Fixed a problem in which the number of stations and total length of the Oito Line were incorrectly displayed on the route selection screen. (Fixed an issue where the station information of the basic pack is displayed even though the DLC has already been purchased (Japanese display only).)
Fixed Steam Works English spelling error in Senseki Line DLC (Aobadorii -> Aobadori)
DLC No. 5 "Senseki Line" is now available!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator. Thank you for your patience, and we are pleased to announce the release of the fifth DLC, "Senseki Line", today, May 30 (Tue.)!
About the Line
The Senseki Line is a 49.0 km long line connecting Sendai City in the central part of Miyagi Prefecture and Ishinomaki City in the northeast, and is the only DC electrified line in the Tohoku region. Like the Saikyo Line, ATACS is used in some sections (Aobadori Station to Higashi-Shiogama Station). In the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, the Senseki Line, which runs along the coast, was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami, and the entire line was shut down. The line between Rikuzen-Otsuka and Rikuzen-Ono stations, located in low-lying areas and particularly heavily damaged, was relocated to higher ground inland, and resumed full service on May 30, 2015, four years after the line was closed. In conjunction with the restoration of all lines, a connecting line was established between Matsushimakaigan Station and Takagimachi Station to connect from the Tohoku Main Line, and the "Senseki Tohoku Line" began direct service. The Senseki Tohoku Line operates between Takagimachi Station and Ishinomaki Station, and HB-E210 series diesel trains also operate on the line. The first half of the line (from Aobadori Station to Hon-Shiogama Station) runs through a bedroom town of Sendai, the middle part (from Hon-Shiogama Station to Tona Station) runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side, and the latter half (from Tona to Ishinomaki Station) runs through a rural landscape.
Appeal Points
ATACS (security equipment) allows you to experience driving!
Departure warning bell (electronic whistle) is implemented!
In-train broadcasts are recorded using an actual train car! In-train announcements are made by experienced JR East conductors!
The following features will be added and modified along with the update
Controller glyph (operation description) display
Improved operation of cursor movement when a controller is connected.
Correction of pilot lamp lighting timing for Series E233 and Series 211
Addition of departure warning bells (electronic whistles) for the Oito Line
If you like this update and the Senseki Line DLC, we would appreciate your review rating. Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
We will continue to update the site based on the reviews and comments we receive.
Senseki Line DLC will finally be released on Tuesday, May 30!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator! We are pleased to announce the Senseki Line DLC, which will finally be released on May 30 (Tuesday).
*This screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.
Appeal Points
ATACS (security equipment) allows you to experience driving!
Departure warning bell (electronic whistle) is implemented!
In-train broadcasts are recorded using an actual train car! In-train announcements are made by experienced JR East conductors!
About the Line
The Senseki Line connects Sendai City and Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. Like the Saikyo Line, the Senseki Line is characterized by the use of ATACS security equipment in some sections. From Aobadori Station to Hon-Shiogama Station, the line runs through a bedroom town of Sendai; from Hon-Shiogama Station to Tona Station, it runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side; and from Tona Station to Ishinomaki Station, it runs through a rural landscape. The Senseki Line, which runs along the coastline, was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami that struck on March 11, 2011, and the entire line was closed. The line between Rikuzen-Otsuka and Rikuzen-Ono stations, which are located in low-lying areas and were particularly severely damaged, was relocated to higher ground inland and resumed full service on May 30, 2015, four years after the line was closed.
Route Information
Section: Senseki Line Aobadori → Ishinomaki Down
Total length: 49.0 km
Number of Stations: 32
Security equipment: ATACS/ATS-Ps
Train Information
Train Number：1221S
Type/Destination: Ordinary bound for Ishinomaki
Train type: Series 205-3100, 4 cars
International sales price: US$29.99
The following features will be added and modified along with the update
Controller glyph (operation description) display
Correction of pilot lamp lighting timing for Series E233 and Series 211
Addition of departure warning bells (electronic whistles) for the Oito Line
Fixed a problem with incorrect speed settings for auxiliary signs on the Tokaido Line
The departure signal at Yanaba Station on the Oito Line has been changed to a stop sign. (To allow for cross-traffic with up trains)
Next route to be distributed
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator!
We hope you are all enjoying the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line that we added to the basic pack on April 27 as a free update.
We are encouraged by all the positive feedback and honest reviews we have received, such as those who said that driving the Keihin-Tohoku Line has become more fun now that they can experience longer distances, and those who are happy to be able to drive the Keihin-Tohoku Line again, which they have been waiting for since the Early Access version.
Thank you very much for the many reviews and corrections.
Now, we would like to inform you of the next delivery schedule, which you have all been waiting for.
We will be releasing the next
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We are planning to distribute the next DLC for the Senseki Line, which will be our first distribution in the Tohoku region!
Route to be distributed: Senseki Line
Train section: Down train, from Aobadori Station to Ishinomaki Station
Train: Series 205-3100
Release date: May 30, 2023 (Tue.)
Sale price: To be determined
The Senseki Line connects Sendai City and Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. Like the Saikyo Line, it is characterized by the use of ATACS for security equipment in some sections. From Aobadori Station to Honshiogama Station, the line runs through a bedroom town of Sendai, from Honshiogama Station to Tomei Station, it runs along Matsushima Bay with Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, at its side, and from Tomei Station to Ishinomaki Station, it runs through a rural landscape.
We are working hard on the production of the train so that we can inform you of its production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!
5/8 Minor corrections
The following modifications have been made.
Correction details
Fixed a bug that the Oito line cannot be selected.
Fixed a crash bug when stopping at 0cm when arriving at the terminal station.
Fixed a problem in which the unit display on the TIMS screen does not light up when one notch of mass control is turned on for Chuo Line rapid service.
”Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line" Basic Pack is updated free of charge!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator. Thank you for your patience. The Keihin-Tohoku Line," which was well received in the Early Access version, is now back in the basic pack with an extended section!
About the Route
The Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line are major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area connecting Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Ofuna Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. The safety system are implemented with D-ATC (Digital ATC), which allows passengers to grasp the allowable speed with a speedometer at hand. Between Tabata and Tamachi Stations, the line runs parallel to the Yamanote Line, and the Keihin Tohoku Line operates as a rapid train in this section during the daytime. (*This video was recorded before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.)
*The voice "The stop pattern is for each station" is followed by "The stop pattern is for rapid trains", but this is due to the specification when operating the driver's cab selection switch and reproduces the actual environment.
Appeal point
<*> The basic pack (without the need to purchase additional DLC) allows you to enjoy all sections! <*> Can be operated as a rapid train (passing through stations)! <*> You can enjoy realistic D-ATC (digital ATC) behavior!
Route Information
Section：Keihin Tohoku Line‧Negishi Line Omiya→Ofuna Southbound
Total length: 81.2 km
Number of stations: 40 (number of stops when operated as a rapid train)
Security system: D-ATC
TASC is not implemented.
Vehicle Information
Headcode：1275A
Type & Destination: Rapid to Ofuna
Car type: Series E233-1000 10 cars
Owners of the basic pack will be able to enjoy the game through a free update starting today.
In addition, the following features have been added and fixed in conjunction with this update.
Update Details
A function has been implemented to delay the reflection of the TIMS screen display when a door is opened or closed.
A pictogram of a broadcasting microphone is displayed on the selection button of the Oito Line in the route selection screen. (To make it easier to understand that the in-car announcement function is implemented)
Fixed a bug that caused the settings screen to be initialized.
Fixed a bug that the curve warning limit (60km/h) just before Ofuna station was not displayed.
We would be very happy if more people could learn about and play with JR East Train Simulator by enhancing the basic pack.
If you like this update, we would appreciate your review rating. Your review is the driving force behind our work.
We will continue to update the software based on the reviews and comments we receive. So please enjoy the updated JR East Train Simulator!
Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line Basic Pack Finally, the update date is set!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator! Thank you for your patience. We are pleased to announce the update date of the Keihin-Tohoku Line and Negishi Line Basic Pack.
Release date: April 27, 2023 (Thursday)
*Please note that this is subject to change for certain reasons.
Appeal Points
The basic pack (without the need to purchase additional DLC) allows you to enjoy all sections!
Able to operate rapid trains (passing through stations)!
About the Lines
The Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines are major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area connecting Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture and Ofuna Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. D-ATC (Digital ATC) is implemented as the safety device, and the speedometer at hand can be used to determine the allowable speed. Between Tabata and Tamachi stations, the line runs parallel to the Yamanote Line, and the Keihin Tohoku Line operates as a rapid train in this section during the daytime. (*This data is recorded before the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.)
Route Information
Section: Keihin Tohoku Line‧Negishi Line Omiya→Ofuna Southbound
Total length: 81.2 km
Number of stations: 40
Safety system: D-ATC
Train Information
Headcode: 1275A
Type/Destination: Rapid to Ofuna
Car type: Series E233-1000 10 cars
The following features will be added and fixed in conjunction with the update
Implementation of a lag in reflecting the status of the TIMS screen when doors are opened and closed
Implementation of a pictogram of the broadcast microphone on the Oito Line in the route selection screen (to make it easier to understand that the in-train announcement function is implemented)
Fixed a bug that caused the settings screen to be initialized.
Please look forward to the update date!
Rumoi Main Line simulator production was featured in a news program.
The JR Hokkaido Rumoi Main Line simulator that we recently announced was in production was featured in a HTB Hokkaido TV news program on April 20.
First other company line! We will start producing DLC for JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator.
This time we have a big surprise for you all!
We have just released JR East train simulators for the Tokaido Line, Chuo Line Rapid Service, Oito Line, Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line, but this time we have decided to go beyond the boundaries of our company and start working on other companies' lines for the first time.
The line is JR Hokkaido's Rumoi Main Line, a section of which (Ishikari-Numada Station to Rumoi Station) was regrettably discontinued on April 1, 2023.
With the full cooperation of JR Hokkaido, we were able to record simulator footage of the Ishikari-Numada Station-Rumoi Station section of the line by using a dedicated train for filming just prior to the discontinuation of the line.
The simulator was created with JR Hokkaido's wish that the Rumoi Main Line will remain in everyone's memories forever.
About the release plan
<*> Route: JR Hokkaido Rumoi Main Line Down: Fukagawa → Rumoi <*> Train: Kiha 54 type <*> Amount: Undecided <*> Release date: Late March 2024
*Please note that this is a current plan and the content and release date may change in the future.
