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[p]Join Matt, Harry and guest Tyler (from Rivet Games) as they preview the new WMR Class 170 Add-on , live tonight from 7:00pm BST on the Train Sim World 5 YouTube channel. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h3]More Information on the WMR / XC Class 170[/h3][p][/p][p]Originally part of Rivet Games’ Fife Circle Line as the ScotRail Class 170/4, the iconic turbo now stars in a new role, filling out and enhancing the Cross-City Line. Including both the 170/5 and 170/6 subclasses, with detail changes such as original headlights, updated cabs and interiors, the Class 170 is now presented in West Midlands Railway livery, as well as the far-reaching CrossCountry livery![/p][p][/p][p]Read the full WMR / XC Class 170 Coming Soon Article for more information.[/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]

[p]We snuck this one out in our July Roadmap, where we gave a brief overview of the two liveries with a selection of screenshots.[/p][h2]The DMU: Class 170[/h2][p]The Class 170 has been a recognisable part of UK regional and longer-distance services for the past 25 years and continues to be a staple for connecting towns and cities that do not feature wholly electrified railways. Across multiple variants and fleet shuffles, they have taken on many roles and paint schemes over the past few decades.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Originally part of Rivet Games’ Fife Circle Line as the ScotRail Class 170/4, the iconic turbo now stars in a new role, filling out and enhancing the Cross-City Line. Including both the 170/5 and 170/6 subclasses, with detail changes such as original headlights, updated cabs and interiors, the Class 170 is now presented in West Midlands Railway livery, as well as the far-reaching CrossCountry livery![/p][p][/p][p]This marks the arrival of the CrossCountry license in Train Sim World, along with the second train to feature the orange West Midlands Railways branding, after the Class 323. Previously CrossCountry featured in Train Simulator Classic content.[/p][p][/p][p]The passenger interiors and the cabs differ per Train Operating Company (TOC). CrossCountry for example features First Class accommodation, but the West Midlands Railway 170 does not, also note the remnants of London Midland with the unmistakable green moquette.[/p][p]If you’re new to the Class 170 in Train Sim World, Rivet Games produced a video detailing the development of the ScotRail Class 170 when Fife Circle Line released.[/p][p]Unlike the Fife Circle Line Class 170, the WMR & CrossCountry trains do not include the Auto-Announce feature. Due to this being a bespoke set-up that Rivet Games have developed, this implementation would have required fundamental changes to the way the route works, which is something we weren't able to support for this particular Add-on.[/p][p][/p][h2]New Timetable & Gameplay[/h2][h3]Plus additional traffic at Birmingham New Street[/h3][p][/p][p]A new timetable will be available to players of the Birmingham Cross-City route, featuring a much wider variety of traffic from a selection of other Add-ons, for players that own them. There’ll also be new Scenarios to play.[/p][p]The West Midlands Railway Class 170 will have over 150 services, of which 58 are playable. The CrossCountry Class 170 will have over 180, of which 31 will be playable.[/p][p]Tyler, a Game Designer at Rivet Games, takes us through the process of building this timetable from the Class 170 Add-on and outlines the content available from other Train Sim World Add-ons.[/p][h2]Rivet Games Timetable Deep Dive[/h2][p][/p][p]The new Cross-City timetable started as a passion project. A year ago, I was a modder making timetables in the Public Editor, wishing for an update to Birmingham Cross-City. I approached Rivet Games with a project proposal: they'd modify their existing Class 170 into variants suitable for the route, and I'd create the timetable. They said yes, but it wouldn't be for a little while, so in the meantime would I like to come work on other projects? I am now happily employed at Rivet Games and am excited to see this project released for Train Sim World 5 players to enjoy.[/p][h3]Base timetable[/h3][p][/p][p]The first decision of the project was easy: Instead of starting from scratch, I'd start by making a copy of the existing timetable, set in 2019, and add trains using the same Working Timetable source document.[/p][p]The Class 323 services are mostly unchanged, save for some signalling changes at the now-very-busy Birmingham New Street. Freight, rail tour, and Railhead Treatment Train layers are unchanged.[/p][h3]Class 170s galore[/h3][p][/p][p]The new timetable includes Class 170s from both West Midlands Railway and CrossCountry, in both 2-car 170/5 and 3-car 170/6 variants. You'll also drive 4-car trains composed of a pair of 2-car units, and I challenge you to find the two trains longer than 4 cars hidden in the timetable.[/p][p]The majority of playable Class 170 services are between Bromsgrove and Birmingham New Street. CrossCountry services operate out of the playable area between Cardiff and Nottingham and West Midlands Railway runs between Birmingham and Hereford, Great Malvern & Worcester. This busy trunk line will keep you on your toes responding to yellow and red signals; keep to time and you'll often overtake the stopping Class 323 services on the four-track section between Kings Norton and Longbridge.[/p][p][/p][p]Eagle-eyed players may spot that real CrossCountry services don't stop at Bromsgrove; in TSW they do, just for you! Otherwise, they'd be AI-only services, playable only on the short stretch between Birmingham New Street and University.[/p][p][/p][p]West Midlands Railway Class 170s are also playable between Aston and Birmingham New Street on services running out of the map to Walsall and Wolverhampton or Shrewsbury. Another reason to pick the May 2019 timetable as the base timetable was the short-lived use of Class 170 units on this service.[/p][p][/p][p]Rounding out the playable Class 170 services are a couple of empty coaching stock movements giving you some rare mileage, but that's not all the 170s! AI services from both operators fill out Birmingham New Street, headed beyond the route’s confines for Shrewsbury, Nottingham, Leicester, and Stansted Airport.[/p][h3]Lots of additional service layers![/h3][p][/p][p]If you own other Train Sim World Add-ons, you'll get extra playable and AI content — so much so that we had to write our own platform visualization tool to cram all the traffic into Birmingham New Street.[/p][p]The Class 350 from West Coast Main Line (London Euston - Milton Keynes) is playable between Birmingham New Street and Aston on Walsall and Wolverhampton services (as well as some other service patterns at peak hours, check the platform boards for more information).[/p][p][/p][p]The Class 350 and the Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino both fill out Birmingham New Street as AI, and you'll also spot them at the low-level platforms at Lichfield Trent Valley. The Pendolino also has a single empty coaching stock move playable between Aston and Birmingham New Street.[/p][p]The last visitor to Birmingham New Street is the Transport for Wales Class 150 from Cardiff City Network on services between Birmingham International and destinations in Wales.[/p][p]Finally, if you drive through Aston (or stand on the platforms to spot trains) you may see some AI freight trains using existing layers.[/p][h3]What to see, what to do[/h3][p][/p][p]To close things off, I'll finish by sharing two personal highlights from the new timetable:[/p][p]Driving between Birmingham New Street and Bromsgrove is more engaging than ever, no matter your choice of traction. There are lots of adverse signals and the fast overtakes are fun — certainly contenders for the Awesome Service Mode Runs thread on the TSW forums.[/p][p]Trainspotting on foot on the route is another way to enjoy the traffic. At Birmingham New Street, find the glass-walled stair towers at the west end of the platforms for an elevated view of trains arriving and departing. Go downstairs at Lichfield Trent Valley and watch those 390s bank around the curves at speed. Hang out with the cat at Aston and try to guess which type of train will arrive next. Or stand at Longbridge and try to capture an overtake in Photo Mode.[/p][p]We hope you enjoy driving the Class 170 in this new timetable as much as we enjoyed creating it![/p][h3]Pricing and Preview Live Stream[/h3][p]Train Sim World 5: West Midlands Railway & CrossCountry BR Class 170 DMU will release on 29th July for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £12.99/€15.99/$16.99[/p][p]Want to see the Class 170 and new timetable in action? You can join Harry, Matt and Jasper from the Rivet Games team in our RFTV Preview Stream on Thursday 24th July at 1900 UTC over on YouTube and Twitch.[/p][h2]The Route: Birmingham Cross-City[/h2][p][/p][p]This Class 170 Add-on layers into the Birmingham Cross-City route Add-on, which first released for Train Sim World 3. It is available for Train Sim World 5 as Compatible Content.[/p][p]Master the West Midlands from England’s second city through to Bromsgrove and Redditch in Worcestershire and to the cathedral city of Lichfield. The route features the famously steep Lickey Incline and the expansive platforms and trackwork of Birmingham New Street Station. Included is the WMR Class 323 EMU, which has been updated for TSW5 players to include a busy and engaging Conductor Mode![/p][p][/p][p]Available separately from SimTrack Studios is the Centro Regional Railway Class 323 Add-on, bringing additional Scenarios to the route and the appearance of the unique 323 221 in the timetable.[/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]

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[p][/p][h3]90% off Loco Add-ons[/h3][p][/p][p]Summer rail tours and electrifying excursions often take place during the hottest months of the year and you too can embark on a new journey with 90% off selected locomotive Add-ons![/p][p]Players with NEC: Boston - Providence can blast along the Northeast Corridor in Amtrak's Acela®, up to 150 mph between Boston, MA and Providence, RI. Depot moves are also available in MBTA Commuter.[/p][p]Celebrate the world's most famous locomotive with additional gameplay and services aboard LNER Class A3 60103 Flying Scotsman.[/p][p][/p][p]Additional services using this Add-on can be unlocked for players with:[/p]

• [p]East Coast Main Line (Services and Scenarios)[/p]
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[p][/p][h3]Latest TSW5 route Add-ons[/h3][p][/p][p]Save 20% on Spoorlijn Zwolle - Groningen the first Dutch route to come to Train Sim World! Drive the iconic Koploper EMU or the modern SNG3 Sprinter through rural Netherlands between the two cities.[/p][p]TSG's Mittenwaldbahn running through a retro period setting between Germany and Austria is also on sale with 20% off![/p][p][/p][h3]Boston, USA Route Add-ons[/h3][p][/p][p]Mark Independence Day with two Boston-based route Add-ons. Save a huge 80% off NEC: Boston - Providence featuring the ubiquitous F40PH locomotive and 50% off MBTA Commuter featuring the modern HSP46 diesel locomotive.[/p][p]Players with MBTA Commuter can download the MBTA Providence/Stoughton Line HSP46 Add-On COMPLETELY FREE and play additional services and Scenarios on the Boston - Providence route Add-on.[/p][p][/p][h3]Manchester Airport Commuter Layers[/h3][p][/p][p]ATS have entered the Train Sim World. If you're planning to pick up the first route Add-on from Alan Thomsom Simulations, there's additional gameplay available with service layers.[/p][p]These including services from:[/p]

• [p]Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino, now 75% off[/p]
• [p]West Coast Main Line South, now 50% off[/p]
• [p]Midland Main Line, now 50% off[/p]
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[p][/p][h3]Make-A-Wish Sale (17th - 20th July 2025)[/h3][p]In addition to SimFest, we're also hosting a charity sale on Steam in aid of UK charity Make-A-Wish! until 20th July.[/p][p]You can pick up Bassmaster Fishing at 70% off or Fishing Sim World Pro Tour at 60% off and raise important funds that enable Make-A-Wish to make the dreams over 134,000 children come true.[/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Blast to the past along the WCML with classic British AC traction in the iconic BR Class 86/2 from Just Trains.[/p][p][/p][p]BR Class 86/2[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This Add-on brings additional challenges to the stunning WCML: Preston - Carlisle route, as well as all-new variety in the form of British Rail’s Mk2F coaches.[/p][p][/p][p]The Class 86 entered service in the mid-1960s after years of testing different designs to run on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Over time, a revision to the suspension was undertaken to solve issues of rough riding and track wear, these changes resulted in what became known as the Class 86/2 subclass.[/p][p][/p][p]In more recent years, both the Class 87 and Class 86 have seen some international service in Europe, predominantly in Bulgaria, where some are still used on freight trains under various operators. Players can utilise Free Roam to take these locomotives beyond their home tracks or on UK rail tours on other British TSW routes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Operating the Class 86 in-game will be a challenge for new and existing players on WCML Preston – Carlisle. Just Trains have produced a Class 86 Manual to outline specific changes and operations.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Class 86 has a fully accessible engine room and a detailed, weathered cab. It also comes in two liveries: BR Blue and Intercity Executive with specific details implemented on individual locomotives, such as those on ‘City of Coventry’ detailed in the March Roadmap.[/p][p][/p][p]Mk2F Coaches & Mk1 RMB[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Also included in the pack are Mk2F Coaches, in BSO, TSO and FO variants.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The feature coach of the Class 86/2 is the much-requested BR Mk1 RMB Buffet Car.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]When you enter the RMB, make your way to the Buffet area where behind the operating roller shutter you will see a fully stocked area with a great variety of top-quality (curly) sandwiches, fresh (yesterday) Pork Pies (in two sizes), bags of crisps, bottles of soft drinks with flavours such as Apple, Orange, and Berry![/p][p]All these are ready for your delectation served to you by the friendly and helpful Steward.[/p][p][/p][p]Timetable services and additional gameplay[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Both the Class 86 and Mk2 Coaches will substitute into the current WCML: Preston – Carlisle timetable in place of some Class 87-hauled services.[/p][p][/p][p]The timetable for WCML: Preston – Carlisle has Class 87 services running cross-country trains across the route. These services will be substituted by Class 86 locomotives as would have been the case during the period.[/p][p][/p][p]As the Class 86/2 was not a common feature on freight services, these will all continue to be Class 87 hauled.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]5 new Scenarios will also be available to play on the route, ranging from a football Special out of the map to a run to Wembley to represent England playing against Scotland during April 1986.[/p][p][/p][p]Others including a delayed service requires some rerouting and the southbound express bound for London requires some assistance... can you take on the challenge?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Players keen on making use of the Mk1 RMB will be able to do so in Formation Designer, along with the Mk2F Coaches and the Class 86 with these coaches can be spawned in Free Roam.[/p][p][/p][p]Train Sim World 5: Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99.[/p][p][/p][p]You can learn more in Just Trains' Development Blog entries[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]If you missed the preview streams, you can go back and watch both the Just Trains Preview and the Railfan TV preview.[/p][p][/p][p]West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Just Trains’ latest route for Train Sim World is the longest UK route ever developed! Thrash both the electric Class 87 and diesel Class 47 up Shap Summit across almost 100 miles of northwest tracks between Preston and Carlisle.[/p][p][/p][p]Class 101 DMU and Class 08 shunting services are also included, with layered services and AI featuring for players with Just Trains’ other route Add-on: Blackpool Branches and other Train Sim World Add-ons like Flying Scotsman and Northern Trans-Pennine.[/p][p][/p][p]The WCML: Preston - Carlisle route also unlocks additional Class 87 rail tour services for the recently released Manchester Airport Commuter route Add-on.[/p][p][/p][p]Xbox players with Game Pass Ultimate can also get 10% off selected Add-ons.[/p][p][/p][p]Additional Class 87 liveries[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Players with WCML: Preston – Carlisle also received some additional liveries as part of a recent patch update. You can read the full details for this route and others in the Patch Notes.[/p][p][/p][p]The additional liveries include two variations of the existing intercity executive, one with red buffers and one which is heavily weathered as well as another two variations with an extended yellow panel at the front with black and red buffers and finally one variation with a full yellow front with black numbers and decals.[/p][p][/p][p]The Class 86 loco Add-on is not required in order to receive these additional Class 87 liveries.[/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]TL;DR (too long; didn’t read) Summary[/h3][p]Announcing Train Sim World 6 and more![/p][p] ▹ Arriving later this year with new great value bundles![/p][p] ▹ The Free Starter Pack will be returning for a limited time after launch[/p][p] ▹ Supporting Steam, Epic Games, PS4/5, Xbox One, Series S/X and Xbox for PC[/p][p] ▹ Continuing our focus on key optimsation improvements[/p][p] ▹ Tune in the Dovetail Direct: Summer 2025 event on August 26th[/p][p] ▹ Additional brand-new titles being developed by Dovetail Games[/p][p]Third Party Partners[/p][p] ▹ Announcing the WMR & XC BR Class 170 Add-on from Rivet Games![/p][p] ▹ Class 86 + Mk2f Coaches from Just Trains – Arriving on July 15th![/p][p] ▹ Expert DB BR 101 on Kassel - Würzburg Gameplay Pack from TSG – Coming this month![/p][p]Add-on Timeline Summary[/p][p]Patches and Updates[/p][p] ▹ Recent Train Sim World 5 Patches[/p][p]Community Corner[/p][p] ▹ July Monthly Mastery Challenges – Live Now![/p][p] ▹ Dovetail Games is attending The Greatest Gathering![/p][p][/p][h3]The Train Sim World Roadmap[/h3][p]Welcome back to the Roadmap for Train Sim World, where we share insights into our progress on new content, updates and future announcements for developments from our teams and our range of third-party partner developers.[/p][p]If you’re joining us for the first time, this is a monthly check-in that will continue the conversation between our teams and all of our community, sharing brand new announcements, updates and sneak peeks on our content in-development, as well as new ways for you to get involved with mastery rewards and upcoming events.[/p][p]In this months update, we have a huge new announcement for Train Sim World 6, and a new Dovetail Direct coming up on August 26th 2025! Now, you won't find any specific details at this point, you'll have to wait for the Direct event to find out more, but we have revealed answers to key question we know you'll all be asking, including the return of the Free Starter Pack and much more![/p][p]We also have further details for remaining add-ons coming to Train Sim World 5, from Just Trains and TSG, including a brand-new announcement from Rivet Games with the WMR & XC BR Class 170 Add-on![/p][p]Be sure to also read on for upcoming updates to Train Sim World 5, and news across the community, including new monthly Mastery and our attendance at The Greatest Gathering in August 2025![/p][p]Let’s dive in![/p][h3]Announcing: Train Sim World 6 - Arriving this year![/h3][p]Firstly, we've got some huge news to share: Train Sim World 6 is arriving this year! Let's hear it from your regular roadmap hosts Alex and Matt:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Expect the Unexpected! - Anyone got any guesses for what's coming up?[/p][p]So, before you ask why we are revealing this early, a reminder that we have to avoid JD leaking this all on our Roadmap livestream tonight, so this was the next best option.[/p][p]But more seriously, we're incredibly excited to share the news, and we believe that letting you all know sooner helps us join in the conversations, stay open and engaged with you all over the next couple months as we approach the Dovetail Direct, with our team helping alleviate any worries or questions regarding key details for what we have in store.[/p][p][/p][p]We're not going to give away the details about the content just yet, so get your best speculation threads ready, but we can confirm the good bits, starting with the return of the Free Starter Pack, your way to enter Train Sim World 6 at no cost, either as an existing player with a range of TSW compatible content, or someone brand-new to the series looking to hop in![/p][p]Train Sim World 6 will of course bring a range of great value paid bundles to get your hands on, and it will be available for all the same platforms we currently support for TSW5 too, including those on Gen8 consoles.[/p][p]Performance and optimisation remains to be a keen focus of our dev team, and in the last month we've been able to share the first selection of these updates, but you can expect us to keep going and improving the experience.[/p][p]Oh, and one final thing - our teams at Dovetail Games have been developing brand new titles, one of which we're excited to start talking about very soon! Again, don't expect any details today for this, but stay tuned across our socials, website and community spaces for more information in the coming weeks.[/p][p]Finally - for the full details of content coming in Train Sim World 6, announcements of brand-new add-ons coming to TSW, further news on our upcoming new titles and more - you'll want to be first in line to our upcoming Dovetail Direct on August 26th. The event is ready to view right now on our YouTube channel below, and will be live on both YouTube and Twitch during the day.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We've got a wonderful few weeks ahead of us, with all the new exciting news for Train Sim World 6, and of course we still have all new releases coming to Train Sim World 5 from our third-party partners. Why don't we take a quick look at what's still to come this month, starting with a brand new add-on announcement![/p][p][/p][h3]Partner Programme[/h3][p]Announcing a new twin-set of Turbos from Rivet Games[/p][p]We have one last reveal coming to Train Sim World 5... Rivet Games have been busy working on expanding the gameplay of the Cross-City Line, and the star of the show is the upcoming WMR & XC BR Class 170! James spent some time with the pack to bring you the news:
[/p][p]The Class 170 makes its second appearance in Train Sim World, sporting new liveries, modifications (including the old AdTranz headlight clusters) and for the first time, the CrossCountry brand to Train Sim World - a license we are delighted to have back since its last appearance in TS Classic![/p][p][/p][p]The passenger interiors and the cabs differ per Train Operating Company (TOC), CrossCountry for example features First Class accommodation, but the West Midlands Railway 170 does not, also note the remnants of London Midland with the unmistakable green moquette.[/p][p][/p][p]Diesel and electric cross paths just outside of Bromsgrove, at the base of the Lickey Incline. The pair of 323s will later fly up the famed hill with ease, the 170 however is about to slog it at less than 40mph![/p][p]Winter snow settles on the trackbed as 170520 slows for University station, the only intermediate station between Birmingham and Bromsgrove which both the CrossCountry and WMR diesel services call at.[/p][p][/p][p]On a CrossCountry service bound for Nottingham, 170638 shoots past an accelerating 323 at Northfield station, making use of the central, unelectrified lines. The southern half of the route gets a new lease of life![/p][p]Busy busy Birmingham, whether it's Desiros for Wolverhampton or Pendolinos racing to Crewe, AI trains bound for all directions can now be seen, making it feel just as busy as it should be, with Transport for Wales AI also making a presence here.[/p][p]For a bit of bitesize Birmingham flavour, the 170 (in conjunction with the Class 350 as a layer) also provides additional playable services between New Street and Aston. A short but sweet treat if one doesn't have the appetite for blasting via Bournville.[/p][p]The northern tip of the route is not left out of the action - alongside all the Class 170 and Birmingham New Street layers, you can also enjoy a bit of Trent Valley trainspotting! Keep an eye out below the 323's high-level platform at Lichfield for fast and stopper services alike.[/p][p]The WMR & XC BR Class 170 DMU joins the West Midlands line-up soon, and you can expect this add-on to come ahead of the Dovetail Direct on August 26th. We will share more news and details in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, you have a couple days left to pick up WCML South & the Avanti West Coast Pendolino in the Steam Summer Sale if you haven't already to prepare Birmingham for its additional traffic![/p][p][/p][p]Class 86 + Mk2f Coaches from Just Trains - Arriving on July 15th![/p][p]Just Trains' first locomotive Add-on is releasing this time next week - Get ready to hop aboard the Class 86 from the release on July 15th 2025![/p][p][/p][p]This classic electric locomotive brings additional gameplay to the longest UK route in Train Sim World: West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle, introduces new Mk2F coaches and also the highly-requested Mk1 RMB, or "Restaurant Miniature Buffet", which is staffed![/p][p]
We've got an extensive Class 86 Full Announce article which details much more of the add-on that you can expect, a comprehensive Class 86 manual, as well as our Class 86 Walkaround Video on our channels for you to get a closer look![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Train Sim World 5: Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches will release on Tuesday 15th July for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £19.99/€24.99/$24.99[/p][p]Class 86 Preview Livestreams[/p][p]If you didn't catch the Just Trains Class 86 preview yesterday, you can rewatch it on their YouTube channel, or join us this Thursday for an official Dovetail preview livestream, linked below![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Expert DB BR 101 on Kassel-Würzburg Gameplay Pack from TSG - Coming later this month![/p][p]As a reminder from last month, we also announced a new pack coming from the TSG team, featuring the Expert DB BR 101, on Kassel - Würzburg, with a new expanded timetable, 5 exciting Expert-Level scenarios, and much more![/p][p]Coming in with 26 more playable services and over 1200 new AI services to bring live into the cities, it focuses heavily on IC traffic with the 101 Expert but brings you new opportunities for the ICE3 and 1 too.[/p][p]
[/p][p]The expanded timetable will change/add the following:[/p]

• [p]Reworked freight layers[/p]
• [p]ICE trains and formations have been swapped around to better represent the 2018 timetable, including the addition of an ICE-T layer[/p]
• [p]IC layer is completely different with many more 101 and cab car-led services, including a few light loco runs where LZB use is prohibited[/p]
• [p]New FlixTrain layer with 2x BR 193 services[/p]
• [p]Overhauled and added AI wherever the high-speed line passes by or interacts with other lines[/p]

[p]You'll be able to experience five new expert level scenarios, which introduce new gameplay not seen before, such as:[/p]

• [p]A rescue scenario with the ultimate stopping precision required[/p]
• [p]Wrong-line running around track closures[/p]
• [p]Voice-over lines[/p]
• [p]Befehl documents on the cab desk[/p]

[p][/p][p]We'll be sharing much more details about what you can expect in these new scenarios in future articles, but for now stay excited and prepare yourself to expect the unexpected![/p][p][/p][h3]Add-on Timeline Summary[/h3][p]Now that we've covered the remaining add-ons coming to Train Sim World 5, we wanted to confirm where you can expect all our previously announced add-ons listed on the roadmap to land.[/p][p]You should be able to see this outlined on our July 2025 roadmap asset above, but to make it clear again:[/p][p][/p][p]Add-ons Still to Come in Train Sim World 5[/p]

• [p] Add-on  Class 86 + Mk2f Coaches from Just Trains[/p]
• [p] Add-on  Expert DB BR 101 on Kassel-Würzburg Gameplay Pack from TSG[/p]
• [p] Add-on  WMR & XC BR Class 170 from Rivet Games[/p]

[p][/p][p]Add-ons & Improvements Arriving in Train Sim World 6[/p]

• [p] Add-on  Cargo Line Volume 5 from Skyhook Games[/p]
• [p] Add-on  Unannounced Route from All Aboard Studios[/p]
• [p] Add-on  Tadami Line from Union Workshop[/p]
• [p] Add-on  TfW Class 142 Pacer from Just Trains[/p]
• [p] Add-on  DB BR 420 from TSG[/p]
• [p] Add-on  GWR HST Farewell Pack from Grump Dog Games[/p]
• [p] Add-on  Santa Fe on Cajon Pass Gameplay Pack from HIS[/p]
• [p] Improvement  Great Western Express Remaster[/p]
• [p] Improvement  Mildmay Line Richmond Extension[/p]

[p][/p][p]There will be loads more we announce in the upcoming Dovetail Direct as well, so this list will be growing very quickly soon. We're super excited to share more, so be sure to tune into the Dovetail Direct: Summer 2025 event to catch the news for Train Sim World 6, and the return of the Take A Ticket show![/p][p][/p][h3]Patches and Updates[/h3][p]Recent Train Sim World 5 Patches[/p]

• [p]June 23rd – A major update coming to Train Sim World 5, that brings a huge range of improvements across multiple add-ons, as well as the core game. This update has brought the first wave of our memory optimsations to Train Sim World 5, improving framerate, performance and reducing crashes.[/p]
• [p]June 30th – A small update, with a range of fixes for various add-ons, including WCML South, Class 390, MBTA Commuter and more! This patch also contains the second half of our memory updates, bringing back some missing layered content across particular routes.[/p]
• [p]July 4th – An update to Manchester Airport Commuter, prioritising the alignment of game builds across all platforms, and fixing initial community-reported issues from the launch[/p]

[p][/p][p]Upcoming Updates[/p][p]Alongside our upcoming releases to Train Sim World 5, our teams will be continuing to look at opportunites to include improvements and fixes for community-reported issues with these updates. The next major improvements towards performance will come alongside the release of Train Sim World 6 and beyond, which you will be able to access at no additional cost via the Free Starter Pack, and our teams are looking at addressing blurry textures and visual quality as a key focus, now that core stability has improved.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience as always everyone, we look forward to continuing to make Train Sim World the best experience possible with further improvements.[/p][p][/p][h3]Community Corner[/h3][p]July 2025 Monthly Mastery[/p][p]All this exciting news - perhaps some new monthly challenges are a good way to kick back and get ready![/p][p]Get your objectives and collectibles together this month, and be sure to put the speed to the test during your routine timetables![/p][p][/p][p]Reminder that we're attending The Greatest Gathering![/p][p]The event takes place between Friday 1 and Sunday 3 August as part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations.[/p][p]We're excited to announce our attendance at The Greatest Gathering, the largest temporary gathering of trains and rail-related exhibits in a generation![/p][p]Dovetail Games will be appearing in the event’s STEM Hub with two booths hosting Train Sim World for members of the public to enjoy. This space is designed to be both immersive and interactive, with a focus on inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders by showcasing the breadth of disciplines that power the railway industry.[/p][p]Two consoles will be available to play at the stand and keen visitors will also be able to play using a converted professional train driver training simulator with a Class 700 style control desk and real train controls. Additional independent simulators will be at the event utilising Dovetail Games software.[/p][p]If you already have tickets, make sure you pop over and say hi - We look forward to seeing you there![/p][p][/p][h3]Roadmap Livestream[/h3][p]JD will return tonight and hosting our roadmap livestream alongside executive producer Matt, to talk about all the exciting news about Train Sim World 6, as well as everything covered above from the July 2025 Roadmap. The livestream is starting tonight from 19:00 BST on our YouTube / Twitch channels.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Have a question for us? Put it in our June 2025 Roadmap Q&A thread, and we’ll answer as many as we can live![/p][p][/p][h3]Join Us In The Community![/h3][p]Make sure you’re joining our teams on our Dovetail Live forums and our Community-led Discord servers that we are active in: Train Sim Community Discord and Train Sim World Community Discord.[/p][p]Let us know what you’re looking forward to most![/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p]