SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue

SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue

SimRail S.A. · December 16, 2021 · Trains, Simulation, Driving, Transportation, Immersive Sim

SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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About SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue

✦ AI summary

SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue puts you in the cabin of authentic Polish trains, managing complex driving physics as you haul freight or passengers across challenging terrain. Two distinct scenarios—a passenger run on busy mainline routes and a grueling industrial coal haul through the Silesian mountains—showcase realistic railway operations with exceptional graphics and detailed simulation depth.

SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue...


presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!


Become the Driver...


of the E186 locomotive carrying coal wagons and overcome all difficulties - a heavy train and numerous hills will test your skills!
Do you prefer passenger trains? No problem! Lead the EN96 unit on one of the most important railway lines in Poland and deliver all passengers on time!


The world's best representation of driving physics and fantastic graphics...


will make you feel like a real train driver!
You don't know how to drive the train? The tutorial will make you the best in this profession.


new Mission...


In the prologue, we have prepared two scenarios for you. The first one is identical to the one we presented in the demo. We will run the EN96 passenger train on the section Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice - Będzin. Stop at all stations and get passengers safely and on time.
The second scenario is a real treat for fans of industrial climates. You have the E186 locomotive at your disposal, with 20 coal wagons attached to it. Overcome the difficulties of the goods lines in Silesia and admire the beautiful views - numerous mines and plants, but also a lot of greenery. Hurry up, the power plant is waiting for this coal!

SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 19, 2026
it is for xbox seris x
Recommended Aug 20, 2026
SimRail: The Railway Simulator: Prologue is a train simulator that takes the driving side of railways pretty seriously. I am put into the cab of either a passenger train or a freight locomotive and expected to actually pay attention to things like speed, braking, signals and stopping at the right places. It is not really a game I can rush through. The whole point is taking my time, learning how the train works and trying to complete the journey properly. I like that because it makes even a normal trip feel like something I have to concentrate on. The passenger scenario has me driving an EN96 unit along the Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice to Będzin section in Poland, stopping at the stations and trying to get passengers there safely and on time. The other scenario puts me in an E186 locomotive pulling 20 coal wagons through the industrial areas of Silesia. I actually like having both because they give me very different things to deal with. The passenger service is more about keeping to the timetable and handling regular stops, while the heavy freight train makes acceleration and braking feel much more important. The driving itself is where the game does a lot right. I have to learn the…
Not recommended Aug 5, 2026
Controls are really awkward, not very well explained
Recommended Jun 19, 2026
I got this game a few years ago and have not really had a go, until a few moments ago. A bit different from the other types that I have played, over the years and will definitely recommend it.
Recommended Apr 15, 2026
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Recommended Apr 10, 2026
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