Train Sim World 6: Avanti West Coast BR Class 390 Pendolino

Train Sim World 6: Avanti West Coast BR Class 390 Pendolino EMU Add-On is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion developed and published by Dovetail Games. Released on August 26, 2025, this DLC introduces the Class 390 Pendolino electric multiple unit (EMU) in Avanti West Coast livery, allowing players to operate high-speed services along the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Milton Keynes. The Pendolino is renowned for its tilting technology, enabling it to navigate curves at higher speeds while maintaining passenger comfort. This addition enhances the game's roster of British locomotives, offering a modern and dynamic driving experience.

The DLC offers players the opportunity to operate the Class 390 Pendolino on the West Coast Main Line: London Euston - Milton Keynes route. It includes a variety of timetabled services, scenarios, and challenges, allowing players to experience the complexities of managing high-speed intercity operations. The inclusion of the Pendolino's tilting mechanism adds a unique aspect to the simulation, requiring players to understand and manage the train's dynamic behavior on curved tracks. The detailed modeling of the locomotive and its systems contributes to an immersive and realistic simulation experience.

Promotion for the DLC was conducted through various channels, including announcements on Dovetail Games' official forums and social media platforms. The community was engaged through preview streams and discussions, generating anticipation among train simulation enthusiasts. The DLC was made available on multiple platforms, including Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games Store, ensuring broad accessibility to players worldwide. The route's release was anticipated by the community, with discussions and previews generating excitement among train simulation enthusiasts.

Upon release, the Avanti West Coast BR Class 390 Pendolino EMU Add-On received positive feedback from the Train Sim World community. Players praised the detailed modeling of the locomotive and its systems, noting the accuracy and realism of the rolling stock. The inclusion of authentic British signage and station names added to the immersive experience. While some minor issues were reported, such as occasional bugs and performance concerns on older hardware, the overall reception has been favorable. Many players expressed enthusiasm for the addition of British content to the Train Sim World series and interest in seeing more European routes and rolling stock in future DLCs.