How EHS VR Helped Koleje Mazowieckie, a Polish Train Operator, Transform Their Approach to Safety
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 that would allow participants not only to learn the procedures but to rehearse them in realistic conditions.
This is where our VR technology proved revolutionary. We designed scenarios that faithfully recreated crisis situations: from the sudden ignition of a battery to guiding passengers through evacuation amidst smoke and chaos. With our technology, Koleje Mazowieckie employees could learn to respond quickly and decisively in a safe environment—just as real life demands.
“VR is more than just training. It’s a chance to practice what can’t be learned from a book—the sense of pressure, the need for quick decisions, and acting under stress,” one train conductor told us after completing the training.
The result? Koleje Mazowieckie is now ready to face the challenges of the modern world. Their crew has gained confidence, and their passengers enjoy greater safety during their journeys. For us at EHS VR, this is the ultimate proof that modern technologies truly change reality. Together with Koleje Mazowieckie, we demonstrated how innovation can serve tradition, and how technology can benefit people.
