Train Sim World® 5 News

Hello everyone,

Today we have a new patch for Train Sim World 5, that includes further improvements to the West Coast Main Line South route, including memory optimisations to help support performance, as well as other key fixes and updates to the Class 350. Additionally, Skyhook Games has provided a wide range of new features for the ScotRail Class 158, including Guard Mode functionality, new suspension improvements, an auto-announcer and a new Leven Rail Link livery and much more. This also includes a new timetable for the ScotRail Express Edinburgh to Glasgow route, with further details shared below.

Please note, this update is currently being pushed live on all platforms, and you may need to wait up to 24 hours for it to come through to your system.

[h2]Headliner Changes[/h2]
West Coast Main Line South

• Improvements to support performance across the route
  
• Class 350 Updated braking physics so distance until stopping is now reduced
  

ScotRail Class 158

• Added Guard Mode functionality
  
• Added Auto-announcer feature
  
• Added Leven Rail Link livery
  
• Expanded playable services in the Edinburgh to Glasgow ‘Sprinter’ timetable
  

[h2]Full Changelog[/h2]
Core

• Fixed a crash which could occur when exiting Photo Mode
  

West Coast Main Line South

• Improvements to support performance across the route
  
• Watford High Street and Queen’s Park should now correctly appear on station PIS.
  
• Fixed an issue where hedges and fences could appear with twisted meshes.
  
• Fixed an issue where houses and foot crossings would pop into view very close to the player
  
• Fixed an issue where passengers getting off the train at Leighton Buzzard or Milton Keynes would no longer move
  

Class 350

• Updated braking physics so distance until stopping is now reduced (Stopping from 60mph is now ~220m in good conditions).
  
• Optimised memory footprint of the WCML 350 loco's PIS displays
  
• Updated WCML 350 loco "Unit Deselect switch" to operate doors as expected
  

ScotRail Class 158

• Added Guard Mode functionality
  
• Added Auto-announcer feature
  
• Added custom Leven Link livery
  
• Added ability to sit in Secondman seat in the cab
  
• Changed service 1R11 to be service 1R03 in the Edinburgh to Glasgow ‘Sprinter’ Journey Chapter
  
• Updated gangway connections so you can walk between 158 sets while in motion
  
• Fixed TPWS Override button from disappearing into the cab wall when pressed
  
• Fixed an issue to make sure no trains are buried inside buildings at Haymarket Depot.
  
• Fixed missing ring illumination on a door button in the passenger saloon
  
• Fixed an issue with a dark effect appearing when viewing a window through another window
  
• Removed automation of cab light illuminating after sunset
  
• Various localisation changes
  
• Expanded playable services in the Edinburgh to Glasgow ‘Sprinter’ timetable
  
• ScotRail Class 170 services are now driveable between Glasgow and Croy
  
• ScotRail HST services using the GWE HST are now driveable between Glasgow and Croy
  
• LNER services are now driveable between Edinburgh and Polmont
  
• Added Railhead Treatment Train services operating diagram 3S93 throughout the area at night
  
• Added ScotRail Class 380 into Edinburgh to Glasgow diagrams
  
• Added Engineering Express freight locos operating realistic services
  
• Added the Flying Scotsman operating a Rail Tour service
  
• Added Avanti West Coast Class 390 services operating into Edinburgh Waverley as AI only
  
• Added more Perth, Dundee and Leven services operating into Edinburgh Waverley as AI only
  
• Removed all 20 second wait tasks from the beginning of passenger services
  

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 for a quick summary of the reveals, read on!



[h3]Dec 9th Reveal - City Transport Simulator: Tram coming to Console![/h3]

To start off the week, we checked in with our partners at Viewapp for new details of the 0.4.0 update coming to City Transport Simulator: Tram, and sharing our announcement for it's debut to console platforms on January 28th!



Update 0.4.0 Coming in this update from popular request is joystick support and customizable controls, with presets for keyboard and controller inputs. Be sure to follow Viewapp on social media to stay updated, join their mailing list for exclusive news on CTS: Tram and visit the website for more details. The journey is just beginning!

[h3]Bonus Reveal! New Screenshots for the Great Western Express Remaster[/h3]

We had a bonus feature for fans on Train Sim World, coming from our Game Designer Liam who worked closely on developing the West Somerset Railway Remaster, with additional details and news about their next upcoming remaster for the Great Western Express add-on!





[h3]Dec 10th Reveal - New Details for the Tadami Line[/h3]



We checked in with our partners at Union Workshop for the upcoming Tadami Line route, the first Japanese route coming to Train Sim World!



Today we can also reveal the locomotive will be the Kiha 40 diesel railcar. You will operate across 88km of track, visiting 28 stations with Japanese signalling and safety systems as well as native Japanese language support, new to TSW!



[h3]Dec 11th Reveal - Cardiff City Network: Radur & Coryton to Penarth & Bae Caerdydd[/h3]

Prynhawn Da! Good afternoon, and welcome back! Today in our Dovetail Season of Reveals we’re checking in on the first-ever Welsh route coming soon to Train Sim World...

Dive right in with the new Transport for Wales BR Class 153, and the Transport for Wales BR Class 150/2, and across 20 miles of track, you’ll experience a huge variety of gameplay compacted together, with loads of stations to discover, and plenty of shorter lines and interconnected services!





[h3]Dec 12th Reveal - New TSW VR: New York Gameplay![/h3]

Yesterday we shared a development update on our first-ever VR title, Train Sim World VR: New York, available to wishlist now on the Meta Store and coming next year!



On our reveal video, we also gave you a sneak peak of gameplay you can expect to find whilst playing TSW VR: New York - which you can watch below!

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Be sure to head over to our Meta store so that you can be notified of any updates and add it to your wish lists today!

[h3]Dec 13th Reveal - Mittenwaldbahn: Innsbruck – Garmisch-Partenkirchen![/h3]

And to end week 2 for our Season of Reveals, today we have a special update coming from the TSG team with new details for their recently teased Austrian route: Mittenwaldbahn!



We hope you’re ready for the first back-dated Austrian route coming to TSW. We’ll be traversing the steep mountainous railway of the Mittenwald Pass and heading cross-border between Austria and Germany. Set in 1989, with 15 stations to explore over 63 km of track.



[h3]Week 2 Bonus - Update on BR Class 104 & Peak Forest Expansion Pack[/h3]

We've also got a bonus update to close off the week from Simtrack Studios, sharing a new in-development screenshot for their Covhop wagon, as part of the Peak Forest Expansion Pack they have been working hard on.



Join us next week for the final set of reveals and updates, and we can't wait to close off the year with our final announcement!

Gameplay Packs are focussed on bringing additional services and Scenarios to specific routes in your collection. This can sometimes be new wagons, carriages and locomotives, or additional gameplay using existing trains in Train Sim World for a specific route.

In previous Train Sim World titles, this has been represented by the New Journeys Add-ons and Loco Add-on Bundles.





For Train Sim World 5, there are 3 gameplay packs that add services to the game’s three core routes for 9th Generation Console and PC players. These can be purchased separately for $5.99/£4.99/€5.99, or as a Gameplay Add-on Bundle for $13.99/£11.99/€13.99.

The packs are:

• Metrolink Holiday Train Pack for San Bernardino Line
  
• HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack for West Coast Main Line (South)
  
• DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack for Frankfurt - Fulda

[h2]Metrolink Holiday Train Pack[/h2]



Light up Los Angeles and delight passengers during the holidays with additional services and Scenarios along the San Bernardino Line. Climb aboard Metrolink’s F125 locomotive and its Rotem passenger cars, all adorned with festive lights to bring holiday spirit through California!



The F125 forms a regular part of the Metrolink fleet along with the Rotem cab car that leads the return journey in this push-pull formation. Though older units typically run the holiday services in winter, this gameplay pack represents what modern diesel power would look like fully dressed up for festive fun. Metrolink themselves plan to use the F125 on forthcoming Holiday Train services in real-life.



3 additional services are added to the San Bernardino Line Weekend schedule. These run from LA Union to Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga to Covina and Covina to LA Union.

3 new Scenarios are also included. Alternatively, you can use Free Roam to take the Holiday Train along other routes in your collection, such as Antelope Valley Line.

[h2]HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack[/h2]



For West Coast Main Line South, the addition of the HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon allows for more variety in freight movements beyond the Intermodal trains included in the route. They will come with updated Suspension physics seen in other Train Sim World 5 wagons and locomotives.



Originally built as JMA wagons in 1995, the classification was changed to HKA in 2009 to mark their change from being coal wagons to aggregate wagons – they were also fitted with track-friendly bogies for easier rolling around corners.

The entire fleet of HKA wagons operates on the aggregate flows of DB Cargo UK, and many of them operate in fittingly red DB colours, as per their introduction to Train Sim World in Great Western Express. However, as many as a third of the wagons still retain the weathered tones of National Power, their initial and long-defunct owner.



These branded wagons bring additional freight services to the West Coast Main Line timetable, along with 3 additional Scenarios for that route.

They can also be used in Free Roam, Formation Designer and Scenario Planner to facilitate their use across other UK route Add-ons in your collection.

Free Starter Pack players can also make use of these Wagons using Free Roam in Training Center with the TC Class 66.

Note: this pack includes just the HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon and not a variant of the Class 66.

[h2]DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack[/h2]



Swap out classic traction between Frankfurt and Fulda with the DB BR 111 and compatible n-Wagen cab car.



The BR 111 (previously seen in the Salzburg – Rosenheim route Add-on) has been a regular feature on Germany’s railway network since the 1970s on both S-Bahn and InterCity services. It utilises a tap changer control system with both manual and semi-automatic input, bringing a different style of operation to that seen on contemporary locomotives.



Also included is the retro n-Wagen (previously seen in the Bremen – Oldenburg route Add-on), a single-deck fleet of passenger coaches complete with Karlsruher Kopf cab car.

On the Frankfurt – Fulda route, this locomotive functions with the older n-Wagen set and its cab car for a different style of service as part of an alternative timetable, replacing the BR 114 and more modern BR 146 & Dostos on RB and RE services. 3 new Scenarios are also included.

[h2]What if I don’t own Train Sim World 5’s core routes?[/h2]



Though not a requirement, we recommend that you own the respective core routes before purchasing the Gameplay Packs. These routes are:

• San Bernardino Line: Los Angeles – San Bernardino
  
• West Coast Main Line: London Euston – Milton Keynes
  
• Frankfurt – Fulda: Kinzigtalbahn

If you’ve come into Train Sim World 5 via the Free Starter Pack, then the three core routes can be purchased separately, or by purchasing one of three core bundles: Train Sim World 5: Standard, Deluxe or Special Edition.

You can then add more gameplay to these routes by purchasing the Gameplay Packs.

Hello everyone,

We’re excited to bring you the latest patch for TSW5, which includes lots of improvements and fixes for you to take a look at. This update includes major improvements to scenery, lighting, and route visuals for WCML South. You’ll find enhanced distant and trackside scenery, updated water, and added features like 710 stop markers and PIS boards on the platform ramps at Euston. We've also added Primrose Hill station as a starting point for freight services. For all the details on this, you can check out the article here!

This patch also has improvements and fixes for other routes, including MBTA Commuter, San Bernardino, Frankfurt Fulda and lots of other improvements that you can view below, which should help get you on the right track (sorry).

The update is available now, but please allow up to 24 hours for it to arrive on your systems. Full changelog below:

[h2]Highlights[/h2]

- Added over 800 new services to WCML South timetables.
- Cloud/rain is now back to being adjustable in Photo Mode. Something we wish we could do in real life.
- Added new suspension physics to the Class 350.
- Added Route Hopping to Boston South Station.
- Updated F40PH engine sound.



[h2]Full Changelog[/h2]

Core
- Stability improvements for livery editor, formation designer and free roam.
- Fixed an issue that made it possible to miss ‘stop at objective’ due to subtitles still being present.
- Fixed an issue that was affecting some downloaded scenarios from the Online Sharing Hub.
- Added various UI improvements.
- Added various localization improvements.

West Coast Mainline South
- Added realistic rusty rails to track ends.
- Resolved an issue where the #4 key on the keypad wasn’t working and corrected the button layout in Cab 2.
- Fixed an invisible barrier that was blocking a spawn point at Berkhamsted Station.
- Moved lampposts around Willesden Junction so that they’re away from the tracks.
- Updated snow material so that it matches the landscape and added it to the large yellow crane at Willesden Junction.
- Fixed passenger collision issues at Bletchley.
- Lioness Line services now use 4-car and 5-car variants of the Class 710 (available separately).
- Resolved instances of floating trees at Watford and Cheddington.
- Added Class 66 and HKA’s to scenario designer.
- Fixed an issue with conductor mode for service 2T18.
- Added missing platform connections for Tring and Queens Park.
- Fixed speed signs in Euston showing the wrong speed.
- Added realistic rusty rails to track ends.
- Station PIS should show destinations correctly.

Class 350
- Revised simulation physics, inclusive of suspension modelling.
- Guard Mode should now appear on the Class 350 timetable.
- Updated Service Startup/Shutdown for AI so the Master Key and Reverser tasks are now completed more quickly, and the reverser is set to neutral.
- Revised control text for Unit Deselect Controls to “Rear->Normal->Front”
- Fixed an issue where the signalling bell couldn’t be used from the cab after closing the doors.
- Fixed an issue with the tail light not turning on automatically when you shut down the cab.

Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino
- Fixed the tilting system so that each car tilts separately when going around corners, rather than all tilting at once.
- Added a hotkey combination (Ctrl+R) to set the speed limit, making it easier to adjust.

San Bernardino
- Repositioned decals on the lower portion of the cab desk to stop interior from flickering.
- Fixed the in-cab monitor EMD F125 so that it illuminates correctly.
- Fixed the missing front windshield and side window glass on the EMD F125 loco.
- Various improvements to the ensure timetable service timings are accurate on both weekday and weekend timetables.
- Fixed multiple issues with Inland Empire train services only showing San Bernardino Depot on PIS.
- Resolved MP36PH-3C PTC screen flicker when loco is in motion.
- Resolved issue whereby MP36PH would not move when connected to rotems/ bombardier bi levels in the training centre.

Frankfurt Fulda:
- Changed the DB Vectron vehicle numbers from the Railpool numbers to the DB ones.
- Adjusted the AFB lever objective so that it now correctly asks you to set it to 229 instead of 230.
- Improved suspension on Class 146
- Updated the BR 114 to improve wheel slipping in dry conditions.
- Fixed an issue with the Vectron screen flickering.
- Changed incorrect platform numbers at Schlüchtern Station to the correct ones.
- Fixed an issue where approaching Frankfurt Hbf from Frankfurt Süd via track 240 led to signal 208 showing green but still triggering a 1000 Hz influence behind the bridge.
- Resolved the issue preventing players from starting the 'Old Heroes' scenario via the start marker at Frankfurt Hbf in timetable mode.
- Rear doors now open properly instead of using the same controls as the front doors for BR 423.
- Fixed incorrect route map display names for platform markers at Schlüchtern station.

FlixTrain BR 193 Vectron
- Fixed an issue on the Flixtrain to stop the destination indicator from disappearing.

MBTA Commuter
- Added Route Hopping to Boston South Station.
- Fixed alerter sound on CTC-3.
- Tuned simulation physics for F40PH-3C.
- Updated F40PH engine sound.
- Fixed an issue where junction sounds were only audible inside the CTC-5 bilevel cars and not externally.
- Fixed an audio issue where the sound would dip when sitting down and activating the F40PH.
- Corrected visual representation of HSP46 brakes – brakes should now touch wheels when engaged and lift from wheels when released.

East Coast Main Line
- Fixed an issue where you could not achieve gold or platinum medals for the ‘Hot Seat’ scenario
Class 801
- Wipers on the 801 will now start on the right side of the cab and the interior will light up at night.
- Fixed doors to animate properly when opened and closed.

Antelope Valley Line
- Fixed the in-cab monitor EMD F125 so that it illuminates correctly.
- Fixed the missing front windshield and side window glass on the EMD F125 loco.
- Fixed an issue with the HEP in the Metrolink Rotem car; turning off the HEP switch now correctly turns off the carriage lights.
- Fixed save game issues where passenger cabin lights and locomotive headlights would turn off upon loading a saved game when using Metrolink Rotem cars.

ScotRail Class 380
- Fixed door animation to ensure it is working as expected.
- Revised suspension modelling.

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 for a quick summary of the reveals, read on!

[h3]Dec 2nd Reveal - London Overground Mildmay Line from Incredible Trains[/h3]

We started the week by heading back to London with the London Overground Mildmay line: Stratford – Willesden Junction add-on, a new upcoming route featuring a 12-mile section of North London, brought to you by our latest third-party solo developer Johannes Hartmann.



Get ready to be operating the Class 378 Capitalstar with intense 8-trains-per-hour gameplay, featuring freight traffic and AI on multiple mainlines. As for the scenery, expect to find iconic key landmarks to spot across London, such as the Olympic Park, the HS1 tunnel entrance from the Southeastern High-Speed route, as well as the dense urban scenery you can expect for a thriving city.



[h3]Dec 3rd Reveal - Metrolink F59PHR Loco Add-on[/h3]

Get ready to complete your Metrolink primary roster with a North American classic – the Metrolink F59PHR, in its white livery. Take charge across California, with regional passenger services out of Los Angeles, and hustling along either the newly released San Bernardino Line, or across the Antelope Valley Line.



This is a modern, rebuilt variant of the loco, identified by the “R” designation in the name, and you’ll be able to get an alternative experience whether you take this out on San Bernardino or Antelope Valley.



[h3]Dec 4th Reveal - New Timetable Update to Köln-Aachen[/h3]

That’s right, we’re getting ready to give Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen a huge update to the timetable, with a complete rewrite from the ground up and boosting the service count, including AI services, from the original 552 total all the way up to just over 4,000 — The highest service count of any TSW route ever!



This will be a free update for owners of the Köln-Aachen route, and includes new services you’ll already be familiar with for the RE1, RE9, S-bahn and ICE. Additionally, you’ll be able to drive the RE 8 and RB 27 in both directions, and there are new DMU services for the RB 20 and RB 38 run by the 642, as well as new IC, ICE 1 and FlixTrain services between Köln Hbf and Aachen Hbf.



For the freight fans, the timetable now features a huge new range of services to experience with a new detailed timetable. Freight trains will need to stop at passing points for highspeed trains or even other freight trains, and whilst most are A-B runs, there are a few shunting services for Stolberg too.



If this has got you excited about the upcoming overhaul, but you don't yet own the Schnellfahrstrecke Köln-Aachen route, then be sure to grab it whilst it's 50% off for players on PC via the Steam platform in the Steam Autumn Sales!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1998967/Train_Sim_World_Schnellfahrstrecke_KolnAachen_Route_AddOn__TSW2__TSW3_compatible/

[h3]Dec 5th Reveal - TSW5 Gameplay Add-on Bundles – Coming December 12th[/h3]

Our next reveal is bringing you more content to the core routes in Train Sim World 5, with new gameplay packs! Expect more rolling stock, more services and extra holiday cheer in these add-on bundles, releasing next week on December 12th!



Take on more challenges across the cities featured in TSW5, with gameplay for Frankfurt, London and Los Angeles. From classic electric to festive express, haul passengers and freight in all new services and scenarios!

HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack

For the UK Pack, pick up the HKA Wagon, brought up to the latest standards in a new weathered livery, and experience gameplay on the loading facility at Watford Junction, with additional freight traffic on WCML South.



DB BR 111 & n-Wagen Pack

Over to Germany: We’re throwing it back a few years where you’ll be riding in the DB BR 111 and n-Wagens with additional passenger gameplay, a regular sight between Frankfurt and Fulda.



Metrolink Holiday Train Pack

Finally, in the US: Get ready to be festive, as the Metrolink Holiday Train (which the operator used to run in the festive seasons) is fully stocked with holiday lights and is ready to run!



As an important note, these gameplay packs will only release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic on 12th December.

[h3]Dec 6th Reveal - BR Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches[/h3]

Just Trains: "We are very pleased to announce our next DLC for TSW5. The Class 86/2 Electric Locomotive! This forerunner to the Class 87 will come with the air-conditioned Mk.2f coaches and the Mk.1 Buffet Car all of which are Livery Designer compatible."



"The Class 86/2 was employed on the WCML and pulled both Passenger and the occasional Freight service. The 86/2 was a subclass of the 86/0 and had an improved suspension set up to rectify issues that the earlier 86/0 locomotive had such as rough riding and track wear. The 86/2 maximum speed was set at 100 MPH. You will be sure to enjoy the authentic and distinctive sound set."



"Along with air conditioning, the Mk.2f coaches feature the much more modern looking rectangular windows v/s the older square type with sliding ventilation portions at the top. The Mk.2f’s also have a vastly more modern interior v/s the older wooden style interior."



"The Just Trains Class 86/2 coupled with the Mk.2f Coaches and Mk.1 Buffet Car gives you a powerful combination to drive and enjoy!"

[h3]Week 1 Bonus Reveal - Athena Simulations ECML Diesel Railtours Pack[/h3]

Oh what's this? We've got a bonus update at the end of each week planned, with even more news about project updates that we wanted to squeeze in! Let's check in with Athena Simulations on their work for their announced ECML Diesel Railtour Pack



Athena Simulations: "ECML diesel Railtours brings exciting new content, both for the East Coast Mainline route and timetables across TSW5 as a whole. Highlights of the pack include a brand new Class 47 locomotive. Modelling what is often regarded as the most iconic member of the Class, 47484 Isambard Kingdom Brunel.



The locomotive, featured in its special edition livery was often used on numerous railtours and hauled the Royal Train, from its base at Old Oak Common shed. Utilising the latest in modelling techniques in TSW5, the locomotive features custom 3D nameplates and 3D number plates plus a highly detailed model. The team have even gone so far to recreate the variations in each cab end, after the real locomotive was rebuilt after accident damage!"



"The pack includes 10 scenarios, custom created with new features such as complex depot movements, the opportunity to run around your train and coupling double headed formations for very special railtours along the East Coast Mainline. A wide range of AI services have been created for each of the scenarios, including layering of appropriate rolling stock from other UK routes."


Join us all next week for a whole new set of reveals, and we're slowly building towards our grand-reveal at the end of the month!