Railway Dispatcher news & patch notes

DLC "Tokyo-Kanagawa Express" is here!

The very first add-on for the railway operation sim has arrived. Step into the world of the Tokyo-Kanagawa Express, a private railway linking Tokyo and Kanagawa. Work the signals and switches to keep a denser, more demanding timetable running on time.

■ Four new areas

• Ohta — A key junction where terminal turnbacks and flat crossings decide everything.

• Aoyama — A multi-platform terminal served by two lines; turn arriving trains around without a hitch.

• Daigakumae — Fast-paced running where through-trains and stopping trains constantly interweave.

• Taninokuchi — The series' first quad-track, multi-station map. Parallel running of two lines, express through-service, and turnback-to-depot moves test your full skill set.

■ New experiences

• Every area comes with morning rush / daytime / evening rush time slots, each shifting the traffic and the challenge.

• Advanced operations not seen in the base game: quad-track lines, through-service and turnbacks.

• New rolling stock and freshly recorded station announcements tailored to each area.

Whether you're a veteran of the base game or new to the rails, there's plenty here to sink your teeth into. Come and run the Tokyo-Kanagawa Express!

Update v2.0 is live! Steam Workshop integration -- promised back in v1.7 and v1.8 -- is finally here, and the game now supports Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese as well. The title screen and settings menu have been redesigned too. This is a big one. 🔗 Steam Workshop Integration ・You can now publish your custom maps built in the Map Editor directly to Steam Workshop ・Before publishing, a preview thumbnail is captured automatically, and the flow includes tag organization and basic validation checks ・Browse and subscribe to maps shared by other players from the new in-game Workshop browser, and start playing right away ・The "time of day" tag in map search supports multiple selections, so you can filter for both "Morning Rush" and "Evening Rush" maps at once ・A guidelines agreement step and a report flow are included at publish time, aimed at keeping the community friendly and safe 🌐 Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese Support (5 Languages Total) ・Every in-game text element -- menus, settings, route guidance, departure boards, the diagram view, and more -- has been fully translated ・The game's title now uses each region's local term (관제 시뮬레이터 / 調度模擬器 / 调度模拟器) ・Station announcement audio always plays in the language set for each map (Japanese or English); switching the UI language does not change the announcement language ・You can change the language at any time from the title screen or the in-game settings menu 📚 Help Site Redesign ・The help site is now available in all 5 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese ・The top page has been redesigned as a portal where you can browse articles by topic ・Light and dark themes are now supported, with automatic detection and a manual toggle ・👉 https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/ 🎨 Title Screen Redesign ・A splash screen with the game logo now appears right after launch ・The main menu has been rebuilt as a vertical list of icon-based entries, with full keyboard navigation ・Selecting and confirming menu items now plays dedicated sound effects ・Company selection and map selection, previously two separate screens, are now combined into one 🚦 Route Preview on Train Click ・Clicking a train icon now enters a preview mode that highlights the track circuits it's about to travel through ・Sections leading to a stop are shown in orange, and pass-through sections in light blue; press ESC or right-click anytime to return to the normal view ・In-game time pauses during the preview, so you can study the route at your own pace ⚙ Expanded Settings Menu ・The settings screen has a refreshed design with new options ・"Dropped Item Probability" and "Emergency Stop Probability" can now be adjusted with sliders ・Door re-opening probability is now also adjustable ・You can toggle block signal visibility on or off, making it easier to read maps with complex track layouts 🗺 Map Editor: New Import Feature ・An "Import" tab has been added to the Company category in the Map Editor ・You can now pull in train types and train classes already defined in another map, saving time when building multiple maps on the same line 🔧 Bug Fix ・Fixed a bug where reopening a departure board window mid-scenario would show trains that had already departed Thank you for playing! We're continuing work on new content, and we'll share more details once it's ready to announce.

Update v1.8 is live! This release adds the new Keihin-Ohta map and brings per-map UI layout memory to all floating windows. 🚉 New Map: Keihin-Ohta ・A 6-platform terminal where the main line and the airport branch diverge ・Three scenarios: Morning Rush (★4), Daytime (★2), Evening Rush (★3) ・A busy mix of local, express, limited express, and airport rapid trains ・Trains depart in three directions — up the main line, down the main line, and toward the airport — making platform assignment and route planning the key challenge 🗺 Direction Labels on the Map ・Permanent labels such as "Airport Line →" and "Main Line (Down) →" are now displayed directly on the map ・Even on your first run, you can see at a glance which direction each line heads 🎛 Hover Tooltips on Departure Buttons ・Hovering over a departure button now shows a tooltip with the corresponding destination direction ・Helps avoid operating the wrong button when multiple buttons share the same train class but serve different destinations 📐 Per-Map UI Layout Memory and Initial Presets ・The position and size of the Diagram View, Log Window, and Departure Boards are now saved separately for each map ・The first time you open a new map, windows and boards start in a recommended layout suited to that map; on subsequent visits, your own last layout is restored 📊 English Train-Type Names in the Diagram View ・In English mode, train-type names now appear in English in the Diagram View hover tooltip 🔧 Bug Fix ・Fixed a bug where the screen stayed gray on launch for players using locales that use a comma as the decimal separator (Hungarian, German, French, etc.) Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.9 (Steam Workshop integration).

Update v1.7 is live! This release opens the Map Editor to all players, letting you build and play your own original maps. 🗺 Map Editor — Build Your Own Maps ・Open the Map Editor from the title screen and create your own original maps ・Design track circuits, stations, platforms, switches, routes, signals, and train timetables — all within the editor ・Finished maps are playable from the new "User Maps" entry on the title screen ・Each map supports metadata (title, description, author) stored in a bundle.json file ・Use the "Capture Preview Image" feature to save a thumbnail screenshot of your map 📚 Greatly Expanded Help Articles We've published a set of help articles to support v1.7's map-making workflow. Pick the entry point that matches your goal. ▼ If you're building your first map ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-start.en.html "Your First Map" — overview and first steps for users opening the editor for the first time ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-tutorial1.en.html "Tutorial 1: Single-track passing loop" — a step-by-step walkthrough for the simplest possible layout ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-tutorial2.en.html "Tutorial 2: Reversal at a double-track station" — a step up, covering turn-back operations and multiple platforms ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-tutorial3.en.html "Tutorial 3: Shunting with a pull-out track" — a full walkthrough for stations that move trains out to a pull-out track and turn them back ▼ If you want a feature reference for map-making ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor.en.html "Map Editor Overview" — an overview of every editor mode ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-company.en.html "Company editing" — creating companies, lines, and maps, and their defaults ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-wiring.en.html "Wiring editing" — placing track circuits, stations, and switches ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-equipment.en.html "Equipment editing" — levers, routes, signals, and departure buttons ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/map-editor-trainlist.en.html "Operations editing" — path groups, train operations, and the diagram view ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/glossary.en.html "Glossary" — track circuit, route, approach locking, and other terms in one place ▼ If you want to play maps made by others ・ https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/user-maps.en.html "Playing User Maps" — how to install and launch maps shared by other players 📊 Floating UI — Free Placement and Multi-Monitor Support ・The Diagram View, Log Window, and Departure Board are now all floating windows ・Drag any window to reposition it; resize from the corner; positions are saved between sessions ・A ⇄ button in each window header moves it to a connected second monitor — keep the diagram on your sub-display while managing operations on the main screen ・Add as many Departure Boards as you like with the ＋ button; each instance has its own station, direction, and row count settings ・Diagram, Log, Departure Board, and Menu are now unified in a toolbar in the top-right corner 🚦 Improved Visibility in the Simulation Screen ・Short tick marks now appear at track circuit boundaries, making it easy to see at a glance where each block section begins and ends ・A click sound effect now plays when operating a switch or opening a route Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.8 (Steam Workshop integration).

Update v1.6 is live! This release adds the new Takanawa map, full coupling/uncoupling mechanics, and a new Diagram View. 🚉 New Map: Takanawa ・The biggest terminal map yet ・Three scenarios: Morning Rush (★5), DayTime (★3), Evening Rush (★4) ・Dense schedules using sidings, double crossovers, and multiple platforms 🔗 Coupling and Uncoupling ・Trains can now couple together, split apart, and park side-by-side in sidings ・Dedicated coupling signals and shunting departure levers added ・Stopped trains awaiting a scheduled uncouple now show a "Uncoupling Soon" state; departure signals are rejected until the automatic uncouple fires ・Coupling routes only open when the target train is on the approach track, preventing accidental blocking of other movements 📊 Diagram View ・Open and close with the F1 key or the on-screen "Diagram" button ・Drag the header to move; resize from the bottom-right corner ・Horizontal scroll and mouse-wheel zoom on the time axis; the minimap shows current time at a glance ・Inter-station travel times are calculated physically from per-section speed limits, acceleration, and braking patterns ・Stringlines cover coupling, uncoupling, and turnaround moves. Hover any line for a train info tooltip 🎨 UX Improvements ・Tooltips with keyboard shortcuts on the time controls (pause / 1x / 2x / 4x), map button, and diagram button Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.7 (Approach locking and settings screen, targeting mid-June).

Update v1.5 is live! This release brings dispatcher-grade station incident handling to the game. 🚨 Station Incident: Lost Item Recovery ・Station staff retrieve lost items (earphones, smartphones, umbrellas, bags, hats) ・Hold the designated train back from entering the station! ・Recovery starts after the previous train departs, completes in about 1 min 30 sec ・In Scoring Mode, violating entry triggers Game Over; Sandbox shows a red "Critical Safety Violation" warning 📢 Station Incident: Emergency Stop Button ・Emergency stop button is pressed somewhere on a station platform ・All trains automatically decelerate and stop with a loud alarm (emergency brake 4.5 km/h/s) ・Cause and recovery time vary by situation: - Passenger illness (train stopped at station): 4 min - Possible passenger contact (train running through station): 2 min - Trouble on platform (no trains nearby): 3 min ・After resume permission, click each train's overhead "Resume" button to get rolling again ⚙ Trigger Conditions ・Per-scenario probabilities ・When both incidents fire, minimum 15-minute spacing is guaranteed ・No firing in the first 10 min or last 10 min of a scenario (to ensure decision time) 🔗 Share to X (Twitter) ・New "Share on X" button on the Scoring Mode result screen — share your score and rank ・Post text, hashtags, and Steam store URL automatically switch with the game language Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.6 (New map and coupling/uncoupling mechanic, targeting late May).

Update v1.4 is live! This release adds the new Scoring Mode, a Hold-Type signal handling option, and several UX improvements. 🎮 Scoring Mode ・Choose between "Sandbox" and "Scoring" mode on the map selection screen ・Earn points for on-time departures and pass-throughs; lose points for delays, order swaps, and other mistakes ・Final rank (S / A / B / C / D) and a result screen at scenario completion ・Per-scenario high scores are saved locally ・Steam achievements supported (First Dispatch / On Time / Rank S / No Penalty) 👉 For the full point breakdown and rank thresholds, see the help page: https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/help.en.html#scoring-mode 🚦 Signal Handling Mode ・Departure and home signals can now operate in "Hold" or "Auto" mode ・Hold mode keeps a green/yellow signal active until the train clears the section, then drops it back to red — matching real-world Japanese signaling practice ・An in-game help button explains the difference between the two modes 👉 For the difference between Hold and Auto modes, see the help page: https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/help.en.html#signal-handling 🎨 UX Improvements ・Open the in-game MENU and tap "View Help" to jump to the play guide instantly ・Buttons now show a pointer cursor on hover for clearer affordance ・The currently hovered track circuit ID is shown in the bottom-left for easy location-spotting ・Log messages with track circuit IDs are easier to read Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.5 (Station incident simulation, targeting mid-May).

Update v1.3 is live! This release brings full English language support. 🌐 English Support ・Full English translation of all in-game UI (title screen, settings, departure boards, route messages, and more) ・English station arrival and pass-through announcements (male and female voices) ・English versions of departure button graphics ・All help pages translated (How to Play, Map Guides, Train Icon Customization, Streaming Guidelines, etc.) ・Language can be switched between Japanese and English from the settings screen Thank you for playing! We will continue adding new maps and scenarios in future updates.

Update v1.2 is live! This release adds morning rush scenarios, turnaround operation support, and UI improvements. 🆕 New ・Added "Morning Rush" scenario for Keihin-Kawata ・Added "Morning Rush" scenario for Heikai-jima ・Added a MENU button in the top-right of the gameplay screen (easy return to menu / title) 🔁 Operations ・Added turnaround operation support ・Added door reopening feature (configurable per-scenario by direction × class, with probability and max count) ・Added randomized spawn delay (-10s to +30s, asymmetric normal distribution) 👉 For the Keihin-Kawata turnaround operation walkthrough, see the help page: https://tadimaru.github.io/steam-support/maps/keihin-kawata.html#turnaround-intro 🎨 UI / Display ・Ultrawide monitor support ・Train hover tooltip now renders on top (no longer hidden behind other elements) Thank you for playing! We are continuing development toward v1.3 (English localization, targeting 4/28).

v1.1 アップデートを配信しました！ ▼ 新コンテンツ ・夕方ラッシュシナリオを追加しました（平海島・京浜川田） 　列車本数が増えて忙しくなります。 ▼ 改善 ・列車アイコンクリック時のポップアップを大きく見やすく改善 ▼ バグ修正 ・列車のオーバーラン関連の不具合を修正 ・その他細かな不具合修正 ▼ 次回予告 ・4/30 v1.2 朝ラッシュシナリオを追加予定

今後のアップデート予定をお知らせします。

▼ 4/20 v1.1 アップデート

• 夕方ラッシュシナリオ追加（平海島・京浜川田）

• 機能改善

▼ 4/30 v1.2 アップデート

• 朝ラッシュシナリオ追加（平海島・京浜川田）

▼ 5月末 v1.3 アップデート

• 新マップ追加予定

▼ 6月末 v1.4 アップデート

• 新マップ追加予定

▼ その先

他の路線をモチーフにしたマップ等も制作予定です。

まずは4/20の夕方ラッシュをお楽しみに！

感想やフィードバックをお待ちしています。皆さまの好きな鉄道路線もぜひ教えてください。要望の多い路線をモチーフにマップが実装されるかも！？

🔗 お問い合わせ

本日、「鉄道運行管理シミュレーター」のアーリーアクセスを開始しました！

このゲームについて

信号・進路の制御に特化した鉄道シミュレーションです。 あなたは駅の信号扱い係として、列車の進路を設定し、ダイヤ通りに列車を捌いていきます。

• 信号てこの操作で進路を開通

• ダイヤに合わせた列車の発着管理

• 判断を誤れば遅延が連鎖する緊張感

シンプルな操作の中に、奥深い運行管理の世界が広がっています。

遊び方・取扱説明書

操作方法や信号の仕組みなど、詳しい遊び方はこちらをご覧ください。

🔗 遊び方ガイド

列車アイコンを自分好みの画像に変更することもできます。

🔗 列車アイコン変更ガイド

アーリーアクセスについて

現在は基本的な信号扱いシナリオを収録しています。 今後のアップデートで路線・シナリオの追加、機能の拡充を予定しています。

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一緒により良い運行管理体験を作っていけたら嬉しいです。 よろしくお願いします！