Train Sim World 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr: Duisburg - Bochum Route

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Experience bustling regional and commuter operations from aboard modern and well-known traction with Train Sim World® 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr. Drive your trains over a rail network represented how it is today, complete with both routes between Essen and Bochum that are populated by different trains and services.

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Dovetail Games
Release date:
20 August 2020
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All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (73)
User tags*:Simulation

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Description

Experience bustling regional and commuter operations from aboard modern and well-known traction with Train Sim World® 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr. Drive your trains over a rail network represented how it is today, complete with both routes between Essen and Bochum that are populated by different trains and services. Reproduced in exquisite detail, every station, signal and milepost feel so real you could almost reach out and touch them.

It’s your job to carry passengers along Deutsche Bahn’s ever-busy Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr. Manage the complexities of keeping to the timetable, picking up and dropping off passengers in a timely yet safe and comfortable manner. Whether you’re driving, riding along or watching the action, experience all the sights and sounds of a modern commuter line.

Take control of a duo of DB multiple units, the hard-working DB BR 425 which is used on regional services by the dozen throughout Germany, and the DB BR 422 that works exclusively for the S-Bahn Rhein-Ruhr. Together the two work passenger duties along the route. Featuring authentic AC EMU simulation underpinned with expert technical knowledge and real-world data, the performance, sounds and feel has been accurately reproduced to make them feel just like the real thing.

Train Sim World® 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr caters for players of all ability levels with accessible training for beginners and advanced procedures for experts. Whether you're looking to get started driving trains or refreshing your expert knowledge, Train Sim World® 2 has it covered. Feel the detail as you step into the cab, take control then live out your dreams exploring the highly detailed and immersive environment of the Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr!

Choose how you want to play in Train Sim World® 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr. Take control and master modern multiple units, running-to-time or carrying out important tasks or riding along as a passenger and watching the world go by. Why not watch all the action unfold and capture amazing screenshots or go exploring and complete all the Jobs? Whatever you choose to do, there's lots to see and experience in Train Sim World® 2: Hauptstrecke Rhein-Ruhr.

Key Features


  • 46 km (28 mile) route between Duisburg and Bochum
  • Includes both the regional and S-Bahn routes between Essen and Bochum
  • DB BR 425 EMU in DB Regio Red livery
  • DB BR 422 EMU in DB Regio Red livery
  • Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cabs with accurate true-to-life performance and handling
  • Authentic and detailed sound recordings, recorded from the real multiple units
  • Journey Mode featuring over 20 hours of activities for you to master
  • Five detailed and engaging scenarios for the route
  • 100 Jobs for you to complete including placing route maps, installing ticket machines, restocking fire extinguishing points and placing advertising posters
  • Accessible Training Modules to get you started quickly
  • Extensive 24-Hour Timetable
  • Powered by Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine and Unreal Engine 4® technology
  • Download size: 2.0GB

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core i5-4690 @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.7 GHz
Memory:
8 GB RAM
DirectX:
Version 10
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes:
Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

recommended*

OS *:
64-bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core i7-4790 @ 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.8 GHz
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM or more
DirectX:
Version 10
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
20 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes:
Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

User reviews

Alexandra
Recommended | 01 Sept 2020

Excellent Running the DB BR 425 on Regio Service and the DB BR 422 on the S-Bahn (both units are excellent), these two busy routes between Essen and Bochum are a well-chosen addition to the TSW-2 collection. The

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ramanisquare
Recommended | 15 Sept 2020

This is a great add-on - but only if you own MSB. The variety of services is impressive. The 422 is better than that from RRO, and the 425 has one of the best sounds in TSW. However, there are still a few flaws such as

Helpful: 16
Bumble Rumble
Recommended | 24 Dec 2020

One of the better DLCs, thanks mainly to two things: the solid performance of the two EMUs, and the high volume of AI traffic. On it's own, there are over 200 services running in timetable mode, and if you own the Main

Helpful: 6
Gregor Vukasinovic
Not recommended | 08 Apr 2021

Interesting route choice, but way too short once again, and that says something comeing from me. If the route would compensate for that with extraordinary scenery, that would be one thing, but unfortunately that is

Helpful: 5
JAYJAYonurBABEY
Not recommended | 24 Oct 2021

Missing very much detail and trains you could use when u bought them.... it is very short for that money you have to pay for... i dont understand it, how can you be that rude and upload the route with so less input in

Helpful: 0
profudebioltl
Not recommended | 14 Jan 2022

I bought this route in December with a 90% discount. If I bought it at full price it was the worst deal ever made. The route is full of bugs, do not start sessions, or start with the message SERVICE FAILURE SIGNAL

Helpful: 3