Hello everyone,
With the release of Train Sim World 4, we are bringing a massive range of improvements across many compatible TSW add-ons. This includes large improvements to the scenery on Southeastern High Speed, fixes for incompletable introductions on Nahverkehr Dresden and München – Augsburg as well as many more tweaks, additions, and changes. View our highlights and full changelog of updates below.
We expect these to go live with the release of Train Sim World 4 when compatible content is available. This should be at the following times:
- Xbox, PlayStation: 15:00 UTC
- Steam, Epic: 17:00 UTC
Patch Highlights
Nahverkehr Dresden
Implemented new OHLE rendering to improve wire visibility at greater distances.
- The BR 143 Introduction is now completable, which will also allow the “143km achievement” to be obtainable.
Southeastern High Speed
- Fixed an issue causing players to spawn on foot randomly when starting various services
- Large-scale scenery improvements (including adding Thameslink stopping boards, DOO monitors, Improved lighting for depots and sidings, and additional foliage, including many other scenery fixes.)
- Added all-new easter eggs – including four new cats!
München – Augsburg
- Fixed an issue which caused no further objectives to display after loading passengers at München-Laim on the BR 423 Introduction.
New York – Trenton Timetable
The team have been doing a great job of updating the Trenton timetable, with many more NJT playable and AI services, Amtrak AI services and a Long Island Railroad AI layer. In total, this adds around FIVE TIMES to the services from the original timetable (just over 2,000 playable and AI services).
View more information on the NYT Timetable Update
PC Editor (Beta)
With the full launch of Train Sim World 4, it will be available from the Epic Store – searching ‘Train Sim World PC Editor’ should take you to the download page.
View more information for the PC Editor
Full Changelog
Dresden-Riesa
- Implemented new OHLE rendering to improve wire visibility at greater distances.
- Fixed a signal at Priestewitz station remaining red and preventing further progression during the BR 143 Introduction. This will also allow the “143km achievement” to be obtainable.
- Passenger door now closes when player is seated, to fix an issue that prevented the ‘wait for the brake system to charge’ objective, and to fix an issue that restricted movement.
- Prevented player being held at a red signal during the “Chemical Plant Zone” scenario when proceeding past Riesa station. (Train is now routed correctly)
- Fixed coupler issue what wouldn't let the B car coupler/uncouple
- Wagons (Habbiins 344 / Laaers / Sggmrss / Zacns)
- Fixed an issue where it took a very long time to release the brakes for all wagons
- Fixed an issue where the quick service reservoir would not empty when it should.
Southeastern High Speed
- Fixed an issue causing players to spawn on foot randomly when starting various services
- Fixed an issue preventing passengers from boarding locos at Highham Station
- Fixed vehicle numbers being incorrect after resuming from a saved game using the Class 395
- Fixed the button icon for the Direct Brake in the Class 66 Introduction
- Fixed an issue where two route introductions were visible.
- Fixed a crash when loading certain services (Xbox)
- Added a reduced timetable for better performance on lower-spec hardware. Both reduced and full timetables are made available via "Select route -> SEHS". View all details in our ECML Timetable Update thread.
Class 465-9
- Connected Safety Systems Isolated Light to Emergency Bypass Switch Traction Isolation Switch and Vigilance Isolation Switch
- Train doors should now correctly open and close as intended with hotkeys
Route Scenery
- Added Thameslink stopping boards at stations between Rainham and Dartford
- Added and improved the location of other conventional stopping boards
- Added DOO monitors where they were missing
- Added CIS boards to Rainham Platform 0
- Added extra scenery items at Ashford depot, including depot protection system lights
- Added new clock assets to Gillingham station, depot and Dartford sidings
- Added missing foliage at Springhead Junction (where HS1 joins the North Kent Line)
- Added missing feeder substation at Springhead Junction
- Added lighting and some gantry assets around Hoo Junction & Staff Halts
- Added missing 15 and 20mph speed boards on Rochester Bridge Junction
- Added a prompt to bypass and access the fenced-off footbridge at Ashford
- Improved lighting at Gillingham & Ashford depots, as well as Faversham sidings
- Improved the look of Northfleet station platforms & fencing
- Replaced container crates near Purfleet on HS1 with buses, as per reality
- Replaced high-rise building at HS1 Medway Viaduct with a more reasonable alternative
- Fixed a misplaced asset which was covering tracks outside Ashford
- Fixed instances of passengers not boarding and alighting trains at Higham station
- Fixed invisible walls which blocked on-foot Ashford depot movement
- Plus, some all-new easter eggs! (including new cats Gandalf, Tripod, Daisy and Phoebe!)
*Reminder that stopping board changes are visual only and may not represent where the timetable instructions tell you to stop, and markers are placed based on where research/knowledge shows them to be from the past few years, more recent changes like the moved Thameslink board at Strood Platform 2 is not represented.
München – Augsburg
- Fixed an issue which caused no further objectives to display after loading passengers at München-Laim on the BR 423 Introduction.
- Added example signal images for ‘Proceed’, ‘Caution’ and ‘Danger’ to the Introduction.
New York - Trenton
- Scoring and Medals should now be obtainable in the New York Trenton route introduction.
- Added more stations to the SD
- Added virtual destinations to all NJT and LIRR trains.
- Added static stock to Newark and Croxton yards as well as some AI freight services across bridges that cross the mainline
- Fixed an issue where the player would spawn randomly on foot when trying to load the Me-02 service
- Various Improvements to signals
- Updated timetable to include five times as many services, and added a reduced version.
S-Bahn Vorarlberg
- Added AI Red BR 628 services to Vorarlberg. Requires Niddertalbahn to activate. It has also been added to Niddertalbahn but as player-selectable only (scenario planner or free roam) - it won't substitute into the existing Niddertalbahn route for the existing 628.
Linke Rheinstrecke
- Scoring and Medals should now be obtainable in the Left Rhine route introduction.
- Set country info correctly to Germany so it will now correctly filter
DB BR 110 / DB BR 103
- Updated PZB indicator controller to update the flashing state of the restricted mode correctly
- Indicators in cab will now match HUD when passing over a 500hz magnet
- Updated door functionality across rolling stock to be on the correct jumper cable pin set
DB n-Wagens
- Updated PZB indicator controller to update the flashing state of the restricted mode correctly
- Updated train lighting logic to be compatible across German stock
IC coaches
- Updated train lighting logic to be compatible across German stock
Bremen-Oldenburg
- Set country info correctly to Germany so it will now correctly filter
DB BR 110
- Updated PZB indicator controller to update the flashing state of the restricted mode correctly
DB n-Wagens
- Updated PZB indicator controller to update the flashing state of the restricted mode correctly
- Updated train lighting logic to be compatible across German stock
Wagons (Tadgs 959 / Habbiins / Laaers)
- Fixed an issue where it took a very long time to release the brakes for all wagons
- Fixed an issue where the quick service reservoir would not empty when it should.
Hamburg - Lübeck
- Added example signal images for ‘Proceed’, ‘Caution’ and ‘Danger’ to the Introduction
- Passenger door now closes when player is seated, to prevent an issue that restricted movement.
- Fixed a problem with the doors side selection when used by AI or GamePad.
- Fixed coupler issue what wouldn't let the B car coupler/uncouple
Rhein-Ruhr Osten
- Switching back to the internal camera will now correctly update the 'Engineer mode - return to Engineer back to engineer mode' objective.
- Fixed coupler issue what wouldn't let the B car coupler/uncouple
Haupstrecke Rhein Ruhr
- Switching back to the internal camera will now correctly update the 'Engineer mode - return to Engineer back to engineer mode' objective.
DB BR 101
- Changed door logic to be compatible with other coaches. IC coaches will now open/close the correct side.
- Changed coach door logic to work with other locomotives. Vectron will now open/close the correct side.
Edinburgh-Glasgow
- Adjusted and refreshed HISM Pillars draw distance at Waverly Station
- Added missing wires at Edinburgh Park Station under the overbridge
- Driver should now appear in Cab when AI is driving the train
- Added missing wires at Haymarket Station on the end of Platform 3 and 4
- Added missing wires at Edinburgh Park on the end of Platforms
- Improved HISM benches and bins draw distance at Waverly StationUpdated menu thumbnails to use the Key Art of the route.
- Improved consistency of how auto announcer functions
- Changed text from LOCKED to OFF on the final objective for the Class 385 Introduction
- Fixed class 37 stopping in platform before player train has arrived. This will prevent a red signal issue
- Brightened lights around Haymarket station and increased emissive strength
Class 385
- Removed additional seat sockets
- Virtual destinations should now correctly display
Midland Main Line
- Driving past Mountsorrel with a green signal ahead should no longer cause TPWS activation
- Fixed TPWS so it only activates in a matching train travel direction
- Removed buffers at Mountsorrel Reception Line that were blocking the route and causing a collision which prevented players from progressing further.
Route Art
- Removed West Midlands branding from signage.
- Improved station platform numbering signs to improve representation of the route.
- Improved textures of the Ratcliffe Power station cooling towers, East Croft Depot sign, Signal Gantry, Trent River Viaduct. And the general track.
- Updated PIS at all stations to correctly display operating services.
Peninsula Corridor
Baby Bullet MP36
- Fixed an issue which prevented Service 143 on Journey mode (second chapter) for the Baby Bullet from being completed.
- Fixed an issue which prevented the MP36PH-3C Introduction from being completed after being stuck at a red light.
- Fixed an issue causing Service 227A to be held at a red signal for too long, you should now be given priority earlier and be able to make it to the first station in time.
- Switching back to the internal camera will now correctly update the 'Engineer mode - return to Engineer back to engineer mode' objective on the Peninsula Corridor Introduction.
- Fixed an issue with Service 236 for Baby Bullet where it would derail immediately upon starting.
Bi-level Cab Car
- Fixed an issue where the Bi-Level Cab Car wasn’t showing up in the loco selection menu on timetable mode or when in livery selection.
Boston-Providence
- Fixed an issue which prevented the ‘Cold as Ice’ Scenario from being completed due to a red-light stopping you from entering Boston Station.
Amtrak Acela
- Fixed an issue that caused dynamic braking to delay releasing when going from cruise control.
- Brake performance will now start to degrade in high wetness and low temperatures.
- Reduced the power of the rheostatic brakes (applied when MCB is opened) based on data from beta testers.
Horseshoe Curve
- Updated menu thumbnails to use the Key Art of the route.
- Reduced size of thumbnail images to save on memory and improve menu performance.
- Portage Process and Altoona Alignment scenarios should no longer crash when loading. (Xbox One and Epic Games)
- Added Resume Last Played Image.
Kassel - Würzburg
- Improved trees and foliage across the route to appear correct at all times of day and weather
- Minor improvements to Doppelstock
- Adjustments to physics to reduce tendency for stuck brakes on longer trains
Displolok BR 182
- Minor physics Adjustments
Wagons (DB Laaers / DB Habbiins / DB Kijls / Sggmrss)
- Reduced the brake pipe length
- Fixed an issue where the quick service reservoir would not empty when it should.
- Fixed an issue where it took a very long time to release the brakes for all wagons
Sggmrss
- Fixed coupler issue what wouldn't let the B car coupler/uncouple
Norfolk Southern Heritage Collection
- Added specific numbers for each heritage unit.
- Updated all scenarios to use specific RVMs for locos rather than the generic central one.
- Fixed spelling errors in ‘Gallitzin Around’ scenario description.
ES44AC2
- Updated position of second- and third-man camera positions to match height of Engineer position following community feedback.
- Fixed nose data panel on all locomotives from showing "ES44AC4" as the model type.
- Fixed overly shiny polished look of locomotives.
Altoona Alignment Scenario
- Set AI train to pass without stopping during their service.
- Fixed issues with certain track switching objectives and set them to operate automatically.
- Set weather to be a constant sunny sky instead of dynamic weather.
- Added missing 8114 locomotive to the lineup.
- Removed static models of locomotives from sidings around Juniata Works.
DBpbzfa Introduction
- Player should now be able to drive the locomotive and complete the tutorial.
LGV Méditerranée
- Implemented new OHLE rendering to improve wire visibility at greater distances.
- Added example signal images for ‘Proceed’, ‘Caution’ and ‘Danger’ to the Introduction
Arosaline
- The objective to contact the signaller will now appear and the 'Tis The Season' scenario can be successfully completed
- Implementing translations for new contact signaller text
Northern Trans-Pennine
- Swapped the Class 45 for a Class 47 on the ‘Red Bank Rotation' scenario to prevent the ‘Out of Service Train’ error whilst coupling.
Luzern Sursee
- Set country info correctly to Switzerland so it will now correctly filter
Peak Forest
- Added additional playable services
- Set country info correctly to United Kingdom so it will now correctly filter
- Changed ‘Chinley Gala’ scenario tasks to be completable in any order
- Moved concrete block clipping through platform at Buxton.
- Moved RailFan clipping through platform at Chinley.
- Fixed an issue where ICI Hopper loads would change when coupling.
Köln - Aachen
- Fixed the ‘Stop at Location’ objective disappearing during the ‘BR442 Talent 2 Introduction'
- Added Resume Last Played Image
DB 187
- Adjustments to Traction Motor and Transformer sounds
Birmingham Cross City
- Fixed gaps in the terrain near Lichfield Trent Valley
- Added Mastery Icons (Xbox)
Class 323
- Added clunks when the PTS and DMS cars take power
- Adjusted interior and exterior cab lighting from community feedback.
- Prevented the emergency bypass switch from isolating the AWS/TPWS system
- Added missing WSR operator logo to Class 323 on Train Selection
- Connected Safety Systems Isolated Light to Emergency Bypass Switch Traction Isolation Switch and Passcomm Isolation Switch
Holiday Express
- Christmas tree lights should correctly be off when the cabled aren’t plugged in
- Made it easier to unload cargo from the flatcar
- Interior lights of the Caboose now have functionality
- General improvements to fix various collision issues as well as adjust floating or clipping scenery across the room
- Player should no longer be able to walk through paintings (This isn’t Super Mario 64)
- Adjusted draw distance for player lifts on consoles
- Removed the Holiday Express F7 loco and wagons from substituting into other routes
- Removed invisible wall in 'Batteries Not Included' scenario preventing player movement
Spirit of Steam
- Fixed an issue where an "Object Failure" error message comes up when attempting to reverse the loco onto the turntable in the ‘Tables have Turned’ scenario.
- Increased brake force of coaches to bring in line with reality
- Tail lamps now appear on services
Island Line
- Fixed missing objective to contact the signaller in ‘Finish the Isle’ scenario.
- Reduced size of thumbnail images to save on memory and improve menu performance.
- Added Resume Last Played Image
Class 484
- Adjusted screen brightness
- Minor texture improvements
Great Western Express
BR Mk2
- Fixed seats so you can now sit in them
West Somerset Railway
- Added missing difficulty rating on the Class 09 Introduction
Long Island Rail Road
- Player should now be able to progress after the objective to "Press Y to change between cameras" on the Long Island Rail Road Introduction (Xbox One)
Harlem Line
- The “Shut Down - Set the Marker Lights to ON” objective should get completed only when the player meets the expected criteria on the 'Peak Performance' Scenario.
Cane Creek
- Removed various rock formations from clipping into the track
Glossop Line
- Added a fixed to prevent services running late from ending up stuck
- Fixed the “Priority seat” label being incorrectly mirrored
Bakerloo Line
- Fixed an incorrect button being displayed to decrease Traction Brake Control in the ’72 Stock Introduction’ (PlayStation)
- Passenger door now closes when player is seated, to fix an issue that prevented the ‘wait for the brake system to charge’ objective, and to fix an issue that restricted movement.
Sherman Union Pacific Heritage
- The “Sherman Hill: Old Hat” trophy is now unlockable on PlayStation 5
Brighton Main Line
- Player can now climb the platforms in Clapham Junction
- Reinstated platform 1 OFF indicator at East Croydon
- Regenerated track as far as Clapham Junction
Cathcart Circle
- The driver will now correctly be textured in the Class 314 services
West Cornwall Local
- Updated Class 150 and Class 37-5 names to have correct detail descriptions.