13 JUNE / 2022 / 13:49
One of the most significant technological advancements at the Training and Education Center is the train simulator. Following the directive of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, since 2015, Baku's metro system has been acquiring only the most modern trains, belonging to the latest - the 4th - generation of technological innovations. Already, 15 new trains manufactured by Russia's "Transmashholding" Joint Stock Company are serving passengers in the capital's metro. Moving forward, this strategic approach will continue, with older trains being replaced exclusively by modern ones that meet these high standards. Consequently, the retraining of train machinists to operate automated trains and the preparation of a new generation of machinists are conducted on a simulator based on the "81-765" type trains.
The simulator, a product of Russia's specialized "Logos" company, is fully interactive and simulates the real-time environment of Baku's metro lines with modern graphic representations. Its software not only encompasses the specifics of Baku's metro but also includes all possible operational scenarios, emergency situations, and instructions a machinist might encounter. The tasks and emergency scenarios are controlled and monitored visually by an instructor from a control center located near the machinist cabin. The software is designed to prevent human intervention and autonomously assesses all actions of the machinist. This simulator is invaluable for the initial acquisition of skills, strengthening and creation of professional habits, enhancing professional competence, identifying and correcting weaknesses in machinists, and for conducting training on a more personalized and comprehensive program.
Adjacent to the simulator, there is a special display screen depicting the passenger carriages of the train. Each carriage is represented with a realistic panel that includes original control equipment. Machinists can receive tasks and test and assess their knowledge and skills in this setup as well.
Furthermore, all actions performed by the machinist at the control wheel in the cabin can be visually monitored by their colleagues through a projector, facilitating subsequent discussions and learning opportunities.
