JR EAST Train Simulator News

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Today, with the release of the 6th JR East Train Simulator DLC "Keiyo Line", we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Tuesday, June 27th at 19:00 Japan time, where our usual members will talk passionately about the latest DLC "Keiyo Line" and the major update that was implemented at the same time, so please watch!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/2476590/JR___E2335000/

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


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


[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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• The renewed driver's cab panel enables a more realistic driving experience!
• You can drive along the coast!

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Keiyo Line, which opened in 1990, is a relatively young line within JR East, connecting Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. Except for the underground section between Tokyo Station and Etchujima Station, the entire line is characterized by running on elevated tracks along Tokyo Bay. The area along the line is being redeveloped as reclaimed land on Tokyo Bay, and in addition to new towns, theme parks, large shopping malls, and offices are towering above the area.A delta line (connecting line) is provided from Nishi Funabashi Station on the Musashino Line to Ichikawa Shiohama Station and Minami Funabashi Station on the Keiyo Line, and Musashino Line trains operate directly to the Keiyo Line.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Keiyo Line Soga→Tokyo Going up
  
• Total length: 43.0 km
  
• Number of Stations: 17
• Data before the opening of Makuhari Toyosuna Station is included.
  
• Security equipment: ATS-P

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train Number: 1510Y
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Tokyo
  
• Type of train: Series E233-5000 10 cars

[h3]International sales price: US$29.99
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The store page is also open to the public today.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2476590/JR___E2335000/

[h3]The following features will be added and modified with the release of the DLC[/h3]
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• Renewal of driver's cab panel (for all lines)
  　(1) Enables zooming in/out and moving operation of the driver's cab panel!
  　(2) Reproduction of front/rear movement in accordance with the G of acceleration/deceleration!
  　(3) Reproduction of light and dark expression of the driver's cab panel according to the ambient brightness!
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• Reproduction of the clock-placement EL light on the Series E233 driver's cab panel
• Replaced in-train announcements on the Oito Line with announcements by the current conductor of the "Matsumoto Train Crew Depot".
• Corrected the driver's cab viewpoint of the Oito Line Series 211 to be in line with the actual environment.
• Brake sound material of E233 Series (Chuo Line Rapid Service, Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line) has been modified.
• Assignment of sound fields for "station environment sounds," "departure bells," and "door opening/closing sounds" according to the door opening direction (for all lines).
• Maximum speed indication in the section of Senseki Line where slow traffic is indicated (between Nakanosakae and Tagajo Stations) is supported.
• Added ambient sound during train stops on the Senseki Line
• When a train arrives late at a station with a fixed departure time, the stop time is reduced and the delay time is recovered (for all routes).

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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 Senseki Line DLC that was released on May 30.

Our production team has been encouraged by the many positive comments and frank reviews we have received, such as those saying that they are glad to see a simulator for the Tohoku region for the first time ever, and that they are enjoying the voice broadcasting and departure announcement bells from the beginning.

Thank you again for the many reviews we have received.

Now, we would like to inform you of the next distribution route that you have been waiting for.

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[h4]We are planning to distribute the next DLC for the Keiyo Line, the second in the Kaigan Series following the Senseki Line![/h4]
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• Route: Keiyo Line
  
• Section: Up: Soga Station ⇒ Tokyo Station
  (*Data before the opening of Makuharitoyosuna Station is included.)
  
• Model: Series E233-5000
  
• Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023
  
• International sales price: US$29.99
  

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The Keiyo Line, which opened in 1990, is a relatively young line within JR East, connecting Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo with Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. Except for the underground section between Tokyo Station and Etchujima Station, the entire line is characterized by running on elevated tracks along Tokyo Bay. The area along the line is being redeveloped as reclaimed land on Tokyo Bay, and in addition to new towns, theme parks, large shopping malls, and offices are rising above the area.
A delta line (connecting line) is provided from Nishi Funabashi Station on the Musashino Line to Ichikawa Shiohama Station and Minami Funabashi Station on the Keiyo Line, and Musashino Line trains operate directly to the Keiyo Line.



In addition, we plan to renew the driver's cab panel in conjunction with the Keiyo Line DLC distribution.

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

The following modifications have been made.

[h4]Correction details[/h4]

• Fixed a problem with the brake force setting for the Oito Line 211 Series.
  
• Fixed a problem with the speed limit display on the Oito Line.
  

The following modifications have been made.

[h4]Correction details[/h4]

• Fixed a problem in which the number of stations and total length of the Oito Line were incorrectly displayed on the route selection screen.
  (Fixed an issue where the station information of the basic pack is displayed even though the DLC has already been purchased (Japanese display only).)
  
• Fixed Steam Works English spelling error in Senseki Line DLC (Aobadorii -> Aobadori)