Train Sim World 4 (TSW 4) is the latest major installment in the realistic train simulation franchise, developed and published by Dovetail Games. Released in September 2023, it focuses on expanding player freedom, enhancing creative tools, and increasing accessibility for all skill levels.
🔑 Core Game Details
| Feature | Description |
| Release Date | September 2023 |
| Developer | Dovetail Games |
| Technology | SimuGraph® Vehicle Dynamics Engine & Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X |
| Compatibility | Most content (DLCs) from previous TSW games can be imported and used. |
🌍 Base Routes & Included Trains
The Standard Edition of TSW 4 includes three distinct routes, offering a wide range of global operations:
| Route Name | Country | Locomotive/Train | Key Operations |
| East Coast Main Line (Peterborough – Doncaster) | 🇬🇧 UK | LNER Azuma | High-speed intercity passenger |
| Antelope Valley Line (Los Angeles – Lancaster) | 🇺🇸 USA | Metrolink F125 | Commuter passenger and freight |
| S-Bahn Vorarlberg (Lindau – Bludenz) | 🇦🇹 Austria | ÖBB 4024 | Regional commuter services |
✨ Enhanced Creativity & Accessibility
TSW 4 introduced significant upgrades to empower players:
- Free Roam Mode: Offers complete freedom to place any train anywhere on a route, without a set timetable, perfect for custom shunting or scenic runs.
- Upgraded Tools:
- Scenario Planner 2.0: Improved scenario creation, allowing players to chain paths and easily add AI trains.
- Livery Designer 2.0: Enhanced tools for designing custom paint schemes.
- Creators Club: A centralized platform for sharing user-created liveries and scenarios across the TSW community.
- Accessibility: Includes an in-depth Training Center, player assists, and new difficulty ratings to cater to both newcomers and veteran players.
📦 Available Editions
TSW 4 is offered in three main bundles:
- Standard Edition: Includes the three core routes and the Training Center.
- Deluxe Edition: Adds the iconic steam locomotive LNER Class A3 60103 Flying Scotsman and the modern freight hauler Railpool BR 193 Vectron.
- Special Edition: A comprehensive bundle that includes all Deluxe content plus several “TSW Compatible” legacy routes from previous games.
🛒 Purchasing Information
- Price: The Standard Edition typically ranges from $25 to $50 USD, depending on the retailer and platform.
- Availability: Available digitally via official stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Epic Games Store) and in physical copies in select regions.
Base Routes
Base Routes
Bahnstrecke Salzburg – Rosenheim
London Overground Suffragette Line
Rolling Stock
ScotRail BR Class 158 Sprinter
LNER Class A3 60103 Flying Scotsman
Expert DB BR 101 & IC Steuerwagen
Centro Regional Railways BR Class 323
Rail Operations Group BR Class 37/7
Liveries
Edinburgh – Glasgow: Engineering Express Pack
Expansions
Cargo Line Vol. 2 – Aggregates













