Cube Express

From BoardGameGeek:

Welcome to the dawn of a new era in which steel rails carve pathways through vast landscapes, connecting bustling cities and driving the engines of progress. Welcome to Cube Express, where you'll embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the industrial revolution. In Cube Express, you step into the shoes of visionary railroad magnates, tasked with expanding your network of tracks across the landscape of the 19th century as steam engines roar to life and cities swell with newfound prosperity. As you lay track and expand your network, you'll transport passengers, resources, and goods to their destinations, fueling the engine of progress, expanding cities and reaping the rewards of your enterprise. Competing companies vie for dominance on the rails, and the market value of your shares hangs in the balance. Cubes are the currency of progress in Cube Express, each one representing a vital piece of the economic puzzle. Whether they signify passengers eager for transport, resources ripe for production, or lucrative contracts waiting to be fulfilled, every cube holds the potential to shape the destiny of your railroad empire. -description from the designer