Hands-on training

Rain, autumn leaves, snow, animals on the track - additionally the technical safety system at the level crossing is defective! Unprepared, the daily work of train drivers becomes a stressful situation. But this can now be easily practiced at the push of a button: in the mobile CAPTRAIN SIMULATOR.
It simulates the entire range of rail operations using state-of-the-art technology for Germany and for cross-border trips to the Netherlands. All this in the comfort of your own premises. Of course, our competent trainers are at your side and will work out your individual training or advanced training program together with you - in group or individual training sessions, depending on your needs.

The train in the semitrailer: The CAPTRAIN SIMULATOR is equipped with four simulators and one trainer seat. Thus, up to four participants can be trained at the same time; each at their own video-monitored "original driver's station" with a 55-inch monitor showing realistic track simulations.

Karsten Koppehel has managed the Captrain Deutschland Group's wagon technology training centre in Bitterfeld since 2002. Located directly at Bitterfeld railway station, the centre offers ideal conditions for the practical part of training and further education. On-site car parking and modern, air-conditioned training rooms with digital SMART Boards create a modern learning environment for trainers and participants.

Matthias Palmer joined the team in 2019. As a career changer, he began his career as a shunting locomotive driver at RBB, later moved in-house and completed his training as a level 4 freight wagon inspector (wagon master) with Karsten Koppehel.