JR EAST Train Simulator: Chuo Line Rapid Service (Takao to Tokyo) E233-0 series PC

Operate the E233-0 series trains on the Chuo Line Rapid Service from Takao to Tokyo, covering 53.1 km across 24 stations with ATS-P safety equipment. Drive authentic weekday and weekend schedules like Commuter Special Rapid 602H from Tachikawa at 07:07 to Tokyo at 07:56, or Rapid 692T from Takao at 06:50 to Tokyo at 08:06, all using 10-car consists. Real voice announcements come from centers like Toyoda Crew Supervisory or Hachioji Crew Supervisory. Spot highlights such as the Toyota Car Center depot between Hachioji and Toyoda Stations, the Tama River Railroad Bridge near Hino and Tachikawa, and the Musashino Plateau elevation shifts between Kunitachi and Kokubunji. Run parallel to Chuo/Sobu local trains from Mitaka to Ochanomizu, and trace the Edo Castle Outer Moat Ruins between Yotsuya and Ochanomizu. Train simulation fans who crave precise route replication and commuter rail operations will find this focused PC experience essential.

The Chuo Line Rapid Service one of the major commuter lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area, connecting the Tama area, a bedroom community spreading in the western part of Tokyo, with Shinjuku, the world's largest terminal station, and the office areas of central Tokyo.
The line runs east to west in a straight line for more than 20 km through the center of Tokyo between Tachikawa Station and Nakano Station.
The line between Yotsuya and Ochanomizu Stations is characterized by the fact that the tracks are laid along the remains of the outer moat of Edo Castle, and passengers can enjoy the varied scenery of the outer moat of Edo Castle and the Kanda River.
The first half of the line is a commuter line running through a bedroom town, while the second half runs through the Akihabara Electric Town and the office district of central Tokyo.

Highlight

• The "Toyota Car Center" seen on the right between Hachioji Station and Toyota Station.
  This is the main depot for Chuo Line rapid trains.
  
• The "Toyota Car Center" seen on the right between Hachioji Station and Toyota Station.
  This is the main depot for Chuo Line rapid trains.
  
• The Tama River Railroad Bridge between Hino Station and Tachikawa Station.
  This bridge crosses the Tama River, the largest river in the Tama region.
  
• Musashino Plateau" between Kunitachi and Kokubunji Stations
  The train runs from the elevated section to the excavated section, which is one level lower than the surrounding area.
  
• This difference in elevation is a characteristic of the Musashino Plateau.
  
• Running side-by-side with "Chuo/Sobu local station trains" between Mitaka and Ochanomizu Stations
  The highlight of this section is running side-by-side with the Chuo and Sobu local trains.
  
• The "Edo Castle Outer Moat Ruins" between Yotsuya and Ochanomizu Stations
  
• The site of the former Bansebashi Station between Ochanomizu and Kanda Stations

Route information

• Section: Chuo Line Rapid Service Takao→Tokyo Inbound
  
• Total length: 53.1 km
  
• Number of stations: 24
  
• Safety equipment: ATS-P

Train schedules that can be operated

• Train number: 602H
  
• Type/Destination: Commuter Special Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa(07:07) to Tokyo(07:56)　*Ome Station First Departure
  
• Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number: 692T
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
  
• Section where you can drive: Takao(06:50) to Tokyo(08:06)
  
• Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number: 916H
  
• Type/Destination: Chuo Special Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
  
• Section where you can drive: Takao(09:11) to Tokyo(10:15)
  
• Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number: 1034T
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekend Schedule)
  
• Section where you can drive: Tachikawa(10:33) to Tokyo(11:21)　*Ome Station First Departure
  
• Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Hachioji Crew Supervisory Center
  
  
• Train number: 1654T
  
• Type/Destination: Rapid to Tokyo (Weekday Schedule)
  
• Section where you can drive: Takao(16:15) to Tokyo(17:26)
  
• Car type: Series E233-0 10 cars
  
• Responsible for real voice train announcements: Toyoda Crew Supervisory Center