Two branches, overhead aircraft, loads of layers and a classic train to drive! ATS arrive in Train Sim World with Manchester Airport Commuter - out now!
Manchester Airport Commuter: Manchester - Alderley Edge
Note that Manchester Airport Commuter will be released on Gen 9 (Xbox Series S|X & PS5) and PC platforms only, as mentioned in the May 2025 Roadmap.
The Route
Explore 27 miles of track out from Manchester Piccadilly through to the suburban countryside setting of Alderley Edge via Manchester Airport.
This route Add-on includes two spines: a main line via Stockport and the Styal line via Manchester Airport, converging at Wilmslow. Both branches offer busy commuter traffic into the heart of Manchester.
Manchester Piccadilly, first seen in the Glossop Line route Add-on, forms the focal point for passenger services in Manchester Airport Commuter, with a full station concourse and fully explorable Metrolink and taxi rank areas. Route Hopping will also be available for players that own Glossop Line.
A short stretch of the line out to Ardwick shares that of Glossop Line, before branching off south into new territory via Longsight and Stockport. Multiple modelled depots lie along the route, including at Ardwick, Longsight, Manchester International Depot & Stockport Sidings. Neutral sections are also included at the relevant parts of the route.
The route’s namesake Manchester Airport and its dedicated station are modelled with the appropriate signage and features, as well as the Airport Skywalk which is best seen at night. The runway and approach lights can be seen, along with licensed Airbus aircraft flying overhead (like those seen in Train Sim World 5’s Frankfurt – Fulda route) making for some impressive Photo Mode shots!
Both new and existing players of Train Sim World will likely be familiar with the simple-to-operate Class 323 EMU as seen in the Training Center.
Whilst the units remain much the same as from the previous two route Add-ons they’ve featured in, the Manchester Airport Commuter services will feature a functioning Conductor Mode (or Guard Mode).
The Class 66 is also included for freight services with FKA Wagons.
Timetable, Service Layers and Gameplay
Similar to Train Sim World’s San Bernardino Line, players will be able to explore the route across two separate timetables. A Weekday schedule, including freight, will form the standard set of passenger operations in addition to the alternative Sunday patterns.
These timetables will make great use of all four featured depots/sidings for a variety of movements including, shunting, coupling and washing runs – meaning even after passenger services are complete, the action doesn’t stop!
Additional Service Layers
Players with other Add-ons in their collection will be able to see and operate additional services along the route.
These include:
Class 350 services from West Coast Main Line South
Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino
ScotRail Class 158
EMT Class 158 services from Midland Main Line
Class 87 from West Coast Main Line: Preston-Carlisle
Railhead Treatment Train
Class 150 & 153 services from Cardiff City Network.
Steam players can save on a host of these layers in the Summer Sale.
These including services from:
Pricing and Steam Loyalty Discount
Train Sim World 5: Manchester Airport Commuter: Manchester - Alderley Edge route Add-on is out now for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99
Players on Steam that own Train Sim World 5 and Glossop Line, which also features the Northern Class 323 running services our of Manchester Piccadilly, are entitled to a 20% discount from launch for 2 weeks.
Preview Streams - ATS & DTG
Missed the preview streams? ATS hosted their own stream over on Twitch showing a first live look at their first TSW route.
Please note: some of the language used in this stream might not be suitable for younger audiences.