KRAO in Finland
STIB in Belgium
SETRAG in Gabon
De Lijn in Belgium
Transdev in Australia
IFF in Morocco
SNCB in Belgium
SBS in Singapour
FDP in Columbia
Syndey Trains in Australia
Medellin in Colombia

Compact Simulator

Smart compromise

Optimised immersion

Compact Simulators strike the right balance: smaller desks, virtualised elements, and flexible configurations ensure immersive driver training without the scale or cost of a Full-Cab.

SETRAG in Gabon

STIB in Belgium

SBS Transit in Singapore

Railway

A compact desk where the main driving controls are physically reproduced, while complementary systems are displayed virtually for efficiency.

Tram

Panoramic visuals built for dense traffic and road interaction, ensuring drivers can anticipate and react to complex urban scenarios.

Metro

Visuals faithfully adapted to metro operations, reproducing the actual driver’s field of view — whether limited to a forward window or complemented by a side view.

Instrumentation at your measure

Physical controls

The desk layout is defined by the client, with key controls physically reproduced and the overall size adjusted to fit training spaces.

Virtualised systems

Less-used systems are moved to touchscreens, giving operators a space-efficient solution that remains flexible as their training evolves.

Interchangeable desks

A single Compact Simulator can represent multiple vehicles thanks to its interchangeable desks. Start with one model, then add new panels as your fleet evolves.

Multiple fleets

This approach provides operators with maximum flexibility:

  • One simulator, multiple vehicles
  • Scalable investment
  • Efficient use of space
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More ways to adapt

Beyond full interchangeable desks, Compact Simulators can also switch modular panels or dedicated driving seats.

Interchangeable panels

Different parts of the driver’s desk can be swapped to reproduce various rolling stock layouts. This modularity allows operators to train on multiple vehicles without changing the entire desk.

Interchangeable driving seats

Each seat comes with its own set of controls and manipulators. By switching seats, instructors can adapt the simulator to different vehicles, expanding training possibilities within the same Compact.

Aligning with your identity

Your choice of shell

Compact Simulators adapt to your setting, with two options available:

  • A standard shell, personalised with your organisation’s identity through colours and logos.
  • A shell-free room setup creating a fully enclosed environment that heightens immersion.


Mobility redefined

Training that travels

Though not designed as portable units, Compact Simulators can be integrated into vans or trucks to become mobile learning environments, delivering immersion wherever it is needed.

Key benefits:

  • Reduce downtime – Train staff without disrupting operations.
  • Bring training closer – Reach crews directly where they work.
  • Optimise resources – Use one mobile unit across multiple sites.


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Compact Simulators FAQ

Every training centre has unique constraints and goals. This FAQ explains how the Compact Simulator adapts to your environment, whether you need multi-fleet training, optimised space, or a scalable solution that grows with your needs.

A Full-Cab is unrivalled in realism, but it also requires significant space and budget. Compacts offer near Full-Cab immersion with a reduced footprint, making them ideal for training centres where cost-effectiveness and flexibility are as important as immersion.

Yes, but the level of expandability depends on the choices made at the design stage. If you want the simulator to support interchangeable elements in the future, they must be planned from the outset, as the base structure is designed specifically for desk-swapping.

Clients define the level of physical instrumentation according to their needs. Some opt for full-size brake handles and master controllers, while others prefer to virtualise less critical buttons and indicators to save space. In some cases, even the physical manipulators are reproduced in a smaller format to optimise the desk footprint, while still retaining the essential feel and ergonomics.

When installed in a closed training room, the absence of a shell actually increases immersion. Trainees are fully enclosed in the simulated environment, with no external distractions, while still benefiting from the Compact’s smaller footprint.

The main compromises are a smaller desk, more virtualised elements, and less space for cab structure or peripheral equipment. These choices reduce cost and footprint while maintaining strong immersion for training.

Yes. Compacts come with a full instructor station, allowing scenario creation, live monitoring, and performance assessment.

Not necessarily. In that case, a Nano may be more efficient, as it provides fast setup, portability, and scalable deployment. A Compact becomes the better choice when practical handling and immersion are required in addition to theory.

Yes. Many operators use Nanos for large-scale classroom or distributed training, and Compacts as the next step for immersive hands-on practice. Together, they create a progressive training ecosystem that is both scalable and cost-efficient.

Yes. Once drivers have mastered procedures and signalling on Nanos, a Compact provides the physical desk, manipulators, and immersive visuals that help bridge the gap toward Full-Cab level training.

Compacts are built with the same premium materials as our Full-Cabs, ensuring robustness under intensive daily use. Software and hardware components can be updated without replacing the entire simulator, protecting your investment over the long term.

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