ppl_metro
by p4pingvin4ik
ppl_metro is a client-side Fabric transportation mod that builds metro networks with stations, lines and pathfinding for routes between stations.
What it does
The mod lets a player lay out metro lines between pre-configured stations, with transfer stations where lines meet. Routes are calculated automatically, and the pathfinder picks the shortest path between two stations on the network. A navigation HUD shows the active route, the next stop and progress along it while the player travels.
Installation needs Fabric Loader and the Quilt Mod Loader, along with Cloth Config API, which the mod requires. The mod is published only for Fabric, with a single file for 1.21.3. Because it is client-side only, servers do not need to install it. The code is released under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Shortest-path routing
The pathfinder calculates the shortest route between two stations and updates it when the network changes.
Real-time navigation
The route HUD tracks the current position along the chosen line and shows progress toward the destination.
Transfer stations
Lines can share transfer stations, so a player can switch between routes within one trip.
Interactive stations
Stations come pre-configured with connections that update as lines are added or removed.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Long builds across a world
Players connecting several distant settlements can use the network to plan trips between them.
Transit-focused play
Players who enjoy building railways and networks can design full metro systems with transfers.
Who it’s for: Players who want a metro layout with routing and navigation on a Fabric 1.21.3 client. Only the client needs the mod, so servers can keep their own setup.
How it compares
Modern Metro is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.1 that runs on client and server, under the MIT License, and is open source. metromod is Fabric-only for 1.20.1, uses a custom license and is not open source, and it also runs on client and server. RouteRecorder is client-side only for Fabric across 1.19 – 1.21.3, under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license, and is not open source. ppl_metro differs from all three by covering only 1.21.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ppl_metro | Fabric | 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2025-07-27 |
| Modern Metro | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-04-03 |
| metromod | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-24 |
| RouteRecorder | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2025-07-29 |
Questions
Does ppl_metro need Cloth Config API?
Do servers need ppl_metro installed?
Which Minecraft versions does ppl_metro support?
In the catalog
ppl_metro is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 13,252 mods support Minecraft 1.21.3.
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What the author says
## 🌟 Features - Real-time Navigation - In-game HUD with route guidance and progress tracking - Multi-line Support - Complex metro networks with transfer stations - Pathfinding Algorithm - Automatic calculation of optimal routes - Interactive Stations - Pre-configured stations with dynamic connections ## 🌟…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ppl_metro
- Owner
- p4pingvin4ik
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-07-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15