Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), operators of the Manchester tram system, continues to benefit from their recently installed Avansim T1 Compact Cab Simulator which has played a significant role in their successful redesigned driver training course. Developed to achieve maximum quality and efficiency with the use of accurate simulation hardware, advanced artificially intelligence and geo-specific environment from Bury-Altrincham, the Avansim simulation system represents a state-of-the-art training tool.
Anna Barraud, Kam's Training Manager stated:
"The Avansim simulator has revolutionised the way we train drivers in Manchester. As well as training competencies for new and existing drivers, we are now starting to use the simulator for testing basic competencies during new driver recruitment. This process will improve the quality of our recruitment by helping us identify candidates with the right core abilities."
Metrolink has recognised the advantages of Avansim systems since 2012 when, using Avansim's Tram-Pro simulators, their team of 120 drivers learnt the new routes ahead of the completion of the largest expansion programme in the UK.
VGF, the owner and operator of Frankfurt's Trams, Underground and Buses continue to expand their tram simulator system. Avansim have recently delivered new simulator hardware and route upgrades for the tram system to now include Line 14 and Line 17. This enables additional operational scenario simulation at the line termini at Stadion and Rebstokbad.
Herr D., VGF Driver Trainer and simulator training specialist commented:
"Adding the new track sections, and in particular, the terminus arrangements have enabled us to provide high quality and efficient training for operations that are virtually impossible to train using traditional methods."
Avansim have supplied VGF's training suite with five dual vehicle T2 Simulator Workstations and an Instructor Workstation enabling driver training for both the Tram and U-Bahn Metro system on multi-function simulators.
AVANSIM are pleased to be working with Midland Metro again to deliver a compact cab simulator replica of the newly delivered CAF Urbos Generation 3 vehicles for Birmingham's expanding network. This highly detailed compact replica will join the fleet of Tram-Pro desk-top simulators that trained Midland Metro's drivers on the Birmingham Cross City Extension before it was completed and continues to add significant value to ongoing training.
The new, much larger, simulator will allow drivers to become familiar with the differences between the current CAF Urbos fleet and the new third generation vehicles. AVANSIM will include sophisticated software to allow drivers to switch between the two vehicles control and management systems to enable easy and efficient transition training for drivers.
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