful expansion. Avoid spending the entire balance on cosmetic or low-impact construction while the network is still small.
- Keep an operating reserve.
- Upgrade income-producing infrastructure first.
- Delay expensive expansion until the current route pays consistently.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Upgrade Tier List
Upgrade priority depends on whether an improvement strengthens an active route or only adds future potential. In the early game, favor upgrades that help the first network operate and earn. In the mid game, focus on capacity and connected expansion. In the late game, invest in broad infrastructure that supports a larger city network.
Highest Priority
Early, mid, and late game
Railway Lines
Complete and improve active passenger routes
Directly supports transportation and income generation
Stations
Upgrade busy or strategically connected stations
Improves the usefulness of the network core
Choose upgrades that immediately strengthen a route already carrying passengers.
Strong Investment
Mid game
Stations
Add stations that extend an established route
Creates new passenger connections without abandoning existing infrastructure
Railway Lines
Build connected branches after the main route is stable
Expands earning potential while preserving network continuity
Buy these after the first route is profitable and the next connection can be completed.
Situational Value
Mid to late game
City Facilities
Develop facilities that support an active expansion area
Adds long-term value when paired with sufficient railway coverage
Related Upgrades
Improve secondary systems after core transport needs are met
Useful for optimization but less important than completing passenger routes
Purchase these when the main route and immediate expansion requirements are already funded.
Delay Until Stable
Early game
City Facilities
Large investments without an active transport connection
Can consume early funds without immediately increasing passenger income
Related Upgrades
Optional improvements with no direct early route impact
Better suited to a developed network with surplus cash
Delay these until the first route is complete, active, and generating consistent income.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Stations and Routes Guide
A successful metro network needs more than connected stations. Start with a compact route that generates steady passenger movement, then extend it when the existing network can support additional construction. Prioritize useful connections, avoid unnecessary track length, and leave enough space for future stations and route changes.
Place the first stations around useful connections
Begin with stations that create a practical passenger route instead of placing stations randomly. A short, direct connection is easier to manage and gives the network a clear foundation for expansion.
- Connect areas that passengers are likely to travel between.
- Avoid building isolated stations without a route connection.
- Keep the initial network compact while the business is developing.
Connect stations with efficient track
Create direct routes where possible and avoid excessive bends or detours. Longer construction distances can increase the cost of expansion without providing enough additional passenger value.
- Compare construction distance with the expected passenger benefit.
- Use direct connections for the core route.
- Do not extend a line simply because open space is available.
Watch passenger flow before expanding
Observe how passengers use the current network before adding another station. Expansion is more valuable when the existing route is active and a new connection can improve access or reduce travel gaps.
- Look for stations that consistently attract passenger movement.
- Identify disconnected or underserved areas.
- Expand when the new station improves the network rather than adding cost alone.
Add stations when they create a clear benefit
A new station should extend coverage, connect an important part of the map, or improve the usefulness of an existing route. Avoid placing multiple low-value stations close together unless they support a planned connection.
- Prioritize new coverage over redundant station placement.
- Check whether the station can connect to more than one future route.
- Keep enough space for later upgrades and network changes.
Reserve space for future route expansion
Plan the current layout with later construction in mind. A route that works at the beginning may become difficult to extend if stations and tracks occupy all available space.
- Leave open areas near important route endpoints.
- Avoid layouts that force every future connection through one narrow point.
- Consider how an additional line could connect to the current network.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Cities Unlock Guide
Each additional city expands the scope of the railway business and can change how construction resources, routes, and passenger coverage should be prioritized. Review the requirements shown in the game before moving forward, then prepare the existing network so the next city can be developed without delaying core operations.
| City | Unlock Condition | Development Goal | Planning Focus | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current City | Available starting development area | Establish the first functioning station and route network | Focus on short, useful connections and building a stable operating foundation | Starting area |
| Next Available City | Meet the in-game progression requirements shown for the next city | Complete the required development objectives and begin extending the railway network | Balance expansion spending with the need to keep the existing city connected and productive | Progression target |
| Future Cities | Unlock through the requirements displayed by the game as additional regions become available | Develop new urban areas while continuing to expand the overall network | Plan a global route order that avoids exhausting resources on low-value construction | Long-term expansion |
| Newly Added Regions | Follow the requirements introduced with the corresponding game update | Complete the new region's available construction and progression objectives | Re-evaluate route priorities, upgrade spending, and the best order for developing cities | Update-dependent content |
LINE UP Metro Tycoon AFK and Idle Guide
AFK and idle play work best when the network is already operating smoothly. Before leaving the game, confirm that stations and routes are connected, spend available funds on useful improvements, and check that the current server and device can remain active. Idle income may also depend on game limits, server conditions, and the way offline progress is handled.
LINE UP Metro Tycoon Updates and New Features
Updates can change more than the visible map. New cities may alter the ideal expansion order, new routes can change passenger coverage, and balance adjustments may affect the value of upgrades or idle preparation. Use this log to record official changes and revisit your network strategy whenever a major feature is added.
Track newly available cities or map regions added to the game and record their displayed unlock requirements.
Gameplay Impact
A new region can change the preferred order for global expansion and may require saving funds for new construction objectives.
Recommended Action
Check the new city's requirements first, then compare its development value with the next planned upgrade.
Record new station options, route connections, transport features, or changes to existing network behavior.
Gameplay Impact
Route changes can affect distance planning, passenger coverage, and whether an older low-value connection is still worth maintaining.
Recommended Action
Recheck the busiest routes and redesign inefficient connections before committing to another long expansion.
Track adjustments to construction costs, passenger income, upgrades, earning rates, or other progression values.
Gameplay Impact
Balance changes may alter which upgrades provide the best return and how quickly a network should expand.
Recommended Action
Compare current earnings and costs with the previous strategy, then prioritize upgrades that support the active network.
Record newly announced codes, code expiration changes, and any reward adjustments shown through official game announcements.
Gameplay Impact
Rewards can provide additional funds or boosts that affect the timing of early construction and upgrades.
Recommended Action
Review the current official code information before spending resources, and apply rewards to the most valuable progression bottleneck.
Track temporary events, event objectives, special rewards, and the period in which event content is available.
Gameplay Impact
Event objectives may temporarily change the best use of time, routes, or available funds.
Recommended Action
Complete time-limited objectives before returning to the normal expansion plan, provided they do not disrupt the core network.