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The Community of Madrid and Madrid Metro have opened an interactive virtual reality simulation zone. The simulator is located at the historic train exhibition at Chamartín station, which has been open for the last year to celebrate the centenary of the Madrid Metro system. Thanks to cutting edge 3D and virtual reality technology, this new […]
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At the beginning of June, personnel of Metro de Madrid completed a Course on Rolling Stock Simulation Models taught by CITEF. The classroom course lasted 32 hours and was divided into two modules: on the one side, training in the use of a multi-body simulation tool and its application to railway dynamics, and on the […]
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The upgrading works for Line 1 of Metro Madrid have now begun. These works include the installation of a rigid overhead conductor rail in replacement of the existing conventional system. This line is the oldest of the entire Madrid Suburban Transport Network, inaugurated on 17th of October 1919, which explains why major engineering studies focused […]
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Metro de Madrid has started the training process scheduled for 2016. The process involves the planned training of the 380 new professionals who are to join current staff to make a total of 1,898 drivers. Their training includes theory and practical. The theoretical block includes subjects concerning regulations, safety, emergency plans and knowledge of customer […]
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