The Tadami Line is coming to a game? "Tadami Line: Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami" is now available in the railway simulation game "Train Sim World 7"

Dovetail Games, a UK-based developer and publisher, has released additional content for their railway simulation game "Train Sim World 7": the Tadami Line (Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami)

The game will be released on September 30, 2026, and will feature the series' first Japanese route, allowing players to experience driving a train on the Tadami Line in Fukushima Prefecture

What is Train Sim World 7?

"Train Sim World 7" is a railway simulation game developed and published by Dovetail Games in the UK

Released on September 16, 2026, this latest installment in the "Train Sim World" series allows players to experience authentic train operation on real-world routes and trains around the globe

By installing additional content for the main game, the number of routes and trains you can drive will increase. The "Tadami Line: Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami" released this time is one of those additional content

The Tadami Line makes its debut as the first Japanese route in the series!

The "Tadami Line: Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami"is the first Japanese route and the first Asian route in the "Train Sim World" series.

The game was developed by Union Workshop, a China-based team that has previously created Asian route and vehicle content for Dovetail Games' other series, "Train Simulator."

The setting is the Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami section of the JR East Tadami Line, a railway line running through Fukushima Prefecture. The scenery along the line, including traditional townscapes, rural landscapes, forests, and valleys, is recreated

Furthermore, unique Japanese signaling systems and ATS (Automatic Train Stop) systems are also featured. You can experience a unique Japanese railway driving experience along with the scenery along the line

A KiHa 40 series train running between Aizu-Wakamatsu and Tadami before the heavy rain disaster

This content recreates the Tadami Line as it was before it was severed by the heavy rain disaster of 2011

The train you'll be driving is a KiHa 40 series diesel railcar. Three different train color schemes are included: JNR (Japanese National Railways) color (orange), Niigata color (white and blue), and Tohoku Regional Headquarters color (white and green)

The released game screenshots show not only the exterior of the train but also the driver's cab, where instruments and controls are arranged. Even those who have ridden the Tadami Line before may discover something new about the scenery along the route viewed from the driver's seat

Includes seasonal scenery, 28 train stations, and 5 scenarios

The included section is 88km long, from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Tadami Station, and features 28 stations along this route

The scenery changes with the seasons, with cherry blossoms in spring and snowscapes in winter, making it a must-see. The released images include trains running on tracks surrounded by greenery, trains crossing a railway bridge with snow-covered mountains in the background, and scenes of Aizu-Takada Station with cherry blossoms in bloom

In addition to a timetable recreated based on actual train operations, the game also includes five scenarios set in various locations along the line. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons while experiencing driving on the Tadami Line

Collaborative art by Kaoru Akagawa, depicting railway line scenery using kana characters

To commemorate the release of the additional content, collaborative artwork with Japanese artist Kaoru Akagawa has also been unveiled

Akagawa utilizes the techniques he cultivated as a master of kana calligraphy to depict the scenery along the Tadami Line using traditional Japanese kana characters

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the train, railway bridge, and surrounding trees are represented by a collection of tiny characters. This work combines calligraphy and painting, depicting a railway landscape through the arrangement and density of the characters

Along with the Tadami Line recreated in the game, be sure to also pay attention to the scenery along the line, which is depicted using kana characters

Information on the release of the "Tadami Line: Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami" DLC

The "Tadami Line: Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami" is available as DLC (downloadable content) for "Train Sim World 7," adding routes and rolling stock

*Distribution information and pricing are based on the press release dated September 30, 2026. Please check the required game software and system requirements at each store before purchasing

Those who have ridden the Tadami Line before might enjoy trying to spot familiar stations and scenery. For those who are planning to visit, why not experience a train journey from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Tadami from the driver's seat of the game!

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