We will discuss JR EAST Train Simulator DLC Vol. 18"Utsunomiya Line" live today.
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
In conjunction with the release of the JR East Train Simulator DLC Vol. 18 "Utsunomiya Line" , a live YouTube distribution will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time to talk passionately about the latest DLC "Utsunomiya Line" and the update. In addition to the usual members, the main line drivers and conductors of the Utsunomiya train crew depot who actually work on the Utsunomiya Line will also participate in this time. Please come and watch!
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator. Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 18th DLC, "Utsunomiya Line" today, August 28 (Tuesday)!
▢Utsunomiya Line
About the Route
Utsunomiya Line is the nickname for trains operating on the 163.3 km long section of the Tōhoku Main Line (between Tōkyō Station and Morioka Station) between Tōkyō and Kuroiso Station.The Utsunomiya Line nickname has been in use since March 10, 1990, at the suggestion of the municipalities along the railway line. In the past, many limited express and sleeper trains to Tōhoku and Hokkaidō used to run, but now Local and rapid trains dominate the timetable. The current operation system is separated at Utsunomiya Station. South of Utsunomiya, the Ueno Tōkyō Line and Shōnan Shinjuku Line provide commuter and school transportation in the Tōkyō metropolitan area. On the section north of Utsunomiya (some early mornings are between Oyama/Koganei and Utsunomiya), one-man operation is used to provide interregional transportation within Tochigi Prefecture. After leaving Kuroiso Station, the train heads to Ueno Station, the northern gateway to Tōkyō, and Tōkyō Station, the center of Tōkyō, via Nasu-Shiobara Station, the gateway to Nasu, Utsunomiya Station, known as the city of dumplings, and Omiya Station, the largest terminal in Saitama Prefecture. We hope you will enjoy the Utsunomiya Line DLC as you travel through the Kantō Plain, experiencing the changing landscape from Tochigi Prefecture to Tōkyō, including sprawling rural landscapes, suburban residential areas, and buildings in the city center.
Points of Appeal
The longest distance of “JR East Train Simulator” series, 163.3km between Kuroiso and Tōkyō, is recorded!
The timetable as of 2002 is adopted, and the rapid “Rabbit” departing from Kuroiso Station can be operated!
For the first time in the “JR East Train Simulator,” the 10-car and 15-car train schedules can be selected!
Route Information
Section: Utsunomiya Line inbound Kuroiso⇒Tōkyō
Total length: 163.3km
Number of Stations: 34
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：1539E
Type/Destination: Local train to Shinagawa
Section where you can drive: Koganei（07:00）→Tōkyō（08:44）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：1567E
Type/Destination: Local train to Hiratsuka
Section where you can drive: Utsunomiya（11:19）→Tōkyō（13:17）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：1591E
Type/Destination: Local train to Odawara
Section where you can drive: Koganei（15:00）→Tōkyō（16:36）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：3520M
Type/Destination: Rapid train "Rabbit" to Ueno
Section where you can drive: Kuroiso（07:14）→Ueno（09:48）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
The following features have been added and modified for the release of the DLC.
Changed the method of displaying the remaining time on HUD The display method will be changed to the countdown method: “to departure” and “to next sta”.
Addition of operation schedule Add 15-car service operation schedules to the Tokaido Line DLC and Takasaki Line DLC.
【Tōkaidō Line DLC】
Train Number：1531E
Type/Destination: Local train to Kōzu
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（07:53）→Kōzu（09:06）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Train Number：1567E
Type/Destination: Local train to Hiratsuka
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（13:18）→Hiratsuka（14:16着）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Train Number：3535E
Type/Destination: Rapid train "ACTY" to Atami
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（15:37）→Atami（17:11）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
【Takasaki Line DLC】
Train Number：833M
Type/Destination: Local train to Kagohara
Section where you can drive: Ueno（10:30）→Kagohara（11:42）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya unification center
Change in number of cars in operation The number of cars in operation will be changed on some of the Tokaido Line DLC schedules.
【Tōkaidō Line DLC】
Train Number：1865E
Type/Destination：Local train to Atami
Section where you can drive：Tōkyō（12:07）→Atami（13:55）
Type of train：Series E233-3000 10 cars⇒15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Correction of signal indications Corrected the current signal at the Kasai-Rinkai Park Station No. 1 field signal at the Keiyō Line DLC.
If you like this update and the Utsunomiya Line DLC, we would appreciate your review ratings. Your reviews are the driving force behind our work.
We will continue to update the software based on the reviews and comments we receive.
Utsunomiya Line DLC will finally be released on Tuesday, August 27!
Thank you for playing JR East Train Simulator! We are pleased to announce the Utsunomiya Line DLC, which will finally go on sale on Tuesday, August 27.
▢Utsunomiya Line
*The screen is under development and the contents may change from the time of release.
Points of Appeal
The longest distance of “JR East Train Simulator” series, 163.3km between Kuroiso and Tōkyō, is recorded!
The timetable as of 2002 is adopted, and the rapid “Rabbit” departing from Kuroiso Station can be operated!
For the first time in the “JR East Train Simulator,” the 10-car and 15-car train schedules can be selected!
About the Route
Utsunomiya Line is the nickname for trains operating on the 163.3 km long section of the Tōhoku Main Line (between Tōkyō Station and Morioka Station) between Tōkyō and Kuroiso Station.The Utsunomiya Line nickname has been in use since March 10, 1990, at the suggestion of the municipalities along the railway line. In the past, many limited express and sleeper trains to Tōhoku and Hokkaidō used to run, but now Local and rapid trains dominate the timetable. The current operation system is separated at Utsunomiya Station. South of Utsunomiya, the Ueno Tōkyō Line and Shōnan Shinjuku Line provide commuter and school transportation in the Tōkyō metropolitan area. On the section north of Utsunomiya (some early mornings are between Oyama/Koganei and Utsunomiya), one-man operation is used to provide interregional transportation within Tochigi Prefecture. After leaving Kuroiso Station, the train heads to Ueno Station, the northern gateway to Tōkyō, and Tōkyō Station, the center of Tōkyō, via Nasu-Shiobara Station, the gateway to Nasu, Utsunomiya Station, known as the city of dumplings, and Omiya Station, the largest terminal in Saitama Prefecture. We hope you will enjoy the Utsunomiya Line DLC as you travel through the Kantō Plain, experiencing the changing landscape from Tochigi Prefecture to Tōkyō, including sprawling rural landscapes, suburban residential areas, and buildings in the city center.
Route Information
Section: Utsunomiya Line inbound Kuroiso⇒Tōkyō
Total length: 163.3km
Number of Stations: 34
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：1539E
Type/Destination: Local train to Shinagawa
Section where you can drive: Koganei（07:00）→Tōkyō（08:44）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：1567E
Type/Destination: Local train to Hiratsuka
Section where you can drive: Utsunomiya（11:19）→Tōkyō（13:17）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：1591E
Type/Destination: Local train to Odawara
Section where you can drive: Koganei（15:00）→Tōkyō（16:36）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
Train Number：3520M
Type/Destination: Rapid train "Rabbit" to Ueno
Section where you can drive: Kuroiso（07:14）→Ueno（09:48）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Utsunomiya unification center
The following updates are planned to coincide with the release of the DLC.
Changed the method of displaying the remaining time on HUD The display method will be changed to the countdown method: “to departure” and “to the stop”.
Addition of operation schedule Add 15-car service operation schedules to the Tokaido Line DLC and Takasaki Line DLC.
【Tōkaidō Line DLC】
Train Number：1531E
Type/Destination: Local train to Kōzu
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（07:53）→Kōzu（09:06）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Train Number：1567E
Type/Destination: Local train to Hiratsuka
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（13:18）→Hiratsuka（14:16着）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Train Number：3535E
Type/Destination: Rapid train "ACTY" to Atami
Section where you can drive: Tōkyō（15:37）→Atami（17:11）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
【Takasaki Line DLC】
Train Number：833M
Type/Destination: Local train to Kagohara
Section where you can drive: Ueno（10:30）→Kagohara（11:42）
Type of train: Series E233-3000 15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kumagaya unification center
Change in number of cars in operation The number of cars in operation will be changed on some of the Tokaido Line DLC schedules.
【Tōkaidō Line DLC】
Train Number：1865E
Type/Destination：Local train to Atami
Section where you can drive：Tōkyō（12:07）→Atami（13:55）
Type of train：Series E233-3000 10 cars⇒15 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Kōzu transportation district
Correction of signal indications Corrected the current signal at the Kasai-Rinkai Park Station No. 1 field signal at the Keiyō Line DLC. [TAG-102]
*Possible delays related to Utsunomiya Line DLC distribution and updates due to the approaching typhoon*
Due to the approach of typhoon No. 10 (SHANSHAN), there is a possibility that the release process may be delayed after the end of the week, and that the release date and YouTube distribution may be pushed back.If the release date is pushed back, we will inform you separately in this announcement. The entire production team is working hard to prepare for the release as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Please look forward to the release date!
Publication of SIM operation videos for crew training on the Hachinohe Line
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
JR-EAST has released a video on its official YouTube channel “TRAInBLAZER” in which drivers of the Hachinohe Crew Supervisory Center, who are actually in charge of Hachinohe Line operations, drive the entire Hachinohe Line using the crew training simulator! The “JR EAST Train Simulator” is based on this crew training simulator.
You can see an actual driver driving the entire line between Hachinohe Station and Kuji Station, which is well-known in the JR EAST Train Simulator Hachinohe Line DLC, with finger pointing and calling!
If you already have the Hachinohe Line DLC, please use it as a reference for driving, and if you do not yet have the Hachinohe Line DLC, please take this opportunity to purchase it and drive it!
*Please refrain from inquiring with the driver about actual driving methods and finger pointing, as these may vary depending on driving and vehicle conditions, and may vary from driver to driver.
Next route to be distributed
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
We hope everyone is enjoying the major update that was made on July 30 (Tuesday).
We have received the following comments regarding the newly added Chuo Line Rapid Service schedule and sub-monitor support. 'It's challenging because there are so many changes in the traffic signal manifestations during rush hour.” "It makes it more immersive." We are encouraged by all of these positive comments and your candid reviews. Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.
Now, I hope you all got the hint about the next distribution route that I gave in the last YouTube live-stream.(1：27：18～)
Let's try to answer the question, what was the line that "1990" represented?
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The meaning of "1990" is "the year when the nickname of a certain line was established", and the new nickname in 1990 was "the line connecting Tokyo Station and Kuroiso Station". If we say "the line connecting Tokyo Station and Kuroiso Station," you already know what it means, don't you?
So, the next DLC will be "Utsunomiya Line(Tohoku Line)"!
Route: Utsunomiya Line (Tohoku Line)
Section: Inbound Kuroiso Station ⇒ Tokyo Station (163.3km)
Model: Series E233-3000 (10-car and 15-car trains)
Release date: Scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024
International sales price: undecided
Utsunomiya Line is the nickname for trains operating on the 163.3 km long section of the Tohoku Line (between Tokyo Station and Morioka Station) between Tokyo Station and Kuroiso Station. The Utsunomiya Line has been in use since March 10, 1990, at the suggestion of the local governments along the line. In the past, many express and sleeper trains headed for Tohoku and Hokkaido used to run on the line, but now regular and rapid trains make up the majority of the schedule. Currently, the train lines are separated at Utsunomiya Station, with the Ueno Tokyo Line and Shonan Shinjuku Line providing commuter and school transportation in the Tokyo metropolitan area south of Utsunomiya, and one-man operation north of Utsunomiya (between Oyama and Koganei and Utsunomiya in some early mornings), providing transportation between areas within Tochigi Prefecture. After leaving Kuroiso Station, the train heads for Ueno Station, which is known as the northern gateway to Tokyo, and Tokyo Station, the center of Tokyo, via Nasu-Shiobara Station, the gateway to Nasu, Utsunomiya Station, known as the city of dumplings, and Omiya Station, the largest terminal in Saitama Prefecture. Please enjoy the Utsunomiya Line DLC as you travel through the Kanto Plain, experiencing the changing landscape from Tochigi Prefecture to Tokyo, with its sprawling countryside, suburban residential areas, and buildings in the heart of the city.
We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!
Notice:Delay in Implementation of Price Revisions for Certain DLC
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator.
As we informed you recently, the price revisions for the Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC, Oito Line DLC, and Saikyo Line/Kawagoe Line DLC were scheduled to be implemented around 3:00 p.m. today, August 5 (Mon.), but there is currently a delay in the price revision process.
Please be advised that the price will be revised as soon as it is ready. *Please pay attention to the price listings when you purchase.
*Added note: Prices were revised at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. (Japan time)
As we have recently announced, we are planning to revise the selling prices of three DLCs on Monday, August 5: the Chuo Line Rapid Train DLC, the Oito Line DLC, and the Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC.
Until now, the above three lines have been set at a more affordable price compared to other DLC. However, with the recent update of the Oito Line, which includes the driver's call voice, and the recent update of the Chuo Line Rapid Train, Saikyo Line, and Kawagoe Line, which includes additional schedules and conductor broadcasts, the experience is now on the same level as the other lines we have recently distributed. Therefore, we would like to change the selling price to the same level as other lines. Users who have already purchased the game will be able to continue to play as before at no additional charge.
For those who are considering purchasing the following DLC, we recommend that you purchase as soon as possible.
【Eligible Routes】
Chuo Line Rapid Service (between Takao and Tokyo)
Oito Line (between Matsumoto and Minami-Otari)
Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line (between Osaki and Kawagoe)
【Selling Price】
Before revision:29.99 USD ➡ After revision:34.99 USD
【Date of price revision】
Monday, August 5, 2024, around 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)
*Please note that the time of the price revision may vary, so please pay attention to the price description when making your purchase.
We will continue to strive to make “JR EAST Train Simulator” loved by everyone, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
The “Summer Update” will be discussed in today's YouTube Live!
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator!
In conjunction with today's update, a live YouTube broadcast will be held on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. Japan time, for the first time in about two months. During the live broadcast, we plan to explain the details of the update. The usual members will participate this time. Please come and watch!
7/30 (Tue) Update!
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator! The following update was made today, Tuesday, July 30
Newly implemented functions
【Common】
Guidance on departure time is displayed When the train is stopped at a station, the departure time is displayed on the message of the guidance (Only at stations where departure times are set in the timetable). (Displayed when operation guidance is set to “ON” and stop time skip is set to “Manual”)
Implementation of output function to sub-monitor on cab panel When multiple monitors are connected, the simulator image and cab panel image can be displayed on separate monitors.The split display enables a more immersive driving experience than ever before.
Requirements for sub-monitors ・Aspect ratio of 21:9 is recommended. ➡Monitors with 16:9, etc. can be used, but will be reduced to fit the cab panel within the monitor. Refresh rate of 60Hz or higher is recommended. ➡As long as the refresh rate is 60Hz or higher, gaming monitors such as 144Hz can be used. Screen size of 29 to 34 inches is recommended. ➡The display will be close to the actual size.
Instructions on how to set up the sub-monitors will be provided in the YouTube live stream.
【Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC】
Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Omiya Crew Supervisory Center)
Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Kozu Train crew depot) This update completes the implementation of in-train broadcasting for all currently implemented route DLC.
Changed the screen transition destination at the end of operation Changed to move to the operation details setting screen of the selected route after the end of operation.
【Yamanote Line DLC】
Correction of brake operation Fixed a phenomenon in which the detent brake was operating
【Hachinohe Line DLC】
Correction of engine operation noise Fixed an issue where the RPMs did not match the sound of the engine when re-starting the engine. Corrected gearshift timing to match that of the actual vehicle.
Correction of detent braking force Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
【JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC】
Correction of detent braking force Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
【Oito Line DLC】
Addition of station ambient sound Added ambient sound during Matsumoto station stop [TAG-109]
If you like this update, we would be very grateful if you could reflect this in your review rating.
About the next update and YouTube Live Streaming
Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator! We are pleased to inform you about the next update and YouTube Live Streaming.
Next update date: Tuesday, July 30 (Japan time)
The following updates are scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.
Newly implemented functions
【Common】
Guidance on departure time is displayed When the train is stopped at a station, the departure time is displayed on the message of the guidance (Only at stations where departure times are set in the timetable). (Displayed when operation guidance is set to “ON” and stop time skip is set to “Manual”)
*The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.
Implementation of output function to sub-monitor on cab panel When multiple monitors are connected, the simulator image and cab panel image can be split and displayed on separate monitors. The split display enables a more immersive driving experience than ever before. (An aspect ratio of 21:9 is recommended for the sub-monitor.)
*The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.
【Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC】
Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Omiya Crew Supervisory Center)
【Tokaido Line DLC】
Implementation of conductor's voice broadcasting Conductor broadcasts by current train conductors have been implemented for each schedule being distributed. (In charge: Kozu Train crew depot) This update completes the implementation of in-train broadcasting for all currently implemented route DLC.
【Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC】
Implementation of additional train schedules We will add three new train schedules that have been particularly requested.
*The screen is under development, and the contents may change from the time of release.
Train number：602H
Type & Destination: Commuter Special Rapid bound for Tōkyō (weekdays)
Operation Segment：Tachikawa（07:07）→Tōkyō（07:56）
Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
Train number：692T
Type & Destination: Rapid bound for Tokyo (weekdays)
Operation Segment：Takao（06:50）→Tōkyō（08:06）
Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
Train number：1034T
Type & Destination: Rapid bound for Tokyo（Saturdays, Sundays and holidays）
Operation Segment：Tachikawa（10:33）→Tōkyō（11:21）
Car model：Series E233-0 10 cars
Department in charge of conductor broadcasts：Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
Corrective actions
【Common】
Changed the screen transition destination at the end of operation Changed to move to the operation details setting screen of the selected route after the end of operation.
【Yamanote Line DLC】
Correction of brake operation Fixed a phenomenon in which the detent brake was operating
【Hachinohe Line DLC】
Correction of engine operation noise Fixed an issue where the RPMs did not match the sound of the engine when re-starting the engine. Corrected gearshift timing to match that of the actual vehicle.
Correction of detent braking force Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
【JR Hokkaido Rumoi Line DLC】
Correction of detent braking force Corrected the detent brake force to match that of the actual vehicle
【Oito Line DLC】
Addition of station ambient sound Added ambient sound during Matsumoto station stop
On the same day, we will also be live-streaming on YouTube for the first time in about two months!
YouTube Live Streaming Date and Time: Tuesday, July 30, 19:00 - (Japan time)
The live streaming will include an explanation of the content of the update to be implemented on the day of the event. We may deliver the news from a different location with a different atmosphere than in the past. Please come and watch!
As we will also announce in the YouTube live stream, we plan to revise the selling prices of the Chuo Line Rapid Service DLC, Oito Line DLC, and Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line DLC on Tuesday, August 5, 2024.
Currently, the above three lines have been priced more affordably than other DLCs. However, with the recent update of the Oito Line, which includes the driver's call voice, and the recent update of the Chuo Line Rapid Train, Saikyo Line, and Kawagoe Line, which includes additional schedules and conductor broadcasts, the experience is now on the same level as the other lines we have recently distributed. Therefore, we would like to change the selling price to the same level as other lines.
For those who are considering purchasing the following DLC, we recommend that you purchase as soon as possible.
【Eligible Routes】
Chuo Line Rapid Service (between Takao and Tokyo)
Oito Line (between Matsumoto and Minami-Otari)
Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line (between Osaki and Kawagoe)
【Selling Price】
Before revision:29.99 USD ➡ After revision:34.99 USD
【Date of price revision】
Monday, August 5, 2024, around 3:00 p.m. (Japan time)
*Please note that the time of the price revision may vary, so please pay attention to the price description when making your purchase.
