Train Sim World 3 features a brand-new dynamic weather system delivering beautiful volumetric skies, all powered by a new lighting system enhancing realism and immersion. Trains can now be driven through the extremes of weather - snow, thunderstorms, and even the dreaded leaves on the line, each altering the driving experience and requiring players to pay close attention to track conditions. While tiny compared to the mighty machines, leaves on the line pose serious challenges for drivers as they can greatly reduce the friction between wheels and rail that trains need to pull their heavy loads of goods or passengers. 

In addition, the new Training Center feature offers a place to learn how to drive the locomotives featured in Train Sim World 3 on a brand-new route. With new gamers continually being introduced to the world of trains and new locomotives being added for experienced players, this feature is designed to ease everyone into the satisfying experience of operating large, powerful machines.  

Three routes demonstrate the variety of railway operations seen across the globe. California’s Cajon Pass, a location popular with railfans, provides the gradients to challenge BNSF’s ES44C4 and SD40-2 locomotives as they haul some of America’s longest trains from San Bernardino to Barstow. In Europe, the power is translated to pure speed as players concentrate on operating Germany’s high-speed ICE 3 and ICE 1 passenger trains across viaducts and through tunnels forming the longest route ever created in the Train Sim World franchise, the 116 mile/187 kilometer Kassel - Würzburg route.  

Speed is also pivotal in the extended and enhanced version of the fan favorite Southeastern Highspeed route, depicting the English county of Kent between London, Ashford and Dartford as well as the Chatham main line. Britain’s fastest domestic passenger train, the Class 395 ‘Javelin’, joins the slower, but no less engaging, Class 375 and 465 EMUs on busy commuter services southeast of the capital.

With route Add-ons for Train Sim World 3 continuing to cover an extensive part of the British rail network, the latest addition to railfans’ collections will encompass three cities at the heart of the country’s rail operations. Derby, Nottingham and Leicester have been recreated for the next instalment, giving players some historically significant rails to roll on this month.

Train Sim World 3: Midland Main Line comes courtesy of Partner Programmer developer and art outsourcing studio, Skyhook Games, who have worked on the 38-mile rail route from Derby to Leicester in stunning detail as a result from feedback and suggestions from the ever-growing online Train Sim World community.

The environment will incorporate a plethora of iconic landmarks, which will be familiar to locals, visitors and rail enthusiasts alike. The likes of Radcliffe Power Station, Red Hill Tunnel and 12 stations all feature in full 3D detail, carefully recreated by a team of specialist artists. Derby railway station features as one of these landmarks - the city was recently named as the home of Great British Railways HQ by the government, following a national competition and public vote.

Users will be able to get in the cab and explore the route from their home PC or console, living out the fantasy of a train driver in the heart of the East Midlands. Players can also explore the stations around the route, as well as sit in a carriage and enjoy the journey as a passenger.

The iconic Class 43 HST (known to many as the InterCity 125) forms one of two trains to operate on the route, this time featuring the Paxman VP185 power unit and the previous East Midlands Trains livery. The Class 158 arrives for the first time in Train Sim World, bolstering the timetable and offering a different driving experience to the high-speed trains. These units were built in Derby, adding some home-grown traction to the route’s services.

Tom Foster, lead developer for the project from Skyhook Games commented, "The Class 158 was built from the chassis up for Midland Main Line. Every Loco is a unique beast, and it was important for us to get the details right. Not just the visuals, but the feel too! However, we have strived to make the loco accessible not just to the superfans [of Train Sim World], but also the casual enjoyers too. We hope you love playing it, as much as you do riding them!”

Matt Peddlesden, Executive Producer at Dovetail Games says:"It's always exciting to introduce a brand-new train operator to Train Sim World, so I'm delighted that we're bringing some of the bright and colourful East Midlands Trains fleet to the game. With tons to do and in a new part of the country, this fantastic route Add-on is going to keep you driving!”

Train Sim World 3: Midland Main Line route Add-on is available to pre-order from today, April 11th on the Steam Store with a 10% pre-order discount.

It will release on April 18th on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £29.99/$39.99/€35.99.

Players of Train Sim World 2 and its add-ons will be able to continue enjoying its wealth of routes and locomotives, ensuring a smooth transition between titles. Future add-ons will also see locomotives ‘decoupled’ from their routes, allowing more freedom in being able to operate purchased locomotives beyond their intended setting.   

A selection of introductory packages will be available, from the “Starter Packs” containing the brand-new Training Center and 1 route expansion, to the Deluxe Edition which includes an upgraded version of the eagerly anticipated “Spirit Of Steam” add-on, that was released earlier this year for Train Sim World 2 and brought steam locomotives to the game for the first time. 

Train Sim World 3 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store).