ZDSimulator: Kyiv-Jmerinka Route

The Kyiv–Jmerinka Route DLC was developed and published by the ZDSimulator Team, releasing on 17 April 2025. Like other add‑ons for ZDSimulator, it is available for the Windows version of the base game and requires ownership of the main simulator; no alternative console or non‑PC ports are listed.

This DLC recreates the Ukrainian railway route that connects the capital Kyiv with the railway hub of Zhmerynka (often transliterated “Jmerinka”). The route spans over 250 km of track, is fully electrified under 25 kV AC overhead lines, and includes a series of major stations — including Kyiv‑Pasazhyrskyi, Fastiv, Koziatyn, Zhmerynka — along with realistic infrastructure. The line supports both passenger and freight operations, complete with accurate signaling, switches, service facilities, and a blend of historical and modern railway infrastructure. The environment along the route features central‑Ukraine landscapes and a representation of both rural and urban zones.

Promotion for the DLC appears to have been handled primarily via the official store listing on Steam, where its key attributes are outlined: route length, electrification, major stations, traffic types (passenger and freight), and the fact that it integrates with the simulator’s existing systems such as scenario mode, free‑ride, and the level editor. Given that the route release coincided with a larger wave of content added to ZDSimulator at its Steam launch, there was no large external advertising campaign; instead, visibility was driven by the platform’s catalogue and word-of-mouth among simulation enthusiasts.

Since the DLC is quite recent and currently shows “no user reviews,” public reception is still forming. Feedback from community forums and discussion threads suggests a generally positive view: many players welcome having a realistic central‑Ukraine route that offers both passenger and freight operations with stable electrification and key station coverage. Some note that enjoyment depends heavily on having compatible rolling stock and thoughtful scenario or timetable content — without those, the route may feel underutilised. Overall, the Kyiv–Jmerinka Route seems geared toward simulation fans who value authenticity and variety in Ukrainian railway operations rather than casual players seeking simple gameplay.