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Tōkaidō Freight Line DLC will finally be released on Tuesday, December 17

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We are pleased to announce the Tōkaidō Freight Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on Tuesday, December 17.


[h3]▢Tōkaidō Freight Line DLC[/h3]

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

[h3]Points of Appeal[/h3]
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  • For the first time in the “JR East Train Simulator,” you can drive a limited express train!
  • Actual in-train automatic broadcasting was implemented in cooperation with YAWATA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.LTD!
  • Voice broadcasts by the current conductor and voice calls by the current driver are also implemented(Tamachi operation district and Tōkyō conductors' district are in charge)!
  • In addition to the limited express “Shōnan”, the Extra limited express“Atami” and out of service service train can be operated!

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[h3]About the Route[/h3]
Tōkaidō Freight Line is the common name for tracks on the Tōkaidō Main Line dedicated to freight trains that are separated from passenger trains (freight lines) and branch lines attached to the main line that are mainly used by freight trains (freight branch lines).
Generally, it refers to a series of freight lines and freight branch lines from Hamamatsuchō Station to Odawara Station.
The Tōkaidō Freight Line runs a variety of freight trains to and from the Kansai, Kyūshū regions, some limited express “Shōnan” trains during morning and evening hours, and test runs of new trains and crew training during daytime hours. The trains run alongside passenger lines, pass through long tunnels and elevated shelters through residential areas, and pass through a number of freight stations, allowing to enjoy the unique view of the freight line.
In this DLC, you can drive from Odawara Station to Tōkyō Station via the Tōkaidō Freight Line and Hinkaku Line (Yokosuka Line), which are separate routes from passenger lines, and to Shinjyuku Station via the Yamanote Freight Line.
We hope you will enjoy the different scenery from the passenger line.

[h3]Route Information[/h3]
  • Section: Tōkaidō Freight Line Inbound Nebukawa ⇒ Tōkyō,Shinjuku
  • Total length: 107.8 km
  • Number of Stations: 18(Excluding freight stations and signal stations)
  • Security equipment: ATS-P


[h3]Train schedules that can be operated[/h3]
  • Train Number:回3092M
  • Type/Destination: Out of Service to Odawara
  • Section where you can drive: Nebukawa(06:16) → Odawara(06:23)
  • Type of train: Series E257-2000 9 cars
  • Driver's voice:Tamachi operation district
  • Conductor's voice:none
  • Automatic broadcasting:none

  • Train Number:3078M
  • Type/Destination: Limited express "Shōnan" 8 to Tōkyō
  • Section where you can drive: Odawara(06:58) → Tōkyō(08:13)
  • Type of train: Series E257-2000 9 cars
  • Driver's voice:Tamachi operation district
  • Conductor's voice:Tōkyō conductors' district
  • Automatic broadcasting:existence

  • Train Number:3092M
  • Type/Destination: Limited express "Shōnan" 22 to Shinjuku
  • Section where you can drive: Odawara(06:30) → Shinjuku(07:44)
  • Type of train: Series E257-2000 9 cars
  • Driver's voice:Tamachi operation district
  • Conductor's voice:Tōkyō conductors' district
  • Automatic broadcasting:existence

  • Train Number:3096M
  • Type/Destination: Limited express "Shōnan" 26 to Shinjuku
  • Section where you can drive: Odawara(07:45) → Shinjuku(09:00)
  • Type of train: Series E257-2000 9 cars
  • Driver's voice:Tamachi operation district
  • Conductor's voice:Tōkyō conductors' district
  • Automatic broadcasting:existence

  • Train Number:9078M
  • Type/Destination: Extra train "Atami"  to Takao
  • Section where you can drive: Odawara(16:52) → Tsurumi(17:39)
  • Type of train: Series E257-5500 5 cars
  • Driver's voice:Tamachi operation district
  • Conductor's voice:Tōkyō conductors' district
  • Automatic broadcasting:none
    ※The Limited Express "Atami" was a Extra train that operated between Takao and Atami Stations on August 5 and 6, 2023.

[h3]International sales price: US$30.99[/h3]
The store page is open to the public.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3390940/JR_____E25720005500/

[h3]The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.[/h3]
    【Ōme Line】
  • Corrected the route notation when selecting the operating schedule.
    For Ome Line train 1407, “Weekday” has been corrected to “Holiday” in the route description when selecting the operating schedule.


Please look forward to the release date!

【12/13 Postscript】
In the “Train schedules that can be operated” column, “Tamachi operation district” was listed as “Tamachi transportation district” when it should have been “Tamachi operation district”.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Next route to be distributed

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope everyone is enjoying the Ōme Line DLC and updates that were released on Thursday, November 28.

We have received the following comments about the Ōme Line DLC.
"Glad there is an automated broadcast.."
"Interesting to see the individuality in the train conductor's broadcasts.."
We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.


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Now, as announced in today's YouTube livestream "[Live Broadcast] He will talk passionately about the appeal of GeForceNow x Train Simulator!",
The next DLC will be distributed for the “Tōkaidō Freight Line”!


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The clue given in the previous YouTube live-streaming (from 1:37:30) for the next distribution route, the route meant by “a route that runs only at certain hours,” indicated the route on which the limited express “Shōnan” runs, which operates only in the morning, evening, and nighttime.

[h3]This time, we will implement the first Limited express train in JR EAST Train Simulator as a train running on the Tōkaidō Freight Line![/h3]


Route: Tōkaidō Freight Line
Section: Inbound Nebukawa Station ⇒ Tōkyō Station・Shinjuku Station (107.8km)
Model: Series E257-2000,2500 (9-car, 5-car)
Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024
International sales price: US$30.99


Tōkaidō Freight Line is the common name for tracks on the Tōkaidō Main Line dedicated to freight trains that are separated from passenger trains (freight lines) and branch lines attached to the main line that are mainly used by freight trains (freight branch lines).
Generally, it refers to a series of freight lines and freight branch lines from Hamamatsuchō Station to Odawara Station.
The Tōkaidō Freight Line runs a variety of freight trains to and from the Kansai, Kyūshū regions, some limited express “Shōnan” trains during morning and evening hours, and test runs of new trains and crew training during daytime hours. The trains run alongside passenger lines, pass through long tunnels and elevated shelters through residential areas, and pass through a number of freight stations, allowing to enjoy the unique view of the freight line.
In this DLC, you can drive from Odawara Station to Tōkyō Station via the Tōkaidō Freight Line and Hinkaku Line (Yokosuka Line), which are separate routes from passenger lines, and to Shinjuku Station via the Yamanote Freight Line.
We hope you will enjoy the different scenery from the passenger line.


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!

[Call for Responses] Questionnaire (December 2024)

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

[h3]We have decided to conduct a questionnaire regarding JR EAST Train Simulator to help us develop better products in the future.[/h3]

We would very much appreciate your candid feedback through this survey.
Responses are welcome from anyone, whether you know the simulator, don't know it, or have never played it before!

[h3]【Questionnaire Responses】[/h3]
[h3]▶To answer the survey, please fill out this form.[/h3]

[h3]Answer deadline December 15, 2024 (Sun) *Japan Time[/h3]

*We do not necessarily promise to realize the contents of the information you provide or answer.
*The answers to the questionnaire will be statistically processed and will not be made public as information that can identify specific individuals.

[h3]We look forward to your responses![/h3]

Special Distribution! He will talk passionately about GeForce NOW!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

As of December 6 (Friday), JR EAST Train Simulator is now compatible with cloud services and can be enjoyed on smartphones and tablets!
This time, as a special distribution, we will invite some special guests to join us for a live YouTube distribution to talk passionately about GeForce NOW on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time.

In addition to GeForce NOW, there is also information about the next delivery route, so please take a look everyone!


[Notification] Support for GeForce NOW has been started!

Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

As we have recently announced, we have started to support GeForce NOW, a cloud gaming service provided by NVIDIA!
GeForce NOW allows you to play on your PC, smartphone, tablet, etc. without being limited by the device or PC specs you use, and there is no need to download any content!
Please enjoy JR EAST Train Simulator on a variety of devices!


※To play on GeForce NOW, you need to register as a member of GeForce NOW.For more information on GeForce NOW, please refer to the official website and FAQs.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW Official Site
https://www.nvidia.com/ja-jp/geforce-now/

NVIDIA GeForce NOW FAQs
https://www.nvidia.com/ja-jp/geforce-now/faq/

NVIDIA GeForce NOW JR EAST Train Simulator
https://play.geforcenow.com/mall/#/loginwall
※Registration on Steam is required to play the game on GeForce NOW.

A trial version of JR EAST Train Simulator is also available. Please use the trial version to check the operation and feel of the simulator on your device.

【12/6 postscript】
Currently, when playing the game on a smartphone or tablet, there are some problems with the operation of the virtual controller or game controller, such as a single push of any of the buttons becoming a series of hits.
We are investigating this matter together with NVIDIA.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.