Design validation of bogies for Vande Bharat sleeping cars
Customer: Ramkrishna Forgings Limited, India
Project tasks
- Bogie design validation
- Creation of 3D models for all bogie types
- FEA of the bogie frame types and high-loaded components
- Preparation of bogie frame fatigue test specification
- Welding inspection onsite
- Update of existing drawings to improve manufacturing quality
Our approach
PROSE was commissioned by RAMKRISHNA FORGINGS LIMITED (RKFL) to perform independent design validation of the bogie assemblies for the new sleeping car coaches of the Vande Bharat train. The work focused on verifying the structural and functional compliance of the existing passenger car bogie for the sleeping car configuration. We performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and assessed conformity with relevant railway standards, providing the technical justification required to support the design modifications and approval for operation.
PROSE provided RAMKRISHNA FORGINGS LIMITED (RKFL) with independent technical validation of the bogie design for the sleeping car configuration of the Vande Bharat train. Drawing on our expertise in structural, safety and system analysis, and our deep understanding of international railway standards, we ensured a reliable and efficient assessment of the existing design
Customer benefit
As an independent engineering partner, PROSE supported RKFL from analysis through testing and documentation, helping to secure the operational readiness and approval of the new sleeping cars for service on the Indian rail network. Furthermore, RKFL receives manufacturing documents tailored to RKFL’s production capabilities.
