Stardew Valley: What to do when ‘A train is passing through’

Philip Trahan
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‘A train is passing through’ is one of the messages that pops up every so often in Stardew Valley. Here’s exactly what you should do whenever you see this message in the beloved cozy game.

One location that provides a message for players every so often in Stardew Valley is the Railroad. Once you unlock this area, you’ll occasionally come across the message ‘A train is passing through’. Responding to the message in good time can get you some free resources in the game, so it’s important to look out for while you’re tending your crops, and developing your bonds with fellow townsfolk.

So, if you’re wondering exactly what you should do in response, we’ve got all the information you need right here.

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Stardew Valley: ‘A train is passing through’ message explained

As mentioned above, you will only see this message once the Railroad is unlocked. This occurs automatically on the 3rd of Summer after an earthquake clears the blocked pass.

Afterward, there will be a chance that a train will pass through Stardew Valley via the railroad tracks. Naturally, the ‘A train is passing through’ message signifies that a train is about to cross through the Railroad so you should head to the railroad as soon as you see the message.

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When to expect Trains in Stardew Valley

On any day between 9 AM and 6 PM, there is a random chance that a train will pass through Stardew Valley.

As such, there are no guaranteed days a train will pass so players will have to keep an eye out for the ‘A train is passing through’ message.

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So whenever that notification appears, be sure to book it to the Railroad as fast as you can and stand near the tracks. Don’t stand too close to the tracks, though, as getting hit by the train itself will cause you to take damage.

What resources do trains have in Stardew Valley?

Trains can drop a variety of valuable materials and resources when they pass through Stardew Valley so it’s important to take advantage of them whenever they do drive through in the game! The resources you can get from trains are as follows:

  • Coal
  • Stone
  • Geodes
  • Iron Ore
  • Wood
  • Leprechaun Shoes

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About The Author

Philip is a Staff Writer at Dexerto based in Louisiana, with expertise in Pokemon, Apex Legends, and general gaming industry news. His first job in the games industry was as a reviewer with NintendoEverything.com while attending college. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication focusing on Multimedia Journalism, he worked with GameRant.com for nearly two years before joining Dexerto. When he's not writing he's usually tearing through some 80+ hour JRPG. You can contact him at philip.trahan@dexerto.com.