Good day folks,
Today, we're releasing a patch across all platforms that introduces various improvements for multiple route and loco Add-ons.
Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.
Highlights
- Class 805 - Performance optimisation to help reduce crashes and memory issues
- Birmingham Crewe - Reduced blurry textures and improved memory efficiency
- Birmingham Crewe - Fixed certain services with incorrect on-foot spawning
- Dresden Leipzig - Fixed blank service name in “Yard Work Is Hard Work” chapter
- DB 147 - Fixed an issue when the player pressed the brake cut-in button during setup the brakes would lose all pressure even if they are fully applied
- DB 147 - Now appears in Scenario Designer when Off The Rails is disabled
- Added Rail driver support to GWE Class 43
- Added Rail driver support to Riviera Line Class 802
Full Changelog
BR Class 805
- Improved timetable stability and reliability across multiple services
- Performance optimisation to help reduce crashes and memory issues
- Added settings for reduced timetable on all platforms to improve performance
- Added and corrected a number of Avanti and LNWR services
- Reduced the frequency of certain fault events
- Improved Class 805 speed limit behaviour
- Improved weather glass/mask visuals
- Fixed issues with brakes and AWS/TPWS self-test behaviour
- Fixed several service count, routing, timing, and destination display issues
- Fixed a propulsion changeover issue that could cause crashes
Class 805 – WCML: London-Milton Keynes Timetable Changes
- Removed LU AI at Queens Park
- Removed AWC nonstop Ai services to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow
- Removed a small number of playable 390 services at peak time
Class 805 – Brimingham-Crewe Timetable Changes
- Removed static AI
- Reduced AI at Crewe such as Northern, TfW and EMT services
- Removed some AI AWC services between Stafford and Crewe
Cardiff City Commuter
- Fixed the bogie placement and rotation on Class 150
Birmingham Crewe
- Improved overall performance across the route, including around Birmingham New Street and between Wolverhampton and Birmingham
- Reduced blurry textures and improved memory efficiency
- Added a variety of route-wide scenery fixes and general polish
- Improved lighting in Sandwell and Dudley and ramps at Penkridge
- Updated Scenario Designer pathing to ensure all paths work correctly
- Fixed incorrect collision issues in several areas
- Fixed various OHLE gaps along the route
- Fixed station announcements, so terminating announcements now play correctly
- Fixed issues affecting scenario completion so that scenarios are now fully completable
- Corrected scenario intro/outro messaging
- Re-simulated the timetable following track and service updates
- Fixed timetable-related issues, including delays at Birmingham New Street and Freight visibility issues
- Fixed services not displaying correctly on PIS boards
- Fixed certain services with incorrect on-foot spawning
- Various localisation improvements throughout the route
In order to prioritise timetable optimisation where it counts most, in addition to the above notes, railtours have been removed from the timetable.
Class 350
- Added a doppler effect to the Class 350 horn
- Added a new tooltip for setting up the Reverser to Neutral in the Class 350 safety systems tutorial
- Improved horns fade, so it now fades correctly with distance
- Improved suspension systems across the fleet
- Reworked and optimised the Class 350 texture sets to improve performance
- Resolved objective issues Class 350 tutorial
- Fixed an issue with window textures flashing (z-fighting)
- Fixed incorrect braking behaviour
- Fixed issues with GSM-R switching off unexpectedly
- Updated train faults so they behave correctly and no longer appear when disabled
- Fixed incorrect train animation issues
- Corrected livery designer issue for Class 350/1 listing
- Fixed seating issues where NPCs could occupy the same seat, or players could sit in occupied seats
- Fixed HUD flickering caused by suspension behaviour
- Fixed faults not working correctly on supported units
- Fixed AWS ramp issues
BR Class 390
- Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
- Optimised textures on the loco to improve memory usage
Great Western Express Remastered - Class 43 HST
- Restored wheel squeal on the Class 43 when taking tight curves
- Added track junction thud sounds
- Added Rail driver support
Riviera Line
- Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
- GWR Class 150 now appears in scenario designer correctly
- Fixed inconsistency between Vehicle number shown in game and Pause/Overview menu
- Fixed an issue where an AI train could leave the map without ending the service
- Added Rail driver support with GWR 802
- Fixed an issue on service 1C91 for the Class 802 when brakes can only be released from the opposite cab
BR Class 220
- Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
- Fixed an issue with carriages overlapping when loading service 1S41 from the Journey mode
- Fixed an issue where AI trains PIS would not update when they took over a service
- Updated AI train logic
East Coast Mainline
- Applied suspension improvements to improve overall behaviour
GBR Class 802
- Unified suspension settings across all vehicles to ensure consistent suspension physics
- Fixed incorrect train formation where the train was spawning with two DPTS cars and no DPTF
- Fixed fuel cap attachment points so refuelling hoses now connect correctly
Railpool Vectron
- Journey Mode now loads correctly and appears in the Kassel–Würzburg route menu
- Fixed various translation errors on the route
BR 101 Expert Kassel Gameplay Pack
- Scenario “Evacuation”: AI freight train now passes correctly through Würzburg during loco setup
Stuttgart Heilbronn
- Added line numbers to S5 depot moves at Bietigheim. Depot moves at Biegtigheim should now show ‘S5 Bietigheim’
- Added BR 423 tutorial, journey chapter, and scenario designer formations
- Added ZWS readings for kV and Ampere for standard ZWS locos and BR145 Expert
- Fixed incorrect magnet type at Heilbronn Hbf Platform 4, it now correctly triggers 500 Hz
- Fixed MCB and TrainLine indicators for Wittenberger Cab Car
- Train lights now work correctly for n-Wagen coaches
Dresden Leipzig
- Improved foliage, terrain paint, and missing buildings across multiple tiles
- Restored iconic view of Niederwartha hydro plant by removing obstructing trees
- PZB magnets north of Weinböhla now only trigger PZB 2000 Hz brake if above 135 km/h
- LZB entry at Engelsdorf yard fixed to prevent instant Übertragungsausfall
- Corrected platform collision at Dresden Freiberger Straße
- Fixed night lighting at Gerichshain station
- Fixed floating cars over the bridge at Machern station
- Fixed floating signage at Oschatz station
- Fixed snow appearing on tracks inside Dresden Hbf and Dresden Neustadt
- Fixed missing “DB HAUPTBAHNHOF (S)” signage at relevant stations
- Fixed invisible walls at Leipzig Hbf
- Fixed NPC clipping and navigation at Priestewit station
- Fixed blank service name in “Yard Work Is Hard Work” chapter
- Fixed landscape anomaly in Friedrichstadt tunnel
BR 442
- Fixed an issue with brake pressure not releasing properly on the BR 442
- Fixed an issue with gauge light brightness not working on the BR 442
- Camera transitions improved to reduce clipping and allow proper vehicle to exit
- Added collision to prevent camera entering the vehicle for BR 442
Signal Improvements
- Cossebaude signal F now displays correct aspects
- Weissig signal G now supports Ra12
- Niederau signal 18A now announces next speed limit (Zs3v)
- Removed incorrect Zs8 trigger at Niederau
- Signals near Coswig now correctly show Hl7–12 (expect 40/60)
- Signals now show both shunt and mainline aspects simultaneously
Dresden Riesa
- Minor updates to localization in the route
- The end of session message now no longer appears when going to 'Roderau' station from 'Riesa' station
BR 147
- Added line number to S5 trains departing Bietigheim
- Added throttle button sound
- Added distance alert sound with correct logic
- Shortened and improved LZB Schnarre tone
- Adjusted compressor audio so cab 2 (Rear cab) is louder than cab 1 (front cab) to more accurately reflect real world
- Traction motor pitch now fades correctly around 50 km/h for more realistic acceleration sound
- Fixed an issue when the player pressed the brake cut-in button during setup the brakes would lose all pressure even if they are fully applied
- Traction lock now applies correctly when braking
- Electric brake now overrides throttle when appropriate
- BR147 now appears in Scenario Designer when Off The Rails is disabled
Frankfurt S-Bahn
- Added signage for 2000Hz PZB magnets GPA speeds at Frankfurt Tief
- Added interaction for cab door blinds on Dosto Cab Car
- Added new PZB GPA checked speed signage
- Reworked HV distant signal logic so they correctly announce KS signals
- Fixed landscape collision at Flörsheim yard so player will no longer fall through the ground
- Triple Header scenario now playable with classic controls
- Removed OHLE assets from tracks near Frankfurt Hbf
BR 423
- Added missing door audio to BR 423
- Fixed an issue where wipers did not clear the windows
Frankfurt Fulda
- Fixed missing collision terrain at Wächtersbach station (player no longer falls through ground)
- Magnet at Frankfurt BkSig 208 updated to 2000/1000 Hz
- Magnet at Neuhof corrected so it no longer behaves like a main signal magnet
- Various localisation fixes across the route
BR 114
- Rear cab text colour updated to match front cab
- Emergency valve logic separated from automatic brake for more accurate behaviour
- Wiper controls remapped: cab wipers now primary input; individual wipers moved to alternate input
- Speedometer animations remapped for smoother, more accurate movement