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Scaling VR training for train managers

Article on Denova’s Dispatch Simulator published in November edition of Rail Professional

Rail Professional published an article about how Transport for Wales (TfW) has become the first UK train operator to introduce scalable VR training for train managers and why Denova’s Dispatch Simulator is poised to transform competence development across the rail industry.

The article explores

  • Why TfW were the perfect partner for this collaboration
  • The technical challenges in modelling TfW’s Class 197
  • Applying knowledge from other sectors including NHS, military and emergency services
  • Simulating real-life scenarios
  • Why VR is now an accessible technology
  • How the Dispatch Simulator has helped build confidence and competence
  • Complementing existing training procedures
  • Rolling this out to the rest of the railway industry

Read the full interview here

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