This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the . Below you will find information about the content available for this route, including links to community videos. Each of our video links demonstrate what a successful run may look like and can be used to help players having difficulty with a particular scenario.
Route Features
- Length: 26 Miles
- Country: UK
- Operator: Southeastern
- Stations: 28
- Released: 26th March 2026
Product Links
Locomotives
- Class 375/3
- Class 375/6
Training
Rail Journeys
A Very Medway Valley Journey (5 Chapters, 41 Services)
Scenarios
Route Map
Route Hopping
| Starting Point | Destination | ||
| Route | Location | Route | Location |
| Medway Valley Line | Rainham | Southeastern High Speed | Rainham |
Media
- (Article) A Medway Valley Line Deep Dive
- (Article) Medway Valley Line - Out Now!
- (Video) Medway Valley Showcase
- (Video) Medway Valley Preview Stream
Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the GSM-R system work on the Class 375 Electrostar?
An entirely custom GSM-R system has been implemented, with a set of new and unique features catered to those who want a more immersive experience.
For those playing in Expert Mode, you will get to input the headcode of your train and the signal code your train is standing at when you start a service. You can also call the signaller and they will verbally speak to you and give you instructions. When making a call, it also will display the name of the local signaller on the radio.
Another new feature is the ability to receive an emergency call, and you will get to experience this in one of the scenarios.
What's different about Conductor mode?
Medway valley has a unique take on the Guard Mode experience - working CCTV cameras! At the guard panel, there is a small screen that cycles through each carriage when it's active. If you have Expert Mode enabled, you will be able to see this in action, keeping an eye on passengers boarding and alighting your train to ensure safety.
How has the Class 375 Electrostar been upgraded?
Another new feature for the cab is operable MCB switches on the back wall. Here, you are able to toggle several of the systems on the train, including but not limited to the GSM-R, traction, lighting, ventilation, and wiper fuses.
You can now also use the handles by the exterior cab doors to open them. Pull them to open the door, and slide the door shut again
For those who enjoy observing the trains from the outside, you can enjoy some new third rail sparking visuals. The colours of these sparks range from blue to orange, with each having unique characteristics. Blue sparks won't fly as far or not at all, while orange sparks will fly further, but will be slightly dimmer.
Does Medway Valley support announcements?
For the passenger experience, a custom onboard announcement system has been implemented, reflecting the pattern of Southeastern's real announcements. You may also hear a unique announcement play as you approach Beltring, warning passengers about the narrow platforms.
How were the sounds recorded?
This involved months of meticulous editing in Audacity, using the spectrogram to scrub background noise from recordings of switches, door drives, HVAC units, etc. But players will be most focused on driving audio – the sounds the train makes when it’s dynamic.
That placed traction audio as the primary focus. To capture the Electrostar’s Mitrac converter operation accurately, I used 1000mH inductor pickup coils alongside my usual microphone. This simultaneously recorded both acoustic noise and electromagnetic waveforms across various pulse modes: from its initial 1000Hz asynchronous carrier, all the way into the synchronous regime with its full-block commutation. I
A custom blueprint was developed to manage these sounds, including separate motor audio for interiors, exteriors, and motoring versus braking modes.
Wet versus dry wiper sounds were implemnted, and a massive library of flange, joint, and rolling sounds. A new blueprint triggers air spring sounds (secondary suspension) as you turn sharply through a corner. Immense optimisation has gone into the Electrostars for this add-on in order to achieve this high-fidelity.
Will the Medway Valley Line be available on 8th gen consoles?
No, the route is going to be available for PC (Steam & Epic Games) and Gen 9 consoles only (Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5) - it will not be available on Xbox One & PlayStation 4.
Expansions
The following add-ons are compatible with this route and are designed to expand it with new content.
- No expansions are available at this time.
TSW Add-On Database
Please visit the Train Sim World Add-On Database for further details on this add-on, including:
- Game Mode & Feature Support
- Additional Layers/Requirements
- Platform Differences
- Gen 8 Compatibility