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New Track Access Player
The Track Access Player is now available online. It allows access to our route systems and route library library from any web connected computer. We also have an industry login area for where we demonstrate more fully the real training capability. Email or call us to obtain your login, for more information go to www.trackaccess.net/flash
In addition to our new Track Access Player user the links below to download the latest copy of our magazine and details of our latest Key Routes Leaflet and our Network Emergency Planning system.
Latest Information Leaflets
PDF Issue 12 (04/2009) TA Magazine including details of New Track Access Web Player
PDF Flash Mailing List for New Track Access Web Player
PDF First Capital Connect Driver Trial Poster
PDF Key Routes - TA Route System Now Supplied on USB Keys
PDF Network Emergency Planning
Current News
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Interactive Resignalling
With recent developments in technology relating to the construction and usage of Virtual Models Track Access Services have continued to open up new possibilities for route modernisation and re-signalling projects. What has appeared is the ability to construct and deliver VR models into an interactive user environment.
Two stages exist, initially the track layouts are created and refined in the Track Data Editor environment then, the model is promoted into the simulation environment where results are examined. This approach allows for construction and prototyping of new track conditions where the users may design layouts and try different strategies. Thus, scheme planning and positioning of assets can be adjusted making it is possible to move the projected route designs forward into a working simulation of real train operating conditions.
Once the models are promoted into the simulation environment many new aspects of track conditions can be examined including changes in weather conditions, seasons, times of day, the implications of low adhesion. The organisation and running of the simulations allow the testing of the many routes which comprise a scheme, and allows the addition of multiple rail vehicles simultaneously running through the new signalling designs.
This two stage approach offers high capacity tools at each stage. For the track design and modernisation the Track Data Editor Tool provides a comprehensive user interface to facilitate changes within scalable levels of modelling reality. Completed models can be driven on simple desktop control equipment, where the train controls are offered to the user in a user tool palette, or moved into a fuller simulation environment which offers the possibility of allowing routes to be driven using class specific rail vehicles.
This exciting area of development is extending the value and potential of Virtual Modelling in railway redesign by connecting the engineering phases with the use of Simulation Training, now appearing with most of the UK Train Operators.
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Computer Based Training
Try our online WEBSERVER by applying for a 'login'
ONly for Microsoft Windows XPusers, to obtain a login username and password, plus instructions
Email : CBT-WEBSERVER@trackaccess.co.uk (State the following: Name, Company, Job Title, Telephone)
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Key Routes
Key Routes are a convenient new way to store the Track Access Route Library and all your TA Route Learning Systems. Easy to store and light weight Keys allow you to carry your TA Route Learning Systems everywhere you go.Plug and Play into any computer or laptop using a USB port. Full Route Learning Systems can be loaded onto the key for complete Driver Training Packages.
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YouTube
Track Access Services' YouTube site which is currently being developed. The site current includes the ONE Simulator demonstration, Track Access Services' Routes, London to Brighton in three minutes and archive footage of Rail journeys. For more information go to http://www.youtube.com/trackaccessservices
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International Congress on Transport Safety
Since 2005 the Deutsche Bahn AG / DB Training organises in cooperation with the Centre for Traffic Sciences at the University of Würzburg an annual International Congress on “Transport Safety”. During this congress the different approaches to transport safety in times of international cooperation, liberalisation and new technologies are discussed.
The main objective of the two day congress is that representatives with scientific and applied background as well as responsible persons of several transport areas come together and give one another during lectures and discussions input for the daily work. Track Access Services are always pleased to take part in this exhibition.
Transport Safety Congress in Fulda
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DB Training
The German Railways, "Deutsche Bahn" (DB), is Germany's national railway system. DB Training, learning and consulting, which is the division of DB is the largest provider of vocational qualifications and consulting in Europe
DB Training in Fulda
Full motion simulation for driver training
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DB Simulation
The DB Training simulators for train drivers enable highly realistic training of driving manoeuvres in both regular operations and in case of faults. The primary targets are to practice safe and reliable application of railway operating regulations, vehicle technology and safe reactions in stress situations.
Ice Train Simulator in Fulda
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