How Koleje Mazowieckie, a Polish train operator, practices emergencies in VR

Safety on the railway is a topic where compromise is not an option. When we began our collaboration with Koleje Mazowieckie, one of Poland’s leading train operators, we set ourselves one clear goal: to enhance the preparedness of their employees for emergency situations so they could act efficiently and effectively in any moment of danger.

We understood that traditional theoretical training, while essential, falls short in the face of rapidly evolving threats like lithium-ion battery fires. The challenge was to move from theory to practice: to create an experience in which participants not only learn the procedures but rehearse them in realistic conditions.

This is where VR made the difference. We designed scenarios that faithfully recreate crisis situations, from the sudden ignition of a battery to guiding passengers through an evacuation amid smoke and chaos. Koleje Mazowieckie employees could learn to respond quickly and decisively in a safe environment, just as real life demands.

Koleje Mazowieckie crews have gained confidence in handling emergencies, which means safer journeys for their passengers. For us at EHS VR, this is proof that technology can truly benefit people.