: A more realistic simulation where weather conditions like rain or snow cause wheel slip, requiring careful throttle and brake management.

The base game includes three fundamental routes that showcase the game's diversity, which are vastly expanded by the 54 included DLCs:

: High-speed passenger service featuring the DB BR 406 ICE 3M reaching speeds up to 250 km/h.

This version introduced several pivotal gameplay improvements over its predecessor:

: The introduction of the Livery Designer and Scenario Planner allowed players to customize train paint schemes and create unique routes for the first time.