# Why we recommend Path Signals

*Source* · `src-openttd-2021-path-signals` · status: **n/a**

| field | value |
|---|---|
| kind | Technical report / blog |
| authors | nielsmh |
| venue | OpenTTD news |
| date | 2021-11-06 |
| url | https://www.openttd.org/news/2021/11/06/explaining-signals-ui-change |
| accessed | 2026-10-24 |

## Notes

Block signals reserve whole blocks, path signals reserve only track pieces on the route; block signals were the only type in the original game; OpenTTD 12 shows only path signal types by default.

## Backlinks (computed)

**cited by:** [Rail signaling](../mechanic/rail-signaling.md)

## Citation

nielsmh (2021-11-06). *Why we recommend Path Signals*. OpenTTD news https://www.openttd.org/news/2021/11/06/explaining-signals-ui-change

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