This guide has been designed to help players get the most out of the West Coast Main Line Trent Valley: Milton Keynes - Crewe. 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: 108 miles
- Country: UK
- Operator: Avanti West Coast
- Stations: 13
- Released: 9th June 2026
Locomotives
- AWC BR Class 807 Evero
- Class 350/4
Training
Rail Journeys
Experience the heart of the WCML! (5 Chapters, 29 Services)
Scenarios
- Trent Valley Wayfinding
- Rugby Transfer
- A Troubled Evening
- Polesworth Recovery
- Snow Troubles
- Into the Eye of the Storm
- Rugby Dispatcher
Route Map
Route Hopping
| Starting Point | Destination | ||
| Route | Location | Route | Location |
| WCML Trent Valley | Crewe | WCML Birmingham - Crewe | Crewe |
| Milton Keynes | WCML London Euston - Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | |
Media
- (Article) WCML Trent Valley: Milton Keynes - Crewe - Coming 9th June!
- (Video) WCML Trent Valley Route Showcase
- (Video) WCML Trent Valley Preview Stream
- (Article) WCML Trent Valley: Milton Keynes - Crewe: Out Now!
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can the Pendolino go on the Trent Valley line?
As part of the British Rail modernisation plan, the Trent Valley line was electrified in the 1960s which allowed for high-speed trains to grace the line with their presence. Following further modernisation works in the 2000s, this allowed for the likes of the Pendolino to go full-beans; reaching speeds of up to 125mph.
How many playable services are available in Timetable mode?
There are 478 total playable services available in timetable mode, but once you factor in AI, you’re looking at 2,301 layers in total.
What makes the reduced timetable different?
The Reduced Timetable has been carefully optimised from the Full Timetable to improve performance while retaining the vast majority of player drivable services. The number of drivable services is reduced from 470 to around 400, with the majority of removed services being freight workings, special movements and empty stock transfers around Crewe.
The biggest difference comes from the reduction of AI only services. Most of the optimisation work has focused on reducing non drivable traffic at major junctions, interchanges and crossover locations. This does not mean Trent Valley feels empty. The majority of main line traffic remains in place, with only a small number of services removed, including the non stop Avanti West Coast Glasgow services and some Birmingham services between Milton Keynes and Crewe.
Another important change is the use of a single Class 350 variant throughout the timetable. The Reduced Timetable exclusively uses the Class 350/4, which significantly improves performance by reducing the number of different train textures and assets that need to be loaded into the game.
Expansions
The following add-ons are compatible with this route and are designed to expand it with new content.
- There are no compatible expansions for this route.
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