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Next route to be distributed

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope everyone is enjoying the Oga Line DLC and update that was released on Tuesday, April 23.

We have received the following comments about the Oga Line DLC.
"There will be the first driver vocalization on a JR East line."
"There is a difference in elevation on the tracks, giving you the feeling of driving."
"Easy to play"
We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last YouTube live-stream.(1:49:15~)

Let's try to answer the question, what was the line that "Hard to reach station" represented?[/h3]


























[h3]The meaning of the "Hard to reach station" was “Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station,” where trains stop and passengers can get off only on days when events are held at the nearby soccer stadium!
You already know the train lines related to the Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station, don't you?[/h3]

[h4]So, the next DLC will be "Kashima Line"!
In addition, the “Narita Line” will be distributed at the same time![/h4]


[h3]
  • Route: Narita Line・Kashima Line
  • Section(Narita Line): Inbound Choshi Station ⇒ Chiba Station (94.7km)
  • Section(Kashima Line): Inbound Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station ⇒ Sawara Station(21.0km)
  • Model: Series 209-2100 (4-car train)
  • Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
  • International sales price: US$39.99
[/h3]

・Narita Line
The Narita Line is a 75.4 km long line connecting Matsukishi Station in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, to Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture.This DLC includes a 94.7 km long section, including a portion between Choshi and Matsukishi Stations and between Sakura and Chiba Stations on the Sobu Main Line.The Narita Line, which opened between Narita and Sakura stations in 1897, has a history of more than 120 years.In the past, the “Suigo” express train operated between Tokyo Station and Choshi Station via the Narita Line.Currently, only regular trains run from Choshi Station to Sakura Station.
The Narita Line runs along the Tone River after leaving Matsugishi Station.The line heads for Narita Station via Katori Station, the gateway to Katori Jingu Shrine, one of the three shrines in the eastern part of Japan; Sawara Station, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a Koedo town; and Shimosa-Kozaki Station, the nearest station to the historic sake brewery town.The long, quiet stretch of fields stretches all the way to Narita Station.From Narita Station to Sakura Station, the “Narita Express” express train runs between central Tokyo and Narita Airport, making this a busy section with many trains.
We hope you will enjoy the Narita Line with this DLC, which is full of local train feeling while enjoying the rural landscape with its fields.

・Kashima Line
The Kashima Line is a 17.4 km long line connecting Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to Katori Station in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.This DLC includes a 21.0 km long section, including a portion between Katori and Sawara Stations on the NaritaLine.It has a relatively short history in the JR East service area, having opened in 1970.Although the Kashima Line begins at Katori Station, the first station for operational purposes is Sawara Station (some trains depart from Narita Station), so trains run on the Narita Line tracks between Katori Station and Sawara Station.In the past, the “Ayame” express train operated up to five round trips per day.As of 2024, there is one round-trip rapid train per day that runs directly from the Tokyo area.In addition, since Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station is a temporary station, trains operate between Kashima Jingu Station and Sawara Station except when events are held at Kashima Soccer Stadium.Most sections of the line run on elevated tracks, allowing passengers to enjoy scenic views of Kitaura, Hitachi-Tone River, and Tone River, which are typical of the suigou area.
Enjoy the DLC of the Kashima Line while enjoying the rural scenery of the Hokuso Plateau spreading out from the elevated line.

We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!

DLC No. 16 "Oga Line" is now available!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 16th DLC, "Oga Line" today, April 23 (Tuesday)!


[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Oga Line is a 26.4 km long line connecting Oiwake Station in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, to Oga Station in Oga City, Akita Prefecture.All trains operate directly to the Ou Line, and this DLC includes a 39.4 km long section, including a portion between Akita Station and Oiwake Station on the Ou Line.
The Oga Line began service in 1913 as the Funakawa Light Rail Line connecting Oiwake and Futada Stations, and later in 1916 the entire line was opened to Funakawa Station, which is now Oga Station. Currently, only regular trains operate on the line, but in the past, the night express train "Oga" departing from Ueno Station used to run to Oga Station as a temporary train.
The maximum speed changes depending on the section of track (Ou Line section: 95 km/h, Oga Line section: 85 km/h), and all trains are operated as one-man trains. (*In this DLC, implemented in two-man specification)
The EV-E801 series AC battery-powered trains began operating on the Oga Line in 2017, and now all trains on the line are operated by the EV-E801 series. The EV-E801 Series runs in two modes: between Akita Station and Oiwake Station, the electrified section, it runs on electricity from overhead wires, while between Oiwake Station and Oga Station, the non-electrified section, it runs on electricity stored in storage batteries with the pantographs down. The first track at Oga Station is equipped with recharging facilities so that passengers can recharge their batteries during the time the train stops before turning around.
On the way to Oiwake Station, the Ou Line section runs through a bedroom town of Akita City. After leaving Oiwake Station, the train enters the Oga Line section, where fields along the line become conspicuous, and from the Wakimoto Station area, the train winds through mountainous areas. Please enjoy driving the EV-E801 series AC battery-powered train with the sightseeing spot "Mt. Kanpuzan" in Oga City, Akita Prefecture in this DLC.

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[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
[h4]
  • The first JR EAST Train Simulator to operate battery-powered trains!
  • Reproduction of switching to battery-driven mode at Oiwake station! (A series of operations are automatic.)
    [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  • Voice broadcasting by a conductor and pointing and calling by a driver are implemented! (Akita train crew depot is in charge)
[/h4]

[h3]Route Information[/h3]
  • Section: Oga Line Outbound Akita ⇒ Oga
  • Total length: 39.4 km
  • Number of Stations: 12 *Data before the opening of Izumi-Sotoasahikawa Station is included.
  • Security equipment: ATS-Ps

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]
  • Train Number:1127M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(08:52) → Oga(09:49)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1131M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(12:09) → Oga(13:07)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1133M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(13:38) → Oga(14:34)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1135M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(15:28) → Oga(16:28)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot


[h3]International sales price: US$29.99[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2942990/JR___EVE801/?beta=0



[h3]The following features have been added and modified for the release of the DLC.[/h3]
    【Common】
  • Correction of the position of conductor broadcasts
    On some routes, the position of broadcasts played during platform entry has been corrected, and the position of broadcasts that would otherwise be covered by other broadcasts has been corrected.
    【Tokaido Line DLC, Takasaki Line DLC】
  • Series E233-3000: Fixed a bug that the pure electric brake sound does not sound when the train stops.
    【Sobu Line (Rapid) DLC】
  • Correction of speed setting of signal indications
    Correction of incorrect speed setting of signal indications on Narita Line section.


[h3]If you like this update and the Oga Line DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
[/h3]

We will continue to update the software based on the reviews and comments we receive.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2942990/JR___EVE801/?beta=0

We will discuss JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 16 "Oga Line" live today.

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 16 "Oga Line" , a live YouTube distribution will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to talk passionately about the latest DLC "Oga Line" and the update.
In addition to the usual members, the main line drivers and conductors of the Akita train crew depot who actually work on the Oga Line will also participate in this time.
Please come and watch!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2942990/JR___EVE801/


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Oga Line DLC will finally be released on Tuesday, April 23!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Oga Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on April 27 (Tuesday).


*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
[h3]
  • The first JR EAST Train Simulator to operate battery-powered trains!
  • Reproduction of switching to battery-driven mode at Oiwake station! (A series of operations are automatic.)
  • Voice broadcasting by a conductor and pointing and calling by a driver are implemented! (Akita train crew depot is in charge)
[/h3]

[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Oga Line is a 26.4 km long line connecting Oiwake Station in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, to Oga Station in Oga City, Akita Prefecture.All trains operate directly to the Ou Line, and this DLC includes a 39.4 km long section, including a portion between Akita Station and Oiwake Station on the Ou Line.
The Oga Line began service in 1913 as the Funakawa Light Rail Line connecting Oiwake and Futada Stations, and later in 1916 the entire line was opened to Funakawa Station, which is now Oga Station. Currently, only regular trains operate on the line, but in the past, the night express train "Oga" departing from Ueno Station used to run to Oga Station as a temporary train.
The maximum speed changes depending on the section of track (Ou Line section: 95 km/h, Oga Line section: 85 km/h), and all trains are operated as one-man trains. (*In this DLC, implemented in two-man specification)
The EV-E801 series AC battery-powered trains began operating on the Oga Line in 2017, and now all trains on the line are operated by the EV-E801 series. The EV-E801 Series runs in two modes: between Akita Station and Oiwake Station, the electrified section, it runs on electricity from overhead wires, while between Oiwake Station and Oga Station, the non-electrified section, it runs on electricity stored in storage batteries with the pantographs down. The first track at Oga Station is equipped with recharging facilities so that passengers can recharge their batteries during the time the train stops before turning around.
On the way to Oiwake Station, the Ou Line section runs through a bedroom town of Akita City. After leaving Oiwake Station, the train enters the Oga Line section, where fields along the line become conspicuous, and from the Wakimoto Station area, the train winds through mountainous areas. Please enjoy driving the EV-E801 series AC battery-powered train with the sightseeing spot "Mt. Kanpuzan" in Oga City, Akita Prefecture in this DLC.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]
  • Section: Oga Line Outbound Akita ⇒ Oga
  • Total length: 39.4 km
  • Number of Stations: 12 *Data before the opening of Izumi-Sotoasahikawa Station is included.
  • Security equipment: ATS-Ps

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]
  • Train Number:1127M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(08:52) → Oga(09:49)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1131M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(12:09) → Oga(13:07)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1133M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(13:38) → Oga(14:34)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot

  • Train Number:1135M
  • Type/Destination: Local train to Oga
  • Section where you can drive: Akita(15:28) → Oga(16:28)
  • Type of train: Series EV-E801 2 cars
  • Responsible for real voice train announcements: Akita train crew depot


[h3]International sales price: US$29.99[/h3]

The store page is also open to the public today.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2942990/JR___EVE801/?beta=0


[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]
[h3]
    【Tokaido Line DLC, Takasaki Line DLC】
  • Series E233-3000: Fixed a bug that the pure electric brake sound does not sound when the train stops.

[/h3]

Please look forward to the release date!

Next route to be distributed

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope everyone is enjoying the JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC and update that was released on March 26 (Tuesday).

We have received the following comments about the JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC.
"DLC that allows you to experience our industrial heritage."
"The sound of the engines and the running rails are implemented at a very high level of sophistication."
"The sound of the real driver pointing and calling is very good."
We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last YouTube live-stream.(1:31:00~)

Let's try to answer the question, what was the line that "God" represented?[/h3]


























[h3]The meaning of the word "God" was a reference to "Namahage," a visiting deity seen in traditional folk customs in the Oga Peninsula of Akita Prefecture who comes to warn people against laziness and to purge them of misfortune.
And when we talk about routes related to "Namahage," we are referring to the "Oga Namahage Line”.
When it comes to the line nicknamed "Oga Namahage Line," you already know what it is, don't you?[/h3]

[h4]So, the next DLC will be "Oga Line"![/h4]


[h3]
  • Route: Oga Line
  • Section: Outbound Akita Station ⇒ Oga Station (39.4km)
  • Data before the opening of Izumi-Sotoasahikawa Station is included.
  • Model: Series EV-E801 (2-car train)
  • Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  • International sales price: US$29.99
[/h3]

The Oga Line is a 26.4 km long line connecting Oiwake Station in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, to Oga Station in Oga City, Akita Prefecture.All trains operate directly to the Ou Line, and this DLC includes a 39.4 km long section, including a portion between Akita Station and Oiwake Station on the Ou Line.
The Oga Line began service in 1913 as the Funakawa Light Rail Line connecting Oiwake and Futada Stations, and later in 1916 the entire line was opened to Funakawa Station, which is now Oga Station. Currently, only regular trains operate on the line, but in the past, the night express train "Oga" departing from Ueno Station used to run to Oga Station as a temporary train.
The maximum speed changes depending on the section of track (Ou Line section: 95 km/h, Oga Line section: 85 km/h), and all trains are operated as one-man trains. (*In this DLC, implemented in two-man specification)
The EV-E801 series AC battery-powered trains began operating on the Oga Line in 2017, and now all trains on the line are operated by the EV-E801 series. The EV-E801 Series runs in two modes: between Akita Station and Oiwake Station, the electrified section, it runs on electricity from overhead wires, while between Oiwake Station and Oga Station, the non-electrified section, it runs on electricity stored in storage batteries with the pantographs down. The first track at Oga Station is equipped with recharging facilities so that passengers can recharge their batteries during the time the train stops before turning around.
On the way to Oiwake Station, the Ou Line section runs through a bedroom town of Akita City. After leaving Oiwake Station, the train enters the Oga Line section, where fields along the line become conspicuous, and from the Wakimoto Station area, the train winds through mountainous areas. Please enjoy driving the EV-E801 series AC battery-powered train with the sightseeing spot "Mt. Kanpuzan" in Oga City, Akita Prefecture in this DLC.

We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!