## Description
### Steam Store Description
One of the busiest routes on the British rail network springs to life in the
stunning East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route for Train Simulator,
featuring the classic High Speed Train and commuter Class 365 EMU.
The East Coast Main Line was originally built by three railway companies in
the mid-1800s – the North British Railway, North Eastern Railway and Great
Northern Railway – each constructing their own section but with the intention
of linking up to form a through route from London to Scotland, later to become
known as the East Coast Main Line.
The full ECML covers 393 miles (632km) from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh,
passing through Peterborough, Doncaster, York, Darlington and Newcastle. It
forms a key artery on the eastern side of the UK and broadly runs parallel to
the A1 trunk road. Classed as a high speed line, as it mostly meets the speed
criteria of 125mph (201km/h), the route handles cross-country, commuter and
local passenger services, and is a primary route for heavy tonnage of freight
traffic between the north and south of the UK.
Electrification of the route was authorised in 1984 and work began in 1985.
The first electrified section between London and Leeds opened for operational
trials in 1988, and was the fastest main line in the UK until the opening of
High Speed 1 in 2003.
The route for Train Simulator takes in the 76 mile (122 km) section of the
ECML from London to Peterborough. Starting out at the busy London King’s Cross
station, a large hub for long distance and outer-suburban services, the route
winds its way slowly out of the sprawling Capital and, passing Finsbury Park
and Alexandra Palace.
As the route opens up into Hertfordshire, the four track line passes through
Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin, before terminating in
Peterborough. Significant landmarks along the route also include the striking
Alexandra Palace, the Emirates Stadium (home to Arsenal Football Club),
Digswell Viaduct, Gasworks Tunnel at King’s Cross, Copenhagen Tunnels, Bounds
Green train maintenance depot, and Peterborough’s large freight yard and Post
Office depot.
Also included with the route is the popular High Speed Train, complete with
Class 43 locomotives and full coach consist, and the commuter Class 365 EMU in
First Capital Connect livery, a train which is seen on outer-suburban services
between London, Peterborough and beyond.
Whether you are looking for high speed running or the more serene stopping
commuter services along the route of the famous Flying Scotsman, the East
Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route for Train Simulator is filled with
challenging drives and magnificent scenery across the UK’s capital and Home
Counties.
## Twelve Scenarios For the Route
* Peterborough Nene Sidings Departure Tutorial
* King’s Cross Empty Stock Tutorial
* Peterborough Southbound Stopper
* North to Hitchin
* Welwyn Garden City – Down Slow from London (Part 1)
* Welwyn Garden City – Back Up to London (Part 2)
* Back to Bounds Green
* The Staff Train
* In a Hurry
* Morning commute to Stevenage
* Southbound to Kings Cross
* The 801 at 08:01
More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train
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## Key Features
* 76 mile (122km) East Coast Main Line route from London King’s Cross to Peterborough
* Landmarks including Alexandra Palace, Emirates Stadium, Digswell Viaduct, Gasworks Tunnel at King’s Cross, Copenhagen Tunnels and Bounds Green train maintenance depot
* Freight yards and Post Office depot at Peterborough
* High Speed Train (HST), including Class 43 locomotives and full coach consist
* Class 365 EMU in First Capital Connect livery
* Hitachi Class 801 EMU prototype
* Scenarios for the route
* Quick Drive compatible
* Download size: 1,542mb
TS: ECML London – Peterborough