Thank you for playing JR EAST Train Simulator! Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 29th DLC, “Chūō・Sōbu Line(Local)” today, Tuesday, December 23!
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▢Chūō・Sōbu Line(Local) DLC
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Unique Selling points
・JRETS's first-ever operation of the E231-500 Series!
・Implementation of in-vehicle announcements and driver voice during operation by active crew members（Handled by: Tsudanuma unification Center）！
・Automatic broadcasting and signal display randomization will also be implemented.！
※Due to filming constraints, some trains will run on tracks different from the actual route.
About the Route
The Chūō・Sōbu Line Local trains operate on a 60.2 km route connecting Chiba Station in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, and Mitaka Station in Mitaka City, Tokyo. The journey between these two stations takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The section between Chiba and Kinshichō Stations runs parallel to the Sōbu Rapid Line, while the section between Ochanomizu and Mitaka Stations runs parallel to the Chūō Limited Express Line. The only section where it operates independently is the 4-station stretch between Kinshichō and Ochanomizu Stations.
Additionally, through service operates between Tsudanuma and Nishi-Funabashi stations and between Nakano and Mitaka stations with the Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line. Within these sections, you can see Tokyo Metro rolling stock and E231-800 series trains.
The Chūō・Sōbu Line local trains run parallel to the rapid line for most of their route and serve numerous transfer stations to other lines, resulting in high passenger volume even outside rush hours. Furthermore, the line is familiar to many people during events, as its route includes sports and concert venues and hosts fireworks displays.
A key feature is that most sections run on elevated tracks. Starting from the suburbs of Chiba Prefecture, the line traverses residential areas, gradually approaching the city center as it crosses rivers like the Edogawa and Arakawa. It then passes through the outer moat of Edo Castle near Yotsuya and the bustling Shinjuku district, continuing on to the western suburbs of Tokyo.
Because the Chūō・Sōbu Local Line traverses the city center from east to west, the character of the train changes mid-journey—from a “train heading from the suburbs to the city center” to a “train heading from the city center to the suburbs.” Enjoy the ride as it crosses the city center, savoring the slowly changing scenery unique to a local train.
Route Information
Section: Chūō・Sōbu Line(Local) Westbound Chiba ⇒ Mitaka
Total length: 60.2km
Number of Stations: 39
Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
Train Number：733B
Type/Destination：Local train to Mitaka（weekday）
Section where you can drive：Chiba(07:24)→MItaka(09:03)
Type of train: Series E231-500 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tsudanuma unification center
Train Number：853B
Type/Destination：Local train to Nakano（weekday）
Section where you can drive：Nishi-Funabashi(08:17)→Nakano(09:15)
Type of train: Series E231-500 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tsudanuma unification center
Train Number：903C
Type/Destination：Local train to Nakano（weekday）
Section where you can drive：Chiba(09:32)→Nakano(10:53)
Type of train: Series E231-500 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tsudanuma unification center
Train Number：1287B
Type/Destination：Local train to Mitaka（weekday）
Section where you can drive：Tsudanuma(12:40)→MItaka(13:57)
Type of train: Series E231-500 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tsudanuma unification center
Train Number：1503C
Type/Destination：Local train to Mitaka（weekday）
Section where you can drive：Chiba(15:01)→MItaka(16:33)
Type of train: Series E231-500 10 cars
Responsible for real voice train announcements: Tsudanuma unification center
※Due to filming constraints, departure/arrival tracks may differ from actual tracks on some timetables.
International sales price: US$26.99
Additionally, in conjunction with the DLC release, we have made the following fixes:
【E233 Series Controller Vehicles】
・For the E233 Series controller (left-hand single lever), we have improved the master controller operation sound.
【Utsunomiya Line DLC】
・Added driver call phrases
For 4521Y, we have added the phrase “Next is freight line operation” upon arrival at Ōmiya Station.
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