The ScotRail BR Class 380 EMU is a modern electric multiple unit add-on for the Train Sim World series (TSW 4, 5, and 6 compatible). This content is primarily focused on bringing the authentic, current-day suburban experience to the Glasgow network, specifically the Cathcart Circle Line.
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| Rolling Stock | ScotRail BR Class 380 EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) |
| Livery | Modern ScotRail Saltire |
| Variants Included | Both 3-car (380/0) and 4-car (380/1) formations |
| Required Route | Cathcart Circle Line route add-on (Enhanced TSW 4 version recommended) |
| Release Date | July 2024 |
| Standard Price | $16.99 USD (Approximate) |
🛠️ Authentic Simulation and Features
The Class 380 provides a highly detailed modern driving experience:
- Detailed Cab: Features a feature-rich driving cab with interactive controls and a functional Train Management System (TMS).
- Service Integration: The add-on significantly enhances the Cathcart Circle Line timetable (which received a free remaster upon the Class 380’s release).
- It operates suburban passenger services from Glasgow Central around the network, including the Cathcart Circle, Neilston, and Newton lines.
- Services feature new 3-car, 4-car, and coupled 6-car formations.
- Content: Includes several engaging scenarios designed to test the driver’s skill:
- A comprehensive tutorial mission.
- A challenging “Dr Snow” scenario where players must manage brake temperatures in freezing weather.
🛒 Availability
The ScotRail BR Class 380 EMU add-on is generally priced around $16.99 USD and is available across all major digital platforms:
- PC: Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store
- Console: Xbox Store and PlayStation Store (PS4/PS5)
Would you like to search for the current price of the required Cathcart Circle Line route add-on?
That’s a great request! The release of the Class 380 was tied directly to a significant, free upgrade of the Cathcart Circle Line route, making it an excellent investment for players who already owned the older version.
💰 Pricing Overview
| Item | Standard Price (Approx.) | Notes |
| ScotRail BR Class 380 EMU Add-On | $16.99 USD | Price for the locomotive add-on (TSW 4, 5, 6 compatible). |
| Cathcart Circle Line Route Add-On | $29.99 USD | Standard retail price for the required route across all platforms. |
| Bundle Price | $42.28 USD (Approx.) | A common “Twin Pack” bundle offers a small discount when buying both the route and the Class 380 together. |
| Lowest Recorded Price (Route) | $5.99 USD (on Steam) | The route has been discounted up to 80% off during major sales. |
🛤️ Cathcart Circle Line Remaster Details
The ScotRail BR Class 380 EMU was released alongside a free remaster of the Cathcart Circle Line: Glasgow – Newton & Neilston route (originally released for TSW 2). This upgrade significantly improves the route for all owners:
- TSW 4 Feature Set: The entire route was updated to the Train Sim World 4 graphical standard, including:
- TOD4 Lighting: Updated volumetric skies and improved lighting.
- Visual Enhancements: New track, signal visuals, latest foliage, and updated ground materials (including updated ground snow).
- Locomotive Included: The required route add-on comes with the BR Class 314 EMU in ScotRail Saltire livery, an iconic “PEP” unit that served the line for decades.
- Timetable Overlap: The Class 380’s new timetable layer and the route remaster set the timeframe to 2019, the last year of service for the Class 314s, creating a busy and authentic mix of both old and new rolling stock on the lines out of Glasgow Central.
🚆 Role of the Class 380
The addition of the Class 380 allows for new service patterns, utilizing its coupled formations:
- Formations: The timetable now features realistic 3-car, 4-car, and coupled 6-car formations.
- Specific Services: The 380 takes over many key suburban passenger services running clockwise and anti-clockwise around the Cathcart Circle, and to the Neilston and Newton branches.
