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KENT, U.K. Jan. 26, in the year of our Lord 2023 – From today, Scottish locals, rail enthusiasts and video game fans of the simulation genre will be able to replicate the day to day job of ScotRail’s Class 385 drivers running between Edinburgh and Glasgow via Falkirk High. The latest route Add-on for Dovetail Games’ Train Sim World 3 comes courtesy of Partner Programme developer Rivet Games who are based not far from the route in Stirling.

Players will immediately recognise the built-up landscapes at either end of the route, with both Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street recreated in stunning detail. The Balmoral Hotel and Edinburgh Castle loom over the railway line as trains pass through the deep cutting and even the local trams can be seen running parallel to the line at Edinburgh Park. Between the cities are swathes of greenery and intermediate stations at Croy, Falkirk High and Polmont, among others.

ScotRail’s Class 385 is the train of choice for these busy inter-city services, dressed with the saltire and national colour of Scotland. Ahead of the release, Dovetail Games spoke to a train driver from ScotRail to learn more about the perks and challenges of operating the route, as well as how the video game recreates their role for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Phil Campbell, ScotRail Head of Customer Operations, said:

"It’s great to see our Class 385 fleet and the Glasgow – Edinburgh mainline come to life in Train Sim World 3, following the successful addition of our Cathcart Line and former Class 314 fleet in the previous version of the game."

“We can't wait to see what the players think as they take a virtual trip between Scotland’s two biggest cities on the newest trains in the ScotRail fleet."

First time features in this Train Sim World 3 route Add-on include AI controlled trams along Princes Street in Edinburgh and the introduction of a working Train Monitoring System where players can alter the frequency of passenger announcements on their train. Passenger announcements have themselves long been requested by the Train Sim World community.

Matt Peddlesden, Executive Producer at Dovetail Games:
"I'm delighted that Rivet Games have been able to bring this key railway from Scotland into Train Sim World 3 along with the ultra-modern ScotRail Class 385 units. This is an exciting release for all fans of Scottish railways!"

Jasper Holzapfel, Community Manager at Rivet Games:
"As a Scottish studio, we're more than excited for this release. Recreating a route many of us often use was particularly fun and interesting. Combined with the modern Class 385, we can't wait for our community to get their hands on this!"

Developed by Rivet Games and published by Dovetail Games, Train Sim World 3: ScotRail Express: Edinburgh – Glasgow Add-on is available for Windows PC and Xbox consoles from today. The add-on, which requires prior purchase of Train Sim World 3, is available for purchase digitally on Steam and the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store for £29.99/€35.99/$39.99. It will release on PlayStation consoles on January 31st.

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