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- 2 GB RAM
- 2 CPU
- 15 GB NVMe
- Unlimited Slots
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Rent your own Art of the Rail server: automated setup, unlimited slots, DDoS protection and locations worldwide.
American ExpressAbout the game
Art of the Rail, which some players search for as Art of Rail, is a railway tycoon game built for multiplayer. You lay track, connect towns and industries, run trains and grow a transport economy, either together or against each other. In co-op, your group shares one network. In competitive sessions, rival companies fight over routes and profits. With your own dedicated server, that shared world no longer depends on one player's PC staying on.
Your server keeps the rail network running 24/7, so everyone in your group can join whenever they have time and pick up where the last shift left off. You pick the location closest to your players and manage everything in the ZapX panel from your browser or phone. Slots are unlimited, so your group size is never tied to a player cap.

Locations worldwide
8 data centers worldwide — choose the location closest to your community.
Benchmark
See how an Art of the Rail server at ZAP compares on performance and value with what other hosts usually offer.
High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location
Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU
confirmed 2026-07-01
Use cases
Whether you're running a shared co-op network, settling competitive sessions or hosting weekly rail nights, a dedicated server keeps your Art of the Rail world ready.
Ready to build?
Your rail network, online around the clock.
Impressionen
A glimpse into the game world—its atmosphere, exploration, and the moments your community will experience on the server.
Choose a package and term. Setup runs automatically, with unlimited slots and DDoS protection included.
No setup. No risk. Ready for launch.
Features
From the first track to a continent-spanning network: the tools your group needs to keep its Art of the Rail world online and running smoothly.
No manual install: your server is set up automatically at launch.
Bring your whole crew. Resources set the limit, not a slot cap you pay for.
Big networks with many trains keep running smoothly on modern hardware.
Pick the data center closest to your players for responsive sessions.
Has your network outgrown its package? Add RAM and CPU without starting over.
Run a 3-day session or a full year, whichever term fits your group.
Reviews
Real feedback on support and setup.
FAQ
Answers to the most important questions before you start.
Yes. Art of the Rail packages are already in the shop. While the game is a pre-order, you pay up front, your server is set up automatically at launch, and you can cancel for a full refund until then. Once the game is out, setup starts right after payment.
Setup is fully automated. Your server is set up automatically at launch. The IP, port and controls then show up in your ZapX panel, ready to share with your group.
We don't cap slots on any package, so you never pay per player. In practice, the limit comes from the game itself and from your package's RAM and CPU. Larger groups running big networks with many trains should choose more resources.
Choose based on your group size and how big your network will get. A small co-op crew usually needs less RAM, while large networks with many trains and players benefit from more RAM and CPU. You can add resources later without setting up a new server. Learn how upgrades work
A hosted game is only online while the host is playing, and their PC and connection have to carry everyone. A dedicated server keeps your shared rail network and economy running 24/7. Every player can join whenever they want, and the host's hardware is no longer the bottleneck.
You can choose from locations worldwide. For the best connection, pick the one closest to most of your players. Many North American groups start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles. Before you order, you can compare your live ping to each location. See all locations
Yes. Every Art of the Rail server includes DDoS protection at no extra cost. Our own locations use PletX protection, and partner locations come with basic protection, which helps keep your sessions online during attacks. More about DDoS protection
You choose the term at checkout: 3, 30, 90 or 180 days, or 1 year. Longer terms lower your monthly cost. With ZapX Pass you can also choose Lifetime where it's offered: buy once and keep your server as long as your Pass is active. Payments go through Stripe.
Any more questions?
Contact SupportThe ZapX AI Agent explains settings, helps you find connection details and suggests the next safe step for your Art of the Rail server. You stay in control of every change.
The ZapX AI Agent is included with ZapX Pass, along with extras like Lifetime server slots.
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Check on your Art of the Rail server from your phone, whether you're on the couch or on the go.
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