FRANCE: Corys has completed the renovation of Paris operator RATP’s metro train driving simulators.
RATP has a total of 23 compact simulators and one full-scope simulator.
New PCs have been deployed, computer generated images switched to Matrix technology, and the functionality of the Octys system and scenario management updated. The full-scope simulator’s edge blending projection system with two projectors has been replaced by a structure with five 55 inch vertical displays with thin edges.
UK: Polish company SIM Factor is to supply Northern with six motion platform cab simulators including 600 km of real footage of the operator’s routes. These will provide a full-immersion environment for training drivers, conductors and other apprentices. There will also be a passenger saloon simulator ...
UK: Transport for London is looking for ‘innovative solutions’ which would reduce its reliance on full scale mock-up cab simulators for training London Underground drivers. TfL says full-scale simulators ‘seem to add value to the training experience’, but are large, immovable, and require staff to travel ...
UK: Tyne & Wear Metro has taken delivery of a Corys full-size cab simulator to train staff on its incoming fleet of trains to be supplied by Stadler. The simulator replicates the network and all 60 stations, as well as weather conditions such as snow or ...
