Network Rail opened a new training center at Selhurst station in London’s Croydon district. It trains specialists to maintain the city’s railway infrastructure systems. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Network Rail opened a new training center at Selhurst station in London’s Croydon district. It trains specialists to maintain the city’s railway infrastructure systems.
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The infrastructure operator actively develops staff training in the center’s modern building. Three classrooms stand there, and they feature simulators for signaling device operations.

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These devices match those in control centers at Three Bridges and Wessex. Specialists also study 1970s relay systems, but they still function on some lines.

The center combines training for railway automation and traction substation control systems. That’s why it became a unique platform for industry skill development.

Moreover, the building houses a base for mobile emergency teams serving Sussex. And it includes a training energy control post for hands-on practice.

Network Rail Enhances Employee Skills

The company invests in technology and boosts staff expertise through this center. Thus, it strengthens the reliability of the UK’s railway network.

Employees master modern simulators to manage signaling systems on tracks efficiently. And this ensures safety across critical sections of the network.

The Croydon center marks the first to unite all staff training areas. That’s because it covers automation and substation power management skills.

Sussex teams now use the center’s base to respond to disruptions quickly. Meanwhile, the training post prepares energy staff for real-world conditions.

Network Rail Prepares Workforce for Future

The operator plans to expand the center’s capacity to train new industry specialists. So, it meets the growing demands of the rail sector.

Advanced simulators let staff practice scenarios they encounter in daily work. And this improves technical personnel readiness for complex tasks.

The Selhurst center showcases the company’s drive for innovation and infrastructure growth. That’s why it blends cutting-edge tech with past expertise.

Staff learn old relay systems to keep them running on certain routes. Plus, they prepare for a shift to digital solutions ahead.

The company relies on this center to enhance railway system management. And it already serves as a vital hub for industry training.

Training in Croydon helps the operator tackle challenges of a vast network. Thus, specialists gain skills for equipment from different eras.

The Selhurst station center opens new opportunities for railway infrastructure growth. That’s because it trains professionals to ensure its stability.

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