Next route to be distributed

Thank you for always playing the JR EAST Train Simulator!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many users, both in Japan and abroad, who responded to our recent user survey.

Based on the survey results, our development team is currently reviewing our future release plans and update content. We will continue to work on the game to meet your requests, so please stay tuned.

What were your predictions regarding the hint for the next route we shared in a previous announcement post?

Let’s find out the answer to the hint for the next route ! : “A first DLC for JR EAST Train Simulator! The reverse direction of a previously released route is coming!”

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Once you pass through the Izumigoshi Tunnel, you cross the prefectural border and are greeted by a breathtaking view of Sagami Bay. The route is dotted with numerous iconic photo spots, such as unstaffed stations overlooking the sea and bridges spanning high ground. Along the way, you’ll also pass a station known as the “birthplace of the Shinkansen.” Furthermore, after passing through towns representative of the Shonan region, you’ll encounter one section after another where the line runs parallel to the diverse network of railways unique to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Toward the end of the journey, the train races uphill toward a massive terminal bustling with countless trains, allowing you to fully savor the unique thrills of a suburban commuter line. This route is packed with the sea, mountains, towns, and the history and highlights of railways.

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

So, the next DLC release will feature the “Tōkaidō Line (Upbound)”!

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Route: Tōkaidō Line

Sections: Upbound Atami Station → Tōkyō Station (104.6 km)

Trains Included: E233-3000 Series (plus E231-1000 Series and 185 Series)

Release Date: Scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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

Price: ¥3,980

※*To play with E231-1000 Series and 185 Series, you must first purchase the Basic Pack and the respective train set DLCs.

The section of the Tōkaidō Line operated by JR EAST connects three prefectures: Shizuoka, Kanagawa, and Tokyo. By operating through services via the Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line through Tōkyō Station as the Ueno-Tōkyō Line, it forms an extensive through-service network.

To date, various train models have operated on this line, including the 113 Series, the 211 Series, the 215 Series, and the 185 Series on the “Odoriko” Limited Express, as well as the 251 Series on the “Super View Odoriko” Limited Express. Currently, the E231 series, the E233 series, the E257 series used on the “Odoriko” and “Shōnan” limited express trains, and the E261 series used on the “Saphir Odoriko” are in service.

Passing through the renowned hot spring resorts of Atami and Yugawara, the train offers beautiful coastal views along the Nebukawa and Hayakawa rivers and takes passengers through the historic castle town of Odawara, with the majestic Mount Fuji visible in the distance. You can enjoy the sophisticated harbor town scenery of Yokohama and the vibrant urban atmosphere of Kawasaki, and once you cross the Tama River, you’ll be overwhelmed by the grandeur of Tokyo’s metropolis. This line is popular with many passengers not only for commuting to work and school but also for sightseeing and business travel.

Be sure to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tōkaidō Line as it runs between the sea and the mountains and speeds through the skyscrapers of Tokyo.

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