JR EAST Train Simulator News

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, and we are pleased to announce the release of the fifth DLC, "Senseki Line", today, May 30 (Tue.)!

[h3]About the Line[/h3]
The Senseki Line is a 49.0 km long line connecting Sendai City in the central part of Miyagi Prefecture and Ishinomaki City in the northeast, and is the only DC electrified line in the Tohoku region. Like the Saikyo Line, ATACS is used in some sections (Aobadori Station to Higashi-Shiogama Station).
In the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, the Senseki Line, which runs along the coast, was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami, and the entire line was shut down.
The line between Rikuzen-Otsuka and Rikuzen-Ono stations, located in low-lying areas and particularly heavily damaged, was relocated to higher ground inland, and resumed full service on May 30, 2015, four years after the line was closed.
In conjunction with the restoration of all lines, a connecting line was established between Matsushimakaigan Station and Takagimachi Station to connect from the Tohoku Main Line, and the "Senseki Tohoku Line" began direct service.
The Senseki Tohoku Line operates between Takagimachi Station and Ishinomaki Station, and HB-E210 series diesel trains also operate on the line.
The first half of the line (from Aobadori Station to Hon-Shiogama Station) runs through a bedroom town of Sendai, the middle part (from Hon-Shiogama Station to Tona Station) runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side, and the latter half (from Tona to Ishinomaki Station) runs through a rural landscape.

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[h3]Appeal Points[/h3]

• ATACS (security equipment) allows you to experience driving!
• Departure warning bell (electronic whistle) is implemented!
• In-train broadcasts are recorded using an actual train car!
  In-train announcements are made by experienced JR East conductors!
  

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Senseki Line Aobadori → Ishinomaki Down
  
• Total length: 49.0 km
  
• Number of Stations: 32
  
• Security equipment: ATACS/ATS-Ps
  

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train Number：1221S
  
• Type/Destination: Ordinary bound for Ishinomaki
  
• Train type: Series 205-3100, 4 cars
  

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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2433290/JR___2053100/?beta=0


[h3]The following features will be added and modified along with the update[/h3]

• Controller glyph (operation description) display
• Improved operation of cursor movement when a controller is connected.
  
• Correction of pilot lamp lighting timing for Series E233 and Series 211
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• Addition of departure warning bells (electronic whistles) for the Oito Line
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[h5]If you like this update and the Senseki Line DLC, we would appreciate your review rating.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.[/h5]

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

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Senseki Line DLC, which will finally be released on May 30 (Tuesday).



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


[h3]Appeal Points[/h3]

• ATACS (security equipment) allows you to experience driving!
• Departure warning bell (electronic whistle) is implemented!
• In-train broadcasts are recorded using an actual train car!
  In-train announcements are made by experienced JR East conductors!
  

[h3]About the Line[/h3]
The Senseki Line connects Sendai City and Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. Like the Saikyo Line, the Senseki Line is characterized by the use of ATACS security equipment in some sections. From Aobadori Station to Hon-Shiogama Station, the line runs through a bedroom town of Sendai; from Hon-Shiogama Station to Tona Station, it runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side; and from Tona Station to Ishinomaki Station, it runs through a rural landscape.
The Senseki Line, which runs along the coastline, was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11, 2011, and the entire line was closed.
The line between Rikuzen-Otsuka and Rikuzen-Ono stations, which are located in low-lying areas and were particularly severely damaged, was relocated to higher ground inland and resumed full service on May 30, 2015, four years after the line was closed.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Senseki Line Aobadori → Ishinomaki Down
  
• Total length: 49.0 km
  
• Number of Stations: 32
  
• Security equipment: ATACS/ATS-Ps
  

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train Number：1221S
  
• Type/Destination: Ordinary bound for Ishinomaki
  
• Train type: Series 205-3100, 4 cars
  

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

[h3]The following features will be added and modified along with the update[/h3]

• Controller glyph (operation description) display
• Correction of pilot lamp lighting timing for Series E233 and Series 211
• Addition of departure warning bells (electronic whistles) for the Oito Line

The store page is also open to the public today.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2433290/JR___2053100/?beta=0

Please look forward to the release date!

The following modifications have been made.

[h4]Correction details[/h4]

• Fixed a problem with incorrect speed settings for auxiliary signs on the Tokaido Line
  
• The departure signal at Yanaba Station on the Oito Line has been changed to a stop sign. (To allow for cross-traffic with up trains)
  

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!

We hope you are all enjoying the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line that we added to the basic pack on April 27 as a free update.

We are encouraged by all the positive feedback and honest reviews we have received, such as those who said that driving the Keihin-Tohoku Line has become more fun now that they can experience longer distances, and those who are happy to be able to drive the Keihin-Tohoku Line again, which they have been waiting for since the Early Access version.

Thank you very much for the many reviews and corrections.

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

We will be releasing the next

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[h4]We are planning to distribute the next DLC for the Senseki Line, which will be our first distribution in the Tohoku region![/h4]

[h3]

• Route to be distributed: Senseki Line
  
• Train section: Down train, from Aobadori Station to Ishinomaki Station
  
• Train: Series 205-3100
  
• Release date: May 30, 2023 (Tue.)
  
• Sale price: To be determined
  

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The Senseki Line connects Sendai City and Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. Like the Saikyo Line, it is characterized by the use of ATACS for security equipment in some sections. From Aobadori Station to Hon-Shiogama Station, the line runs through a bedroom town of Sendai, from Hon-Shiogama Station to Tona Station, it runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side, and from Tona Station to Ishinomaki Station, it runs through a rural landscape.



We are working hard on the production of the train 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 bug that the Oito line cannot be selected.
  
• Fixed a crash bug when stopping at 0cm when arriving at the terminal station.
  
• Fixed a problem in which the unit display on the TIMS screen does not light up when one notch of mass control is turned on for Chuo Line rapid service.