JR EAST Train Simulator News

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Yamanote Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on July 25th (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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• D-ATC operation is possible!
• TASC and inching functions are implemented!
  (TASC can be turned on and off.)
  
• Flesh voice broadcasting by an active conductor is implemented! (Broadcasting is handled by the Ikebukuro Transportation District)

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Yamanote Line runs in a circle around the center of Tokyo for 34.5 km, taking 59 minutes, and is one of the major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, connecting huge terminal stations with world-class passengers. It runs parallel to the Keihin Tohoku Line between Shinagawa and Tabata stations, and the Saikyo Line and Shonan Shinjuku Line between Ikebukuro and Osaki stations. Since most of the line runs parallel to other lines, many different types of rolling stock can be seen. The Yamanote Line has few level crossings, with only one crossing, the "Daini-Nakazato Level Crossing" between Tabata and Komagome Stations, the only crossing on the Yamanote Line. The line is also characterized by its high frequency of service, with trains running every 3 to 4 minutes during the morning rush hour on weekdays, and every 5 minutes during the daytime on weekdays. Digital ATC is used as the security system.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section: Yamanote Line Osaki → Osaki Inner Circuit
  
• Total length: 34.5 km
  
• Number of Stations: 29
• Data before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station is included.
  
• Security equipment: D-ATC

[h3]Train Information[/h3]

• Train Number: 1208G
  
• Type/Destination: Local train bound for Osaki
  
• Type of train: Series E235-0 11 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/2514660/JR_____E2350/

[h3]The following features will be added and modified with the release of the DLC[/h3]
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• Implementation of long rail sound
  (Keihin-Tohoku Line・ Negishi Line, Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Service, Saikyo Line・Kawagoe Line, Keiyo Line)
• Senseki Line: Replacement of ambient sound data at station stops.
  (Aobadori Station, Sendai Station, Tsutsujigaoka Station, Takagimachi Station, Rikuzen-Ono Station)
  Keiyo Line: Add a physical voice broadcast by an active conductor.
  (Broadcasting is handled by the Soga Transportation District.)
  
  

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Please look forward to the release date!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We are pleased to announce the release of the first official JR EAST Train Simulator merchandise.

[h3]JR-EAST and EAST JAPAN RAILWAY TRADING have launched the "Driver Starter Kit" at JRE MALL as an item to make train fans who enjoy JR EAST Train Simulator feel like a driver even more excited.[/h3]

The kit includes cushions made of the same fabric as the seats in the crew cab, white nylon gloves, a route sheet, and a train logbook, all of which have been carefully crafted to look authentic.



[h3]〇About the product[/h3]

• Product name: JR EAST Train Simulator Driver Starter Kit (JR-EAST merchandising permission granted)
  
• Product Contents:
  Series E233 moquette cushion
  　　　　　White nylon gloves
  　　　　　Timetable for drivers (Tokaido Line 1865E, outbound: Tokyo ⇒ Atami)
  　　　　　Timetable for drivers (Oito Line 5329M, outbound: Matsumoto⇒Minami-Otani)
  　　　　　Timetable for drivers (Chuo Line Rapid Service 1654T, inbound: Takao⇒Tokyo)
  　　　　　Clear case (for Tokaido Line and Oito Line)
  　　　　　Driver's logbook
  
• Japan sales price: 16,500 yen (including tax) (excluding shipping)
  
• Sales location: TRAINIART JREMALL store
  
• Items will be shipped in late August 2023 or later.
  

[Press Release]
JR EAST Train Simulator "Driver Starter Kit" is released![PDF/1219KB]
*It is written in Japanese.

[h2]▶To purchase, please visit the JRE MALL page[/h2]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6jLNsDWo7I
Please note that we will have a live stream on YouTube on July 25th at 7pm to talk about the Yamanote Line DLC.
During the live-streaming, we will bring in the actual "driver starter kit" to introduce it, so please watch it if you are interested!

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The "JRE MALL" also sells similar (ready-made) crew bags and pocket watches.
Please be sure to purchase these items along with the driver starter kit!
*Some specifications differ from those used by actual crew members.

[h3]〇Double type attache case[/h3]

[h3]▶To purchase, please visit the JRE MALL page[/h3]

[h3]〇Pilot Case[/h3]

[h3]▶To purchase, please visit the JRE MALL page[/h3]

[h3]〇Pocket watch[/h3]

[h3]▶To purchase, please visit the JRE MALL page[/h3]

[h3]*Products are available for overseas sales to 228 countries and regions around the world through "WorldShopping BIZ," a cross-border EC compatible service, by accessing from the links provided.[/h3]

We will continue to work on the "JR EAST Train Simulator" for everyone's enjoyment, and we look forward to your continued support!

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!

We hope you are all enjoying the Keiyo Line DLC that was released on June 25.

Our production team has been encouraged by the many positive comments and frank reviews we have received, such as that the elevated tracks are fresh, the speed is high, and it feels great to run, that the game is more realistic than expected, and that the renewal of the driver's cab panel has increased the realism of the game.

Thank you very much again for the many reviews.

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

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[h4]Next time, we will be distributing the DLC for the Yamanote Line, a route that everyone has been waiting for! [/h4]
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• Route: Yamanote Line
  
• Section:Inner Circuit Osaki Station ⇒ Osaki Station
  
• Data before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station is included.
  
• Model: Series E235-0
  
• Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023
  
• International sales price: US$29.99
  

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The Yamanote Line, which runs in a circle around the center of Tokyo for 34.5 km, taking 59 minutes, is a major line in the Tokyo metropolitan area, connecting huge terminal stations with world-class passengers. It runs parallel to the Keihin Tohoku Line between Shinagawa and Tabata stations, and the Saikyo Line and Shonan Shinjuku Line between Ikebukuro and Osaki stations. Since most of the line runs parallel to other lines, many different types of rolling stock can be seen. The Yamanote Line has few level crossings, with only one crossing, the "Daini-Nakazato Level Crossing" between Tabata and Komagome Stations, the only crossing on the Yamanote Line. The line is also characterized by its high frequency of service, with trains running every 3 to 4 minutes during the morning rush hour on weekdays, and every 5 minutes during the daytime on weekdays. Digital ATC is used as the security system.



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!

Thank you very much for the many comments received since the June 27 (Tuesday) update, including requests for additional functions to the simulator and reports of problems.

We have picked up on your comments, and both Ongaku-Kan and JR East have confirmed the contents today.

We will do our best to address the issues you have reported if the cause is on the software side.

Other functional modifications and additions will be made as we are able, in conjunction with future DLC distribution and major updates.

We will continue our efforts to make JR East Train Simulator loved by everyone!

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience, and we are pleased to announce that the sixth DLC, "Keiyo Line", is available today, June 27 (Tue.)!

[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.

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


[h3]The following features will be added and modified with the release of the DLC[/h3]

• Renewal of driver's cab panel (for all lines)
  　(1) Enables zooming in/out and moving operation of the driver's cab panel!
  　　*Zoom in/out: Shift + mouse wheel Move: Shift + left click
  　(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".
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• Corrected the driver's cab viewpoint of the Oito Line Series 211 to be in line with the actual environment.
• Corrected the direction of the Series 211 formation on the Oito Line (changed the lead car from Mc to Tc).
• Implemented a digital wireless monitor for the Oito Line 211 Series.
• Air section display function and chime function to prevent wrong passage are implemented on Series 211 of the Oito Line.
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• Brake sound material of E233 Series (Chuo Line Rapid Service, Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line) has been modified.
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• Assignment of sound fields for "station environment sounds," "departure bells," and "door opening/closing sounds" according to the door opening direction (for all lines).
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• 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
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• 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).

[h5]If you like this update and the Keiyo Line DLC, we would appreciate it if you could reflect this in your review ratings.
Your reviews are the driving force behind our work. [/h5]

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