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Time: 20 weeks 
Office Size: 14,000 sq ft 
Seats: 75 Seats The Brief
DB Cargo were looking to partner with someone to help them go through the design and create their new state-of-the-art training facilities in both their Wembley and Doncaster locations. The new ETCS Training Centres of Excellence are part of their crucial ongoing work with the East Coast Digital Programme to prepare all staff including train drivers, ground staff and engineers for the UK’s adoption of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS), and needed a space to be created that would help facilitate the different training methods used.
The Approach
Working closely with the project team at DB Cargo, we looked to create an advanced learning environment, by designing a training facility incorporating interactive, real-world simulation tools and digital resources to enhance DB Cargo staff’s skills in ERTMS operations.
We examined how we could optimize spatial efficiency and collaboration so that we could develop flexible, multi-functional areas that facilitate group collaboration, individual study, and practical simulation-based learning.
Compliance also played a significant role in the design of the space as needing to stay within the regulatory standards whilst focusing on the need to create an engaging, user-centric environment for learners and instructors.
The design incorporated immersive simulation zones, adaptable training rooms, and collaborative spaces, ensuring the fit-out aligned with DB Cargo’s goals for realistic, practical training applications.
Technology Integration
A key feature was incorporating advanced simulation systems that mirror real-life ERTMS operations. We worked with vendors to install digital touchscreens, interactive boards, and high-spec monitors for live feedback and digital analysis, empowering trainees to engage directly with real-time scenarios.
Customizable Workspaces
Given the variety of staff roles (train drivers, ground staff, engineers, office), we created modular learning spaces that can be rearranged based on the training needs of each session. Movable walls and adaptable seating arrangements were incorporated, enabling DB Cargo to transition between lecture-style teaching and hands-on practice swiftly.
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