Next vehicle to be distributed

Thank you for always playing JR EAST Train Simulator!

We hope you're enjoying the “Chūō/Sōbu Line Local Trains” DLC released on Tuesday, December 23rd! We're truly encouraged by your enthusiastic feedback—comments like “The reproduction of busy rush-hour signal displays is spot-on” and “The frequent passing trains keep things interesting”—and your candid reviews. Thank you for all the reviews and supportive comments this time as well.

Did you figure out the hint for the next route we announced in a previous post?

Let's check the answer to the hint for the next DLC route: “That vehicle, a minority but still active today.” What vehicle DLC did it refer to?

・

・

・

That vehicle was born in 1993 as JR EAST's next-generation commuter train. Following the development of the prototype 901 series, it was introduced as a mass-produced model. It became the foundation for JR EAST's current commuter and suburban trains.

Inside, the design prioritized barrier-free accessibility with features like wider seats, partitioning using poles that also function as handrails, designated wheelchair spaces, LED station name displays above doors, and chimes signaling door operation.

With a capacity of 162 passengers per car, it was the largest capacity model in the series. Only 170 cars were manufactured, forming 17 single-car sets. They continue to operate on the Keiyō Line and Musashino Line today.

By now, you've probably guessed it, right?

So, the next installment will feature the “209-500 Series”‼

Steam post image

Featured Train: 209-500 Series

Target Lines: Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line, Keiyō Line, Chūō/Sōbu Line Local Trains

Target Sections:

【Basic Pack - Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line】

Ōmiya ⇒ Ōfuna (81.2km)

【Keiyō Line DLC】

Soga ⇒ Tōkyō (43.0km)

【Chūō/Sōbu Line Local DLC】

Chiba ⇒ Mitaka (60.2km)

Release Date: Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026(JST)

Price: ¥2,980

※To play any train in the 209-500 Series DLC, you must first purchase the Basic Pack and the DLC for the applicable route. If you do not own the DLC for the applicable route, only the Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line (Ōmiya ⇒ Ōfuna) included in the Base Pack can be operated using the 209-500 Series vehicles.

※This DLC purchase does not add any new timetables.

We are working diligently to share production updates with you as soon as possible. Stay tuned for further news!