We hope you are all enjoying the Shin-etsu Line DLC and updates that were released on September 26 (Tuesday).
We received the following feedback about the Shin-etsu Line DLC
"Very nice line, high quality, beautiful scenery, coastal scenery and the sound of the waves are very soothing!"
"The train is quite enjoyable with multiple conductor announcements, long distance and high speed operation, and relaxing scenery along the line that you don't get in the city."
"I felt that the environmental sounds around each station, such as the sound of waves at Aomi River Station, wild birds, agricultural machinery, and cars idling in front of the station, were recorded with great care."
The production team is encouraged by all of the positive feedback and your candid reviews.
Thank you again for the many reviews and supportive comments.
Now, we would like to inform you of the next distribution schedule, which you have all been waiting for.
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[h4]The next DLC will be the Hachinohe Line, which will be the first diesel train in the fully-distributed version![/h4]
- Route: Hachinohe Line(八戸線)
- Section: Outbound Hachinohe(八戸) ⇒ Kuji(久慈)
- Model: Series Kiha E130-500 (2-car train)
- Release date: Scheduled for October 31, 2023 (Tue.)
- International sales price: US$34.99
The Hachinohe Line connects Hachinohe Station in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture with Kuji Station in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture.
The line was first opened in 1894 between Shiriuchi Station (now Hachinohe Station) and Hachinohe Station (now Hon'hachinohe Station), and was repeatedly extended and opened to service until 1930, when the line was extended to Kuji Station, bringing the Hachinohe Line into full service.
With the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train line extension between Hachinohe and Shin-Aomori stations in December 2010, the line between Hachinohe and Aomori stations, which had previously been on the Tohoku Main Line, was transferred to Aomori Railway, and is now a line with no connections to other JR conventional lines.
In October 2013, "TOHOKU EMOTION," a sightseeing train with a restaurant space throughout the train, began operation between Hachinohe and Kuji Stations, mainly on Saturdays and holidays.
The train line is divided into two separate lines: one between Hachinohe Station and Same Station for urban transportation, and the other between Hachinohe and Kuji Station for interregional transportation.
The majority of the route runs along the coastline, including the Tanezaki Coast, a national scenic beauty spot and a breeding ground for petrels. From Hachinohe Station to Same Station, the line runs through factories and urban areas; from Same Station to Rikuchu-Nakano Station, it runs through rural areas and along the Pacific Ocean; and from Rikuchu-Nakano Station to Kuji Station, it runs through hilly areas. Some sections of the line offer views of the ocean, making it a popular route for passengers to see the ocean from the train windows.
We are working hard on the production so that we can inform you of the production status as soon as possible. Please look forward to further updates!
