ZDSimulator

ZDSimulator is a railway simulator in which you drive locomotives on real routes and take on scenarios based on train drivers’ practical challenges. You can operate heavy freight trains and high-speed passenger trains, or drive in free mode on exact copies of real railway sections.

Driving and training

Choose between simple and complex modes, whether you are a beginner or want a more involved simulation. The game models locomotive and train controls with realistic physics, including detailed electrical circuits and locomotive equipment. An instructor can set faults and emergencies for you to handle.

Routes and scenarios

The simulator includes more than 50 routes, covering over 3,000 km of real track profiles and stations. Scenarios offer challenges drawn from train drivers’ real-world practice.

Multiplayer

Network play lets participants see one another and drive at a distance. A dispatcher can control signals and train movements.

Origins

Initially developed in 2007 as a simulator for training Ukrainian train drivers, ZDSimulator later gained popularity among railway simulator fans and was actively developed by its community. The Steam release is a relaunch of the simulator.