Rail. SIMtech Rail Simulation Technology Rail. SIMtech Rail Simulation Technology Forum. Morning coffee and registration exhibiting area. Opening remarks from our Chairman. COUNTRY SIMULATION FOR RAIL EDUCATION. The IRIS Management Centre published its 9th edition of the Quality Rail Journal, just in time for the UNIFE General Assembly, held in Barcelona from 21 to 23 June 2017. SSH deliver world class architecture, engineering, infrastructure and construction supervision projects throughout the MENA region. Patentec patent attorney Sydney is a leading Australian intellectual property firm providing individualised, cappedfee and expert patent attorney services. The origins of our use of technology why we deployed it. What are the scenarios in which we have used simulation and what benefits does it deliver. Alcohol 120 1 9 8 Crackle there. What types of technology do we use and what we are looking at next. Making History the GWR way, by introducing the largest fleet of upgrade in GWR history. Good and not so good experiences when delivering a quantum leap in training for the largest fleet upgrade in GWR history, 2 completely new fleets of 2. GWR. Can simulation save the day Virgin Trains East Coast Using Simulation to Change the Game for Good. Whats happening Introduction of our New High Speed Train in the UK, the Virgin Azuma and the European Train Control System ETCS What have we done at VTEC to prepare our business for these major projects How we are using Innovation in Simulation. Coffee, SIM technology exhibition and networking sessions. Designing for compact simulators and a blended learning approach. This will cover the introduction of new compact simulators to GTR and how we will use them in initial training, and also look at how we are approaching the scenario design process not only for the change to compacts but looking at cross industry best practice to incorporate into a blended approach to training delivery. New Simulation technology to support a training model in projects and the use of simulators for Drivers and Signallers in joint training. Simulation and its role in the Digital Twin. Railway technology is developing at an extremely rapid rate as the move to a digital railway gathers pace to meet increasing demand and stakeholder expectations for safe, smooth, predictable journeys. Finding ways of using technology to bring this improvement brings many challenges, as the railway today is a complex, tightly linked system of systems. The use of simulation allows the creation of a digital twin of the railway, so that ideas can quickly be developed using agile techniques, then tested on the simulated twin rather than the real railway. If things work, great, they can be developed, if they dont bring the expected benefits, then nothing is lost and we can move on to the next great idea, pushing the reality of a railway we can be proud of forward quickly. Networking Lunch. Experience with using advanced simulators for basic training of Train Drivers and Traffic Controllers incl refreshment training for experienced personnel. The idea of having integrated scenarios for both train simulators and traffic control simulators. The challenge. The decision to leave the idea. The development of Multi Purpose simulators using In house recourses and off the shelf hardware. Aging simulators and the need for a plan for the future. Gaining Value from Data in a Simulated Rail Environment. Rail organisations have been behind the curve in fully utilising the power of simulation. We have been even slower in taking the data generated by full fidelity simulation and transforming it into valuable management information. This data is available and could provide decision makers at all levels with intelligence on all aspects of the rail system from train paths and running times to user ergonomics and incident recovery. Data can also be used in novel ways the train operator knows how many potential customers are on a train and the infrastructure owner knows when the train will arrive at the station. This data is of value to local retailers, taxi companies, etc. The impact of data will be huge and will power the next generation of the railway. Simulation is such an accurate tool. Coffee, SIM Technology exhibition and networking sessions. Application of microscopic simulation to railway system optimisation. Introduction to BCRRE simulation research. Railway traffic management simulation and optimisation. Railway system design simulation and optimisation. Railway traction energy usage simulation and optimisation. Renewal of simulation based training for train controllers and train dispatchers in the Netherlands An ongoing cooperation of educators, IT and innovation. The traffic control education department is responsible for the training, certification and continuous education of about 6. Simulation is used in training and certification, plans are a made to use it in the continuous education as well. Simulations are done of both current and future situations. In our presentation we will show how we develop specific simulations systems for different didactic objectives by a multifaceted team of specialists in learning, simulation, innovation and IT. Thus we try to find the optimal fit. Panel Discussion Future Trends and impact of Simulation Technology as a tool for Education in Railway Engineering. End of the day. Morning coffee and registration exhibiting area. Opening remarks from our Chairman. Applying Immersive Technology in the Rail Industry Empowering the trainers with modern simulation tools or how to create scenarios from scratch by yourself Live Demo ETCS. Track design and generation. Automatic signalling. ExerciseScenario design. Theoretical content layer. Safety first how to train the immediate response of lookouts in high risk and stressful environments with VR simulation. Infrabel brief. Delivered solution Virtual Reality Cave simulator. Return on experience 6 months of training. Next steps. Coffee, SIM technology exhibition and networking sessions. Validation and Interoperability enabling the Digital Railway. As modern digital systems replace their mechanical predecessors, and human decisions are now taken with the support of software algorithms how do we validate these complex systemsHow can we make legacy systems interoperable with future advances How do we integrate research innovations into the Railway system From timetable planning, through operations to performance analysis, we discuss the power of simulation in support of railway systems integration, through the use of common interfaces and their realisation in the HERMES simulation platform. Simulation developments for a train control interface. Developments in simulation at NS. NS uses simulators for basic training and recurrent instruction. New developments are the use of simulators for performance improvement and research. The purpose is to install simulators in depots to connect learning and operation with each other, and to create the best learning effects. A research simulator has been developed to do research to the effects of changes in infra structure, and devices in the cabin to the alertness and performance of train drivers. Networking Lunch. New Generation of Traffic Controllers Evolutions in Job Tasks require new Training Methodologies. Many railway companies are facing a generation change in their train control staff and need to intensify training of new junior employees. Modern training concepts require trainees to learn independently for themselves. The competence of a train controller, however, comprises not only knowledge, but above all skill and appropriate conduct. These three elements can be acquired and tested by means of simulator training. With flexible, web based simulation systems trainees can practise by themselves the content they have learned in the classroom.