Cloud Simulator

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Strengthening training continuity

Cloud simulation acts as a bridge in the training journey: it helps trainees get familiar with procedures and signalling principles before using simulators, practice between sessions to reinforce learning, and stay updated when new situations or procedures arise.

What is Cloud Simulation?

It is simply our simulation software, hosted online in a secure environment. It delivers the same exercises and training logic as on physical simulators, but can be accessed directly from the user’s own hardware — laptop, tablet, or desktop — with no simulator required.

For trainees

Trainees can log in from their own laptop, tablet, or desktop. This continuous access helps them build confidence and stay engaged without depending on physical simulators.

For instructors

Instructors gain full remote flexibility: they can create and adapt exercises from anywhere, monitor trainee performance online, and instantly share new content or updates with all users. This makes it easier to ensure consistency across the whole workforce.

For trainees

1
Before using simulators

● Get familiar with procedures before immersive sessions;
● Reduce simulator time spent on basic theory by preparing in advance;
● Ensure all learners start with the same level of knowledge.

2
Between sessions

● Reinforce knowledge between simulator sessions through targeted exercises;
● Keep trainees active and engaged during gaps in the training schedule;
● Build confidence for the next session.

3
After certification

● Stay sharp with refresher modules on new procedures;
● Practice critical updates to ensure readiness;
● Keep skills relevant and up to date over time.

For instructors

1
Before using simulators

● Design and assign exercises remotely in advance;
● Standardise preparation by ensuring all trainees receive the same instructions;
● Save simulator time for immersive, high-value scenarios.

2
Between sessions

● Monitor trainee activity and progress online;
● Adjust content dynamically to address specific gaps;
● Keep training schedules efficient by reducing downtime.

3
After certification

● Roll out new procedures or safety updates instantly to all staff;
● Verify that every trainee has correctly integrated the changes;
● Generate performance reports to ensure compliance.

Smart features

Next signal viewer

A zoom function displays the next signal once the train reaches a set distance, making it easier for trainees to read signals in dense 3D environments.

Booking platform

A smart booking system lets many users share a limited number of licences fairly and efficiently.

How our partners use the Cloud Simulation

Digirail in France

Digirail relies on Cloud Simulation as a complementary tool to its two Nano simulators. With 20 licenses and more than 150 active users, the platform supports a large community of learners who access exercises through 1-hour booking slots.

Educational applications

  • Discovery and initiation: Simple exercises to get familiar with train start-up and basic railway operations.
  • Progressive learning: Cloud exercises are intentionally more accessible than those on the Nano, ensuring a smooth skills development path.
  • Individual and group practice: Learners can train on their own or during group sessions, where instructors project the Cloud via HDMI and deliver live lessons.
  • Signal zoom functionality: A widely used feature at Digirail. Instructors can define a distance (e.g., 100m), and once the train reaches that threshold, a window automatically pops up showing the signal’s status. This reinforces understanding of signaling principles and can be applied only to selected signals.

Added value

  • Better preparation before moving on to Nano simulators.
  • Increased flexibility and accessibility for a large number of learners.
  • Ability for instructors to enhance lessons with live Cloud projection.
  • Improved comprehension of signaling thanks to the dynamic zoom functionality.

SBB in Switzerland

SBB operates a large training setup, combining 25 Nano simulators and 16 Full-Cab simulators. Their training program includes 10 different train models and aims to create 650 dedicated exercises for learners. Training sessions run intensively from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with groups rotating every 30 minutes. To handle this workload, Cloud Simulation complements their simulator fleet by preparing trainees before in-simulator sessions and supporting continuous practice in between.

Educational applications

  • Preparation before simulator use: Cloud exercises ensure that learners arrive ready for the short but intensive simulator sessions, maximizing the time spent on high-value, immersive scenarios.
  • Between-session reinforcement: With fast rotations every 30 minutes, learners can use Cloud Simulation to practice key procedures and reinforce knowledge during downtime.
  • Consistency across platforms: The same exercises are deployed seamlessly across Full-Cab, Nano, and Cloud simulators, ensuring a standardized training experience regardless of the device.
  • Scalability of content: With a target of 650 exercises covering 10 train models, SBB leverages the Cloud to deliver a wide variety of scenarios accessible anytime to all learners.

Added value

  • Maximises simulator usage by shifting basic preparation to the Cloud, freeing Nano and full-cab simulators for high-value immersive training.
  • Increases training efficiency within an intensive schedule where groups rotate every 30 minutes.
  • Provides consistent learning content across Cloud, Nano, and Full-Cab simulators.
  • Offers scalable support for a wide training programme covering 10 train models and hundreds of exercises.
  • Improves learner readiness and confidence before entering fast-paced simulator sessions.

SNCF Voyageurs in France

With the arrival of the next-generation TGV M, SNCF Voyageurs is facing the challenge of training drivers on an entirely new train concept. The modular architecture, redesigned cab, and embedded signaling systems require a fresh training approach. To meet these needs, SNCF Voyageurs uses Cloud Simulation to prepare its drivers in advance, ensuring they gain familiarity with the TGV M long before the first units enter service.

Educational applications

  • Early familiarisation: Digital access to the TGV M driving cab and onboard systems allows drivers to explore the new train before physical deployment.
  • Comprehensive operations coverage: Exercises include both static tasks (train preparation, inspections, troubleshooting) and dynamic procedures (traction, braking, degraded modes).
  • Flexible access: Available via web browser on PCs or tablets, without installation, enabling training anywhere and anytime.
  • Instructor management: Centralised tools support scenario creation, learner monitoring, and performance reporting.

Added value

  • Ensures readiness for TGV M operations ahead of launch.
  • Expands training capacity without increasing simulator infrastructure.
  • Guarantees consistent training across different regions and teams.
  • Provides scalability to accompany the progressive deployment of the TGV M fleet.
  • Reinforces both standard procedures and emergency preparedness in a digital-first environment.

Cloud Simulators FAQ

This section answers key questions about Cloud Simulation, providing insight into how it supports and optimises your training strategy alongside physical simulators.

Cloud Simulation doesn’t replace physical simulators — it extends their value. By preparing trainees in advance and keeping them active between sessions, the Cloud reduces idle simulator time and ensures that every learner arrives better prepared.

The built-in booking platform ensures fair and efficient usage. Even with 20 licences, more than 150 learners can be trained by reserving time slots or connecting directly when a licence is available. This scalability means training can grow without constantly investing in new hardware.

Yes. Instructors have access to centralised tools to create exercises, assign them to groups, and monitor performance. This allows them to adjust content dynamically and maintain consistency across the entire workforce, even when learners are geographically dispersed.

Cloud Simulation is inherently scalable and device-agnostic. It supports training from PCs, tablets, or any connected device, making it future-proof as training needs evolve, fleets expand, and new signalling standards (such as ETCS) are introduced.

Absolutely. Clients can define the exact layout of the interface (3D view, instrumentation, etc.), and integrate the platform with their Learning Management System (LMS).

Cloud Simulation is designed to grow with your organisation. For example, some operators use 75 licences to train more than 3,000 users. The booking system and centralised management make it easy to add new users, fleets, or procedures without new hardware investments. And if training needs expand further, additional licences can always be purchased to instantly increase capacity.

For trainees, Cloud Simulation feels like using a real simulator — they practice the same procedures, signalling rules, and exercises they will later face on physical devices, just accessed remotely. The Pocket Simulator offers a different experience: it’s lighter, more gamified, and focused on interactive 3D discovery and quizzes, making it ideal for theoretical learning and self-paced familiarisation.

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