Train Map Guide
Eastern European rail yard
An Eastern European rail yard packed with box cover, tight alleys, and the iconic blue/yellow trains. Train returned to CS2 with a complete Source 2 rebuild in 2024.
Train Radar Overview
Full de_train top-down map with callouts. Smoke lineups coming soon.
Train Layout & Bombsites
A site: Ivy, Ladder, Heaven, Oil. B site: Back train, Lower, Sandwich, Pop Dog. Mid: Z, Halls, Connector.
History & Lore
First created in 2001 for Counter-Strike 1.1, Train is one of the oldest maps in the game. It was reworked multiple times and reintroduced to CS2 active duty in 2024 after a long hiatus.
Core Tactics — CT & T Side
CT side: hold ivy / ladder, anchor A heaven, rotate via Z. T side: pop-flash into A with Oil / Blue train plays, or B via ivy and sandwich.
Competitive History on Train
Train is one of the oldest maps in Counter-Strike, dating back to 2001. Astralis dominated Train in their 2018-2019 peak. The map was removed from active duty in 2021 and reintroduced to CS2 in 2024 with a Source 2 rework.
Train CS2 Meta Notes
CS2 Train has been significantly reworked with new textures, clearer sight lines, and rebuilt sandwich bomb-site geometry. Pop-dog and ladder angles have been adjusted for more fair duels.
Train Economy & Buy Rounds
T side: Default B takes with ivy molotov, force AK on round 2 lost. CT side: AWP on Alley and ladder-room; double SG-553 on T forced buys is standard.
Recommended Weapons for Train
Train CS2 FAQ
What are the callouts on Train?
A site: Ivy, Ladder, Heaven, Oil, Popdog. B site: Back Train, Lower, Sandwich, Blue Train, Halls. Mid: Z, Connector.
Is Train CT or T sided?
Train is considered CT-sided, around 53/47 CT in pro play, due to tight chokepoints and strong heaven holds.
When did Train return to CS2?
Train was removed from active duty in 2021 and reintroduced to CS2 in 2024 after a full Source 2 rework.
