Train Sim World® 5 News

As your final reminder, the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack offer is ending today all platforms on Thursday 9th January 2025 - This will be your last chance to grab Train Sim World 5 for free and keep it forever if you haven't!

As a note, if you've already claimed the Free Starter Pack, you will continue to have access after this date, this is a final chance reminder for those who haven't yet claimed the pack.

[h3]Platform Timings[/h3]

• Thursday 9th January 2025 at 16:00 UTC (PlayStation / Xbox)
  
• Thursday 9th January 2025 at 18:00 UTC (Steam / Epic)
  

This pack is suitable 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.

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.

[h3]Get the full Train Sim World 5 experience![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2967990/Train_Sim_World_5/

For the best experience and variety, opting for one of Train Sim World 5's core packages will see you explore routes in the UK, Germany and USA with one purchase.

Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition comes with 3 routes, 10 locomotives and units, fully represented timetables, Conductor Mode as well as Mastery Challenges to complete, more collectibles to hunt down and the ability to get more out of our Creative Tools!



Deluxe Edition adds the exciting Avanti West Coast Pendolino and FlixTrain Vectron to the fleet and comes with the American, heavy-hauling Cajon Pass route too!

If you want the ultimate experience, Train Sim World 5: Special Edition comes with a whopping 31 locomotives and units across 9 routes, including London Underground and Overground trains, New York trains and a mix of modern and classic German trains.

Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

We’ve made it! A chock-full calendar of festive treats. We’ve shown you updates, Add-ons, work-in-progress teases, and released new content for Train Sim World... but, seeing as it’s the season of giving, we have one final surprise for you...



We are delighted to announce that Mattel’s Thomas & Friends™ is coming to Train Sim World!



In collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway will be an Add-on coming to Train Sim World next year. Naturally, the star of the show is Thomas the Tank Engine, with his friends Annie and Clarabel joining him. Adding an element of mischief is Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks. What will they get up to?

Unlike previous Add-ons, the gameplay here is entirely story-driven, with a fun narrative that follows the adventures of Thomas and his friends during their visit to the West Somerset Railway.
Stay tuned tomorrow as we sit down with a special guest to talk about this new, exciting collaboration. Hopefully, they’ve saved some mince pies for us!

We’ll also talk further about this very exciting release in the new year.



In summary:

• Mattel’s Thomas & Friends is coming to Train Sim World!
  
• Add-on title = Thomas & Friends Visit the West Somerset Railway
  
• The Add-on will require both Train Sim World 5 and the West Somerset Railway route Add-on
  
• Included characters: Thomas the Tank Engine, Annie, Clarabel, Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks
  
• Gameplay will consist of a multi-part story with a fun narrative
  
• Tutorials for Thomas & Diesel will exist in Training Center
  
• An additional timetable will feature the Thomas & Friends characters
  
• The characters can be driven on any route Add-on using Free Roam
  
• The Add-on will release in 2025
  

Hosted by Jamie, our resident Thomas fan in the Community, join Executive Producer Matt Peddlesden and special guest Ian McCue as they explain more about bringing Thomas to Train Sim World, and Ian's involvement with Thomas & Friends over the years.

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And, if you haven’t already, you can grab Train Sim World 5 now to prepare for Thomas’ arrival, with our Free Starter Pack and great value bundles.

The West Somerset Railway route Add-on, which was remastered back in February, is also available on all platforms to buy in preparation for this future Add-on.

From everyone at Dovetail Games... Happy Holidays! We hope you all have a healthy, safe, and joy-filled time. We can’t wait for what’s in store in 2025.

Winter is coming in some parts of the world and with it a whole load of great deals and discounts on Train Sim World content!

We also have news on the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack, which ends on 9th January and a FREE-to-keep promotion for the Sherman Hill route Add-on! You can find out more about both of these in separate articles, or at the bottom of this article.



In Train Sim World 5, The Rails Are Yours! 3 new routes, new features and new locomotives and trains await with savings on Core bundles.

Train Sim World 5: Special Edition includes:

• West Coast Main Line & Class 350 EMU
  
• plus Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino
• Frankfurt-Fulda & DB BR 411 ICE-T
  
• plus FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron
• San Bernardino Line & Metrolink MP36PH-3C
  
• Cajon Pass with NEW Route Hopping Feature (adding more services to San Bernardino Line)
  
• NEW Conductor Mode
  
• NEW Fast Travel
  
• UPDATED Live Map
  
• Plus additional routes and trains (9 routes, 31 trains in total)

[h2]Separate TSW5 Route Add-ons = 30% off[/h2]



If you've upgraded to Train Sim World 5 using the Free Starter Pack (ending 9th January), you can still gain access to the three core routes separately by purchasing the individual route Add-ons.

These are:

• West Coast Main Line: London Euston to Milton Keynes
• Frankfurt-Fulda: Kinzigtalbahn
• San Bernardino Line

West Coast Main Line: London Euston - Milton Keynes recently received two significant patches which provided updates to the timetable and scenery as well as improvements to support performance across the route.

[h2]Latest USA Routes[/h2]
[h3]incl first time discount on MBTA Commuter[/h3]



Head to the east coast and move masses of commuters through either the wooded countryside of Massachusetts or the bustling urban areas around New York.

LIRR Commuter, now 40% off, extends this network route to a number of branches within the LIRR network and features the new M9 EMU complete with active safety systems.

MBTA Commuter, 20% off (and on sale for the first time) also utiises brand new traction with the HSP46 diesel locomotive and both single-level and bi-level coaches for mixed consists out of Boston South Station.

Want to know more about these American routes? Read more about LIRR Commuter and MBTA Commuter

[h2]Latest Loco Add-ons 20% off[/h2]



If you're looking to add more locomotives to your collection, some of the latest releases from our Partner Programme Developers are now 20% off!

These include:

• Expert DB BR 101, by TSG
  
• ScotRail Class 158, by Skyhook Games
  
• Cargo Line Vol.2 Aggregates, by Skyhook Games

Skyhook Games' ScotRail Class 158 received a patch recently that added Conductor Mode functionality, announcements and the new Leven Branch livery as well as updates and additions to their Sprinter Timetable for the Edinburgh - Glasgow route Add-on.

Edinburgh - Glasgow is now also 60% off!

[h2]Up to 80% off route Add-ons[/h2]



There's also HUGE savings on routes from the Train Sim World catalogue, including a massive 90% off LGV Méditerranée!

There's also 80% off:

• Glossop Line, runing out of Manchester Piccadilly
  
• NEC: New York-Trenton, featuring both Amtrak and NJTRANSIT trains
  
• Tharandter Rampe, featuring the first tilting train in TSW

[h2]70% off Holiday Express[/h2]



What about some festive cheer? Be careful... the naughty elf is out to spoil the fun! Get 70% off The Holiday Express - Runaway Elf, featuring a miniature F7 with simple controls and a route set in a 1980s living room!

[h2]City Transport Simulator: Tram, 30% off[/h2]



If you're looking for something a bit different to play this Holiday Season, then City Transport Simulator: Tram is available at 30% off.

Find out more at citytransportsimulator.com

[h2]Free USA Route Add-on[/h2]
[h3]Sherman Hill: Cheyenne – Laramie[/h3]

As an extra festive treat this year, for a limited time only, Sherman Hill: Cheyenne – Laramie will be FREE to download and will remain in your libraries to keep forever!

When navigating to the Steam Store Page, both a Free and Paid option will be listed. Please ensure that you add the FREE version to your basket to take advantage of the promotion.

This offer is available on the Steam Store starting at 1800 GMT on 19th December 2024 and runs until 1800 GMT on 3rd January 2025

Due to the expected demand on the Steam servers when the Steam Winter Sale starts, it may take longer for this offer to become available.

You can read more about the route in our dedicated article.

[h2]Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack[/h2]
[h3]Ending Thursday 9th January 2025[/h3]



A reminder also that the Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack offer is ending soon all platforms.

It will be available until Thursday 9th January 2025 at 18:00 GMT.

You can read more about the Free Starter Pack in our dedicated article.
Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on
Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

We're celebrating a full calendar that spans December, sharing new announcements across our socials and communities each weekday, leading up to an extra special reveal on December 20th. On top of all the amazing announcements throughout the month, we’ll also be celebrating with weekly community giveaways you can join for free and have a chance to win Train Sim World Add-on keys!

Our website article has been fully updated for all the details, and has a wide range of screenshots for you to enjoy! For a quick summary of the reveals, read on.



[h3]Dec 16th Reveal - Update on Manchester Airport Commuter[/h3]



Explore 27 miles of track between Manchester Piccadilly and the famous paradise of Alderley Edge. The route includes two key spines, a mainline via Stockport and the Styal line via Manchester Airport, converging at Wilmslow. Both branches offer busy commuter traffic into the heart of Manchester and recently formed of the BEE network.



Included with the route is the Class 323 Northern and Class 66, with additional layers for the Class 350, 390 Pendolino and ScotRail Class 158.

[h3]Dec 17th Reveal - Update on Santa Fe Gameplay Pack for Cajon Pass[/h3]

Today we’re checking in with more news coming from High Iron Simulations team on their upcoming Santa Fe Gameplay Pack for the Cajon Pass route, representative of the early 1990s.



Be taken to a time when “Warbonnet” red-and-silver and striking blue-and-yellow AT&SF diesels powered heavy tonnage and hot intermodals across the legendary California Pass.



It will feature two Santa Fe locomotives, the SD40-2 in AT&SF’s blue-and-yellow freight livery, and the powerful C40-8W dressed in the Warbonnet red-and-silver livery. These will reflect Santa Fe-specific details, including the distinctive inset lower headlight of the rebuilt SD40-2s and the unique “gull wing” cab of the C40-8W diesels.

[h3]Dec 18th Reveal - New Screenshots for Spoorlijn Zwolle – Groningen[/h3]

A new country and a new challenge awaits you! You’ll be getting your hands on two new highly iconic Dutch trains with the route – Peering over the raised cab of the uniquely shaped NS ICMm “Koploper”, and dashing between commuter towns with the modern NS SNG3, you’ll have a great entry to our first Dutch content!



As for the route itself, we don't have any screenshots to share yet, but you can expect a twin-track electrified mainline running between two major cities and exploring the rural landscape of the Netherlands over a staggering 105km of track, with 8 new stations to explore!



If you’re running the sprinter services, you can expect this to take about 70 minutes if you visit every station!

[h3]Dec 19th Reveal - New Details for Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn: Mannheim - Kaiserslautern[/h3]



From the complex up and under of track in Mannheim you wind into the hills and gradients - For those hearing about this scenic twin-track adventure for the first time, get ready to mix gameplay between winding hills and gradients, with faster express operation as you travel the 65km length track between Kaiserslautern to the city of Mannheim.



Set in the early 2010s, enjoy glorious scenery as you discover the 16 stations along the line with a full run in the BR 425 EMU, and also includes the DB BR 111 for regional traffic, and DB BR 406 ICE 3M for the high-speed traffic.

[h3]Week 3 Bonus - New Screenshots for the Cargo Line Vol. 3 & Vol. 4 Packs[/h3]

As our weekly bonus reveal, coming in ahead of the final annoncement tomorrow, Skyhook Games has provided us with a range of fresh screenshots for the upcoming Cargo Line Volume 3 and Volume 4 packs!



These packs havee previously added new liveries, detailed rolling stock and wagons, as well as brand-new scenarios to routes in Train Sim World, and you can expect more of that to come in the upcoming add-ons.



As a final teaser from the Skyhook team, here's a sneak peek at a new unrevealed add-on we'll be announcing in the new year...



This now leaves us with only one more door on our season of reveals calendar, our grand reveal. We've seen lots of speculation, what do you think it could be? Don't miss out as we share the news tomorrow at 14:00 UTC, and we'll see you there!

Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

Train Sim World 5: Free Starter Pack is only available to download until 9th January 2025. Once downloaded, it's yours to keep forever!

Platform Timings:

• Thursday 9th January 2025 at 16:00 GMT (PlayStation / Xbox)
  
• Thursday 9th January 2025 at 18:00 GMT (Steam / Epic)
  

This pack is suitable 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.

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.

Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition will still be available for FREE for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate players.

[h3]Get the full Train Sim World 5 experience![/h3]
From £39.99/€44.99/$49.99

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2967990/Train_Sim_World_5/

For the best experience and variety, opting for one of Train Sim World 5's core packages will see you explore routes in the UK, Germany and USA with one purchase.

Train Sim World 5: Standard Edition comes with 3 routes, 10 locomotives and units, fully represented timetables, Conductor Mode as well as Mastery Challenges to complete, more collectibles to hunt down and the ability to get more out of our Creative Tools!

Deluxe Edition adds the exciting Avanti West Coast Pendolino and FlixTrain Vectron to the fleet and comes with the American, heavy-hauling Cajon Pass route too!

If you want the ultimate experience, Train Sim World 5: Special Edition comes with a whopping 31 locomotives and units across 9 routes, including London Underground and Overground trains, New York trains and a mix of modern and classic German trains.

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