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Train Sim World 5 Game Update - February 10th

The latest patch for TSW is now live, bringing with it a range of fixes and updates. Along with various optimisations to help reduce crashes, we have included several fixes to our latest TSW5 add-on, Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn, addressing the issues we discussed since the launch, as well as some key improvements raised by the community.

WCML Preston – Carlisle and Frankfurt Fulda have received their fair share of updates as well as fixes for various issues across core content and other add-ons (including the issue with New York Trenton Guard Mode locking up), so take a look at the highlights and full changelog below!

[h3]Patch Highlights[/h3]

Core
• Fixed a crashing issue that occurred when uploading a mod in Creators Club.
• Fixed a crashing issue on PS5 that occurred when uploading a screenshot to the Creators Club.

Frankfurt – Fulda
• Fixed the emergency brakes on the 766.2 so they now use the correct pressure.
• Fixed an issue with the BR 114 where it would not accelerate when loading a saved timetable.
• Fixed an issue with the reverser on the 'BR 146.2 DB' loco freezing when loading previous saves.

WCML Preston – Carlisle
• Turned off background/static AI layers to improve crashes on Gen 9 consoles.
• Added DMU and Freight timetables for Gen 8 consoles.
• Fixed an issue at Preston Station that stops players climbing the stairs at Platform 1.
• Fixed an issue with custom liveries no working on Formation Designer.
• Added more passengers to Carlisle Station.

Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn
• Improved passenger behaviour across multiple stations, including adding more passengers.
• Added new virtual destinations to the station directory.
• Added missing platforms on the PIS at Kaiserslautern, Ludwigshafen and Mannheim.
• Updated the timetable with new AI services at Kaiserslautern, Neustadt and Mannheim, including tram traffic.
• Fixed an issue where the signal on approach to Neustadt Böbig incorrectly triggered PZB.
• Fixed an issue with passengers not boarding the train at Kaiserslautern.
• Fixed inaccurate speed signals at Neustadt.
• Fixed an issue where an angled post would block the camera at Schifferstadt.
• Fixed the drivers at the Rhine bridge crossing so they stop driving on the left side of the road.

New York Trenton
• Fixed an issue causing Guard Mode to lock up after closing the doors.

As always, please allow up to 24 hours for it to fully reach your system. Be aware that some systems may update automatically.

[h3]Full Changelog[/h3]

Core
• Fixed a crashing issue that occurred when uploading a mod in Creator’s Club.
• Fixed a crashing issue on PS5 that occurred when uploading a screenshot to the Creator’s Club.
• Fixed an issue where passenger crossings were not working on stations with inaccessible platforms.
• Disabled uploading to Dovetail Live Services when pack mods are in use.
• Various localisation improvements.
• Upgraded door controls on German locos to improve compatibility with other German stock.
• Fixed instances of missing independencies when downloading creators club content.

Pfälzische Ludwigsbahn
• Updated the timetable with new AI services for the BR 425, ICE 3M and BR 642 (from Maintalbahn) at Kaiserslautern, Neustadt and Mannheim, including tram traffic.
• Improved passenger behaviour across multiple stations, including adding more passenger spawns.
• Added in missing sound barriers at Ludwigshafen Mitte.
• Added missing GPA magnets at Schifferstadt.
• Added missing OHLE at Kaiserslautern Track 68.
• Added missing OHLE mast in Schifferstadt.
• Added new virtual destinations to the station directory.
• Added missing platforms on the PIS at Kaiserslautern, Ludwigshafen and Mannheim.
• Changed approach signals at Mannheim so platform sharing will work.
• Adjusted signal distances in Mannheim to improve the timetable.
• BR 218 will now appear in the menu.
• Fixed inaccurate speed signals at Neustadt.
• Fixed an issue where the signal on approach to Neustadt Böbig incorrectly triggered PZB.
• Fixed an issue where an angled post would block the camera at Schifferstadt.
• Fixed the signal displaying a ‘2’ at Ludwigshafen.
• Fixed an issue with OHLE components were floating on the tracks.
• Fixed the AI train in Mannheim which displayed the wrong service number.
• Fixed an issue where players could fall out of the world when collecting the 'Bike Lock' collectible at Neustadt Böbig station.
• Fixed an issue where passengers would cross the tracks at Ludwigshafen Mitte.
• Fixed the drivers at the Rhine bridge crossing and Hassloch so they stop driving on the left side of the road. Where do you think we are, drivers?
• Fixed an issue with passengers not boarding the train at Kaiserslautern.
• Moved ‘Bike Lock’ collectables to prevent an invisible wall from stopping players from getting to them.
• Removed OHLE clearance tool at Ludwigshafen.
• Removed ‘Left Vehicle Unsafely’ penalty from the Dopplestock cab car.

WCML South
• Fixed Panto/VCB switch and indicator so that it illuminates yellow during Class 350 setup.
Frankfurt Fulda
• Fixed an issue where GNT would turn off after saving and reloading.
• Fixed an issue with the doors opening on the wrong side at stations during the 'Old Heroes' scenario.

DB BR 114
• Fixed the emergency brakes on the 766.2 so they now use the correct pressure.
• Fixed an issue where the PIS board would lose information upon loading a save when using the BR 114
• Fixed an issue with the BR 114 where it would not accelerate when loading a saved timetable.
• Fixed an issue where the BR 114’s SIFA causes an emergency brake when driving the cab car, even if the cab is deactivated.

DB 766.2
• Fixed an issue that caused the 766.2’s gangway to be accessible.

BR 146.2
• Fixed an issue with the reverser on the 'BR 146.2 DB' loco freezing when loading previous saves.
• Fixed an issue where the PIS board would lose information upon loading a save when using the BR 114.

Dosto
• Fixed an issue where the Dostos didn't display brackets correctly on the interior PIS.
• Fixed an issue where the PIS board would lose information upon loading a save when using the BR 114.

BR 423
• Fixed an issue where the PIS board would lose information upon loading a save when using the BR 423.

WCML Preston – Carlisle
• Added more passengers to Carlisle Station.
• Added more waiting areas to Lancaster Station.
• Added the missing OHLE wires on service 2P43.
• Added DMU and Freight timetables for Gen 8 consoles.
• Added extra Journey Mode including Freight and DMU services (Gen8, Gen9 and PC) and Shunting (Gen 9 and PC only).
• Updated glass material on the Mk3a to save memory.
• Improved rendering issues throughout the route, including the crossover at Upperby.
• Fixed an issue at Preston Station that stops players climbing the stairs at Platform 1.
• Fixed the buffers at Lancaster Station so locos will now recognise them as a collision.
• Fixed an issue at Bare Lane Station where the station sign wasn't mounted onto lamp post.
• Fixed the derailment issue on the Class 87 being caused by another train blocking the route in Lancaster.
• Fixed the level crossing gates at Bare Lane so that traffic should not longer pass through.
• Fixed various scenery issues like floating walls and signs. Pesky ghosts!
• Fixed an issue with the wheels not turning on IC FO and RFB.
• Fixed a graphics issue with the Paddy Lane Arch Bridge.
• Fixed an issue where the Lancaster Gas Works was appearing completely white in the snow.
• Fixed the guard door on the BR Mk1 so it no longer clips into the wall.
• Made changes to the speed limits around Preston.
• Adjusted the height of the Lancaster Road Bridge to prevent the Class 08 from clipping into it.
• Reduced the platform 4 length at Lancaster Station and removed the Pendolino extension.
• Removed snow from the inside of the signal boxes.
• Removed the hidden track from Croston.
• Turned off background/static AI layers to improve crashes on Gen 9 consoles.
• Moved the off indicators at Penrith to their correct location.
• Moved a marker at Hardendale that was causing derailment.
• Moved a marker for Currock and Willesden to fix timetable issues on services PN94 and 4S89.
• 75mph speed restriction will now apply throughout the route.

East Coast Mainline
• Fixed an issue where the objective marker would disappear when spawning on foot in Newark.

Metrolink Antelope Valley
• Fixed an issue where headlights on the Rotem Cab Car were not functioning.
• Updated timetable’s formations to allow San Bernadino’s MP36 loco substitution.

Bremen Oldenburg
• Fixed an issue where the BR425 PIS wasn’t working without an active timetable service.

Birmingham Cross City Class 323
• Fixed an issue during conductor mode which prevented the train from moving after signalling the driver

Centro Regional Railways Class 323 CRR Class 323
• Fixed an issue during conductor mode which prevented the train from moving after signalling the driver.

New York-Trenton
• Fixed an issue causing Guard Mode to lock up after closing the doors.
• Fixed an issue with the interior lights on NJT multi-levels not turning on for Xbox Series X players.

MBTA Commuter
• Updated ditch lights to stop when neither the bell nor horn is active on the HSP46 or Rotem.

Blackpool Branches
• Various Localisation improvements.

Dresden Chemnitz

DB BR 612
• Displays now show all 3 states and the text is bigger and easier to read.

DB BR 143
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Roos-t / Laaers / Habbiins Wagons
• Updated brake physics to latest standards.

Rapid Transit DB BR 182
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Ruhr Sieg Nord BD BR 143
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches

DB DABpbzfa 767.2
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.

Semmeringbahn OBB 1116
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.
OBB Bmz Coach
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Salzburg Rosenheim DB BR 185
• Fixed an issue where the year displayed on screens had an incorrect comma.

DB BR 111
• Fixed an issue where the HUD wasn’t correctly displaying the brake information
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Linke Rheinstrecke DB BR 110
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 103
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB N-Wagen
• Updated door logic to function as expected.

DB IC Coaches
• Updated door logic to function as expected.

Hamburg Lubeck DB BR 112
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.

DB BR 182
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Kassel-Würzburg Dispolok BR 182
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 182
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.
DB BR 146-2
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Railpool BR 193 Vectron
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

Training Centre
• Various localisation improvements.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 146-2
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 146-2
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 143
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB Dopplestock
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 146-2
• Updated passenger door controls to be compatible across all German stock.

DB BR 101 (Original)
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side when paired with Dostos using the controls or the ‘Tab’ menu.
• Updated passenger doors to open on the correct side that matches the platform when paired with N-Wagen/IC-Coaches.
• Updated door logic to function as expected.

Niddertalbahn
• Updated “Freddy’s Holy Shrine” to align with the release of Mittenwaldbahn.

Festival of Rail 2025 Livestreams - Screenshot Hunt Challenge!

Welcome to the next night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, continuing with a showcase from Richy Rail for the Fife Circle Line!

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We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Wednesday 12th February, so don't miss out and find all your favourite creators on our channels playing Train Sim World routes featured in our sales!

[h3]Coming Up This Week:
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Festival of Rail 2025 Livestreams - Screenshot Hunt Challenge!

Welcome to the next night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, continuing with an exciting Screenshot Hunt Challenge tonight, that you can get involved with!

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We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Wednesday 12th February, so don't miss out and find all your favourite creators on our channels playing Train Sim World routes featured in our sales!

[h3]Screenshot Hunt Challenge - How you can play![/h3]

Below are a selection of screenshots from six different routes in Train Sim World 5 - Including the 3 core routes, Blackpool Branches, Vorarlberg and MBTA Commuter - all featured in Festival of Rail!

Your job is to find exactly where these screenshots are, and aim to recreate them! This will test your ability to use Photo Mode, and all of the various features such as Tilt, Advancing Time, Changing Weather and other visual effects!



[h3]Coming Up This Week:
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Festival of Rail 2025 - Livestreams Start Today!

Welcome to the first night of our Festival of Rail livestreams! You can view a plan for the upcoming content, starting with a Mittenwaldbahn Preview livestream at 19:00 UTC tonight!

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We also have a weekly schedule of content up to Wednesday 12th February, so don't miss out and find all your favourite creators on our channels playing Train Sim World routes featured in our sales!



Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

Festival of Rail 2025!

Sale Event Exclusively on Steam from 6th - 13th February 2025
It's time to celebrate with Festival of Rail 2025! Make huge savings on Steam with the Festival of Rail Sale, get ready for the release of Mittenwaldbahn in Train Sim World 5 and enjoy content from the Railfan TV team and our Dovetail Ambassadors.

[h3]Festival of Rail - Headliners[/h3]


Just like a music festival, we've got a number of 'headline acts' over the next 5 days to look forward to across our Trains Franchise.

These include:
  • Up to 90% off routes and loco Add-ons for Train Sim World
  • First time 10% discount for Just Trains' WCML: Preston-Carlisle route
  • plus 67% off Blackpool Branches
  • Steam exclusive Complete My Collection Bundles for extra savings
  • Mittenwaldban Preview Stream on 6th February
  • February Roadmap Livestream on 7th February
  • Post-festival Mittenwaldbahn release on 11th February
  • Metrolink F59PHR Preview Stream on 12th February
  • plus, Streaming from your favourite DTG Ambassadors
  • and more savings to be had with discounts on Train Simulator Classic content.


Scroll down for more details on some of the huge savings to be had on recent Train Sim World Add-ons and favourites from the back catalogue.

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/FestivalOfRail2025

[h3]Steam Exclusive Bundles[/h3]



How do Steam Bundles work?
These Bundles, exclusive to the Steam Store, feature ‘Complete My Collection’, meaning that if you already own one of the Add-ons within them, you can still get a discount on the rest!

These Bundles also update automatically with any Steam Store Sales, meaning if one of the Add-ons within a Bundle is featured in a sale, then this is reflected in the price of the Bundle.

Bundles feature Add-on content only, meaning you’ll need to own Train Sim World 5 in order to make use of the extra routes and locomotives.

The latest Bundles available are:


[h3]Up to 90% off routes[/h3]


Save a huge 90% on three route Add-ons from the Train Sim World back catalogue!

These are:
  • Antelope Valley Line, perfect for those eyeing up the Metrolink F59PHR loco Add-on, which we can reveal is releasing 20th February!
  • S-Bahn Vorarlberg, featuring cross-border action between Austria and Germany
  • East Coast Main Line, offering high speed LNER Azuma services between Peterborough and Doncaster


[h3]Just Trains route Add-ons[/h3]
First-time discount on WCML: Preston-Carlisle

Time to go back to the 1980s, with a first-time discount on the latest route from Just Trains, West Coast Main Line: Preston - Carlisle. The longest UK route in Train Sim World!

Add more layers with the Class 142 Pacer included in their first Train Sim World route Add-on: Blackpool Branches, now 67% off!

[h3]Loco Add-ons, up to 80% off[/h3]


Looking to bolster your fleet? Add more locomotives to your favourite routes with big savings some iconic trains.

These include:


[h3]Gameplay Pack Savings[/h3]


More services? More wagons? If it's more gameplay you're looking for, there are discounts available on these low-price Add-ons too:

These include:


[h3]Caltrain License Removal & Ending Sales[/h3]
In the February Roadmap, we had an update to share regarding the expiry of our Caltrain licence agreement and how that will impact related add-ons.

These add-ons will remain on sale until February 27th, after which they will be removed from stores. For those who are yet to purchase these add-ons, we will be running a last-chance sale on selected platforms. We will share more details about this sale closer to the time.

As a result, these products are not in the Festival of Rail Sale on Steam.

[h3]Beyond the Sale: RFTV Schedule[/h3]


Beyond the Sale, we'll be showcasing some of the latest and favourite routes from Train Sim World on YouTube and Twitch with the RFTV Team!

[h3]Mittenwaldbahn Preview Stream: 6th February, 1900 UTC[/h3]
Just Lukas from the TSG Team in a preview of this 50/50 German/Austrian route, set in 1989 and featuring the classic 'Krokodil'!

[h3]February Roadmap Stream: 7th February[/h3]
Missed the Roadmap Article from last week? We're talking through updates on forthcoming Train Sim World Add-ons with Matt and Alex in the February Roadmap Livestream.

[h3]8th - 12th February, RFTV fun![/h3]
Join Alex, Jamie and our DTG Ambassadors for fun with some of their favourite Train Sim World and Train Simulator Classic routes as they hunt down screenshots and highlight the latest content.

Our DTG Ambassadors will also be streaming including:

We'll also have the Preview Stream for the Metrolink F59PHR on 12th February.

Find out more about Train Sim World 5 by following @trainsimworld on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.