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4/8(Tue.) Minor correction

The following modifications have been made.

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    【common】 Fixed motor sound specifications for the following vehicles
    The motor sound specifications of Series 185, E217, E233 (each number), and E257 have been modified. Correction of display items
    Fixed a bug in the display of next station and remaining time until arrival when arriving early at a station without pickup time on some lines in the Tōkyō metropolitan area.

    【Narita Line and Kashima Line DLC】 Fixes to driver call-outs
    The driver's call when departing from Jūnikyō Station on the Kashima Line has been corrected.

    4/1(Tue.) Minor correction

    The following modifications have been made.

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      【Tokaido Line DLC】 Correction of stop station calls

      DLC No. 23 "Hachikō Line" is now available!

      Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
      Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 23th DLC, “Hachikō Line” today, Tuesday, March 25!

      [h3]▢Hachikō Line[/h3]

      [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

      [h3]About the Route[/h3]
      The Hachikō Line is a 92-km long single-track line connecting Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji City, Tōkyō to Kuragano Station in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture. From Kuragano Station, the train connects to the Takasaki Line and runs to Takasaki Station. Hachioji Station to Komagawa Station is an electrified section, and from Komagawa Station to Kita-Fujioka Station is a non-electrified section, the only non-electrified section in Saitama Prefecture and one of the few in Gunma Prefecture. In this DLC, you can enjoy the non-electrified section between Takasaki Station and Komagawa Station. There are no overhead wires blocking the view, and the scenery along the line seen from the driver's seat is dynamic. The flat section from Takasaki Station to Yorii Station runs through urban areas and fields, while the mountainous section from Yorii Station to Komagawa Station is impressive, with several 20‰ grades and a view of mountain villages.
      We hope you will enjoy the Hachikō Line with its full of local train atmosphere, where you can drive through mountainous sections with fields and 20‰ gradients and flat urban areas with this DLC.

      [h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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      • The Hachikō Line, which was distributed in an Early Access version, will return after 2 years and 4 months!
      • Compared to the Early Access version, the cab graphics and engine sounds have been brushed up!
      • In addition to two-car trains, you can operate with one-car trains, which ceased operation with the March 2025 timetable revision!
      • Implementation of voice pointing and in-train broadcasting by current drivers (in charge of Takasaki Unification Center)!
      • The first one-man train on the JR EAST Train Simulator!!
        ※We will implement call-outs and automatic broadcasts when operating as a one-man train.Please note that conductor operations such as door handling will be performed automatically.
      • A section of the Hachikō Line will be implemented simultaneously in the basic pack as well!
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      [h3]Route Information[/h3]
      • Section:Hachikō Line Inbound Takasaki ⇒ Komagawa
      • Total length:65.3km
      • Number of Stations: 16
      • Security equipment: ATS-P


      [h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]
      • Train Number:224D
      • Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa(one-man operation)
      • Section where you can drive: Takasaki(06:35)→Komagawa(08:05)
      • Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
      • Driver's voice:Takasaki unification center

      • Train Number:230D
      • Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa(one-man operation)
      • Section where you can drive: Takasaki(11:56)→Komagawa(13:25)
      • Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 1 cars
      • Driver's voice:Takasaki unification center

      • Train Number:2268D
      • Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa(one-man operation)
      • Section where you can drive: Ogawamachi(15:56)→Komagawa(16:23)
      • Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
      • Driver's voice:Takasaki unification center

      • Train Number:2282D
      • Type/Destination: Local train to Kodama(one-man operation)
      • Section where you can drive: Takasaki(07:08)→Kodama(07:32)
      • Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
      • Driver's voice:Takasaki unification center

        ※The system is equipped with automatic announcement and calling out when the train is operated as a one-man train. Door open/close operation is automatic.

      [h3]International sales price: US$26.99[/h3]

      https://store.steampowered.com/app/3586360/JR_____110200

      [h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]
        【Basic pack】
      • Addition of Hachikō Line
        At the same time as the release of the Hachikō Line DLC, a section of the Hachikō Line will be included in the basic pack. This will allow those who do not have the Hachikō Line DLC to enjoy a portion of the Hachikō Line with the basic pack only.
      • Train Number:224D
      • Type/Destination: Local train to Komagawa(one-man operation)
      • Section where you can drive: Takasaki(06:35)→Gumma-Fujioka(06:48)
      • Type of train: Series KIHA110-200 2 cars
      • Driver's voice:Takasaki unification center
        【Common】
      • Correction of blower noise
        We will correct the phenomenon that the blower sound disappears when the pause or stop time skip function is used.
        【Tōkaidō Line・Takasaki Line】
      • Implemented driver voicing
        Driver voicing will be implemented for the Tokaido Line and Takasaki Line schedules.
        In charge of the Tōkaidō Line:Shōnan・Sagami unification center
        In charge of the Takasaki Line:Kumagaya unification center
        【185 series】
      • Review of car performance
        Correct car behavior for some equipment operations.
      • Correction of speed limit
        Speed limits will be revised at several locations, including turnouts and curves.
      • Correction of driver voicing
        Correct the driver's voice for each train operated by Series 185.

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

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

      https://store.steampowered.com/app/3586360/JR_____110200

      About JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 23"Hachikō Line" live today.

      Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

      In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 23 “Hachikō Line” we will be holding a live YouTube broadcast on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to discuss the latest DLC “Hachikō Line” and the update in an enthusiastic manner.
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      We will announce the Hachikō Line DLC that will be released on the same day as well as other updates, so please be sure to tune in!