TOUGH
RAIL SAFETY
Train your employees to work safely on and around tracks. From powerlines to working on tracks – we provide dynamic training scenarios for your workers’ safety.
Top-tier rail companies already rely on TOUGH to ensure safety in their operations:
Every
accident
comes
with
implications
for
the
affected
worker
and
also
results
in
downtime,
operational,
disruptions
and
influences
the
team.
This
is
why
we
built.
TOUGH -
to
train
workers
more
effectively
and
to
increase
the
safety
of
your
workforce.
Fatal track accidents
There is an alarming increase in deadly accidents in the railway sector. One solution: better preparation by training.
Costs per accident
A single accident on the tracks can cost companies between €40,000 and €80,000.
Better training leads to fewer accidents and this is why TOUGH will work for you.
Fatal track accidents
There is an alarming increase in deadly accidents in the railway sector. One solution: better preparation by training.
¹Source: Eisenbahn-Bundesamt – „Bahnbedienstete, Getötete“ (Unfallstatistik 2022)
Source: ZDF-Recherche „Frontal“ – tödliche Unfälle bei Gleisarbeiten, 2023
Costs per accident
A single accident on the tracks can cost companies between €40,000 and €80,000.
Better training leads to fewer accidents and this is why TOUGH will work for you.
Source: Interne Branchenangaben im Bau- und Gleisbereich; Schulungstool.de – „Welche Kosten verursacht ein Arbeitsunfall?
Avoid accidents
before they happen.
TOUGH bridges the gap between theory and practice. Our Trainings simulate real-world work sites to develop safety-skills and risk awareness.
Digital training that works
Dynamic sites for more realism
TOUGH makes it possible to experience the consequences. Passing trains, excavators, ATWs, powerlines… Our scenarios provide a dynamic learning environment where workers can experience the dangers of their work in a safe enviroment.
Operations and tools
TOUGH combines occupational safety with actual workflows and working alongside heavy machinery. This helps your workers to recognize actual dangers on their work site. We transfer knowledge to action.
Safety awareness
TOUGH trains your workers to stay aware and attentive towards potential risks and dangers. By making it a (serious) game, we provide sufficient awareness training for all safety hazards.
Assess safety skills
TOUGH helps you to understand where your workers are in danger of accidents. With TOUGH you have assessments for skills and knowledge. Alongside WBTs, quizzes and tasks, TOUGH makes sure that your workers apply what they have learned.
Digital training that works
TOUGH provides practical training in a digital world. We raise awareness and support skill development for your workers to prepare them effectively for their daily work.
Dynamic sites for more realism
TOUGH makes it possible to experience the consequences. Passing trains, excavators, ATWs, powerlines… Our scenarios provide a dynamic learning environment where workers can experience the dangers of their work in a safe enviroment.
Operations and tools
TOUGH combines occupational safety with actual workflows and working alongside heavy machinery. This helps your workers to recognize actual dangers on their work site. We transfer knowledge to action.
Safety Awarness
TOUGH trains your workers to stay aware and attentive towards potential risks and dangers. By making it a (serious) game, we provide sufficient awareness training for all safety hazards.
Assess safety skills
TOUGH helps you to understand where your workers are in danger of accidents. With TOUGH you have assessments for skills and knowledge. Alongside WBTs, quizzes and tasks, TOUGH makes sure that your workers apply what they have learned.
„The use of VR enables us to realistically depict the dangers of working in and on the track and thus make them tangible.“
„With TOUGH, we support the safety of our employees on the track. The combination of track construction and VR inspires our junior staff and offers an innovative solution to the shortage of skilled workers in rail transport.“
Nicole Lieb
Head of Technical Qualification Maintenance
„From our point of view, virtual reality applications have great potential for imparting knowledge. TOUGH is an ideal partner for us to turn our ideas into reality.“
„At SPITZKE, we focus on innovation, especially in training and further education, and therefore actively support companies in the development of virtual learning methods.“
Jörg Prohaszka
Academy Director
„TOUGH provides us with a digital construction kit in which we can create our own training scenarios. This makes us very flexible and enables us to prepare our employees specifically for all challenges.“
„We are active in numerous business areas related to rail, so we provide a lot of training on different topics.“
Phillipp Landt
Head of Corporate Development
„The fact that we can now train this work with TOUGH in a virtual environment and yet in a practical way is a major step forward and benefits both young and experienced colleagues.“
„It is vital for the employees of Powerlines to carry out work on the overhead lines professionally.“
William Bergin
Technical Officer for Training and Further Education
Discover the variety of our training courses!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? You can explore more frequently asked questions here, or schedule a non-binding consultation.
How is TOUGH different to other training providers?
TOUGH goes beyond e-learning and simple point-and-click visuals.
Our simulations require attention, decision making and play out the consequences of safety hazards in real time.
Serious gaming means, your employees emerge in a virtual training which increases not only the training effectiveness but also delivers measurable results.
As a HOCHTIEF-Company we bring industry expertise to he table.
Can TOUGH replace mandatory training?
Yes, many of our training courses are designed to replace traditional mandatory trainings and come with audit-ready certifications. We also offer additional safety training content to raise awareness even further.
How does my company benefit from TOUGH?
TOUGH makes safety training more effective and practical for everyday use: realistic, engaging, and accessible anywhere via browser. You will raise awareness, trainings become more time-efficient, and you boost your employees’ engagement.
We level up your safety culture resulting in better trained employees and reduced accident risks.
Is TOUGH suitable for SME-Businesses?
Yes. Depending on the number of employees you want to train with TOUGH, we offer tailored solutions for your company. You can also train with TOUGH without having e-mail-adresses for your employees. There is no complex IT-Setup required.
Can I try TOUGH before making a decision?
Of course! You find a playable demo on our website. If you want to check out our trainings and have a test on our platform, please contact our sales team. We are happy to help and to let you try out our trainings.
On which operating systems does TOUGH run?
On all common operating systems via browser or web app.
Which payment methods are accepted?
We currently accept payment by invoice or SEPA direct debit.
Elevate your safety to the next level.
Get in touch with us to explore your training solution.