General Background

As a continually growing economic area, the European railway sector is characterised by increasing advancements in technology and staff requirements. In order to achieve safe, competitive, and interoperable railways, a particular attention to the qualification of train drivers is essential. To realise a consistent European level of drivers’ competencies, it is necessary to establish common training technology, common training contents as well as generally accepted assessment procedures. 2TRAIN aims at outlining European standards for the training of train driver competencies, providing best-practice guidelines for an efficient, safety enhancing, and cost-effective use of latest simulation technology.

Project Objectives

2TRAIN aims at two objectives. The first topic is to reach a maximum utilisation of latest computer-based training technology and to develop a modular platform in order to enable an integration of these technological solutions in existing training environments throughout Europe. The second one is to increase the train drivers’ competency in crisis management by defining and realising appropriate human factor training scenarios that will be evaluated and validated within the demonstration phase. Click here for more

Project Outline

Individual European countries differ in national laws, engine technology, signalling systems and rule books. In addition, the general training structure varies. The use of computer based training tools and simulators ranges from an extensive use in some countries to no use at all in other countries. Hence, a complete unification of training contents and training methods will be unachievable. Nevertheless, as Europe grows together and cross-border operations increase there is a strong need to harmonise and coordinate the education of train drivers in those areas where it is possible. This is the aspect 2Train will focus on. Click here for more

Project Outcome

2TRAIN will develop a harmonised and integrated computer-based training system that will support common standards and approaches for training of train drivers in Europe. As a consequence the project will make a major contribution to safety by improving human factor issues which are the underlying cause of most accidents. Click here for more

	Sitemap Copyright & Imprint Privacy Policy Legal Validity of this Disclaimer Home 2TRAIN Consortium Contact Downloads General Background As a continually growing economic area, the European railway sector is characterised by increasing advancements in technology and staff requirements. In order to achieve safe, competitive, and interoperable railways, a particular attention to the qualification of train drivers is essential. To realise a consistent European level of drivers’ competencies, it is necessary to establish common training technology, common training contents as well as generally accepted assessment procedures. 2TRAIN aims at outlining European standards for the training of train driver competencies, providing best-practice guidelines for an efficient, safety enhancing, and cost-effective use of latest simulation technology. Project Objectives 2TRAIN aims at two objectives. The first topic is to reach a maximum utilisation of latest computer-based training technology and to develop a modular platform in order to enable an integration of these technological solutions in existing training environments throughout Europe. The second one is to increase the train drivers’ competency in crisis management by defining and realising appropriate human factor training scenarios that will be evaluated and validated within the demonstration phase. Click here for more Project Outline Individual European countries differ in national laws, engine technology, signalling systems and rule books. In addition, the general training structure varies. The use of computer based training tools and simulators ranges from an extensive use in some countries to no use at all in other countries. Hence, a complete unification of training contents and training methods will be unachievable. Nevertheless, as Europe grows together and cross-border operations increase there is a strong need to harmonise and coordinate the education of train drivers in those areas where it is possible. This is the aspect 2Train will focus on. Click here for more Project Outcome 2TRAIN will develop a harmonised and integrated computer-based training system that will support common standards and approaches for training of train drivers in Europe. As a consequence the project will make a major contribution to safety by improving human factor issues which are the underlying cause of most accidents. Click here for more Back to Top