CORYS is developing a complete tram simulator training suite for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), one of Europe’s largest urban transit operators, marking a significant expansion of the company’s tram simulation portfolio.
The project comprises eight replica desk simulators with full cabs and two Ultra Light Simulators (ULS), all designed to train tram drivers on the rolling stock currently operating across the German capital.
A defining feature of the project is its scale and visual fidelity: more than 100 kilometres of photorealistic Berlin routes have been modelled in Unreal Engine, providing drivers with a highly realistic environment in which to develop distance perception and spatial awareness before operating a real tram.
Tram simulation presents challenges that go well beyond those of mainline rail. Simulators must reproduce the full complexity of shared urban spaces, including multi-channel wide field-of-view visuals, high-fidelity CGI, and a dynamic environment populated with pedestrians, cyclists, and road traffic. Each scenario reflects the conditions of a live city rather than an isolated track.
Mario Heischel, Application Manager at BVG, commented: “Simulation is far more than a technical system for us, it is a core training instrument. It allows drivers to experience operational situations realistically, identify risks early, and build confidence in their responses, all before they ever venture out into real traffic.”
CORYS approaches every customer and project individually, assigning a dedicated team to each engagement. Further tram simulator projects are currently under development, with additional announcements to follow.
