JR EAST Train Simulator News

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Shin-etsu Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on September 26th (Tuesday).


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


▲Photographs taken during coverage of E129 Series trains.

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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• Driving with a view of the Sea of Japan is possible!
• Capable of long-distance operation with a total length of 136.3 km!
• Environmental sounds during station stops recorded at the actual site are implemented!
  (Only 3 stations: Naoetsu, Omigawa, and Kashiwazaki Stations)
• Actual voice broadcasts by the current train conductor are implemented! (Broadcasting is handled by the Niigata Train crew depot.)

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Shin-etsu Line connects Takasaki Station in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture with Niigata Station in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.
In the past, a single line connected Takasaki Station to Niigata Station, but with the opening of the Shinkansen line to Nagano (now Hokuriku Shinkansen) in October 1997, the line between Yokokawa Station and Karuizawa Station, which runs parallel to the Shinkansen line, was discontinued. At that time, the remaining line between Karuizawa Station and Shinonoi Station was also transferred to Shinano Railway. In March 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension between Nagano and Kanazawa stations opened for service, and management of the line between Nagano and Naoetsu stations was also transferred to Shinano Railway and Echigo TOKImeki Railway.
Currently, the Shin-etsu Line operating as JR EAST has three sections: between Takasaki Station and Yokokawa Station, between Shinonoi Station and Nagano Station, and between Naoetsu Station and Niigata Station. This DLC includes the section between Naoetsu Station and Niigata Station.
Omigawa(青海川) Station, located on the way to the station, is known as a station adjacent to the sea, along with Umi-Shibaura Station on the Tsurumi Line and Rikuzen-Otsuka Station on the Senseki Line, where you can watch the sun set over the Sea of Japan from the platform.The train runs along the seaside section of the Sea of Japan between Naoetsu Station and Kashiwazaki Station, and between Kashiwazaki Station and Niigata Station, it runs through the rural landscape that symbolizes Niigata as a rice-producing region.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Shin-etsu Line Outbound Naoetsu ⇒ Niigata
  
• Total length: 136.3 km
  
• Number of Stations: 42
  
• Security equipment: ATS-Ps/ATS-P

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

• Train Number：1327M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
  
• Type of train: Series E129, 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Niigata train crew depot
  
  
• Train Number：1323M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train from Kashiwazaki to Niigata
  
• Type of train: Series E129, 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Niigata train crew depot
  
  
• Train Number：431M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train from Nagaoka to Niigata
  
• Type of train: Series E129, 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Niigata train crew depot
  
  
• Train Number：3481M
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid train from Nagaoka to Niigata
  
• Type of train: Series E129, 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Niigata train crew depot
  
  
• Train Number：2523M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train from Niitsu to Niigata
  
• Type of train: Series E129, 4 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Niigata train crew depot
  

[h3]International sales price: US$39.99[/h3]

The store page is also open to the public today.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2602460/JR_____E129/?beta=0

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC. [/h3]
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【Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC】
• Actual voice broadcasts by the current train conductor are implemented. (Broadcasting is handled by the Toyoda Train crew depot.)

【Joban Line DLC】
• Fixed an event in which the timetable displayed on the TIMS screen was off by 15 seconds.
• Corrected pilot lamp lighting timing.
• Added speed limits (35, 45, 40, and 40 km/h) at turnouts after departing Ueno Station
• Fixed embedding misalignment of the first blocking signal between Kashiwa and Kita-Kashiwa stations.
• Corrected the slope indication before Hitachinoushiku Station (the 10‰ and 3.3‰ sections were indicated as "downhill" when "uphill" was justified).

【Yamanote Line DLC】
• Corrected slope indication between Ikebukuro and Mejiro stations.
• Fixed a bug in the 876G scenario where the ATC emergency brake was applied just before arrival at Tamachi Station.
• In the 876G scenario, the timing of the door-closing reminder announcement during station stops has been changed to after the departure bell rings.

【Oito Line DLC】
• In the 3241M scenario,aspects of the home signal at Shinano-Matsugawa Station are corrected.
• In the 3241M scenario, the announcement "We will stop for a short while to allow trains to pass each other" was deleted at Ichinichiba, Toyoshina, and Shinano-Matsugawa stations because the preceding train had arrived first.

【Saikyo Line ･ Kawagoe Line DLC】
• Corrected an issue in the 759K scenario where the train was forced to stop in the air section when a stop signal was given due to an approaching train.

【Keihin-Tohoku Line・Negishi Line】
• Corrected gradient indication at Oimachi station.

【Train schedule Selection Screen】

• Fixed the speed at which text scrolling flows.

【Others】
• Correction of the event in which the density of UV glass in the cab of E233 series returned to the state before the modification.

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Please look forward to the release date!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope you are all enjoying the Joban Line DLC and major update that was released on August 29.

Some users commented on the Joban Line DLC, "I can enjoy the change of scenery along the line, from the city center with its many high-rise buildings to the quiet countryside!" and "The dead sections are so realistic and fun!"
We have also received a number of positive comments and candid reviews about the major update, such as "I was surprised by the huge amount of the new schedule," and "I really enjoyed driving while anticipating the rapidly changing signal indications, which is a completely different experience from the previous off-peak periods, even on the same route. The production team is encouraged by these comments.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


Now, we would like to inform you of the next distribution schedule, which you have all been waiting for.

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[h4]The next DLC will be distributed for the Shin-etsu Line, which will be the first Niigata area![/h4]
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• Route: Shin-etsu Line(信越本線)
  
• Section: Outbound Naoetsu(直江津) ⇒ Niigata(新潟)
  
• Model: Series E129 (4-car train)
  
• Release date: Scheduled for September 26, 2023 (Tue.)
  
• International sales price: US$39.99
  

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*[Apology] An error was made in the monetary amount when the article was posted. We apologize for the error and correct it. (Added on 9/8)


The Shin-etsu Line connects Takasaki Station in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture with Niigata Station in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.
In the past, a single line connected Takasaki Station to Niigata Station, but with the opening of the Shinkansen line to Nagano (now Hokuriku Shinkansen) in October 1997, the line between Yokokawa Station and Karuizawa Station, which runs parallel to the Shinkansen line, was discontinued. At that time, the remaining line between Karuizawa Station and Shinonoi Station was also transferred to Shinano Railway. In March 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension between Nagano and Kanazawa stations opened for service, and management of the line between Nagano and Naoetsu stations was also transferred to Shinano Railway and Echigo TOKImeki Railway.
Currently, the Shin-etsu Line operating as JR EAST has three sections: between Takasaki Station and Yokokawa Station, between Shinonoi Station and Nagano Station, and between Naoetsu Station and Niigata Station. This DLC includes the section between Naoetsu Station and Niigata Station.
Omigawa(青海川) Station, located on the way to the station, is known as a station adjacent to the sea, along with Umi-Shibaura Station on the Tsurumi Line and Rikuzen-Otsuka Station on the Senseki Line, where you can watch the sun set over the Sea of Japan from the platform.The train runs along the seaside section of the Sea of Japan between Naoetsu Station and Kashiwazaki Station, and through the countryside between Kashiwazaki Station and Niigata Station.



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!

The following modifications have been made.

[h4]Correction details[/h4]

• Senseki Line 1221S - Fixed an issue that the X signal would appear and the line would become inoperable when starting operation from an intermediate station (Sendai Station to Hon-Shiogama Station).
  

The following modifications have been made.

[h4]Correction details[/h4]

• Display range of stop marks changed to original scale
  The moving scale of the stop position indicator and stop position mark ♦ has been restored to that used prior to August 28. (3m front/rear to 5m front/rear)
  
  ＜Supplement＞
  The stop mark display range for the Yamanote Line (±35 cm) did not match the actual display, so the scale was changed from 5 to 3 meters in the recent update on August 29 (Tue.).
  (Since it is not possible to change the scale for each route, the change was made uniformly.)
  However, due to the many comments we have received regarding this change, we will temporarily revert back to the original specifications.
  
  
• Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line (727B): Correction of a problem with red lights warning of abnormalities at railroad crossings between Kawasaki Station and Tsurumi Station.
  
• Joban Line (1157M): Corrected the light position of the yellow signal of the signal (4 lights) in Tsuchiura Station.
  

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 8th DLC "Joban Line" today, August 29 (Tue.)!

[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Joban Line runs from Ueno Station in Taito-ku, Tokyo, to Sendai Station in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, via Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima prefectures, and is the longest line among JR lines not named "Main Line.
Until now, the Joban Line has operated to and from Ueno Station, but on March 14, 2015, the Ueno Tokyo Line began service, with some trains now running between Shinagawa and Ueno.
This DLC includes the Ueno Tokyo Line between Shinagawa Station and Ueno Station and the Joban Line between Ueno Station and Katsuta Station.
The line is characterized by the change of electrification system along the way, and there is a DC/AC switchover (dead section) between Toride and Fujishiro stations.
(Shinagawa Station to Toride Station: 1500V DC, Fujishiro Station to Sendai Station: 20,000V AC)
Another major feature of this line is that it can operate at 130 km/h, the highest speed on a conventional JR line.
The first half of the line shows a significant change in scenery along the line from an office area in central Tokyo to a bed town. The second half of the line features the peaceful green landscape of Ibaraki Prefecture.
The long-distance route, which takes about two hours, allows passengers to enjoy driving while viewing the changing scenery along the route.

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[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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• Capable of operating at 130 km/h, the highest speed on JR conventional lines!
• Capable of long-distance operation with a total length of 133.7 km!
• Possible to experience automatic DC/AC switching (dead section) between Toride and Fujishiro stations!
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• The section of the Ueno Tokyo Line that opened in March 2015 can also be operated!
• Actual voice broadcasts by the current train conductor are implemented! (Broadcasting is handled by the Katsuta Transportation District.)

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[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Joban Line Shinagawa→Katsuta outbound
  
• Total length: 133.7 km
  
• Number of Stations: 29
• Includes a section of the Ueno Tokyo Line.
  
• Security equipment: ATS-P

[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]

• Train Number: 1177M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Katsuta
  
• Type of train: Series E531-0 10 cars
  
• In charge of meat voice in-train broadcasting: Katsuta Transportation District
  
  
• Train Number: 1157M
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Tsuchiura
  
• Type of train: Series E531-0 10 cars
  
• In charge of meat voice in-train broadcasting: Katsuta Transportation District

[h3]International sales price: US$39.99
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2553940/JR_____E5310/?beta=0


[h3]The following major updates and fixes have been made to coincide with the DLC release. [/h3]

• Implementation of multiple train schedules (for all routes) (Target: All routes)
  Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines: 727B Local Train bound for Isogo
  Tokaido Line: 1525E Local Train bound for Odawara
  Chuo Line Rapid Service: 916H Chuo Special Rapid Service bound for Tokyo
  Oito Line: 3113M Local Train bound for Hotaka, 3241M Local Train bound for Shinano-Omachi
  Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line: 759K Local Train bound for Omiya
  Senseki Line: 763S Local Train bound for Tagajo,781S Local Train bound for Matsushimakaigan
  Keiyo Line: 780Y Local Train bound for Tokyo
  Yamanote Line: 876G Local Train bound for Osaki
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• Implemented changes in signal indications by simulating preceding trains in the morning commuting timetable.
  (Subject: Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line 727B, Tokaido Line 1525E, Chuo Line Rapid Service 916H, Saikyo Line 759K, Keiyo Line 780Y, Yamanote Line 876G)
  *Because different operating speeds are set for daytime and morning congestion periods, there are also differences in the travel times set between stations.
  *Due to program modifications to reproduce the preceding train, the speed reflection of signal indications on the HUD has been temporarily withdrawn.
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• Renewal of some UI to implement multiple train schedules
  ▲After selecting a route, you will be redirected to a screen where you can select the train schedule and the starting station.
  
  
  ▲The train schedule selection screen is designed in the motif of LCD departure markers at stations, and the timetable used by drivers is displayed on the right side of the screen. The operation information allows you to check the date and time of operation and the level of congestion.
  
• The train schedule used by the driver is newly created for the simulator and differs from the one actually used.
  
  
  ▲The start station selection screen now reflects station numbering. (For some lines).
  
  
• Chuo Line rapid Service - TIMS train type setting function (automatic selection)
  In the Chuo Special Rapid Service train schedule, a function to automatically set the TIMS train type selection at Tachikawa and Nakano stations has been implemented.
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  
• Oito Line - implementation of conductor voice broadcasts on additional timetables
  With the cooperation of the Matsumoto Transportation District, we implemented a conductor's broadcast using his own voice.(3113M Local Train bound for Hotaka, 3241M Local Train bound for Shinano-Omachi)
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  
• Senseki Line - implementation of conductor voice broadcasts on additional timetables
  With the cooperation of the Miyagino Transportation District, we implemented a conductor's broadcast using his own voice.(763S Local Train bound for Tagajo,781S Local Train bound for Matsushimakaigan)
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  
• Keiyo Line - implementation of conductor voice broadcasts on additional timetables
  With the cooperation of the Soga Transportation District, we implemented a conductor's broadcast using his own voice.(780Y Local Train bound for Tokyo)
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  
• Yamanote Line - implementation of conductor voice broadcasts on additional timetables
  With the cooperation of the Ikebukuro Transportation District, we implemented a conductor's broadcast using his own voice.(876G Local Train bound for Osaki)
  
  
• Yamanote and Keiyo Lines - The timing of conductor announcements has been corrected.
  Timing has been changed to take into account a series of basic actions (backward check).
  
  
• The display range of the stop position mark has been corrected.
  Changed the moving scale of the stop position display and stop position mark ♦. (5m forward/backward → 3m forward/backward)
  
  
• The effective range of regenerative braking for Senseki Line Series 205 and Oito Line Series 211 has been corrected.
  The unit indicator light turns off at about 25 km/h as the effective range of the regenerative brake is modified.
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  

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

We will continue to update the site based on your reviews and comments.