The London Underground Jubilee Line is a 36.2 km (22.5 miles) route that runs from Stanmore in northwest London to Stratford in the east, serving 27 stations. It was originally opened in 1979 and extended in 1999, incorporating some of the most modern infrastructure on the London Underground network. The line is fully electrified with a 750V DC third rail system and operates 1996 Stock trains, which use Automatic Train Operation (ATO) but still require driver supervision. One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Jubilee Line is its combination of deep-level tunnels, surface-level running, and the modern Jubilee Line Extension. The older section of the line, from Stanmore to Baker Street, was originally part of the Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines before being incorporated into the Jubilee Line in 1979. The extension, opened in 1999, introduced wider platforms, glass platform edge doors, and modern station architecture, making it one of the most visually impressive parts of the London Underground (not sure of the extension). The route passes through some of London’s busiest transport hubs, including Waterloo, London Bridge, and Stratford, making it a vital connection for both commuters and tourists. It also serves major landmarks such as Westminster (for the Houses of Parliament), North Greenwich (for the O2 Arena), and Canary Wharf (one of London's key financial districts). The Jubilee Line features a mix of underground and overground (not included in the route) running, allowing for diverse driving experiences. Players would navigate tight underground curves, long straight tunnels, and open-air sections with cityscapes. The Neasden Depot, the largest depot on the Underground network, is a key operational hub for train maintenance and storage, offering additional gameplay possibilities. Timetable complexity is a major factor, with trains running as frequently as every 2-3 minutes in peak hours. The Automatic Train Control (ATC) system ensures smooth operation, but manual interventions, such as handling degraded operations, power failures, and signal failures, would provide challenges. The Jubilee Line also has interchange stations with nearly all other Underground lines, allowing for a lively and realistic railway network feel. From a gameplay perspective, the mix of manual and automated driving, high-speed underground running, complex junctions, and stunning modern stations would make the Jubilee Line a compelling and immersive addition to Train Sim World 5. Think of how the Bakerloo Line was added in TSW2 that same thing could happen to the London Underground Jubilee Line Route Map: Stanmore- Stratford Main stations on the route The Jubilee Line has 27 stations, but the most important ones include: Stanmore – The northern terminus with sidings for turnbacks and train stabling. Wembley Park – A key interchange with the Metropolitan Line, serving Wembley Stadium. Baker Street – A major interchange connecting with the Metropolitan, Bakerloo, Circle, and Hammersmith & City Lines. Bond Street – A busy station in central London with an interchange to the Elizabeth Line. Green Park – A critical connection point for the Victoria and Piccadilly Lines. Waterloo – One of London’s busiest transport hubs, with connections to National Rail and the Northern & Bakerloo Lines Westminster – Serves the Houses of Parliament, with interchange to the Circle & District Lines. London Bridge – An important station connecting to National Rail and the Northern Line, serving the Shard and major commuter routes. Canary Wharf – A key financial district with interchange to the Elizabeth Line and DLR, housed in one of the most visually impressive stations on the network. North Greenwich – Serves the O2 Arena, a major concert and event venue also near the station there is the London cable car called IFS Cloud in real life. Stratford – The eastern terminus, one of London's busiest interchanges, connecting to the Central Line, Elizabeth Line, DLR, and National Rail services. Here's a list of the stations Stanmore Cannons Park Queensbury Kingsbury Wembley Park Neasden Dollis Hill Willesden Green Kilburn West Hampstead Finchley Road Swiss Cottage St John's Wood Baker Street Bond Street Green Park Westminster Waterloo Southwark London Bridge Bermondsey Canada Water Canary Wharf North Greenwich Canning Town West Ham Stratford Also because DLR, Metropolitan, C2c also shares track with the Jubilee Line at some point there will be some of their station that will be part of AI traffic. Rolling Stock Although the London Underground Jubilee Line features 27 stations it only features one train which is: 1996 stock thats all Freight, Passenger, and Underground Depots on the Jubilee Line The Jubilee Line primarily serves passenger operations, but freight services do exist nearby, as well as key depots used for train storage and maintenance. Underground Depots Neasden Depot – The largest depot on the London Underground, located near Wembley Park. It serves as the main maintenance and storage facility for Jubilee Line 1996 Stock trains. It includes workshops, cleaning facilities, and train stabling areas. Stratford Market Depot – A secondary depot built specifically for the Jubilee Line Extension. It provides additional train servicing and storage capacity, particularly for services starting and terminating at. Stanmore Sidings – Used for overnight train stabling and turnbacks at the northern terminus of the line. West Hampstead Sidings – A small stabling area located near West Hampstead station, used for additional train storage. Passenger Depots (National Rail Nearby) ( AIso part of AI Traffic) Although the Jubilee Line itself does not have mainline passenger depots, nearby National Rail depots serve commuter trains that interchange with the Underground: Stratford TMD (Train Maintenance Depot) - Maintains National Rail services, including Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line trains. Wembley Intercity Depot – Used by Avanti West Coast for long-distance services via London Euston, located near Wembley Park. Waterloo EMU Sidings – Serves South Western Railway trains terminating at Waterloo, offering interchange options for Jubilee Line passengers. Freight Depots (Nearby, but Not Directly on the Jubilee Line) also part of AI Traffic. While the Jubilee Line itself does not handle freight, several nearby depots and yards support London’s freight network: Stratford Freight Terminal – Located near Stratford station, this terminal handles freight movements in and out of East London. West London Freight Yard – Near Willesden Junction, this yard manages freight services in northwest London, not far from Wembley Park. Bow Freight Terminal – Located in East London, near the DLR and Jubilee Line connections, this terminal is important for container freight. These depots and freight yards, though some are not directly on the Jubilee Line and is part of AI Traffic, contribute to the overall rail network’s operation, making the route feel dynamic and integrated with London's wider railway system. AI Layers Great Western Express Class 166 repainted in Chiltern railways livery to represent the class 165 Class 66 DB + wagons Fife Circle Line Class 170 repainted in Chiltern Railways and c2c / old/ brand new livery ( to represent the class 357 ) and the class 168 WCML South Class 390 Class 350 + LNWR variants Class 377 London Overground Mildmay Line Class 378 + Overground V2 livery London Underground Bakerloo Line 1972 Stock London Overground Suffergete Line Class 710 redesigned in c2c, greater Anglia and Elizabeth line livery to represent the class 720 and the class 345 London Commuter Class 387 repainted in C2c livery and repainted in greater Anglia livery to represent the class 379 Cathcart Circle Line Class 314 repainted in tfl rail and greater Anglia livery to represent the class 315 and the class 317 East Coastway EWS Class 66 + wagons (AI freight services at Neasden Depot) Tees Valley Line Class 37 (freight services at Neasden Depot) Isle of Wight (Network Southeast) Class 483 (to represent the 1962 stock ready for scrap at Neasden Depot) AI Traffic DLR B23 stock DLR B90 stock Other TSW5 wagon add ons will be an AI Layer in the route Some other random things I would like to see on the route Realistic Railsinging Sound effects Realistic train Sound effects Realistic Sounds on track joints Also realistic Sound effects from AI Layers (trains) Stations to feel busy Scenarios Scenario 1/ Timetable 1: Difficulty: 2/4 Trains Included: 1996 stock Time: depends An event is happened at the O2 arena so you have to drive the 1996 stock from Stanmore to North Greenwich where you will be picking up the fans from the O2 arena you drive to Stratford drop of some of the fans and then continue to Stanmore droping every fan that their station. Scenario 2/ Timetable 2 Difficulty 4/4 Trains Included: 1996 stock Time: depends You start at Stratford Station and you have to drive the 1996 stock to Stanmore but because of a train crash at Wembley Park Station so you have to drive slowly and then make your way close to Wembley Park and then wait for the derailed train to learn and then start making your way to Stanmore. Mastery Challenge Rewards: A display of the IFS cloud cable car at north Greenwich station A display of the retired 1983 stock 02 Arena posters An A60 stock ready for scrap DB Class 67 Jubilee Line Decals Buxton Water station sign in Canada Water station Also in the Jubilee Line route you can actually route hop to the mildmay Line route at Stratford station and you can also route hop to the bakerloo line route at Waterloo station Put in the comments if you have more scenario, mastery challenges or timetable that you think would be a perfect fit for the 1996 stock or Jubilee Line route Things to look out for in the route Automatic Train Doors AI Layer stations (still identified in the map) DLR AI Trains Why DTG Should Bring the Jubilee Line to Train Sim World 5 The Jubilee Line would be an incredible addition to Train Sim World 5 and is something DTG should seriously consider. It’s one of the busiest, most modern, and visually impressive lines on the London Underground, offering an experience that would be completely unique and exciting in the game especially some of its stations. This isn’t just another standard metro route—it’s fast, intense, and packed with action. You’ve got the open-air sections near Stanmore, where you can get up to speed, before diving into the deep tunnels through central London, where precision is key. The 1996 Stock trains use Automatic Train Operation (ATO), but you’re still in control, managing stopping accuracy, quick turnarounds, signal overrides, and even potential disruptions. This mix of automation and manual driving would be something totally different in TSW5. What really makes the Jubilee Line stand out, though, is the atmosphere. The Jubilee Line has some of the most futuristic and iconic stations in London—Westminster, Canary Wharf, London Bridge, North Greenwich—all featuring platform edge doors, well detailed architecture, and bright, spacious platforms. Recreating these stations with realistic lighting, busy crowds, and immersive sounds would bring a whole new level of realism to the game. Then there’s the timetable, which would be one of the busiest in TSW5. With trains running every 2-3 minutes, you’re constantly on the move, dealing with packed platforms, quick turnarounds, and nonstop traffic through major stations like Waterloo and Stratford. There’s no time to relax—this route is all about staying focused and keeping up with the intense schedule. Oh, and let’s not forget the locations this line serves. It runs through some of the most important parts of London, from the business district at Canary Wharf to government buildings in Westminster and entertainment venues like the O2 Arena. This means different traffic patterns throughout the day, from rush hour chaos to late-night services. Plus, with Neasden Depot—the biggest on the Underground—being part of the route, there’s plenty of potential for depot runs and stock transfers. Overall, the Jubilee Line has everything needed to make it an amazing route in TSW5—fast running, busy timetables, visually stunning stations, and a modern train with unique operating features. It would bring something fresh and exciting to the game and finally give players a true, modern Underground experience. Conclusion Bringing the Jubilee Line to Train Sim World 5 just makes sense. It’s one of the busiest and most exciting routes in London, packed with intense operations, stunning modern stations, and a fast-paced timetable that would keep players engaged at all times. The combination of deep tunnels, open-air running, and high-speed sections makes it one of the most diverse and thrilling lines on the Underground, while the 1996 Stock’s unique ATO system adds a fresh gameplay element that no other route in TSW5 offers. DTG, this is a route that needs to happen. The Jubilee Line is perfect for Train Sim World 5, and it’s time to make it a reality.
Sorry couldn't put all the stations and depots images but at least it should give you an imagination of how the route would look like if it came to tsw5 or the future.
Here I finally got the pictures of some of the stations on the route Green Park Wembley Park Canada Water Westminster West Ham
What version do you want Stanmore - Charing Cross pre 1977 with 1972 stock (as part of the Bakerloo Line) pre 1983 with 1972 stock pre 1988 with 1972 & 1983 stock pre 1998 with 1983 stock Stanmore - Stratford pre 2005 with 6 car trains pre 2011 with 7 car trains post 2011 with ATO operation, and not much to do other than open & close doors and Dispatch train.
I‘d love to have a new Tube line (or Sub-Surface). It‘s in that case though useful to look for one without ATO or backdate it to a point where it didn‘t run with ATO. Another underground line would though (if chosen wisely) perfectly complement the existing network of routes in London…
I like it and would appreciate AI Chiltern to run alongside from where they meet just after Finchley RD I would even compromise to have it in the similar vein as the WCML and pair it with the Met and Chiltern lines, Starting Jubilee at Finchley Road with services to Stanmore or stop at Wembley Park, thus ending drivable Jubilee services at the latter (ai for the turn off towards Stanmore and back), swapping over to Met services to end of the line stops at Amersham, Chesham + Watford.. (and maybe Uxbridge with Piccadilly ai services), while Chiltern Railways 165s and 168s services run up and down from Marylebone - Aylesbury Vale in the countryside..
