The Manchester Airport Commuter is a comprehensive route add-on for Train Sim World 5 (and forward-compatible with Train Sim World 6), bringing the bustling rail operations of Greater Manchester to life. It simulates the lines connecting Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge, with a key branch line running directly to Manchester Airport.
Route Overview
The expansion features 27 miles (43 km) of track and centers on two primary paths diverging south of Manchester:
- The Main Line via Stockport
- The Styal Line via Manchester Airport
Key points of interest include a detailed recreation of the Manchester Airport station (located between modelled Terminals 1 and 3), surrounding aerial activity, and operational depots/sidings such as Longsight and Ardwick.
Rolling Stock and Services
The add-on delivers an authentic commuter experience using included rolling stock, with options to add more variety if you own other compatible content.
Included Locomotives:
- BR Class 323 EMU: Used for core Northern passenger services.
- BR Class 66 Diesel Loco: Operates included DB Cargo UK freight services.
Gameplay Features:
- Two authentic timetables (weekday and Sunday schedules).
- Five distinct scenarios.
- Interactive Conductor mode gameplay.
Additional Timetable Layers (Requires separate purchase of other TSW add-ons):
- Avanti West Coast Class 390 Pendolino services.
- Class 350 Trans-Pennine services.
- Various Class 150/153/158 services from ScotRail, East Midlands, and Transport for Wales.
Availability
The Manchester Airport Commuter add-on is available for purchase on PC and current-generation consoles.
- PC: Available via the Steam Store and the Epic Games Store.
- Console: Available for PlayStation 5 via the PlayStation Store and Xbox Series X/S via the Xbox Store.
