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Thank you for your patience, we have started to distribute the 17th DLC, "Narita Line and Kashima Line" today, May 28 (Tuesday)!
▢Narita Line
About the Route
The Narita Line is a 75.4 km long line connecting Matsugishi Station in Chōshi City, Chiba Prefecture, to Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture.This DLC includes a 94.7 km long section, including a portion between Chōshi and Matsugishi Stations and between Sakura and Chiba Stations on the Sōbu Main Line.The Narita Line, which opened between Narita and Sakura stations in 1897, has a history of more than 120 years.In the past, the “Suigo” express train operated between Tokyo Station and Chōshi Station via the Narita Line.Currently, only regular trains run from Chōshi Station to Sakura Station.
The Narita Line runs along the Tone River after leaving Matsugishi Station.The line heads for Narita Station via Katori Station, the gateway to Katori Jingu Shrine, one of the three shrines in the eastern part of Japan; Sawara Station, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a Koedo town; and Shimōsa-Kōzaki Station, the nearest station to the historic sake brewery town.The long, quiet stretch of fields stretches all the way to Narita Station.From Narita Station to Sakura Station, the “Narita Express” express train runs between central Tokyo and Narita Airport, making this a busy section with many trains.
We hope you will enjoy the Narita Line with this DLC, which is full of local train feeling while enjoying the rural landscape with its fields.
Points of Appeal
- The first JR EAST Train Simulator that can drive the 209 Series!!
- Implemented a schedule with driving time exceeding 2 hours!
- Voice broadcasting by a conductor and pointing and calling by a driver are implemented! (Narita Crew Supervisory Center is in charge)
Route Information
- Section: Narita Line Inbound Chōshi ⇒ Chiba
- Total length: 94.7 km
- Number of Stations: 22
- Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train Number：436M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Chiba
- Section where you can drive: Chōshi(07:13)→Chiba(09:11)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：450M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Chiba
- Section where you can drive: Chōshi(12:07)→Chiba(14:10)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：2446M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Narita
- Section where you can drive: Chōshi(11:03)→Narita(12:27)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：2462M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Narita
- Section where you can drive: Chōshi(16:08)→Narita(17:29)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
▢Kashima Line
About the Route
The Kashima Line is a 17.4 km long line connecting Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to Katori Station in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.This DLC includes a 21.0 km long section, including a portion between Katori and Sawara Stations on the Narita Line.It has a relatively short history in the JR-EAST service area, having opened in 1970.Although the Kashima Line begins at Katori Station, the first station for operational purposes is Sawara Station (some trains depart from Narita Station), so trains run on the Narita Line tracks between Katori Station and Sawara Station.In the past, the “Ayame” express train operated up to five round trips per day.As of 2024, there is one round-trip rapid train per day that runs directly from the Tokyo area.In addition, since Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station is a temporary station, trains operate between Kashima Jingū Station and Sawara Station except when events are held at Kashima Soccer Stadium.Most sections of the line run on elevated tracks, allowing passengers to enjoy scenic views of Kitaura, Hitachi-Tone River, and Tone River, which are typical of the Suigou area.
Enjoy the DLC of the Kashima Line while enjoying the rural scenery of the Hokuso Plateau spreading out from the elevated line.
Points of Appeal
- Ability to operate from Kashima-Soccer Stadium Station, which is not served by regular commercial trains.!
- First implementation of "a Out of Service" train schedule on JR-East routes!
- Voice broadcasting by a conductor and pointing and calling by a driver are implemented! (Narita Crew Supervisory Center is in charge)
Route Information
- Section: Kashima Line Inbound Kashima-Soccer Stadium ⇒ Sawara
- Total length: 21.0 km
- Number of Stations: 7
- Security equipment: ATS-P
Train schedules that can be operated
- Train Number：回522M
- Type/Destination: Out of Service to Kashimajingū
- Section where you can drive: Kashima-Soccer Stadium(06:22)→Kashimajingū(06:26)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：522M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Sawara
- Section where you can drive: Kashimajingū(06:30)→Sawara(07:00)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：524M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Sawara
- Section where you can drive: Kashimajingū(07:01)→Sawara(07:27)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：536M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Sawara
- Section where you can drive: Kashimajingū(13:23)→Sawara(13:44)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
- Train Number：540M
- Type/Destination: Local train to Sawara
- Section where you can drive: Kashimajingū(16:35)→Sawara(16:56)
- Type of train: Series 209-2100 4 cars
- Responsible for real voice train announcements: Narita Crew Supervisory Center
International sales price: US$39.99
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2998930/JR_____2092100_____2092100/?beta=0
The following features have been added and modified for the release of the DLC.
- Corrected the location of the signal station The location of the Ibori signal station has been corrected. 【Sōbu Line（Rapid）】
- Corrected the location of the signal station The location of the Kurosuna signal station has been corrected. 【Common to E233 series cars】
- Adjustment of viewpoint The driver's cab center viewpoint was slightly to the left, so it was adjusted. 【Common】
- Introduction of manual skipping of train stops time
Train stop time skipping has been changed to automatic/manual selection.
If manual is selected, you can now enjoy progression in actual time until departure time, or you can skip at any time.
Keyboard ：Press enter key
Controller：Can be assigned to a button of your choice from the STEAM client's controller settings.
- Expanded controller support (compatible with Zuiki controller) Supported models:ZKNS-001/ ZKNS-002/ZKNS-011/ ZKNS-012 You can use the Zuiki controller by selecting the official layout (the one with the ZUIKI text) from the controller settings in the STEAM client. For detailed setup instructions, please click here (page link to the Operating Manual on STEAM). ★Zuiki controller are also available at JRE MALL!★ ▶Click here to purchase *Due to the renewal of the JRE MALL website, there will be a period of time when you will not be able to make purchases. For more information about the site renewal, please click here.
【Takasaki Line】
If you like this update and the Narita Line and Kashima 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.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2998930/JR_____2092100_____2092100/?beta=0