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Frakenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn Patch - 5th January 2026

[p]Good morning and Happy New Year everyone!  [/p][p][/p][p]A patch for Frankenbahn: Stuttgart – Heilbronn is now live across all platforms. This patch contains key fixes for the route, including multiple fixes for the DB BR 140. There are also fixes and improvements for lighting and texture issues across the route, as well as adding missing ambient sounds from Stuttgart.  [/p][p]We are already working on the next patch for TSW6. We currently do not have a timeline on when this will be, but we will update you on this as soon as we know.  [/p][p][/p][p]Remember to allow 24 hours for the download to appear. If you don’t see it in this period, please check if you have auto-updates switched on. [/p][p] [/p][p]Frankenbahn: Stuttgart Heilbronn [/p]
  • [p]Added ambient sounds missing just outside of Stuttgart Hbf. [/p]
  • [p]Updated areas of poor lighting across the whole route. [/p]
  • [p]Moved a speed sign that was embedded in a Gantry. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with platform numbers on Stuttgart Heilbronn. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with tractive effort and brake effort meter not showing values when in ZWS mode.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed track textures that could appear to be floating. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed a tree texture issue at the 'Tamm' Station during the snowy weather. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed snow textures failing to load at various stations on the route. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with an invisible wall at Bietigheim-Bissingen Track 196. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed the sign board clipping with the platform shelter at the 'Stuttgart Feuerbach' Station. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue to ensure wipers correctly clear windows. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed issues where the player can access non-playable areas. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed instances of roads "disappearing" as you get close to them when snow is present. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed Toy Car Box being unreachable at Bietigheim-Bissingen. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue causing coupling between two locos not to connect properly. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed wetness textures at Stuttgart Zuffenhausen Station. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue causing incorrect AP points when Sifa is activated. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue causing cab "bouncing" while braking and accelerating. [/p]
[p]DB BR 140 [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with PZB indicators being incorrect in "U" mode while restricted. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue causing DB BR 140 UIC plug cabs to incorrectly appear open. [/p]

Claim a FREE TSW6 Add-on! (& First Look at GWE Remaster)

[p][/p][p]Season of Reveals 2025 has now come to a close, and we've had a blast celebrating all of the new announcements, highlighting the incredible partner development add-ons in development, and seeing all of the wonderful reactions from across the community.[/p][p]But we've got a couple of final updates we want to share today, including a FREE Add-on for Train Sim World - Spirit of Steam, available to keep forever at no cost until January, and a first look at gameplay for the upcoming GWE Remaster, which we know so many of you are eagerly waiting for, and it won't be long until you're enjoying the completely overhauled features on the route.[/p][p]Read on for more details on the points above, and if you're looking to dive back into each of our seasonal reveal announcements this year, here's your starting point to learn more about all the exciting new content on the way for Train Sim World:[/p][p][/p]
  • [p]Season of Reveals 2025 - Week 1[/p]
    • [p]Announcing two new routes coming to TSW, with the German Rhein-Niers-Bahn and the Southern Pacific Ore Lines US route, and a gameplay showcase for the upcoming Japanese Tadami Line![/p]
  • [p]Season of Reveals 2025 - Week 2[/p]
    • [p]Announcing the Medway Valley Line, the DB BR 147 loco, more from the Class 90 & NEC New York-Stamford add-ons, and first gameplay showcase for Liberec - Stará Paka, TSW's first Czech route![/p]
  • [p]Season of Reveals 2025 - Week 3[/p]
    • [p]Announcing Neckartalbahn (German Steam Locomotives!), WCML Trent Valley and Cumbrian Coast routes and a sneak peak at the upcoming Portugese Lisbon - Setúbal add-on![/p]
[h3]Claim Spirit of Steam: Liverpool Lime Street-Crewe for FREE![/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]As a special festive treat for all our TSW6 players, we're excited to be giving away our Spirit of Steam add-on, free to keep forever, starting right now until 5th January 2026![/p][p]Get your hands on the very first Steam locomotive add-on in TSW, experiencing it from the start and enjoy a highly unique way to travel across your routes.[/p][p]Everyone who claim this add-on will also unlock access to steam rail tours across other UK routes, and get the chance to earn unique decals using the Jubilee and Stanier locomotives in mastery challenges (more details below).[/p][p][/p][p]Discover more about Spirit of Steam[/p][p]Step back in time and discover the soot and sounds of the romantic steam era; climb aboard iconic living locomotives hungry for coal and water, and work hard on busy passenger and freight services through historic Merseyside and Cheshire with Train Sim World 6: Spirit of Steam: Liverpool Lime Street - Crewe[/p][p]Take control of the famous LMS Jubilee Class locomotive, resplendent in nostalgic BR Brunswick Green livery, adorned with BR’s late crest. Carry passengers on a journey of a lifetime along the West Coast Main Line, over the Runcorn Railway Bridge and right into the heart of Merseyside. Additionally, be in charge the hard-working LMS Stanier 8F Class locomotive, its rugged BR Late Black guise and 2-8-0 wheel configuration better suited to hauling lower speed, heavy freight trains.[/p][p][/p][p]Drive these steam locomotives anywhere in Free Roam! The Spirit of Steam Add-on also unlocks steam rail tour services and AI traffic on other Train Sim World routes (sometimes in combination with other Add-ons). These include:[/p]
  • [p]Southeastern Highspeed[/p]
  • [p]Blackpool Branches[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Preston - Carlisle[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Birmingham - Crewe[/p]
  • [p]Glossop Line[/p]
[p]Once you're familiar with the footplate in Training Center, head out onto the main line and tackle Mastery Challenges over the festive period to unlock a unique decals and a Scenery Tile:[/p]
  • [p]Tier 1 = Prepare a Jubilee for service in Timetable Mode / Complete 2 Scenarios[/p]
  • [p]Tier 2 = Complete 3 Scenarios or Services with the 8F / Drive 80 miles or 120 km with the Jubilee[/p]
[p][/p][p]How to claim across all game platforms[/p]
  • [p]Steam: A new free-to-keep Spirit of Steam package will be available on the Steam store (TSW6 base game, including Starter Pack, is required in order to claim the add-on).[/p]
  • [p]Epic Games: Spirit of Steam Add-on will appear free on the store page (TSW6 base game, including Starter Pack, is required in order to claim the add-on).[/p]
  • [p]PlayStation: Spirit of Steam Add-on will appear free on the store page (no TSW6 ownership requirements).[/p]
  • [p]Xbox: Spirit of Steam Add-on will appear free on the store page (no TSW6 ownership requirements).[/p]
[p]If this is your first time in the world of Steam trains, take a look at our full Spirit of Steam Support Guide on our Support website. You can also experience the 8F on Training Center. We recommend players play the locomotives in auto-fireman instead of manual firing mode for the best experience.[/p][p]You will be able to claim these bundles for free until Monday 5th January 2026 at 6pm UTC, so be sure to pick them up over the holidays![/p][p][/p][h3]Get ready for the Great Western Express Remastered - Coming Early Next Year![/h3][p]Last week we promised you an update on the Great Western Express remaster, and today we have some new details and timelapses to showcase as we build up to the release coming very soon in the new year![/p][p]Great Western Express Remastered - Gameplay Showcase[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]There have also been audio upgrades, with support from Rhys in our Audio Team, including brand-new rail singing audio, as well as other improvements which you can get a teaser of in the above showcase video.[/p][p]DTG Liam who has worked on this remaster also wanted to share some additional facts that can get you excited and ready for this free update coming to all GWE owners:[/p][p]Liam: "The new 2017 timetable for GWE will layer in up to 23 UK add-ons to create the second-largest UK timetable ever in TSW, featuring an incredible 4,674 services, with 1,335 playable services for you to enjoy. This is over 5x the number of total services, and over 3x the number of playable services compared to the original timetable."[/p][p]"All GWE and Diesel Legends stock upgraded to latest standards, including new wheel blur, guard mode, suspension, reworked lighting and weather effects.[/p][p][/p][p]"There are 2 new stations with full London Underground branding; Royal Oak Station and Westbourne Park. Plus, new London Underground platforms at Ealing Broadway. This comes with a full London Underground timetable. All Circle and Hammersmith & City line services playable using a Class 484 with a London Underground inspired livery to represent the D-Stock trains."[/p][p]"Additionally there's a full Heathrow Connect service timetable using a Class 350 in a Heathrow Connect inspired livery to represent the Class 360, with all services playable."[/p][p]GWE:R 2017 timetable layer list:[/p]
  • [p]GWR HST Farewell Pack (Coming soon)[/p]
  • [p]Diesel Legends of the Great Western[/p]
  • [p]Cargo Line Vol. 1 - Petroleum[/p]
  • [p]Cargo Line Vol. 2 - Aggregates[/p]
  • [p]Cargo Line Vol. 4 - Military[/p]
  • [p]Southeastern Highspeed[/p]
  • [p]West Coast Main Line: London Euston - Milton Keynes[/p]
  • [p]West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle Route[/p]
  • [p]HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack[/p]
  • [p]London Underground 1938 Stock[/p]
  • [p]Tees Valley Line[/p]
  • [p]BR Heavy Freight Pack[/p]
  • [p]Class 31[/p]
  • [p]Island Line 2022: BR Class 484[/p]
  • [p]BR Class 86/2 & Mk2F Coaches[/p]
  • [p]Brighton Main Line[/p]
  • [p]Midland Main Line[/p]
  • [p]Rail Head Treatment Train[/p]
  • [p]LNER Class A3 60103 Flying Scotsman[/p]
  • [p]London Overground Mildmay line[/p]
  • [p]Rail Operations Group BR Class 37/7[/p]
  • [p]Peak Forest Railway[/p]
  • [p]Riviera Line[/p]
[p]Most of these layers are also included in our Winter sales, and the best part is that players on Steam, PlayStation and Epic Games can also get the Great Western Express route for 70% off, ahead of it's remaster in the new year! More details further down in the article for each game platform.[/p][p]Liam has also noted making changes to support improved optimisation on the route too, including re-building the lighting and removing large files which weren't necessary with the remaster, and our teams will monitor closely on launch to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the most of these incredible new features across all our platforms.[/p][p][/p][h2]Discover Winter Sales for Train Sim World 6![/h2][h3]Steam Winter Sale - up to 40% off TSW6 Deluxe and Special Edition![/h3][p]
Upgrade your collection, explore three new routes and make the most of brand-new features! Both Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition are 40% off.[/p][p]Train Sim World 6: Deluxe Edition includes:[/p]
  • [p]NEW Morristown Line and NJ TRANSIT® Arrow III[/p]
  • [p]NEW NJ TRANSIT® ALP-45DP locomotive[/p]
  • [p]NEW Riviera Line and GWR Class 802[/p]
  • [p]NEW CrossCountry Class 220 Voyager[/p]
  • [p]NEW Leipzig-Dresden route and DB BR 411 ICE-T[/p]
  • [p]NEW DB BR 294 Shunter[/p]
  • [p]NEW Platform and Passenger Announcements[/p]
  • [p]NEW Toggleable Train Faults[/p]
  • [p]NEW Toggeable Random Events[/p]
  • [p]UPDATED Layer Selector[/p]
  • [p]IMPROVED Passengers[/p]
  • [p]Training Center and a selection of locomotives[/p]
[p]Train Sim World 6: Special Edition is also 40% off, with 5 additional back catalogue routes included![/p][p]Also find a range of huge discounts across our TSW add-on catalogue![/p][p][/p][p]Discover the full details on our Steam Winter Sale article[/p][p][/p][h2]PlanetPlay Climate and Nature Gaming Survey[/h2][p]
[/p][p][/p][p]We're working with the PlanetPlay team, an online game retail platform which takes proceeds from purchases to support long-term projects to save our planet, to promote their latest survey, asking players how they feel about climate action and raising key topics for environmental issues within games.[/p][p]If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to take a few minutes to complete the Play2Act survey, and tell their teams how you think games, including Train Sim World, can help protect the planet and promote the right message.[/p][p]Take the Play2Act Climate and Nature Gaming Survey[/p][p][/p][p]Completing the survey will also provide a 15% discount code for your first game purchase on PlanetPlay.com. Find out more on the [/p][p]PlanetPlay website.[/p][p][/p][h2]A note on Stuttgart-Heilbronn Updates[/h2][p]Originally we had plans to share a first batch of improvements to the Frankenbahn Stuttgart-Heilbronn route this side of the holidays, however we're now holding these for the new year, whilst we still finalise checks and ensure that what we deliver doesn't have any adverse impact that we won't be able to resolve before we sign off.[/p][p]We appreciate your patience and feedback folks, and we hope that we can deliver big with this update when we meet back up in January.[/p][p][/p][h2]Catch back up on our December Roadmap Livestream[/h2][p]Want a quick summary of everything coming to Train Sim World from our latest updates in December? Catch our recent Roadmap Livestream from last week, with Exec Producer of Trains, Matt, and Senior Community Manager, Alex, who summarise the entirety of the Season of Reveals 2025![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Join the Community over the Holidays[/h2][p]Whilst our teams are winding down over the holidays, we have plenty of fantastic communities to get involved with for Train Sim World to keep you busy, from our Dovetail Live forums, our new official Discord, and many community-led spaces that we support – be sure to check this out below and talk directly to our teams![/p][p][/p][p]We hope you all have a fantasic holiday season, and we're very grateful for all of your continued support this year - we can't wait to continue the TSW journey will all of the exciting new add-ons and releases coming in the new year. Our teams will be back online from the second week of January, so we'll check in with you all soon![/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 6 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Discord[/p]

Steam Winter Sale - Now On!

[p][/p][p]Upgrade your collection, explore three new routes and make the most of brand-new features! Both Train Sim World 6: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition are 40% off.[/p][p][/p][p]Train Sim World 6: Deluxe Edition includes:[/p]
  • [p]NEW Morristown Line and NJ TRANSIT® Arrow III[/p]
  • [p]NEW NJ TRANSIT® ALP-45DP locomotive[/p]
  • [p]NEW Riviera Line and GWR Class 802[/p]
  • [p]NEW CrossCountry Class 220 Voyager[/p]
  • [p]NEW Leipzig-Dresden route and DB BR 411 ICE-T[/p]
  • [p]NEW DB BR 294 Shunter[/p]
  • [p]NEW Platform and Passenger Announcements[/p]
  • [p]NEW Toggleable Train Faults[/p]
  • [p]NEW Toggeable Random Events[/p]
  • [p]UPDATED Layer Selector[/p]
  • [p]IMPROVED Passengers[/p]
  • [p]Training Center and a selection of locomotives[/p]
[p][/p][p]Train Sim World 6: Special Edition is also 40% off, with 5 additional back catalogue routes included![/p][p][/p][h2]Huge Discounts on Add-ons[/h2][p][/p][p]Save a massive 90% on two fan-favourite route Add-ons:[/p]
  • [p]LIRR Commuter, set across multiple New York branch lines[/p]
  • [p]Bakerloo line, set on the iconic London Underground[/p]
  • [p]Semmeringbahn, the first fully Austrian route Add-on in Train Sim World[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Festive Train Sim World Gameplay![/h2][p][/p][p]Get into a festive move this December with discounts on gameplay packs with a seasonal twist![/p][p][/p][p]Save 80% on Holiday Express and move a miniature F7 around a 1980s living room, hunting down the naughty elf along the way.[/p][p][/p][p]For a prototypical holiday service, get 50% off the Metrolink Holiday Train, adding festive lights and Scenarios to the F125 locomotive on San Bernardino Line.[/p][p][/p][p]Festive lights also form part of the gameplay for the West Cornwal Steam Railtour Pack, now 60% off. This pack can be combined with the West Somerset Railway and Peak Forest Railway Add-ons to bring Christmas services to the WSR timetable.[/p][p][/p][p]For some European fun, the RhB Anniversary Collection at 60% off includes some seasonal Scernarios in the Swiss Alps of Arosalinie (route Add-on required).[/p][p][/p][h2]Stuttgart - Heilbronn Layers[/h2][p][/p][p]The first German route Add-on for Train Sim World 6 released recently and there are additional layers that unlock services and traffic from other Add-ons.[/p][p][/p][p]Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn is 75% off adding Dosto passenger trains and BR 425 services.[/p][p][/p][p]Kassel - Würzburg is 50% off adding ICE 1 and ICE 3 AI traffic throughout the route.[/p][p][/p][p]Frankfurt S-Bahn, adding the BR 423 to S-Bahn services, is 50% off and also gives players a whole new route to explore out of Frankfurt with the BR 430.[/p][p][/p][p]The classic DB BR 218 diesel locomotive is 30% off and can be combined with other Add-ons to unlock traffic on Stuttgart - Heilbronn.[/p][p][/p][h3]Additional Gameplay Bundle[/h3][p][/p][p]You can purchase multiple Add-ons at once with the Stuttgart - Heilbronn Additional Gameplay Bundle.[/p][p][/p][p]This Bundle, exclusive to the Steam Store, feature ‘Complete My Collection’, meaning that if you already own one of the Add-ons within them, you can still get a discount on the rest![/p][p][/p][p]Note: This Bundle does not include Train Sim World 6 or Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn.[/p][p][/p][h2]Partner-Developed loco Add-ons[/h2][p][/p][p]Save 20% on two recently released partner-developed Add-ons:[/p][p][/p][h2]Routes for Recently released Add-ons[/h2][p][/p][p]Make the most of recent Add-on releases with their relevant routes:[/p][p][/p][h2]New Horizons in Europe[/h2][p][/p][p]Explore new countries from Add-ons old and new:[/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 6 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.[/p][p][/p][p]You can also save big on the extensive Train Simulator Classic catalogue in the Steam Winter Sale.[/p][p][/p][h2]Metro Rivals - Wishlist Now[/h2][p][/p][p]Your Ride, Your Rivals, Your Reputation. Wishlist Metro Rivals now on the Steam Store![/p][p][/p][p]Set in near future New York City, the Metro system has been taken over by fearsome adversaries, who each govern their own patch: The Track Titans. In this world, reputation is everything; strategy is king, and all-out speed can mean all-out disaster.[/p][p][/p][p]Find out more about Metro Rivals by following our socials.[/p]

Train Sim World 6 Minor Core Update - 18th December 2025

[p]Hello everyone, [/p][p][/p][p]Today we have a single core change that will support loading screens not updating as expected. [/p][p]This update will be available for All platforms. We will also have a batch of improvements to the Stuttgart-Heilbronn route for all platforms coming next week. [/p][p]Please allow up to 24 hours for updates to load to your systems. [/p][p][/p][p]Core [/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue preventing Loading Screens from correctly updating[/p]

Season of Reveals 2025 - New UK & German Routes! (Week 3)

[p][/p][p]Welcome back to Dovetail Games’ Season of Reveals 2025! A month-long event to end off the year with a celebration - featuring all new updates and reveals from our teams, and our wonderful third-party development partners for Train Sim World![/p][p]We're on our final week of the event, with even more reveals coming up in this article, featuring the longest end-to-end UK route, an all-new Just Trains route, and OUR FIRST EVER GERMAN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE![/p][p]Don't forget we have more events to conclude the week before our holiday shutdown, with another of our popular Dovetail Discord Q&A sessions on Tuesday at 3pm UTC, a final community screenshot competitions on Wednesday rewarding keys and new roles, a TSW Roadmap livestream on Thursday, and a final weekly giveaway on Friday where you can enter for free to earn TSW add-on keys![/p][p]For those who don't fancy catching up on the past articles however, we've created a special December 2025 TSW Roadmap asset that includes all of our new reveals in a single space, making it easier to see everything coming up in the new year![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Whilst that concludes the end of our reveals for 2025, we still have a few final events running throughout the week before the holidays begin, and one final special surprise in store next Monday (It's not another reveal, but something we hope TSW players can make the most of!).[/p][p]We hope you enjoyed our announcements and festivities this year - We've having such a blast celebrating with all of you across our communities![/p][h2]Season of Reveals 2025 - Week 3 Drop[/h2][h3]Announcing: Neckartalbahn: Heidelberg - Neckarelz from TSG[/h3][p][/p][p]We couldn't be more excited to talk about this next German route reveal coming from our partners at TSG, because for the first time since the release of TSW4, this route will be bringing a brand-new Steam locomotive into TSW6 - the BR 23![/p][p] TSG: "The Neckartalbahn is a scenic, double-track, fully electrified mainline that winds through the picturesque Neckar valley in southwestern Germany"[/p][p]
"Known for its smooth curves, tunneled sections, and striking riverside views, the line blends efficient rail traffic with one of Germany’s most beautiful natural landscapes."[/p][p]
This route features 53km of track from Heidelberg to Neckarelz, decorated with 15 stations for you to explore, setting the year back to 1974.[/p][p]
Whether you're a fan of steam locomotion, or looking for a electric traction - the Neckartalbahn has you covered, supporting mutliple ways to experience traffic as you journey across the line.[/p][p] What does this mean for steam simulation improvements?[/p][p]Alongside the work for this add-on, the TSG team have been working on a series of improvements to the steam simulation physics to support the release, and are actively developing these for Neckartalbahn. These updates should also act as a generalised core improvement to steam physics that can support potential future steam content that our teams or third party developers may wish to create. Any existing steam content won't be impacted by these changes, however, we'll listen closely to your feedback as the work continues and keep you informed on progress.[/p][p]We don’t have any details to share about what these improvements to the steam physics will entail whilst the team continue development, but we will confirm them in roadmap articles when we learn more.[/p][p][/p][p]Now - Let's head back to the UK for our two remaining new announcements![/p][h3]Announcing: West Coast Main Line: Trent Valley from All Aboard Studios[/h3][p][/p][p]First up, let's hear from our friends at All Aboard Studios with an all-new UK route that seeks to further build upon the ever-growing West Coast Main Line in Train Sim World - Get ready for WCML: Trent Valley![/p][p]
Bridging the track between Crewe and Milton Keynes, this route links the end-points of other major WCML routes in TSW, with Crewe as a shared station from Just Trains' upcoming WCML: Crewe - Preston, and Milton Keynes as a shared end-point from TSW5's core UK line WCML South.[/p][p] [/p][p]Connecting these stations has been no small task, and this Add-on will bring the longest end-to-end UK route into Train Sim World 6, with a massive 108 miles to discover![/p][p] [/p][p]AABS: "Master modern traction with the Class 350/4 and cutting-edge Class 807, and experience a packed timetable of high-speed intercity, regional stoppers and heavy freight!"[/p][p]Please note: Screenshots shown contain layered trains from other routes and do not show the Class 807 included with the Add-on as it continues development.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]For everyone excited to continue the WCML adventure, we've got even more to reveal...[/p][h3]Announcing: Cumbrian Coast: Carlisle - Whitehaven from Just Trains[/h3][p][/p][p]Rounding off the new announcements for Season of Reveals 2025, the JT team are here to announce their latest expansion to their growing WCML network - with Cumbrian Coast: Carlisle-Whitehaven![/p][p]The development of the route is still underway, and today we have a couple of WIP grey-scale renders of the new Class 108 DMU included in the release the team were keen to share. We'll aim to keep you updated with new images in the months to come, but for today please enjoy these first glimpses and details from the JT team.[/p][p][/p][p]Just Trains: "Experience coastal running between Workington and Whitehaven, with 40 miles of rural scenery and sprawling industrial landscapes to explore!"[/p][p]
"We are also working on new wagons to include in the release, with freight and shunting operations planned across the route."[/p][p]Be sure to also check out the Just Trains In-Development blog page for frequent updates from their team on content, including historic facts and production insights which you may find interesting![/p][p][/p][p]And with the two UK announcements today from both All Aboard Studios and Just Trains, setting aside differences in eras, this means that Train Sim World will soon have a completed series of routes that take you all the way from the heart of London at the iconic Euston station, right through to Carlisle near the Anglo-Scottish border, with branches and networks to explore along the way! What a journey![/p][p]
Featured on our Route map, starting from London Euston and working upwards, and the following featured add-ons:[/p]
  • [p]WCML: London Euston-Milton Keynes from Dovetail Games[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Trent Valley from All Aboard Studios (Upcoming Add-on)[/p]
  • [p]Birmingham Cross-City Line from Dovetail Games[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Brimingham-Crewe from All Aboard Studios[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Crewe-Preston from Just Trains (Upcoming Add-on)[/p]
  • [p]Spirit of Steam from Dovetail Games[/p]
  • [p]Blackpool Branches from Just Trains[/p]
  • [p]WCML: Preston-Carlisle from Just Trains[/p]
  • [p]Cumbrian Coast: Carlisle-Whitehaven from Just Trains (Upcoming Add-on)[/p]
[h3]Gameplay Showcase for Lisbon – Setúbal from VirtuaVia360[/h3][p][/p][p]And finally for today, we're exicted to show you all a closer look at the development for our first ever Portugese route coming to TSW from the VirtuaVia360 team![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]As a recap, hear more from the team on their October development details:[/p][p]Virtuavia360: "We’re a Portuguese company that has game developers and train enthusiasts, bringing the first ever Portuguese routes to Train Sim World. We are really excited to join the 3rd Party Program at Dovetail, to bring our vision and work to Train Sim World"[/p][p][/p][p]"Embark on a stunning 54km journey from Lisbon's bustling hubs to the outer commuter suburbs. Take in amazing views of the Tejo river, the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge, and the picturesque landscape of the Setúbal peninsula. This add-on is recreated with outstanding detail of the commuter rail experience across 14 stations, featuring the 3500 Series EMU and a true-to-life timetable."[/p][p]
"The route will also feature complete Portuguese signaling and safety systems, a faithfully recreated timetable according to real world information, and it will be the first add-on to introduce the 1668mm gauge to TSW!"[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you fancy catching up on our previous information shared from the VirtuaVia360 team, why not dive through our recent roadmap updates:[/p][p][/p][h3]Christmas 2025 Challenges - Earn New Rewards![/h3][p]Don't forget, this month we have special in-game Christmas mastery, which are separate from December Mastery Challenges, with rewards around three regions - United Kingdom, Germany and United States of America.[/p][p]Here's a showcase of the new posters you can unlock from the challenges:[/p][p][/p][h3]Train Sim World In the News! View the Great British Railways Livery[/h3][p]Did you catch Train Sim World being featured across UK news outlets last week?[/p][p]As part of the new changes coming to British railways, our teams have helped the Department for Transport to visualise the new Great British Railways Livery coming to railways across the UK within Train Sim World 6.[/p][p]Our teams were also honoured to help preview this new livery design in-person alongside Hornby at London Bridge station to celebrate the brand unveiling. Visuals were also shown at other railway stations across the UK.[/p][p]If you fancy taking a look at the new livery yourself, check out our showcase below.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Please note this is just a visualisation of the real-world livery design, used to preview the announcement to the public on December 9th 2025, and not currently an available add-on within Train Sim World 6. Our teams are investigating any opportunities we have to bring this into TSW6, and we'll share any news if we can confirm it.[/p][p][/p][h3]Winter 2025 Player Survey - Now Closed[/h3][p]Thank you for everyone who submitted feedback and thoughts for our Winter 2025 TSW survey, these will massively support our teams guide and direct the future of Train Sim World in a way that suits all of you.[/p][p]Everything asked in our survey above was designed to gauge how our players feel about new content, and about our games as a whole - but please remember that the inclusion of content/features in the survey is not confirmation that we are developing these, or if it'll happen in the future - this is why we're asking you first how you feel about it.[/p][p]We've now contacted the 20 lucky entrants who have won a TSW Add-on of their choice from completing the survey, and we thank you all for supporting us another year, and helping our teams build the best future for Train Sim World.[/p][p][/p][h3]TSW December 2025 Roadmap Livestream[/h3][p]As we close off for the year, Exec Producer of Trains, Matt, and Senior Community Manager, Alex, will also be live this Thursday, December 18th 2025, to discuss the entirety of the Season of Reveals announcements in full, and answer your questions live![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Send us your questions in advance on our December 2025 Roadmap Q&A thread, and we’ll answer as many as we can![/p][p]The stream will begin from 19:00 UTC on our YouTube and Twitch channels, and we can’t wait to see you there![/p][p][/p][h3]So... What's Next Week?[/h3][p]Whilst the Season of Reveals is drawing to a close, we do have a quick update on the GWE Remaster before we finish for the year.[/p][p]Next week, we'll be sharing some first gameplay as a final festive treat for you. We're very excited to be bringing you this early in 2026![/p][p]A smaller, final article will be shared on Monday, December 22nd 2025, a little later in the evening than usual, as our final update for the year.[/p][p][/p][h3]Join us in the Community![/h3][p]We have plenty of fantastic communities to get involved with for Train Sim World, from our Dovetail Live forums, our new official Discord, and community-led spaces that we are active in – be sure to check this out below and talk directly to our teams![/p][p]If you're looking to get involved in our weekely screenshot competitions every Wednesday this month, with special rewards and add-on key giveaways, be sure to join our Dovetail Discord (via http://discord.gg/dovetailgames), as this is where the events will be hosted.[/p][p]Find out more about Train Sim World 6 by following @trainsimworld on Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and Discord[/p][p][/p][p][/p]