Dovetail Games and Train Sim World are excited to announce a new railway route on a continent never seen before in Train Sim World.

The rural, incredibly scenic narrow-gauge Tadami Line in Japan will be available to players from 29th September 2026, as Dovetail Games and Train Sim World 7 break new ground.

This launch marks a milestone for Dovetail and Train Sim World 7 and is thanks to a partnership with Union Workshop, whose passion is re-creating railways across Asia to deliver driver simulation experiences for rail fans worldwide.

The 88km route is a single-track line with passing loops and features 28 stations.

The passenger train-only scenario carries passengers from the city into Oku Aizu, travelling through mountain valleys and forests, crossing gorges and following the Tadami River.

Featuring spectacular views of the line in all seasons and in all weather, including winter snow and cherry blossoms in spring.

With the first part of the line completed in 1928, the line continued to grow in stages until it reached Tadami in 1963.

The line beyond Kawaguchi was shut for almost 10 years following severe flooding in 2011, which washed away several bridges and caused landslides.

The era of the line in Train Sim World is pre-2011, and features KiHa 40 diesel railcars, a regular sight on several of Japan’s rural railways. The railcars will be available in JNR Orange, Niigata White and Blue and Tohoku White and Green and can run alone or in formations.

The tutorial and route introduction will feature an insight into Japanese Railway operations and the ATS system. Simple controls and an AI conductor will be available to assist drivers with their route knowledge and training. Once out on the line, authentic timetables have been created to allow as close a representation as possible to the orgional services on the line pre-2011.

Drivers can also explore the stations, towns and landmarks along the line with enhanced lighting, graphical settings and dynamic weather; it will surely be an unforgettable first experience in the world of Asian Railways.