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Hosted within Rail Academy , CIRO ’ s innovative new game provides its members with an interactive facility to learn by working through a series of tasks and challenges across differing operational functions . Working through levels including Control Room Operations and a Planning Department , The Game tasks members to develop their knowledge of these sectors through a mixture of learning methods .
Members can access The Game through CIRO ’ s Rail Academy , an online Learning Management System developed specifically for rail operational staff to further their learning in notoriously fast-paced sectors of the rail industry . Members can
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The interactive functionality of each level ensures that various perspectives of operational staff within the sections are covered during the tasks . This means that the viewpoints of many are considered and a broad spectrum of knowledge can be gained .
The learner will be prompted to speak with the interactive characters throughout each level , choosing how they interact and the level of knowledge they wish to take from any of the characters , before moving forward to the next section . Learners can ask questions , recap previous conversations , or delve deeper into the knowledgebase of each encountered
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to really delve into the crux of topics covered , ensuring those taking part can really immerse their self into the learning experience .
Regardless of a learner ’ s level of experience within rail operations , The Game offers valuable knowledge and insight in each section . The ability to interact as much or as little as necessary with some of the pivotal Game characters ensure learners can progress at their own pace , moving through section with confidence .
Hosted within the Rail Academy platform , CIRO Members can request further details on how to gain access to the Game by
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50 Years of Railways Around Bristol 50 Years of Railways Around Bristol by Paul Stanford gives a unique insight to railways around Bristol and the surrounding area not routinely visible .
After 37 years Paul Stanford FCIRO , has retired from full time railways ; this gives him some headroom for further railway book authoring .
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The books provide an insight from a professional railwayman ’ s perspective both in words and pictures . Both are published by Morton ’ s media ; and also available through the usual retail outlets . |
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access Rail Academy with their individual log-in details and follow the prompts to get to The Game .
Once logged in to the system , learners will be tasked with working through the levels , following the instructions provided within The Game . The content allows users to learn as if they are an operator in the section on each specific level .
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character . The learner is able to develop new skills as they move forward , with full recaps of each completed section offered upon completion .
Along with the courses already on offer through Rail Academy , The Game brings an alternative method of learning to CIRO ’ s online offering . The interactive nature of the platform allows users the opportunity
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emailing railacademy @ railwayoperators . co . uk . Members can also send any questions or queries regarding the game , it ’ s application or functionality to this address . |
Morton ’ s Media have extended a discount to CIRO members . Use the code BRISTOL15 for 15 % off the book at until 31 / 12 / 21 . |