Game Update Manchester Airport Commuter - Update Notes (4th July 2025)

Hi folks,

This morning, we shared an update to support the recently released Manchester Airport Commuter route from the ATS team, prioritising the alignment of game builds across all platforms, and fixing initial community-reported issues from the launch. We've had a full confirmed list of changes, which also includes additional highlights we wanted to share, so please view the full patch notes list below.

Additionally, we wanted to share a big thank you to the ATS team for their support, communication working with our groups, and dedication to monitoring feedback since the release. They'll also be livestreaming the add-on tonight, so if you're hoping to get further insights from the ATS team on the release and details about the development of their first route in Train Sim World, be sure to join in!
Please note, the livestreamed content may not be suitable for all audiences.

• Alan Thomson Simulation - YouTube
• Alan Thomson Simulation - Twitch

This update is already live across all platforms. Please share any feedback in our dedicated Manchester Airport Commuter feedback thread.

Full Changelog
Manchester Airport Commuter

• Aligned the builds across all platforms to the most up-to-date version
• Fixed a number of terrain related issues around Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport and Heaton Chapel
• Fixed various issues relating to the Sunday timetable
• Added TSW5 track shadow implementation
• Added various lighting improvements
• Added speakers to lamp posts at Manchester Piccadilly
• Fixed several material issues with the station building at Burnage
• Fixed foot step audio on concreted area at Burnage
• Fixed an issue with the lamp material at Manchester Piccadilly
• Fixed CCTV and PIS systems at Manchester Piccadilly
• Fixed an issue with missing OHLE at Manchester Airport (Xbox)
• Fixed missing textures at Stockport Viaduct (Xbox)
• Fixed the ballast mound at Heaton Chapel
• Fixed passenger deboarding issues at Stockport
• Fixed an issue with Class 350 pantographs to now default to raised
• Fixed an issue with intermittent crashing and performance issues on console