Road Map Tsw6 Future Roadmap - August 2025

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TL;DR (too long; didn’t read) Summary

• Take A Ticket 2025 – Discover more details about these upcoming TSW6 partner releases!
  ▹ Birmingham – Crewe from All Aboard Studios
  ▹ Liberec – Stará Paka from Vector Simulations
  ▹ NEC New York to Stamford from Dovetail Games
  ▹ Stuttgart – Heilbronn from Dovetail Games
  ▹ Lisbon – Setúbal from VirtuaVia360
  ▹ Tadami Line from Union Workshop
  ▹ Expert DB BR 145 from TSG
  ▹ Crewe – Preston from Just Trains
• Partner Programme Updates – Hear additional news and reveals from across our partner programme!
  ▹ Announcing the Class 805 from from All Aboard Studios
  ▹ More News on the DB BR 420 from TSG
  ▹ Details for the TfW Class 142 Pacer from Just Trains
  ▹ Screenshots for the Santa Fe Gameplay Pack from High Iron Simulations
  ▹ New Info for the HST Farewell Tour & GWR Remaster from Grump Dog Games
• Common Community Questions Answered
• Preview & Livestream Schedule
  ▹ TSW6 Roadmap Livestream tonight from 18:00pm UTC!
  ▹ Get a glimpse of TSW6 ahead of the full release

Birmingham – Crewe from All Aboard Studios
Officially announced as the first route add-on coming to Train Sim World 6, and the debut add-on for the All Aboard Studios into TSW, get ready to travel across a new section of the WCML!


AABS: "All Aboard for something special. Our first official release for Train Sim World takes you straight into the modern main line action of the West Midlands and North West with WCML Birmingham to Crewe – a fast paced, electrified corridor packed with energy, contrast and realism."



"This is the West Coast Main Line as it operates in the 21st Century. Your journey begins at Birmingham New Street, Britain’s busiest station outside London. From the deep platforms beneath the city, just two electrified lines carry you north, climbing out into the open air and into the heart of the Black Country."



"What follows is a powerful sequence of locations that define the region’s railway identity. As you pass through Smethwick, Dudley and Oldbury, the industrial heartbeat of the Black Country pulses around you. Then comes Wolverhampton. You rise above the city, sweeping across rooftops and see the iconic football ground in the distance before arriving at the high level platforms of this key interchange. Here, lines from Shrewsbury, Stafford, Bescot and Birmingham all converge, making Wolverhampton one of the most operationally significant points on the route."



"North of Wolverhampton, the scene transforms. The city noise fades, and you enter the broad rural landscape of Staffordshire. The run into Stafford brings open track, steady gradients and clear skies. It is here you join the core of the West Coast Main Line. Every detail has been built to reflect the current-day infrastructure."

"Your final approach into Crewe is a railway experience in itself. Long known as a major hub in the national network, Crewe features wide sweeping platforms, complex track layouts and operational detail at every turn. It is a fitting end point for a route defined by pace, presence and purpose."



The Class 350 Desiro is your main traction for the journey. This familiar and trusted unit appears here in all three subclasses – 350/1, 350/2 and 350/3 – each delivered with its own distinct livery, just as they would have been seen in 2019. From interior layouts to visual features and branding, every variation has been recreated for full immersion."



"Adding an extra layer of personality to the route is 350235, wearing its unique British Transport Police livery. You will see this eye catching unit throughout your drives, appearing across the timetable as it follows its real world diagram. There are more than 350 playable services waiting in timetable mode. With a full weekday of operations represented, you will take on everything from first light commuter runs to mid afternoon stoppers and evening express services. Whether running non stop from Wolverhampton to Crewe or stopping at every station from Birmingham northwards, every journey offers something different."



"The route is filled with detail. From football stadiums at Wolverhampton and Crewe, to hand placed industrial and residential scenery in Soho, Oldbury and Stafford, this is a railway environment that feels lived in. Almost 100 bespoke bridges have been created, custom overhead line equipment installed throughout, and every station built using real references from the period. WCML Birmingham to Crewe is more than just a railway line. It is a living network, shaped by the people, places and trains that use it every day."

We can't wait to get this add-on in all of your hands, and it won't be too long until we're hopping on our first preview event with the AABS development team. Stay tuned for more information, and keep reading for a second brand-new announcement from the AABS further on in this article!

Liberec – Stará Paka from Vector Simulations
We love introducing all new teams to our TSW partner programme, and today we're lucky to have two developers to share with you all! Let's start with Vector Simulations, who will be taking TSW to Czechia for the first time!


Vector Simulations: "Our first Czech Add-on for Train Sim World will accurately represent the route 030 from Liberec to Stará Paka, measuring 80 km with single track and based around the year 2018. The route is technically and visually very diverse, traverses multiple deep valleys with high viaducts and goes through 8 tunnels - In some parts, you can even drive 100 km/h! Thanks to this, it offers not only interesting driving profiles and gradients, but also a visually attractive environment. You can also find historical Hrubý Rohozec castle near Turnov."





"You will enjoy local and express passenger services with class 843. You will see beautiful sunrises and sunsets on tops of hills around Liberec, misty valley of Jizera river, and you will try to solve some unusual traffic situations during extraordinary situations. The model accurately represents the real life example and includes some characteristic behaviours and failures."

• Multiple liveries including bulb and LED lights, real names on some vehicles as per year 2018
• Multiple technical display pages with fully simulated values, VO79 radiostation, LS90 safety system, multiple-unit driving support

"You will also drive class 750 - commonly nicknamed “Googles” due to its characteristic look - with some freight service. Climb steep hills with heavy trains, sometimes with single locomotive, other times with two or even with a banking locomotive. Explore a detailed model of the engine room and feel the characteristic scent of diesel and 1970s. The Class 750 will also feature four different liveries, VO67 radiostation, LS IV safety system, support of multiple-engine driving and a banking locomotive."







The new country list keeps growing, thank you to the Vector Simulations team for their details on the first Czech route arriving soon to TSW, how about we catch a flight to another new location?

 

Lisbon – Setúbal from VirtuaVia360
As the second of our new partner developers, let's meet VirtuaVia360, who will also be bringing TSW to a whole new country, with the first Portugese route coming to TSW6! Let's meet the team behind the route:


Virtuavia360: "We’re Virtuavia360, a Portuguese company that has game developers and train enthusiasts, bringing the first ever Portuguese routes to Train Sim World. We are really excited to join the 3rd Party Program at Dovetail, to bring our vision and work to Train Sim World"


"Embark on a stunning 54km journey from Lisbon's bustling hubs to the outer commuter suburbs. Take in amazing views of the Tejo river, the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge, and the picturesque landscape of the Setúbal peninsula. This add-on is recreated with outstanding detail of the commuter rail experience across 14 stations, featuring the 3500 Series EMU and a true-to-life timetable."


"The route will also feature complete Portuguese signaling and safety systems, a faithfully recreated timetable according to real world information, and it will be the first add-on to introduce the 1668mm gauge to TSW!"


We can't wait to visit Portugal, so expect more soon from our friends at VirtuaVia360 as they take us further across the world!
NEC New York to Stamford from Dovetail Games
Now, coming from our teams at Dovetail, we're excited to announce we're heading back to the NEC with more local New York freight!


Get ready for a choice between the Metro North and Northeast Corridor routes, as you set off from Grand Central or New York Penn on the way to Stamford in the brand new Metro North M8 locomotive!
We're not ready to share development screenshots yet, but take a look at what you can expect in this hand-crafted route map from our Marketing Coordinator, James!


Stuttgart – Heilbronn from Dovetail Games
We're winding back the clock to the 2000s era, with another German route coming from our teams at Dovetail Games!


Get your hands on over 50km of Southwest Germany, featuring a mix of big freight yards and fields, and an extremely busy timetable to manage!
And whilst we're early in development, we have a couple WIP models to share today for both the new Wittenberger Steuerwagen and BR 140 locomotive included in the add-on! Please note, the colours on these WIP models are purely added for our artists to better understand proportions during development.




And of course, enjoy a Stuttgart-Heilbronn route map!


We'll be sharing more about these two routes from our teams in the coming months, so stay tuned! Now, let's tune back into an add-on we know you're all waiting for...

 

Tadami Line from Union Workshop
We premiered the first glance of the highly anticipated Tadami Line gameplay on the Dovetail Direct this year, which is available to view on our TSW6 channel.


Let's hear from the Union Workshop team on their current progress for this route.


Union Workshop: "The Tadami Line runs along the Tadami River, and its charm lies in the magnificent scenery of the changing seasons. The train passes through many bridges and tunnels heads to Oku-Aizu. The scenery outside the window is refreshing. Many domestic and foreign photographers come here to capture this breathtaking scenery. It was even selected as the top of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Autumn Leaves Railways" by a national media."




"The areas along the line not only have beautiful natural scenery but also nurture unique local culture. One of the pleasures of the journey is to immerse yourself in the nostalgic scenery and experience the daily life intertwined with legends and stories. The Tadami Line inherits the history of the mountain village, the food culture, and the exquisite craftsmanship, and continues to protect people's reunion and separation. Don't forget to get a craft called Akabeko as a souvenir, which will feature as collectibles in-game!"


"In TSW Tadami Line, we are offering the classic Kiha40 DMU. The Kiha40 DMU was once one of the most common diesel trains in Japan. The Tadami Line started operating Kiha40 in 1979 and all trains were retired in July 2020. We offer three classic liveries, including Tohoku local colors, National Railways orange, and Niigata colors."


Thank you to the Union Workshop team for this update, we know you've all been waiting patiently for more updates on TSW's first Japanese route, and alognside it's release into TSW6, we'll be adding full Japanese localisation support!















We can't wait to share more, follow our socials to keep updated with the latest news!
Expert DB BR 145 from TSG
For those of you looking for a challenge, and hoping to get the most-detailed level of simulation that TSW can offer, get ready for the second-ever Expert loco coming from the TSG team, following the success of their first Expert loco release - coming soon is the Expert DB BR 145!


Featuring a DB & RBH livery, all new expert level features, and new T3000e container wagons, this expert loco add-on will be something to keep an eye on! We have some inital WIP screenshots to share today, but please note, these represent work-in-progress development snapshots, are will not be reflective of the final add-on.




The add-on will also bring additional content to the TSW6 Core Leipzig-Dresden route. We look forward to hearing more from the TSG team soon!
Crewe – Preston from Just Trains
Finally, to end our Take A Ticket announcements - let's hear about the newest route coming from the Just Trains team!


Just Trains: "This busy section located in North-West England includes the historic railway town of Crewe, as well as a multitude of branches which will allow you to explore a number of lesser-known areas, such as the Deepdale branch north of Preston. With varying speed limits and track arrangements you'll constantly be adjusting to the line ahead whether you're driving a 100mph express or a 45mph freight. This immersive route will take you back to an era when the West Coast Main Line was truly alive with a huge variety of traffic."


"Take charge of the powerful electric Class 86/4 Locomotive on high-speed Passenger and Freight runs between Preston and Crewe. Drive the upgraded Class 20/0 with numerous external improvements including a Headcode box variant. A star feature is its all-new slow speed control for precision merry go round coal operations. Enjoy the much-improved Class 47/3, a brand-new subclass, which along with external changes and cab modifications also features the slow-speed control operation which can used when moving the brand-new HAA coal hoppers and upgraded HEA’s which includes a new livery and enhanced weathering. The HEA’s were used on household coal duties. For passenger operations the Mk2d corridor coaches are supplied in TSO, BFK and FK variants along with a Mk1 NEA and RBR Restaurant Buffet car."


"Set in 1986 the route has our most intensive and varied Timetable to-date, featuring a wealth of passenger services, postal trains, end to end freight trains, shunting operations and light engine moves, along with excursions, all merging to provide a wealth of variety. Tackle the challenge of running Merry-Go-Round Coal trains from both Bickershaw and Parkside collieries to Fiddlers Ferry Power Station. Of course, you will be able to route-hop to join up with the other Just Trains routes making Crewe-Preston a valuable addition to your West Coast routes library."


What an exciting route, we can't wait to share more updates! Now, let's take a look at other details from across the TSW partner programme, including all-new announcements and further updates on upcoming add-ons!

Partner Programme Updates
Announcing the Class 805 from from All Aboard Studios
Get ready for another reveal today, with the Class 805 add-on coming from our new TSW development partners at All Aboard Studios!

AABS: "All aboard for a modern main line experience. Developed by All Aboard Studios, the brand new BR Class 805 is arriving in Train Sim World, bringing with it cutting edge design, authentic operation and the excitement of next generation intercity travel."
"Introduced in 2024 by Avanti West Coast, the Class 805 is a five car bi mode unit that can switch between electric and diesel power. It was designed to replace the ageing Super Voyagers and now runs services from London Euston to destinations across the Midlands, North Wales and beyond. With quieter traction, lower emissions and a fresh, modern interior, the 805 is built for the future of rail."

"In Train Sim World, the train has been recreated with precision and care, based on real world references and operational knowledge. From the clean lines of the Avanti livery to the modern cab packed with interactive features, every detail has been considered. All sounds have been refreshed using direct recordings from the Hitachi AT300 fleet, provided by the excellent SamTSM, delivering a rich and immersive audio experience that brings the train to life."

"You will also find a full tutorial to walk you through every system, along with five stunning and engaging scenarios created by SimTrack Studios. These range from an early morning cold start at Wembley to a stormy express run to Milton Keynes, a disrupted approach into Euston, a traction mode change at Watford, and a busy football charter into Wembley. Each one offers a fresh challenge, whether you are switching power modes under pressure or navigating caution signals in a congested section."

"Backing all of this is a brand new 2025 working timetable for the West Coast Main Line South route between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central. This is one of the most detailed and traffic heavy timetables ever introduced in Train Sim World, with over 2,000 total services and more than 1,000 driveable. Among them are 27 newly added Class 805 services based on real world Avanti West Coast diagrams, running from early morning through to late at night. You will be sharing the route with Class 350s, Pendolinos, Overground and Underground services, and freight movements, all layered together to create a busy and believable main line network."

"Whether you are coasting into Euston on time, managing a late running service under yellow signals, or switching traction modes on the fly, the BR Class 805 offers a modern and rewarding driving experience on one of Britain’s most important intercity routes."
The BR Class 805 is coming soon to Train Sim World. Are you ready to take the controls? Stay tuned for more information in the coming months, and we look forward to sharing new screenshots and details from the AABS team!

 

DB BR 420 from TSG
TSG have a new update from the DB BR 420 loco add-on since their original announcement, discussing new details and features coming with the release. Let's hear it from their team:


TSG: "We at TSG have again added some extras to our BR 420 pack. It will now contain 5 versions of the train. Of course the well known 8th series Munich variant and the already announced 6th series Frankfurt (RMV) version with pocket doors and older cab. We added a orange-grey livery with a again changed cab and different interiors to the pack. This variant will also be split into 3 separate trains with some differences. One Frankfurt version for AI use on the 1984 Left-Rhine timetable released with the E94 pack."


"The other two are for the newly announced DTG route Stuttgart-Heilbronn. Since that route plays around the year 2000 we decided to have a further traffic red one of that older train to better fit the route. Both liveries were running there at that time. Technically, not much has been changed with the new variants. Of course, the "retro" versions will not have LZB or EBuLa and are equipped with the older style radio."


"Gameplay wise we are not there yet but there was a decision made to add more playable services to the pack. So it will also get a timetable for Munich-Augsburg to give the Munich variant a place to live, somehow. That comes with restrictions of course since the route already is heavily using the consoles memory. So the timetable will be a copy of the original one and we just replace some 423s with 420s. No additional trains as this would blow up the timetable. And it will come only for Gen9 consoles. We think it's a better compromise than not having any ready to play Munich gameplay."
TfW Class 142 Pacer from Just Trains
Let's hear again from the Just Trains team, this time on their already announced TfW Class 142 loco add-on, coming soon to Train Sim World 6!
Just Trains: "The Class 142 Pacer was the de-facto commuter unit from 1985 to 2020 across many routes in the UK. The 142 series was British Rails attempt to produce a low-cost unit for the railways and was literally based on a road bus chassis which meant that it had no separate bogies, having the axles bolted directly to the chassis rails."


"The 142 was used in South Wales around the Cardiff area but in 2016 the existing operator was superseded by Transport for Wales which led to a period of transformation from the existing predominantly Teal livery which involved removal of the previous operators name and replacement by a large TfW Banner along its side."
"The Just Trains TfW Class 142 Pacer not only features these livery transformations but includes numerous changes both internally and externally to bring the unit up to being period correct. Externally the upgrades include the 2-door bi-fold entry/exit door, LED headlights, sanding unit along with numerous other small details."


"Internally there is a new seat design and layout featuring a new authentic maquette. In the upgraded cab there is a GSMR radio, operational DRA and TPWS along with other functional enhancements overall. Hear the custom created announcements spoken by a native Welshman as you arrive at the stations. Designed for use in the Dovetail Cardiff Network route, the Just Trains TfW Class 142 features an additional timetable which is set in 2019 and takes advantage of other DLC that you own including the Rivet Games WMR & XC Class 170 Pack."


Expect more news coming shortly, and be sure to check out the Just Trains In-development Blogs for the latest on their projects!
Santa Fe Gameplay Pack from High Iron Simulations
Let's check back in with the High Iron Simulation team, who are close to releasing their Santa Fe Gameplay Pack for the Cajon Pass route.
High Iron Simulations: "The pack will bring Santa Fe railroading of the early 1990s to California’s famed Cajon Pass route and feature two notable locomotives, the workhorse AT&SF Electro-Motive SD40-2 in blue-and-yellow freight colors, and the powerful Santa Fe General Electric C40-8W in the railroad’s legendary “warbonnet” red-and-silver livery."


"Freight equipment will be highlighted by three all-new types of freight cars: A Santa Fe two-bay cement covered hopper, Santa Fe three-bay ribbed-side covered hopper, and an example of the iconic 86-foot auto parts boxcar."


"The pack promises a robust – and authentic – operating experience. More than 250 timetable services and five scenarios will feature mainline intermodal and freight trains, switching, and locals. The services are closely based on actual Santa Fe freight schedules of the era. Additionally, Union Pacific freight action on Cajon Pass will be represented in an extra layer using UP equipment from the Sherman Hill route Add-on."


HST Farewell Tour & GWR Remaster from Grump Dog Games
Finally, to end our Partner Programme updates section, let's check in with Liam fromm Grump Dog Games, famous across the community for their work on the West Somerset Remaster, and get the latest as they take on a new add-on, and continue work on their upcoming remaster.
What is the HST Farewell Tour pack?
Liam: "The HST Farewell pack is made as a tribute to the HST’s final years in service with GWR as well as a celebration of 200 years of modern railways. The pack includes some of the most iconic liveries worn by the GWR Class 43’s along with expanding the gameplay with new features, such as manual coupling, toilet flushing on the Mk3 coaches and Mk1 HST barrier coaches for stock moves."


What features does the HST Farewell pack include?
The pack includes multiple Class 43 power cars, each with unique liveries, nameplates and numbering. The included power car designs are:

• Class 43 power car 43002 ‘Sir Kenneth Grange’ (BR Blue and Yellow with nameplate)
• Class 43 power car 43093 ‘Old Oak Common’ (GWR Green with OOC vinyl & nameplate)
• Class 43 power car 43185 ‘Great Western’ (InterCity Swallow with nameplate)
• Class 43 power car 43187 & 43188 ‘Welshman’ (GWR Green with white dragon vinyl)
• Class 43 power car 43188 ‘Welshman’ (GWR Green with yellow dragon vinyl)
• Class 43 power cars (GWR Green with vinyl ‘GWR’ logo)
• Class 43 power cars (GWR Green unbranded)

"Also included is a Mk1 HST Barrier Coach in both blue and green liveries. These coaches have both buckeye and hook coupler types, allowing players to perform stock moves between the HST’s and a wide range of stock in TSW. Players will also be able to hand place end of train lamps on the Class 43s, Mk3 coaches and the barrier coaches."


"Gameplay for the pack will be on both the GWE remaster and the Riviera line. Players will be able to select the new HST’s on existing services along with some new ones, with the scenarios focusing on the final years of the HST’s running out of Paddington and down the Riviera line."
Further developments since the last update
Liam: "Both the HST Farewell pack and GWE Remaster are coming along great and should hopefully be in the hands of players later this year. Work has also started on the next addon by Grump Dog Games but that’s all I can share at this time."


Just take a look at this fantastic before and after shot for the GWR Remaster!


Thank you Liam, we look forward to sharing more about the new HST Farewell Tour pack and the upcoming GWR Remaster in the coming months!