‘A train is passing through’ is one of the messages that pops up every so often inStardew Valley. Here’s exactly what you should do whenever you see this message in the belovedcozy 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 thegame, so it’s important to look out for while you’re tending yourcrops, anddeveloping your bondswith 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

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 onthe 3rd of Summerafter 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’ messagesignifies that a train is about to cross through the Railroadso you should head to the railroad as soon as you see the message.

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

As such, there areno guaranteed days a train will passso players will have to keep an eye out for the ‘A train is passing through’ message.

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, asgetting hit by the train itself will cause you to take damage.

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:

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Philip Trahan was a Games Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Pokemon, Apex Legends, Call of Duty, RPGs, JRPGs, and Nintendo franchises. He also has bylines at NintendoEverything and GameRant.