Principle of Bogies - Railway Engineering: Track and Train Interaction | Online Course
Channel: TU Delft Online Learning
Date: 2019-02-28

Bogies: wheelsets and bogies are the essential elements of a railway vehicle. In this hour, the construction of wheels and wheelsets and the behavior of bogies on both straight and curved track will be discussed. In addition, the basics of dynamics of bogies will be covered. After this, you will be able to explain the principles and function of a bogie with its key components, and of course, the principles behind steering a train.

This video is an excerpt from the online course ‘Railway Engineering: Track and Train Interaction’, which is part of our Professional Certificate Program in Railway Engineering. Join us and improve your strategies and decision making in the design, operation and maintenance of both infrastructure and rolling stock. Learn and apply the skills and knowledge needed to deal with the multifaceted aspects of railway systems.

For more information go to: https://online-learning.tudelft.nl/courses/professional-certificate-program-in-railway-engineering/