From the complex Piccadilly station to the modern airport terminus, multiple lines combine to serve Greater Manchester commuters aboard Northern Trains traction. Experience a variety of services and intricate station details with Alan Thomson Simulation’s first route in Train Sim World 5.
A railway network with complex history, the lines which service the heart of Manchester date back as far as the 1840s. The mainline through Stockport established as a major trunk route and quickly became overloaded. It was supplemented in the early 1900s with the addition of the Styal Line, an alternative path between Wilmslow and Manchester. In 1993, a spur would be built off this new line to serve Manchester Airport, taking trains directly under the flight path and right next to EGCC’s second air terminal.
In Train Sim World 5: Manchester Airport Commuter, you’ll be busy operating frequent Northern Trains services. Either driving or as a conductor, take the BR Class 323 from Alderley Edge to Manchester via Stockport, or via the triangle junction to the airport. Explore the stunningly detailed route across 2x timetables, and experience the bustling Monday to Saturday schedule, including freight, as well as the alternative Sunday patterns. With timetable layers, speed along the route with the Avanti West Coast Pendolino, and route hop to extend your shift across the quaint Glossop Line (other content available separately).
Key Features
Manchester Piccadilly to Alderley Edge via both Manchester Airport and Stockport
Points of interest include Longsight depot and Manchester Airport landing patterns
BR Class 323 EMU in Northern Trains livery
BR Class 66 diesel loco in DB Cargo UK livery
FKA Container Wagons
Highly detailed, feature-rich, driving cab
True-to-life performance, suspension and handling
Accessible Tutorial on the Training Center
5 engaging Scenarios and 2 authentic timetables, both with conductor mode;
Monday - Saturday timetable
Sunday timetable
Journey Mode tying together Training, Scenarios and Timetabled Services
Additional Timetable layers adding playable passenger trains, each available separately;
Class 390 on Avanti West Coast services
Class 350 on Trans-Pennine services
Class 158, both on East Midlands and limited Northern services (in ScotRail livery)
Class 150 and 153 Transport for Wales services
Class 87 railtour services
Rail Head Treatment Train services
A selection of Route Tasks to complete
Explore the route and trains in Free Roam
Hop between Manchester Airport Commuter and Glossop Line (available separately) on foot
Livery Designer, Formation Designer and Scenario Planner compatible. Share your creations with the Creators Club
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Download size: 10.3 GB
