The Schnellfahrstrecke Köln–Aachen is a German high-speed route add-on for the Train Sim World series, compatible with versions 2, 3, 4, 5, and the anticipated 6. This route simulates the railway line between Cologne and Aachen, featuring realistic operations and high-speed potential.
Route Overview and Features
The add-on provides a realistic simulation of the approximately 70-kilometer (43-mile) long line in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Speed: The route is a high-speed corridor, allowing trains to reach speeds up to 250 km/h (155 mph) in certain sections.
- Services: Players can engage in various operations, including high-speed inter-city and international passenger services, regional express operations, and freight movements.
Key features across the different game installments include training modules, engaging scenarios, a realistic 24-hour timetable mode, Journey Mode activities (in TSW2, 3, 4, and 5), and compatibility with in-game tools like the Livery Designer, Scenario Planner, and Creators Club.
Included Rolling Stock
The base add-on package typically includes two primary electric multiple units (EMUs):
- DB BR 406 ICE 3M: The iconic high-speed train used for inter-city and international passenger services.
- DB BR 442 Talent 2: Used for regional and commuter services (S-Bahn and RE9).
Availability
The route add-on is available for purchase individually across all major platforms, including PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, PC Game Pass), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. It is often offered as a “compatible” version for newer game installments, maintaining feature consistency with the original release for Train Sim World 2.
You can purchase the route add-on from official digital storefronts, such as the Steam store or the Xbox store.
