JR EAST Train Simulator News

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.
  

Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator.
Thank you for your patience. The Keihin-Tohoku Line," which was well received in the Early Access version, is now back in the basic pack with an extended section!

[h3]About the Route[/h3]
The Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line are major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area connecting Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Ofuna Station in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The safety system are implemented with D-ATC (Digital ATC), which allows passengers to grasp the allowable speed with a speedometer at hand.
Between Tabata and Tamachi Stations, the line runs parallel to the Yamanote Line, and the Keihin Tohoku Line operates as a rapid train in this section during the daytime.
(*This video was recorded before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.)

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
*The voice "The stop pattern is for each station" is followed by "The stop pattern is for rapid trains", but this is due to the specification when operating the driver's cab selection switch and reproduces the actual environment.

[h3]Appeal point[/h3]

[h5]
• The basic pack (without the need to purchase additional DLC) allows you to enjoy all sections!
• Can be operated as a rapid train (passing through stations)!
• You can enjoy realistic D-ATC (digital ATC) behavior![/h5]
  

[h3]Route Information[/h3]

• Section：Keihin Tohoku Line‧Negishi Line Omiya→Ofuna Southbound
  
• Total length: 81.2 km
  
• Number of stations: 40 (number of stops when operated as a rapid train)
  
• Security system: D-ATC
• TASC is not implemented.
  

[h3]Vehicle Information[/h3]

• Headcode：1275A
  
• Type & Destination: Rapid to Ofuna
  
• Car type: Series E233-1000 10 cars
  

[h3]Owners of the basic pack will be able to enjoy the game through a free update starting today.[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111630/JR/?l=japanese


In addition, the following features have been added and fixed in conjunction with this update.

[h3]Update Details[/h3]

• A function has been implemented to delay the reflection of the TIMS screen display when a door is opened or closed.
  [previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
  
• A pictogram of a broadcasting microphone is displayed on the selection button of the Oito Line in the route selection screen.
  (To make it easier to understand that the in-car announcement function is implemented)
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the settings screen to be initialized.
  
• Fixed a bug that the curve warning limit (60km/h) just before Ofuna station was not displayed.
  

We would be very happy if more people could learn about and play with JR East Train Simulator by enhancing the basic pack.

[h5]If you like this update, we would appreciate your review rating.
Your review is the driving force behind our work.[/h5]

We will continue to update the software based on the reviews and comments we receive.
So please enjoy the updated JR East Train Simulator!