JR EAST Train Simulator News

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)
  

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.