Train Sim World® 4 News

[p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]For those who missed our main event yesterday or prefer to get all their information in video-form, be sure to watch our recent Dovetail Direct for all of the Train Sim World 6 information, including brand-new Add-on reveals coming post-launch![/p][h3]

Dovetail Direct Summer 2025: What was revealed?[/h3][p][/p][p]Here's a quick summary of everything we covered in the latest Dovetail Direct:[/p]

• [p]Train Sim World 6: Available now for pre-order, and releasing  September 30th 2025! [/p]
• [p] Riviera Line: Exeter – Plymouth & Paignton  GWR Class 802 & GWR Class 150[/p]
• [p] Morristown Line: New York & Hoboken – Dover  NJ TRANSIT® Arrow III EMU & ALP-46 locomotive[/p]
• [p] Bahnstrecke Leipzig – Dresden  DB BR 411 ICE-T, DB BR 442 Talent 2, DB BR 146 + Dostos and DB BR 185 + Freight[/p]
• [p]New TSW6 Core Features, including  Random Events ,  Train Faults  and  Platform & Train Announcements! [/p]
• [p]Deluxe Editions includes  CrossCountry Class 220 Voyager ,  NJ TRANSIT®ALP-45DP  and the  DB BR 294 [/p]
• [p]Deluxe & Special Edition pre-order includes 5-day Early Access from  25th September 2025 [/p]
• [p] Free-to-play Starter Pack  available for 6-weeks after launch![/p][p][/p]

[p]We also announced a range of new Train Sim World route Add-ons in the return of our 'Take A Ticket' show![/p]

• [p]Liberec Stara-Paka from Vector Simulations[/p]
• [p]Birmingham – Crewe from All Aboard Studios[/p]
• [p]The Tadami Line from Union Workshop[/p]
• [p]Stuttgart – Heilbronn from Dovetail Games[/p]
• [p]NEC New York – Stamford from Dovetail Games[/p]
• [p]Expert DB BR 145 from TSG[/p]
• [p]Lisbon – Setúbal from VirtuaVia360[/p]
• [p]Crewe – Preston from Just Trains[/p]

[p][/p][p]Now that’s a seriously loaded list, of new countries, new TSW partners, a new Expert loco, and a whole range of exciting new add-ons! Find out the details in full tomorrow in our TSW6 Roadmap article, but read ahead for a continued summary of everything we covered tonight![/p][p][/p][h2]Train Sim World 6: Pre-order Now, Out September 30th!
[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Each of these three editions can be purchased with a special 10% Pre-Order or Loyalty Discount available on selected platforms. See below for details:[/p]

• [p]Steam – 10% Loyalty Discount[/p]
• [p]Epic Games – 10% Pre-order Discount[/p]
• [p]Xbox – 10% Pre-order Discount[/p]
• [p]PlayStation – 10% Pre-order Discount with PS+[/p]

[h3]Routes and Locomotive Summary[/h3][p]Dive down the Devon Banks and soar along the Dawlish Sea Wall with the legendary Riviera Line. Drive GWR services bound for idyllic English coastal towns between Exeter, Plymouth & Paignton aboard the “Intercity” Class 802 and Class 150/2 “Sprinter”.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Go on a long-distance voyage in the CrossCountry BR Class 220. Drive additional services over the hills to Plymouth & Paignton.[/p][p][/p][p]Discover the electrified network of NJ TRANSIT® with the Morristown Line. March across the Morris & Essex County suburbs and dart between the Big Apple and the commuter town of Dover aboard the classic Arrow III EMU, or the ALP-46 & MultiLevel cars.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Power up prime movers or position the pantograph, take control of the versatile NJ TRANSIT® ALP-45DP on additional and bustling commuter services.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Go beyond the boundaries of Nahverkehr Dresden and accelerate westbound all the way to Leipzig in Bahnstrecke Leipzig - Dresden. Drive modern ICE-T, BR 442 and loco-hauled passenger trains, as well as freight, along the oldest long-distance railway in Germany.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Venerable shunting traction drives into the yards of Germany; the iconic DB BR 294 is ready for service! Assemble trains and take them across the mainline with classic diesel power.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Let's take a first-look at some initial screenshots. You can expect more coming in articles over the next few days and weeks![/p][p]DB BR 294[/p][p][/p][p]Leipzig - Dresden[/p][p][/p][p]NJ TRANSIT® ALP-45DP[/p][p][/p][p]Morristown Line[/p][p][/p][p]CrossCountry BR Class 220[/p][p][/p][p]Riviera Line[/p][p][/p][h3]Core Features Summary[/h3][p][/p][p]The next station is… Announcements! Listen out both on platforms & trains for audible details of every journey.[/p][p][/p][p]Be further immersed inside trains with added passenger ambience. Be ready for Random Events and Train Faults, signals may take longer to clear, speed restrictions could be in place, or equipment failures on your train may need resolving. Be prepared to expect the unexpected![/p][p][/p][p]We leaned into the results from recent player surveys to help us determine the feature we'd develop in TSW6, voted by all of you. You ask, we deliver.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]These new features will come alongside Train Sim World's existing array of features such as Free Roam, Conductor Mode, Photo Mode, Route Hopping, Creators Club, Livery Designer, Formation Designer, Scenario Planner and more. Embark on your own journey, in your own way, with more features than ever.[/p][p][/p][h2]Train Sim World 6 – New Core Bundles![/h2][p]Let’s take a look at all the bundles and packages you can get for Train Sim World 6, available to pre-order now![/p][p][/p][h3]TSW6 Standard Edition = £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99[/h3][p][/p][p]Featuring all of the benefits of the Free Starter Pack, you will also get the benefits of:[/p]

• [p]Riviera Line: Exeter - Plymouth & Paignton
      ▹ GWR Class 802 & GWR Class 150[/p]
• [p]Morristown Line: New York & Hoboken - Dover
      ▹ NJ TRANSIT® Arrow III EMU & ALP-46 locomotive[/p]
• [p]Bahnstrecke Leipzig – Dresden
      ▹ DB BR 411 ICE-T
      ▹ DB BR 442 Talent 2
      ▹ DB BR 146 + Dostos
      ▹ DB BR 185 + Freight
      ▹ Dresden - Riesa route Add-on entitlement for layers and additional gameplay[/p]
• [p]New Features on New Core Routes
      ▹ Random Events
      ▹ Train Faults
      ▹ Platform & Train Announcements[/p]
• [p]10% Pre-Order or Loyalty Discount on selected platforms[/p]

[h3]TSW6 Deluxe Edition = £64.99 / €79.99 / $79.99[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Featuring all of the benefits of the Standard Edition, you will also get the benefits of:[/p]

• [p]CrossCountry Class 220 Voyager – Layers onto the Riviera Line[/p]
• [p]NJ TRANSIT®ALP-45DP – Layers onto the Morristown Line[/p]
• [p]DB BR 294 – Layers onto Bahnstrecke Leipzig – Dresden[/p]
• [p]5-day Early Access from September 25th, 2025![/p]
• [p]10% Pre-Order or Loyalty Discount on selected platforms[/p]

[h3]TSW6 Special Edition = £104.99 / €119.99 / $119.99[/h3][p]
[/p][p]Featuring all of the benefits of Standard and Deluxe Editions, you will also get a collection of selected routes and included locomotives that compliment the perfect TSW6 experience:[/p]

• [p]MBTA Boston - Worcester \[USA][/p]
• [p]Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn \[Germany][/p]
• [p]Cardiff City Network \[Wales][/p]
• [p]Semmeringbahn \[Austria][/p]
• [p]Spoorlijn Zwolle - Groningen \[Netherlands][/p]
• [p]5-day Early Access from September 25th, 2025![/p]
• [p]10% Pre-Order or Loyalty Discount on selected platforms[/p]

[p][/p][p]Get a chance to experience the excitement of Train Sim World 6 FOR FREE, in the form of our latest Free Starter Pack, available from launch day.[/p][p]Train Sim World 6: Free Starter Pack will feature an updated version of the Training Center route, along with unbranded versions of the Class 66, 8F Steam Locomotive, Class 323, BR 146 + Dostos and new this year, we've also added the SD40-2 Diesel locomotive this year as a bonus.[/p][p]This pack can welcome in brand new players into Train Sim World for the first time, but also allows all existing players to upgrade to the latest core game for free, and bring their TSW compatible content along with them (See below for more details).[/p][p]The Free Starter Pack will only be available for 6-weeks from release, starting September 30th 2025 and ends on November 11th 2025.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bring Across Your Compatible Content[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As with previous core Train Sim World releases, you'll be able to carry over your collection of add-ons to Train Sim World 6. Please see our TSW6 compatible content FAQs to read more about the process of installing content across our supported game platforms.[/p][p]As a bonus mention, following our announcement in February earlier this year for Caltrain licensed content being removed from TSW, we're happy to announce that we're bringing back these add-ons as new unbranded releases, with existing owners being granted entitlements to continue playing in TSW6 and beyond. You can expect this to release shortly after the launch of Train Sim World 6, and we will be sharing more details in FAQs and articles soon.[/p][p][/p][h3]Upcoming Train Sim World 6 Add-ons[/h3][p][/p][p]As part of the big Train Sim World 5 announcement, we also decided to reveal the names of 6 route Add-ons currently being worked on for release over the coming months. Whether you’re keen for a new country, the next Just Trains route, or even another Remastered route Add-on, we have you covered.[/p][p]The 8 route reveals were:[/p]

• [p]Liberec Stara-Paka from Vector Simulations[/p]
• [p]Birmingham – Crewe from All Aboard Studios[/p]
• [p]The Tadami Line from Union Workshop[/p]
• [p]Stuttgart – Heilbronn from Dovetail Games[/p]
• [p]NEC New York – Stamford from Dovetail Games[/p]
• [p]Expert DB BR 145 from TSG[/p]
• [p]Lisbon – Setúbal from VirtuaVia360[/p]
• [p]Crewe – Preston from Just Trains[/p]

[h3]Join the New Official Dovetail Games Discord![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ve just started a brand new Dovetail Discord, completely free to join for everyone who wants to hear the latest news from our teams, get unique rewards in our Discord community, and be involved in exclusive Discord events with our teams![/p][p][/p][p]For those new to Discord, you can sign up for a free account and join a community with both players and developers that work directly on Train Sim World, from Dovetail Games and our third-party development teams. You’ll get all your news in one place, choosing which of our games you want to get involved in, with alerts for when we go live with news, articles and content. You can also get direct support and Q&A from our teams, so for fans of Train Sim World, it’s a great chance to ask any questions you have leading up to the release of TSW6.[/p][p][/p][p]As a bonus, join our server in next week and get an exclusive “Day One Member” tag, and a unique server tag to equip on your Discord profile across all your servers![/p][p][/p][h3]TSW6 Information & Roadmap Coming Tomorrow![/h3][p]The unexpected is now... expected! Get ready for much more information on all these releases over the coming days, weeks and months, starting with the Train Sim World August 2025 Roadmap (Parts One & Two) publishing from tomorrow, on August 27th and 28th.[/p][p][/p][p]Releasing tomorrow, August 27th, will be the first part of our TSW6 Roadmap, featuring more screenshots and details of the core routes, locomotives and features. On August 28th, we'll be covering all our partner releases in a second edition of the Roadmap, and getting more information from these developers of their upcoming content coming to TSW6.[/p][p][/p][p]You can also join Alex and Matt for the Train Sim World Roadmap Livestream on August 28th at 18:00 UTC / 19:00 BST on YouTube and Twitch.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]If you have any burning questions, check out our comprehensive TSW6 FAQs![/p][p][/p][p]And if you can’t wait to become part of the action, remember that you can pre-order Train Sim World 6 now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam![/p][p][/p][p]Pre-ordering any of the available bundles (including Standard edition) will entitle you to a 10% discount. Please see our TSW6 FAQs more more information on this for each game platform.[/p][p][/p][p]Deluxe / Special Edition players can pre-order now to get 5-day Early Access and will also receive the CrossCountry Class 220 Voyager, NJ TRANSIT®ALP-45DP and DB BR 294 in addition to all the core routes listed above.[/p][p][/p][p]Special Edition players will also receive additional back catalogue route Add-ons.[/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]

If you’re just joining us and are learning about Train Sim World 5 for the first time... welcome! There’s a lot to catch up on!

Over the last few weeks we’ve been showcasing all the new content available, from routes, to locomotives and the new features.

Here’s a summary of everything we’ve put out so far!

[h3]Dovetail Direct – The Big Announcements![/h3]

• Train Sim World 5, Out Now
• Train Sim World VR: New York, Wishlist Now
• Train Sim World Tycoon, Coming Soon

[h3]Train Sim World 5: West Coast Main Line[/h3]

• Focus Article
• First Look
• Livestream

[h3]Train Sim World 5: San Bernardino Line[/h3]

• Focus Article
• First Look
• Livestream

[h3]Train Sim World 5: Frankfurt - Fulda[/h3]

• Focus Article
• First Look
• Livestream

[h2]How to Download?[/h2]



Our FAQs also have information for new and existing players on how to download Train Sim World 5 on each platform. We also have this in handy video format for Steam, Epic, PlayStation and Xbox players.

Here, you can also find technical information about how profile transfers work, how to continue use of the PC Editor (beta) and information about achievements and Creators Club content.

[h2]Launch Times[/h2]

Full Launch for all Editions of Train Sim World 5 begins at the following times:

• 1600 BST for PlayStation and Xbox players
  
• 1800 BST for Steam and Epic players

There’s also a Day One Patch releasing today. Read the full Patch Notes.



[h2]Downloadable across all platforms[/h2]



All players can today begin downloading their Compatible content for use in Train Sim World 5. You can learn more about how to access Compatible content in our FAQs.

Add-ons will be available for download from 1600 BST (Xbox / PlayStation) and 1800 BST (Steam / Epic Games Store). Steam players who were granted Early Access should already be able to access their Compatible Content.





Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack launches today on all platforms for both new players who want to try out Train Sim World for the first time and for players of previous TSW titles, who want to bring their existing collection over to the latest version of the game.

No new routes are included in the Starter Pack, but selected new features like the upgraded Live Map and Fast Travel are, along with the 8F Steam locomotive, Class 66 diesel locomotive, BR 146 electric locomotive and Class 323 EMU.



Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack is available to download until 17th October 2024. Once downloaded, it's yours to keep forever!

If you'd like to then play one of the latest Train Sim World 5 core routes, you can purchase one of the available bundles. You can also purchase future Train Sim World 5 Add-ons, such as the forthcoming MBTA Commuter or West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle route Add-ons.

Players of TSW2020, TSW2 and TSW3 can also use the Free Starter Pack to upgrade selected route Add-ons in their collection to the Remastered versions, including Dresden-Riesa, West Somerset Railway and Cathcart Circle Line.

If you’re a PlayStation player that’s making the jump from TSW2020, TSW2 or TSW3, we have specific instructions on how to switch over to Train Sim World 5.



If you pre-ordered Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition, on any platform then you can now download and play!



[h2]German, USA & UK Regional Editions[/h2]



If you're looking to dive into Train Sim World 5 via one of the three Regional Editions, you can now do so.

The Regional Editions contain the Training Center and a choice of one core route Add-on:

• German Regional Edition (Frankfurt-Fulda)
  
• USA Regional Edition (San Bernardino Line)
  
• UK Regional Edition (West Coast Main Line)

[h2]FlixTrain Vectron & Avanti West Coast Pendolino[/h2]



If you did opt for Standard Edition and would like to get into the cab of either the FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron, or Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino, you can do so with separate loco Add-ons that are now available on all platforms.

The FlixTrain Vectron brings additional services to Frankfurt-Fulda, but could be used on a variety of German route Add-ons in Free Roam, whilst the iconic Avanti West Coast Pendolino adds more services to West Coast Main Line, as well as AI traffic to players with both the Cathcart Circle Line & ScotRail Class 380 Add-ons.

[h2]Train Sim World 5: Boxed Edition[/h2]

We can confirm that a boxed copy of Train Sim World 5 will be coming to consoles in early 2025.



[h2]1: Learn to Tilt! Drive New Trains[/h2]



The ICE-T and Avanti West Coast Pendolino are the two standout additions to the Train Sim World fleet, with Training Center tutorials available for the first time you enter the cab! Though many of the buttons, systems and the cab layout may be similar to other trains in the series, getting to grips with the speed and braking is a must for all players and where better to do this than our dedicated Training Center.



You’ll need to learn the tilting functions of both trains to achieve higher permitted speeds. This is manually operated using the GNT safety system in the ICE-T and on West Coast Main Line, there is a Scenario which requires the Pendolino’s TASS function to be disabled.

The DB BR 114 and MP36PH-3C might also be new for many players, with slight variations in operation from similar locomotives seen from previous Train Sim World Add-ons.

[h2]2: Tickets please! Try Conductor Mode[/h2]



Conductor Mode is a brand-new feature in each of the Train Sim World 5 core routes, and features as part of service mode, rather than in specific set Scenarios.

Operate the door controls, notify the driver / engineer and begin checking those tickets! You’ll also have to move pesky baggage out of the aisles and keep an eye out for your next station stop.

Conductor Mode is available on the following trains:

• Class 350 EMU in West Coast Main Line
  
• DB BR 114 and Dostos in Frankfurt-Fulda
  
• Metrolink MP36PH-3C / F125 and bi-level coaches in San Bernardino Line

[h2]3: Route Hop and continue your session[/h2]



Route Hopping is a new feature allowing you to hop between routes from your collection that share a common location without going back to the main menu.

In Train Sim World 5: Deluxe / Special Editions, you’ll be able to do this from the get-go between San Bernardino Line and Cajon Pass at San Bernardino.



Special Edition players can also do this at Fulda and continue their journey to Kassel or Würzburg or at Queens Park / Harrow & Wealdstone on West Coast Main Line and run the rest of the Bakerloo Line.

[h2]4: Cheat! Use Fast Travel to grab Collectibles[/h2]



The new Fast Travel feature is perfect for those that quickly want to see what’s going on elsewhere with the route they are playing. This might be useful for when you’ve ended a service and want to start from the other end of the route again, or perhaps run a different kind of service from elsewhere, without returning to the main menu.

But! We know people like to speedrun grabbing those collectibles, including the adorable delivery bots from WCML shown above. With plenty scattered about all three core routes, Fast Travel is an open door for quickly mopping them up.



Using Fast Travel also introduces you to the new-look Live Map! This now shows a handy legend, signal aspect direction and useful live information on trains travelling round the route. Exploring, pathing and observing the rails around you is now much easier and more interesting, with more detail than ever before.

[h2]5: Submit your Photos with #TSWRailShots[/h2]



Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

Photo Mode has had an upgrade! You can now pause the action, change the weather, time of day and get creative with camera options and settings to create true masterpieces showing trains at their best.



From 17th September (1800 BST) to 24th September, we’ll be looking for the best Photo submissions across Social Media and our Forums. That means you’ve got 5 whole days to hone your skills!

The winner will receive a printed version of their railfan shot, signed by members of the Train Sim World 5 Development Team. For more details, keep an eye on our socials. Links are at the bottom of the article.

[h2]6: Get Colourful with Creators Club![/h2]



If you really want to stretch your creative legs, Livery Designer, Scenario Planner and Formation Designer are all available for you to chop and change your trains and run them in a variety of ways, colours and formations – your way!

If that sounds like too much effort, there’s already thousands of creations available to download from Creators Club. From wacky space-age liveries, to ‘alternate reality’ timetables and formations that aren’t available in timetable mode.





New Decals are also available use in Livery Designer, so get designing and show them off on your favourite locomotives.

If you’re an ambitious PC player and want to begin making your own Train Sim World content, the PC Editor (Beta) will continue to be available for Train Sim World 5. We have more information about how this works and how to make use of it if you’re coming from Train Sim World 4 in our FAQs.

Alongside the upcoming launch of TSW5, we’ve made some improvements to the TSW5 PC Editor, which includes the key fixes we wanted to address. Additionally, we’ve introduced some core changes to TSW5 itself that will better support the loading of mods.

[h2]7: Operate both Vectron variants![/h2]



Deluxe / Special Edition contains the striking, green FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron for hauling passenger services across Frankfurt – Fulda. But the DB BR 193 Vectron is also included for freight services, meaning both red and green variants, with slightly different cab layouts, can be run along the same route.

[h2]8: Refamiliarise yourself with Free Roam[/h2]



Free Roam was the most significant new feature in Train Sim World 4 and still offers a fresh, flexible way to play in Train Sim World 5!

In timetable mode, spawn in trains and set paths wherever you like, mixing in amongst the traffic and operating services not covered in the base timetable. Head into a siding, run round in a platform, head out of the map or insert a service of your choice.

Be prepared though! You might come across unexpected signal aspects, unusual pathing options and trains blocking your way if you haven’t quite pathed your trains correctly. If you’re stuck, no worries! Just delete the train in front of you and continue on your way.

[h2]9: Relax. Railfan. Ride the rails.[/h2]



If you’re after a slower pace of play, take to the routes on foot and explore the environment at leisure! Find those collectibles, jump on a train or railfan at your favourite spot and watch the timetable unfold.

There are unique dioramas to observe, stunning scenery to admire and even the odd easter egg to find! But we’ll leave the exploring up to you. You might even spot one of our newly licensed Airbus aircraft flying overhead and of course, our diverse passengers. Commuters with briefcases, coffee addicts and others glued to their phones can all be bumped into across the core routes.



If you have Special Edition, with additional back catalogue routes from the collection, you’ll see extra trains moving around and will be able to play additional services too. Players with existing back catalogue routes will be able to download their collection on Steam, with other platforms releasing this content on full launch (17th September).

[h2]10: Complete Mastery Challenges[/h2]



Mastery Challenges require you to perform certain tasks on a route, like completing certain Scenarios or travelling a certain number of miles in a specific locomotive. Tier 1 Challenges unlock Decals for use in Livery Designer. Tier 2 Challenges unlock toggleable Scenery Tiles.

The Scenery Tiles for the core routes range from adding some artificial wildlife in Milton Keynes, to an airshow taking place at Gelnhausen. Travel the distances, complete Scenarios and work the timetables to unlock them!





If you’re keen to hear about what’s next for Train Sim World 5, head over to Part One and Part Two of our August Roadmap where we talk about some of the exciting new routes coming as Add-ons to Train Sim World 5.

This includes first routes in both the Netherlands and Wales as well as MBTA Commuter and Just Trains’ West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle.

We’ll have more to share in our October Roadmap which will come on Tuesday October 8th!



Our handy FAQs should give you all the information you need, along with the various information threads on our Forums.

You can also follow us on socials to keep up to date with everything happening through launch and beyond!


Find out more about Train Sim World 4 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

16th - 23rd September 2024
Toot toot! - All aboard for the next Steam Sale Fest! Steam's Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest will drive you through all sorts of discounts on Train Sim World Add-ons.

View the Full Sale: https://store.steampowered.com/dlc/2362300/Train_Sim_World_4/

If you're already into Train Sim World 5, then this is a great opportunity to add more routes, layers and locomotives into your collection!

[h3]How it works: Train Sim World 5 Compatible Entitlements[/h3]



This sale has the Train Sim World 4 Compatible versions of selected Add-ons on sale. Purchasing these means you can play them in Train Sim World 4 straight away, but Train Sim World 5 players will also be entitled to the Train Sim World 5 Compatible versions.

These can be downloaded separately, so you play your chosen content in Train Sim World 5.

[h3]Highlighted Routes Add-ons on Sale[/h3]

Add more gameplay to Train Sim World 5



Each of Train Sim World 5's core routes has timetables and features that can be added to with other Add-ons available from the Train Sim World back catalogue.
This includes:

• Maintalbahn (40% off), adding DB BR 642 services to Frankfurt-Fulda
  
• Sherman Hill (50% off), adding Union Pacific trains to San Bernardino Line
  
• Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr (50% off), required for certain service layer combos in Frankfurt-Fulda
  
• Antelope Valley Line (50% off), unlocks Route Hopping at LA Union Station in San Bernardino Line
  

[h3]UK Route Add-ons[/h3]



Want to add new routes to your collection? If you're a fan of British trains and the UK's popular towns and cities, there's plenty to go at.

• Head back to the 1980s with the whimsical Class 142 Pacer in Blackpool Branches, now 51% off
• Get prepared for the Remaster of one of the earliest Train Sim World routes with Great Western Express, now 50% off
• Soak up the end of the British Seaside Summertime with the West Somerset Railway, now 50% off
• Run around Glasgow in Cathcart Circle Line, now 60% off

[h3]Remasters Available with Train Sim World 5
[/h3]
If you own Train Sim World 4, or Train Sim World 5 and add West Somerset Railway or Cathcart Circle Line to your collection, you'll get the upgraded, Remastered versions of these route Add-ons.

Train Sim World 5 players going for Great Western Express will also receive the forthcoming Remaster of that route Add-on COMPLETELY FREE when it releases.

You can read more about the Great Western Express Remaster in Part One of our August Roadmap

[h3]European Add-ons[/h3]



If you want to go continental, there's loads of German and European route Add-ons to peruse, including:

• Tharandter Rampe (70% off), perfect if you love tilting trains and want a different experience from Train Sim World 5's ICE-T
  
• Main-Spessart Bahn (60% off), covering the route from Aschaffenburg to Gemünden, located southeast of Frankfurt
  
• Berninalinie (50% off), covering the breathtaking line through Swiss mountains and into Tirano, in Italy
  
• Semmeringbahn (35% off), the first full Austrian route in TSW, required to unlock additional layers in Frankfurt-Fulda
  

[h3]USA Add-ons[/h3]



And if you're looking for more American railroading experiences, there's a variety of USA routes offering different kinds of services to those seen in San Bernardino Line.

These include:

• Harlem Line (70% off), set in the New York suburbs
  
• Northeast Corridor: Boston-Providence (60% off), set in Boston, MA and featuring a stretch of the high-speed Northeast Corridor
  
• Amtrak's Acela® (60% off), adding more services to Boston-Providence courtesy of Amtrak's 150 mph flagship train
  
• Peninsula Corridor (50% off), providing more California action between San Francisco and San Jose.
  

[h3]TSW5 Free Starter Pack, available 17th September - 17th October[/h3]



A reminder that if you're looking to upgrade all your existing content from an earlier Train Sim World game, the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack is available from 17th September to 17th October to download and keep forever!

This Starter Pack only contains the Training Center 'test track' route and adds some of the new Train Sim World 5 features to your existing collection, such as Live Map upgrades and Fast Travel.

To learn more about these features and Train Sim World 5's core content, head over to our Launch article.

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The Rails Are Yours from 1800 BST today! Early Access is here for Train Sim World 5: Deluxe & Special Editions and in this article, we’ll cover how you can get straight into the action.

Missed out on pre-order? Fear not! You can still pre-order Deluxe and Special Editions and gain immediate access to Train Sim World 5 until full launch on 17th September.



[h2]Launch Times [/h2]

Early Access for Deluxe / Special Edition begins at the following times:

1800 BST for Steam players

During Early Access you will have access to the full game, including everything in your chosen bundle (Deluxe/Special). For the first time, Steam players will have the opportunity to download their Compatible Content during Early Access.

Players on other platforms can learn more about when they can access their Compatible content in our FAQs.

Here, you can also find technical information about how profile transfers work, how to continue use of the PC Editor (beta) and information about achievements and Creators Club content.

Upon Full Launch on Tuesday 17th September, the following Editions will release:

• Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition
• Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack (available to download until 17th October and yours to keep forever).
  
• Train Sim World 5: Regional Bundles (containing Training Center and your choice of one Core Route)
  
• Separate Loco Add-ons for the FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron and Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino

Our FAQs also have information for new and existing players on how to download Train Sim World 5 on each platform. We also have this in handy video format for Steam, Epic, PlayStation and Xbox players.



[h2]1: Learn to Tilt! Drive New Trains[/h2]



The ICE-T and Avanti West Coast Pendolino are the two standout additions to the Train Sim World fleet, with Training Center tutorials available for the first time you enter the cab! Though many of the buttons, systems and the cab layout may be similar to other trains in the series, getting to grips with the speed and braking is a must for all players and where better to do this than our dedicated Training Center.



You’ll need to learn the tilting functions of both trains to achieve higher permitted speeds. This is manually operated using the GNT safety system in the ICE-T and on West Coast Main Line, there is a Scenario which requires the Pendolino’s TASS function to be disabled.

The DB BR 114 and MP36PH-3C might also be new for many players, with slight variations in operation from similar locomotives seen from previous Train Sim World Add-ons.

[h2]2: Tickets please! Try Conductor Mode[/h2]



Conductor Mode is a brand-new feature in each of the Train Sim World 5 core routes, and features as part of service mode, rather than in specific set Scenarios.

Operate the door controls, notify the driver / engineer and begin checking those tickets! You’ll also have to move pesky baggage out of the aisles and keep an eye out for your next station stop.

Conductor Mode is available on the following trains:

• Class 350 EMU in West Coast Main Line
  
• DB BR 114 and Dostos in Frankfurt-Fulda
  
• Metrolink MP36PH-3C / F125 and bi-level coaches in San Bernardino Line

[h2]3: Route Hop and continue your session[/h2]



Route Hopping is a new feature allowing you to hop between routes from your collection that share a common location without going back to the main menu.

In Train Sim World 5: Deluxe / Special Editions, you’ll be able to do this from the get-go between San Bernardino Line and Cajon Pass at San Bernardino.



Special Edition players can also do this at Fulda and continue their journey to Kassel or Würzburg or at Queens Park / Harrow & Wealdstone on West Coast Main Line and run the rest of the Bakerloo Line.

[h2]4: Cheat! Use Fast Travel to grab Collectibles[/h2]



The new Fast Travel feature is perfect for those that quickly want to see what’s going on elsewhere with the route they are playing. This might be useful for when you’ve ended a service and want to start from the other end of the route again, or perhaps run a different kind of service from elsewhere, without returning to the main menu.

But! We know people like to speedrun grabbing those collectibles, including the adorable delivery bots from WCML shown above. With plenty scattered about all three core routes, Fast Travel is an open door for quickly mopping them up.



Using Fast Travel also introduces you to the new-look Live Map! This now shows a handy legend, signal aspect direction and useful live information on trains travelling round the route. Exploring, pathing and observing the rails around you is now much easier and more interesting, with more detail than ever before.

[h2]5: Submit your Photos with #TSWRailShots[/h2]



Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

Photo Mode has had an upgrade! You can now pause the action, change the weather, time of day and get creative with camera options and settings to create true masterpieces showing trains at their best.



From 17th September (1800 BST) to 24th September, we’ll be looking for the best Photo submissions across Social Media and our Forums. That means you’ve got 5 whole days to hone your skills!

The winner will receive a printed version of their railfan shot, signed by members of the Train Sim World 5 Development Team. For more details, keep an eye on our socials. Links are at the bottom of the article.

[h2]6: Get Colourful with Creators Club![/h2]



If you really want to stretch your creative legs, Livery Designer, Scenario Planner and Formation Designer are all available for you to chop and change your trains and run them in a variety of ways, colours and formations – your way!

If that sounds like too much effort, there’s already thousands of creations available to download from Creators Club. From wacky space-age liveries, to ‘alternate reality’ timetables and formations that aren’t available in timetable mode.





New Decals are also available use in Livery Designer, so get designing and show them off on your favourite locomotives.

If you’re an ambitious PC player and want to begin making your own Train Sim World content, the PC Editor (Beta) will continue to be available for Train Sim World 5. We have more information about how this works and how to make use of it if you’re coming from Train Sim World 4 in our FAQs.

[h2]7: Operate both Vectron variants![/h2]



Deluxe / Special Edition contains the striking, green FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron for hauling passenger services across Frankfurt – Fulda. But the DB BR 193 Vectron is also included for freight services, meaning both red and green variants, with slightly different cab layouts, can be run along the same route.

[h2]8: Refamiliarise yourself with Free Roam[/h2]



Free Roam was the most significant new feature in Train Sim World 4 and still offers a fresh, flexible way to play in Train Sim World 5!

In timetable mode, spawn in trains and set paths wherever you like, mixing in amongst the traffic and operating services not covered in the base timetable. Head into a siding, run round in a platform, head out of the map or insert a service of your choice.

Be prepared though! You might come across unexpected signal aspects, unusual pathing options and trains blocking your way if you haven’t quite pathed your trains correctly. If you’re stuck, no worries! Just delete the train in front of you and continue on your way.

[h2]9: Relax. Railfan. Ride the rails.[/h2]



If you’re after a slower pace of play, take to the routes on foot and explore the environment at leisure! Find those collectibles, jump on a train or railfan at your favourite spot and watch the timetable unfold.

There are unique dioramas to observe, stunning scenery to admire and even the odd easter egg to find! But we’ll leave the exploring up to you. You might even spot one of our newly licensed Airbus aircraft flying overhead and of course, our diverse passengers. Commuters with briefcases, coffee addicts and others glued to their phones can all be bumped into across the core routes.



If you have Special Edition, with additional back catalogue routes from the collection, you’ll see extra trains moving around and will be able to play additional services too. Players with existing back catalogue routes will be able to download their collection on Steam, with other platforms releasing this content on full launch (17th September).

[h2]10: Complete Mastery Challenges[/h2]



Mastery Challenges require you to perform certain tasks on a route, like completing certain Scenarios or travelling a certain number of miles in a specific locomotive. Tier 1 Challenges unlock Decals for use in Livery Designer. Tier 2 Challenges unlock toggleable Scenery Tiles.

The Scenery Tiles for the core routes range from adding some artificial wildlife in Milton Keynes, to an airshow taking place at Gelnhausen. Travel the distances, complete Scenarios and work the timetables to unlock them!





On Tuesday 17th September, we’ll be updating this article to cover the full launch of Train Sim World 5.

In addition to the information above, we’ll also be giving details on:

• Compatible Content Rollout for all platforms
  
• Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition
• Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack
• Train Sim World 5: Regional Bundles
• Separate Loco Add-ons for the FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron and Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino

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Matt and the Railfan TV team will be back to talk Train Sim World 5 and answer any questions during our next livestream on Full Launch Day Tuesday 17th September at 1800 UTC.

In the meantime, our handy FAQs should give you all the information you need at this stage of Early Access, along with the various information threads on our Forums.


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Calling all passengers for Frankfurt! We’re going green in Train Sim World 5 as we bring one of Germany’s biggest cities to life, along with a new variant of one of Train Sim World’s most popular locomotives.

In this article we’ll take a look at what makes Frankfurt – Fulda one of the busiest German routes yet, along with how the Vectron deals with passenger trains in its new FlixTrain guise.

We’ll also talk more about some of the new and updated features that can be found in Train Sim World 5, such as the Live Map, Fast Travel and Track Shadow Rendering.

[h2]Early Access – Thursday 12th September![/h2]

A reminder that Deluxe / Special Edition players who’ve pre-ordered will be able to play Train Sim World for the first time later this week! If you’ve not pre-ordered yet and want to take part in the action, you can do so using the links at the bottom of this article.



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This week’s Dev Diary, our final one for Train Sim World 5, talks about what we do to bring some of the most innovative trains in the game. Lindsay and Adam discuss the nitty gritty of simulating the technical aspects of both the ICE-T and Avanti West Coast Pendolino.

[h2]The Route: Frankfurt - Fulda: Kinzigtalbahn[/h2]



As a vital commuter, regional and international hub, the massive Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is easily one of the most important stations in Germany. From here, traffic travels in all directions across the country, coming in many forms: Regional, Commuter and Inter-city Express trains.



Bringing Frankfurt to Train Sim World has been a labour of love for much of the development team, particularly those based in Germany and Europe. Populating the scenery around the impressive station and recreating the endless network of tracks has been a careful process for those track laying and building up the environment.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Tom Fresco

Beyond Frankfurt, the route heads northeast, beyond the suburbs that surround Frankfurt and out into the wider Hesse region via smaller towns and through verdant and open countryside. The route follows the course of the River Main as far as Hanau and then the Kinzig, which gives the line its name: Kinzigtalbahn. A total of 24 stations exist on the 103 km route, located at important locations and junctions along the line, with a number of branches and other main routes spurring from the route and heading out of the map.

At Hanau, roughly 21 km from Frankfurt, a stretch of track still utilises semaphore signalling, which has been included in-game.

At the end of the route is Fulda, which lies part way between Kassel and Würzburg from the route previously featured in Train Sim World 3. Players that own this route will be able to use Train Sim World 5’s new Route Hopping feature to transition at Fulda and continue playing from there.

[h2]Licensed Airbus Aircraft[/h2]

Screenshot by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

As mentioned in our August Roadmap (Part One), for the first time we have been able to secure licensed aircraft in Train Sim World in the form of the Airbus A321LR and the Airbus A350-1000 XWB. For Frankfurt - Fulda, this allows us to bring the skies above cities to life in all new ways, giving you something to look out for while on the move, providing it’s not Cloudy!



As well as Frankfurt - Fulda, you will also see aircraft above the skies of San Bernardino Line’s Los Angeles for LAX patterns, as well as in the forthcoming Great Western Express remaster for Heathrow patterns.

Adding to the aircraft theme in Frankfurt – Fulda is the Mastery Tier 2 Scenery Tile, which shows activity and more planes at Gelnhausen in the form of an Airshow!





A total of 5 different locomotives and units, including the ICE-T, feature in Frankfurt – Fulda, with the FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron being an additional locomotive as part of Train Sim World 5: Deluxe & Special Editions.

[h2]DB BR 411 ICE-T[/h2]



New to Train Sim World’s ICE fleet is the DB BR 411 ICE-T, complete with its impressive GNT tilting technology!

ICE-T units have been in service across Germany since 1999, adding a different style of train to that of the ICE 1. The ICE-T's tilting function, which can reach a maximum of 8 degrees, allows them to travel at higher speeds that conventional trains. Like the Avanti West Coast Pendolino in West Coast Main Line, a separate system in place to monitor this and needs to be enabled in order for the tilting to take place.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

This system, GNT, works with other safety systems like PZB, LZB and Sifa to ensure safe operation across the Frankfurt–Fulda route. The GNT system needs to be turned on in order for tilting to work. This is a manual process done by the player.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Gavin Smith

Sounds for the ICE-T were sourced directly from the train during a research trip to Germany. Whilst other ICE trains have also had their audio sourced directly from the train by people ‘on the ground’ in Germany, this was the first opportunity that our development team had to go out and record an ICE train first-hand.

[h2]FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron + Talbot Coaches[/h2]
[h3]Available in Train Sim World 5: Deluxe & Special Editions[/h3]



Players of Train Sim World 5: Deluxe & Special Editions will also be able to take control of the FlixTrain Vectron and Talbot Coaches!

Evolved from the previous EuroSprinter family and entering service in the early 2010s, the Siemens’ Vectron family of locomotives were designed as a modular platform to suit the needs of any rail operator in Europe, available in both DC and AC electric, diesel and dual mode options.



Collectively, over 2000 Vectrons have been ordered for use by more than 50 different companies across Europe. This makes the family a well-known and familiar sight for all railfans, even if design specifications differ, everyone knows the Vectron!



FlixTrain, a brand-new partner not just in Train Sim World but for Dovetail Games as a whole, was founded in 2018 as a private long-distance passenger rail provider in Germany and is part of the travel tech company Flix, known for its global FlixBus brand. FlixTrain operates a fleet of 140 vibrant green, fully refurbished Talbot coaches which are leased from an external asset company. Being as versatile as they are, the Vectrons make for a good fitting with FlixTrain operations and are used across their whole network.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

Though existing players may be familiar with the Railpool Vectron loco Add-on from Train Sim World 4, its operations on the Dresden – Riesa and S-Bahn Vorarlberg routes were focused primarily on freight services. The FlixTrain Vectron will instead haul passenger services across the Frankfurt – Fulda route. Players will also be able to make use of FlixTrain Vectron across other German routes by spawning in timetable mode.

[h2]DB BR 193 Vectron[/h2]



Frankfurt – Fulda also features the DB Vectron in the classic red livery seen across the German network. Like the Railpool variant, this one hauls freight trains across the route and can be substituted into freight services on other route in your collection where the Railpool Vectron appears.

[h2]DB BR 114[/h2]



Also new to Train Sim World is the DB BR 114. This classic electric locomotive sits within a family that’s already been represented in previous Train Sim World routes with the BR 143 and BR 112, therefore completing the set!

The main difference between each locomotive is the permitted top speed, though a number of model changes have also been made over the 143 and 112 too, such as the headlight cluster. The 114 will also support suspension updates.

Passenger trains formed of Dostos hauled by this locomotive will also have the Conductor Mode feature available.

[h2]DB BR 146.2[/h2]

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

Further passenger services can also be operated by the BR 146.2, as previously seen in the Dresden – Riesa and Main-Spessart Bahn route Add-ons. These more modern electric locomotives will add yet more variety to Kinzigtalbahn’s timetable and an alterative setting in which operate passenger trains.

The DB BR 146.2 electric locomotive is included in Train Sim World 5’s Frankfurt - Fulda Kinzigtalbahn route. Players do not need to own previously released content to access this train.

[h2]DB BR 423[/h2]

Also included for busy commuter S-Bahn traffic is the DB BR 423 EMU, previously seen as a loco Add-on for the Köln - Aachen route Add-on and as a train included in Hauptstrecke München – Augsburg.

The DB BR 423 EMU is included in Train Sim World 5’s Frankfurt - Fulda Kinzigtalbahn route. Players do not need to own previously released content to access this train.



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An extensive and complex timetable has been implemented into Frankfurt not only to make full use of the variety of trains from within the route, but also those from the wider German content back catalogue. This includes layering using multiple Add-ons.

The types of services available to operate in Frankfurt – Fulda include:

• ICE-T will run ICE services the full length of the route between Frankfurt and Fulda.
  
• DB BR 114 and 146 locomotives with Dostos will run RE and RB passenger services between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Fulda. Some services originate from locations beyond the map, such as Würzburg and Bamberg. At peak hours, some RE50 services will be top and tailed. Empty stock movements are also available to operate.
  
• DB BR 193 Vectron freight services with Sggmrss, Habbiins and Kijls wagons
  
• DB BR 423 S-Bahn services. S8 and S9 services are playable for part of their journey. Other S-Bahn services are AI only.

[h2]Additional Service Layers and Layer Selector[/h2]

Train Sim World 5’s new layer selector feature will allow players to see what additional services are available from other Add-ons both in their collection or those that they have yet to purchase. This new feature also allows layers to be toggled on and off as desired.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Federico Di Liberto

An overview of Additional Service Layers is as follows:

• FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron passenger services available for players of Train Sim World 5 Deluxe & Special Editions, or the additional loco Add-on that will release on launch.
  
• Playable ICE 1 and ICE 3 services from the Kassel-Würzburg route Add-on. This Add-on also unlocks Route Hopping at Fulda where AI Kassel-Würzburg services can be seen heading in and out of the map.
  
• Playable IC services using the DB BR 101 loco Add-on.
• AI trains representing NJ services, formed of IC coaches, Laaers wagons and hauled by ÖBB 1116 locomotives. Semmeringbahn, S-Bahn Vorarlberg and Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr route Add-ons are all required to unlock these.
  
• Mostly AI DB BR 425 services from Bremen-Oldenburg route Add-on. These can be seen at Frankfurt Hbf, Frankfurt Sud, Hanau and Schlüchtern. A small number of playable services are available.
  
• Playable and AI DB BR 628 DMU services from Niddertalbahn route Add-on. These appear in the DB red livery.
  
• Some playable DB BR 642 services from the Maintalbahn route Add-on
  
• DB BR 103 rail tour services from the Linke Rheinstrecke route Add-on
  
• Shunting services at Steinau using the DB BR 363 and stock from the Ruhr Sieg Nord and Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr route Add-ons

As is typical of German routes in Train Sim World, playable locomotive substitutions for both freight and passenger services are available for players with additional content in their collection. This includes the Railpool Vectron, PRESS BR 155, MRCE locomotives and more.

Screenshot taken by Beta Tester Gavin Smith

Freight stock from other Add-ons will also layer into to create a variety of consists for freight trains. These include:

• Laaers wagons from S-Bahn Vorarlberg
  
• VTG Eanos wagons from Kassel-Würzburg
  
• Roos-T wagons from Maintalbahn
  
• Uacns 82 wagons from Ruhr Sieg Nord
  
• Zacns wagons from Dresden-Riesa

Similarly, the DB BR 193 Vectron from Frankfurt – Fulda will substitute into freight services on other European route Add-ons and the DB BR 114 will do likewise for passenger services.

Notable additional AI traffic can also be seen:

• DB BR 642 DMU traffic at Frankfurt, Hanau, Gelnhausen and Fulda from the Maintalbahn route Add-on
  
• Trains heading out of the map to Aschaffenburg in and around Hanau, including ICE and freight trains
  
• Kassel-Würzburg services heading in and out of the map at Fulda.
  
• DB BR 442 trains at both Frankfurt and Fulda from Kassel-Würzburg route Add-on
  
• Static locomotive from the DB BR 218 loco Add-on

[h2]8th Generation Console Services[/h2]

After reviewing performance on previous-generation consoles, we've amended the timetable to provide a suitable experience for these players (Xbox One and PlayStation 4).

Timetable services included for these consoles are formed of DB BR 114 + Dostos (RB51, RE51, RE50, RE54 and RE55 services) and ICE-T services, with additional FlixTrain Vectron layers for owners of Deluxe / Special Edition.

Other locomotives included in the route, such as the DB Vectron, will be available to operate by spawning them into the timetable.

[h2]West Coast Main Line Timetable[/h2]

In addition, further amendments have been made to the timetable of West Coast Main Line for 8th Generation Console players. The timetable will now consist of Class 350 and Class 377 services, with additional Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino services available for Deluxe / Special Edition players.

Other trains included in the route, such as the Class 66 and London Underground stock, will be available to operate by spawning them into the timetable.



[h2]Live Map 2.0[/h2]

With so many available services to operate in and out of Frankfurt, Train Sim World 5’s updated Live Map feature will be invaluable to players wanting to understand the operations around them and, if using Free Roam’s path-setting function, plot your way along the tracks between other trains moving around the route.



The introduction of a more detailed legend, highlighting signal aspects and direction, stations, speed limits, objectives and more will make the route much more navigable for players unfamiliar with the real-world routes and make plotting paths a much simpler process.



The maps crucially also displays live information about the trains in and around you on the route.

Wondering why one train has priority over you coming into Frankfurt? Hover over it to find out. It’s an express train! That explains it.

Where is that train going ahead of me? Will I have to follow it for long? No, it’s a regional service heading out of the map.

Knowing this information will help you feel part of the network and timetable you’re working to and ensure you don’t miss anything exciting coming or going around your current location.

[h2]Fast Travel[/h2]

The map also allows for the new Fast Travel feature, whereby players can choose to relocate themselves within a route. This is particularly useful for once you’ve completed a service and want to explore other parts of the route or different services at another location... you can even go back to where you came from and start again with a completely new train!

...and, you didn't hear this from us, but we've heard it's a fantastic way to pick up all those lovely route collectibles too!



You won’t be able to teleport just anywhere along the map, there are specific locations markers which come up for major yards, sidings and stations and in other preset locations, and can be found in the Live Map. This feature will function work across compatible content where existing spawn points are already included, so get ready to jump into Train Sim World 5, and get to the action as you find it.

The combination of both Fast Travel and the Live Map updates may bring new gameplay opportunities and extensions to your sessions. After running into Frankfurt with an ICE-T, you might see an interesting service taking place elsewhere, perhaps waiting to depart back at Fulda! Hover over the train, find out what it is, Fast Travel over there and operate it!

[h2]Track Shadow Rendering[/h2]
[h3]Available on selected route Add-ons[/h3]



If you missed the reveal in our Roadmap Article, we’ve also been able to improve the rendering draw distance system for shadows on the tracks, so you will no longer see a harsh cut of shading following ahead of the train as you drive.

As a reminder, in additional all Train Sim World 5 routes and future Add-ons, this feature will be implemented into the following back catalogue routes:

• Salzburg-Rosenheim
  
• Nahverkehr Dresden
  
• S-bahn Vorarlberg
  
• Kassel-Würzburg
  
• Maintalbahn
  
• Linke Rheinstrecke
  
• Bremen-Oldenburg
  
• Niddertalbahn
  
• Semmeringbahn
  
• LIRR Commuter
  
• Antelope Valley Line
  
• Cajon Pass
  
• Boston Sprinter
  
• East Coast Main Line
  
• London Overground Suffragette line
  
• Southeastern High Speed
  
• Glossop Line
  
• LGV Méditerranée

[h2]Route Hopping[/h2]



We covered Route Hopping in more detail in our San Bernardino Line article, but as a reminder, players with selected routes in their collection will be able to jump between routes that share a common location without returning to the main menu.



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You can view a preview of the Frankfurt – Fulda Kinzigtalbahn route, featuring both the ICE-T and FlixTrain Vectron locomotive this Wednesday September 11th with the Railfan TV team from 1800 UTC on YouTube and Twitch.



Train Sim World 5 launches for Early Access this week for those who’ve pre-ordered Deluxe or Special Editions! You’ll be able to jump straight in on 12th September at 1600 BST / 1800 BST depending on which platform you’re playing on.



Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition = £39.99/€44.99/$49.99



Train Sim World 5: Deluxe Edition = £59.99/€74.99/$74.99



Train Sim World 5: Special Edition = £104.99/€119.99/$119.99



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