I’ve always felt that Romania deserves proper representation in TSW, and one of the most atmospheric, varied, and genuinely scenic lines that could fit perfectly is the Iași – Suceava Nord corridor. This route has everything: historic stations, classic Romanian rolling stock, long rural stretches, and plenty of operational variety. Why This Route? The line links two major Moldavian cities and passes through a mixture of farmland, gentle hills, and small towns that feel authentically Eastern European without being repetitive. It’s a route where you feel the contrast between busy city terminals and quiet countryside halts. What Makes It Special Iași Station – a large, iconic terminal with multiple platforms and heavy daily passenger traffic, perfect for immersive departures. Pașcani – a busy junction where Regio and InterRegio services shuffle for priority, giving players realistic timetable challenges. Suceava Nord – a strong finishing point with a blend of freight and passenger movements. Realistic Romanian vibe – old catenary, weathered platforms, rural halts with simple shelters, and the unmistakable atmosphere of CFR’s Moldavian lines. Possible Rolling Stock 060-DA (Class 60/62) Sulzer – the legendary Romanian diesel, used here on Regio services and occasional freight. CFR Class 47 (LE 5100kW) – for electrics north of Pașcani if including the electrified sections. Blue CFR Regio coaches and modern InterRegio coaches for varied gameplay. Gameplay Variety Slow, atmospheric Regio trains stopping at all halts. Faster InterRegio services with longer nonstop runs. Occasional freight trains weaving through the timetable. Manual turnbacks, loco changes, and realistic CFR procedures. Why It Fits TSW Perfectly The route is long enough to offer meaningful runs but not too long to be unmanageable. It also mixes diesel + electric, has visually distinct stations, and brings something completely fresh to the game: a true Eastern European railway experience, something the community has wanted for years. Here are some pics of Iași Station And here are suceava nord train station pics
Europe has some of the nicest passenger stations. This sounds like a cool route idea. More countries are needed. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The game is called Train Sim World.
Probably something a more local based third party would consider building, similar to the Czech and Portuguese routes currently in development. I know there was some Romanian content done for Trainz and there's a loco without stock or a route for TSC, but whether those developers would see a future in doing something for TSW is unknown.
