Deutsche Bahn establishes a new training facility in Freiburg
Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway company, has expanded its training network in Baden-Württemberg with the opening of a new training centre in Freiburg. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to train 70 young talents and 40 career changers in the art of train traffic control.
The new centre is a significant step in Deutsche Bahn's workforce development efforts, as the demand for train traffic controllers is on the rise. The centre employs a modern concept with digital simulation for practical qualification, using Augmented Reality (AR) and Control Center Simulation technologies to provide immersive, realistic training experiences.
This innovative training program is designed to help controllers master operational challenges in train traffic management, enhancing operational safety and efficiency. The sessions are conducted at simulation centres equipped with advanced AR and control simulation systems, allowing trainees to experience real-life scenarios in a controlled environment.
Interested parties can apply directly at the regional job events, with application days scheduled, for example, on July 10 in Basel and on July 24 in Offenburg. Deutsche Bahn plans to hire approximately 20,000 new employees nationwide by 2025, with around 5,700 of these positions being in the junior area.
Dr. Clarissa Freundorfer, the company's authorised representative, sees this as an important contribution to securing skilled workers in the region. The new training centre in Freiburg marks the start of a series of regional job events, aiming to reduce travel times for young people by providing local training opportunities.
For the most up-to-date and specific information regarding application days, exact training locations, and available positions, visiting Deutsche Bahn’s official career or training web pages is recommended. Although precise current dates, locations, and position availability for Deutsche Bahn’s AR and simulation training are not stated explicitly, the details above summarise the typical structure and approach used by Deutsche Bahn for controller training programs based on AR and simulation technologies.
Embracing cutting-edge technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Control Center Simulation, the new training center in Freiburg prioritizes education-and-self-development, specifically focused on training transit professionals to better manage train traffic through technology. With Deutsche Bahn planning to hire around 5,700 juniors by 2025, this initiative will foster growth in the workforce of the railway industry.
