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Next route to be distributed

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope everyone is enjoying the update we made on Tuesday, September 24.

Regarding the newly added driver voice for the Hachinohe Line, we received a comment
that “it is interesting that the call-outs are quite different from those on other lines. 
We are encouraged by the many positive comments and your candid reviews, such as “I am glad to experience routes I don't have yet,” about the addition of some routes to the basic pack. 
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


[h3]Now, did everyone get the hint about the next delivery route that was in the announcement at the time of the last update? 
 
Let's try to answer the question, what was the line that "24364"represented?[/h3]


























[h3]The meaning of "24364" was “the distance from the starting point of a railroad crossing that exists on a certain line,” referring to the famous Yahata No. 2 crossing(24,364 meters from the starting point), where trains come just barely close enough to turn around.

Speaking of the Yahata No. 2 railroad crossing, you all know what I'm talking about, don't you?[/h3]


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


[h3]
  • Route: Yokosuka Line
  • Section: Inbound Kurihama ⇒ Tōkyō(73.3km)
  • Model: E217(4car・11car・15car) 
  • Release date: Scheduled for October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)  Japan Standard Time (JST) 
  • International sales price: US$34.99
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※October 10(JST), Correction: The distance listed for the distribution section was incorrect and has been corrected.We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

The Yokosuka Line is a 23.9 km long line connecting Kurihama Station in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture and Ōfuna Station in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Although the official name of  Ōfuna Station to Tōkyō Station is Tōkaido main line, trains run directly from Kurihama Station to Tōkyō Station, so the line between Kurihama and Tōkyō Stations is known as the Yokosuka Line.  
 
In 1980, the Sobu Rapid Line started direct service from Tōkyō Station to Chiba, and it can go to Chiba and Narita Airport and other areas in Chiba Prefecture. The Narita Express, a limited express train bound for Narita Airport, and other trains with various destinations can be seen.

In 2001, the Shōnan Shinjuku Line began direct service from Zushi Station to Utsunomiya Station, providing convenient access to Shinjuku Station and other Tōkyō subcenters and to the Utsunomiya Line.  
 
The train leaves Kurihama Station for Yokohama Station via Yokosuka Station, a military port town; Kamakura Station, famous for the Daibutsu statue and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine; and Ōfuna Station, where the train joins the Tōkaidō Main Line.
After Yokohama Station, the line separates from the Tōkaidō Main Line near Tsurumi Station and heads for Shinagawa via Shin-Kawasaki Station and Musashi-Kosugi Station, where the Shin-Tsurumi Engine Works is spead, while running alongside the Tōkaidō Shinkansen.
After Shinagawa Station, the line goes underground to Tōkyō Station, its final destination.
We hope you enjoy the various landscapes from the suburbs to the city and the many parallel trains. 
 
Please look forward to further updates!

10/1(Tue) Minor correction

The following modifications have been made.

[h4][/h4]
    【Common】
  • Fixed an issue where the user's customized driver's cab viewpoint was not saved.

    【Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC】
  • Corrected the applicable range of the curve limit of 75 km/h after departing from Hachioji Station.
  • Changed the setting for the uphill grade after the train departs from Shinjuku Station.

Notice:Regarding the problem with the Zuiki controller

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.

With the expansion of the simulator's controller support, we were adding functionality to enable the use of Zuiki controller from May of this year.However, since the update of the Steam client on September 11, there has been a problem with the controller not working properly when playing with the Zuiki controller selected in the controller settings.
The cause of the problem is currently under investigation in cooperation with Valve Corporation.

We will inform you of the situation here again after the problem is fixed or the cause is determined, so
we would appreciate it if you could wait for a while.
For customers who use the Zuiki controller,We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding.

Thank you very much for providing us with the information related to the problem through comments on the bulletin board, etc.
Thank you for your continued support of JR EAST Train Simulator.

9/24 (Tue) Update Notice

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Today, Tuesday, September 24, the following update was made.
[h3]■Newly implemented functions[/h3]
[h3]
    【Common】
  • Adding routes to the basic pack
    Add some sections of the Senseki Line, Shinetsu Line, and Hachinohe Line to the basic pack at no charge.
    As a result, seven lines can now be played with the basic pack, in addition to the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line, Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Train, and Oito Line that were previously available.
    ・Senseki Line  Outbound  Aobadori -Nigatake    4.0km(6 stations)  Series 205-3100
    ▶Click here for the Seneki Line DLC store page.
    ・Shinetsu Line  Outbound  Naoetsu - Dosokohama 9.4km(4 stations)  Series E129
    ▶Click here for the Shinetsu Line DLC store page.
    ・Hachinohe Line Outbound  Hachinohe-Konakano   7.3km(4 stations)  Series Kiha E130-500
    ▶Click here for the Hachinohe Line DLC store page.
    (Please note that the capacity of the basic pack has increased from 35GB to 45GB with this update.)

    【Hachinohe Line DLC】
  • Implementation of driver finger pointing voice to the Hachinohe Line DLC
    Hachinohe Control Center was in charge of the voice recording of the driver's finger pointing and calling.
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[h3]■Corrective actions[/h3]
[h3]
    【Tokaido Line DLC】
  • Correction of arrival and departure times at Manazuru Station
    Corrected the arrival and departure times of Manazuru Station displayed on the TIMS screen to 17:00:15 arrival and 17:00:45 departure.

    【Nambu Line DLC】
  • Correction of curve speed limit location
    Corrected the position of the left curve speed limit between the 11th and 10th blockade between Noborito and Nakanoshima Stations.

    【Tsurumi Line DLC】
  • Correction of maximum speed setting
    Corrected maximum speed setting between Hama-Kawasaki and Showa Stations.

    【Koumi Line DLC】
  • Modification of conditions for signal indication
    Corrected the condition of signal indication when arriving after a significant delay

    【Utsunomiya Line DLC】
  • Correction of operating time between stations
    1539E: Corrected the time of operation between Ibori and Ueno on the TIMS screen from 3:45 to 4:45.
  • Correction of station transit times
    3520M: Corrected the passing time of Kurihashi Station to 08:58:15 and Kawaguchi Station to 09:35:45.

    【Oga Line DLC】
  • Correction of slope setting
    Corrected gradients before and after Wakimoto station
  • Correction of speed limit release position
    Adjust the speed limit release position to be two car lengths.

    【Joban Line DLC】
  • Correction of speed limit
    Corrected speed limit near Tokyo Station
  • Correction of slope setting
    Corrected slope setting at Ueno station
[/h3]

With this update, the number of routes that can be played with the basic pack has been further expanded!
We hope you will experience the differences in the characteristics of the different routes and vehicles with the upgraded basic packs.

[h3]If you like this update, we would be very grateful if you could reflect this in your review rating.[/h3]

Now, here's a hint for the next delivery route you're interested in...
The clue is [h2]"24364"[/h2]

Please enjoy!

Next Update

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We will inform you about the next update.

[h2]Next update date: Tuesday, September 24 (Japan time)[/h2]

[h3]The following updates are scheduled for Tuesday, September 24.[/h3]

[h3]■Newly implemented functions[/h3]
[h3]
    【Common】
  • Adding routes to the basic pack
    Add some sections of the Senseki Line, Shinetsu Main Line, and Hachinohe Line to the basic pack at no charge.

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

    ・Senseki Line  Outbound  Aobadori -Nigatake    4.0km(6 stations)  Series 205-3100
    ・Shinetsu Line  Outbound  Naoetsu - Dosokohama 9.4km(4 stations)  Series E129
    ・Hachinohe Line Outbound  Hachinohe-Konakano   7.3km(4 stations)  Series Kiha E130-500

    (Please note that the capacity of the basic pack will increase from 35GB to 45GB with this update.)

    【Hachinohe Line DLC】
  • Implementation of driver finger pointing voice to the Hachinohe Line DLC
[/h3]

[h3]■Corrective actions[/h3]
[h3]
    【Tokaido Line DLC】
  • Correction of arrival and departure times at Manazuru Station
    Corrected the arrival and departure times of Manazuru Station displayed on the TIMS screen to 17:00:15 arrival and 17:00:45 departure.

    【Nambu Line DLC】
  • Correction of curve speed limit location
    Corrected the position of the left curve speed limit between the 11th and 10th blockade between Noborito and Nakanoshima Stations.

    【Tsurumi Line DLC】
  • Correction of maximum speed setting
    Corrected maximum speed setting between Hama-Kawasaki and Showa Stations.

    【Koumi Line DLC】
  • Modification of conditions for signal indication
    Corrected the condition of signal indication when arriving after a significant delay

    【Utsunomiya Line DLC】
  • Correction of operating time between stations
    1539E: Corrected the time of operation between Ibori and Ueno on the TIMS screen from 3:45 to 4:45.
  • Correction of station transit times
    3520M: Corrected the passing time of Kurihashi Station to 08:58:15 and Kawaguchi Station to 09:35:45.

    【Oga Line DLC】
  • Correction of slope setting
    Corrected gradients before and after Wakimoto station
  • Correction of speed limit release position
    Adjust the speed limit release position to be two car lengths.

    【Joban Line DLC】
  • Correction of speed limit
    Corrected speed limit near Tokyo Station
  • Correction of slope setting
    Corrected slope setting at Ueno station
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Please stay tuned until the update date!