Madan Mohan Malaviya Univ.

of Technology, Gorakhpur

LHB BOGIE
Chhatrasal Yadav
Mechanical Engginering
Madan Mohan Malviya University of
Technology Gorakhpur (UP State Govt. University)

Email: [email protected]

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Content
• Introduction
• Bogie frame
• Parts of LHB Bogie
• Primary suspension
• Secondary suspension
• Maintenance of Bogie
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Defects in bogie assembly
• Safety precaution
• Conclusion

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Introduction.

• Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are the passenger coaches of

Indian railways that have been developed by Linke-Hofmann-Busch
of Germany
• Mostly produced by Rail coach factory in Kapurthala,India.
• They have been used since 2000.
• Initially, 24 air-conditioned coaches were imported from Germany for
use in the Shatabdi Expresses.
• After which the rail coach factory started manufacturing after
technology transfer.
• The coaches are designed for an operating speed up to 160 km/h and
could go up to 200 km/h.
• However, they have been tested up to 180 km/h.

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Bogie Frame

• The bogie frame is a solid welded frame made by steel sheets

and forged or cast parts.
• The frame is made up of two longitudinal components
connected by two cross-beams.
• Which also support the brake units.
• The various supports which connect the different bogie
components are welded to the frame.
• The bogie frame rests on the primary suspension spring units and
supports the vehicle body by means of a bolster beam.
• The bolster beam is connected to the bogie frame by secondary
suspension.

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Bogie Frame.

Axle

Bogie Frame

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Parts of LHB Bogie.

1. Primary suspension
2. Secondary suspension
3. Brake assembly
4. Bolster assembly
5. Coupling assembly

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Primary suspension
• Consisting of two coil springs.
• one vertical damper.
• An articulated control arm fitted with twin-layer elastic
joints connecting the axle bearing to the bogie frame

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Secondary suspension
• Within the secondary suspension between the bogie and the
vehicle body.
• Our air spring systems provide for the flexible mounting of
the vehicle body.
• Air springs have a low natural frequency, which minimizes
the transmission of vibrations.

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Maintenance of Bogie

• In order to increase the life of bogie and for proper functioning

of bogie, regular maintenance of bogie should be done.
• The following are the steps involved in bogie maintenance:
1. Coach lifting.
2. Bogie cleaning.
3.Bogie dismantling.
4. Component cleaning.
5. Attention to components.
6. Repair of components

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7.Bogie assembly.
8. Load testing and adjustment.
9. Lowering of coach.
10. Final adjustment.
• In washing plant, first the oil from the side bearer oil bath is
removed.
• Bogie is washed with high pressure hot water jet to remove all
dust, mud, scales, grease without damaging the base primer
coating. After washing and drying, bogies are rolled to

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Advantages
• The LHB coaches are 1.7 meters longer than the
conventional ICF coaches.
• The LHB coaches can travel at a higher speed.
• During collision , the LHB coaches do not climb on the
adjacent coaches.
• Noise generated by these coaches is 40%less than the ICF
coaches.
• Even the maintenance cost is less than that of ICF coaches.
• These coaches are of lower cost when compared to the ICF
coaches.
• The coaches are equipped with FIAT bogie, which has
lesser moving parts than the ICF bogie. This results in high
durability of the bogie
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Disadvantages

• Due to CBC coupling, the LHB coaches experience more jerks.

• The LHB coaches are not self generating like ICF coaches.
• A separate generator car has to used for its power usage purpose.

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Defects in bogie assembly:

• Bolster for twist, crack, corrosion etc

• Rubber sealing cap of center pivot, if torn or damaged.
• Bolster suspension straps if bent or damaged
• Check verticality of pivot.
• Clearance between bolster and bogie frame is 57 mm.
• Spring having cracks, dents should be rejected.
• Inspection of brake beams is important for corrosion, cracks.
• Wheel shifted on axle.
• Heat cracks on wheel.

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Safety precaution:

• Whenever a coach is examined at maintenance depot, it

should be ensured that prescribed number of various
components are fitted at specified location.
• All fasteners like bolts, nuts etc. used in under frame
equipments should be checked.

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Conclusions

• It has been a great privilege to be able to work and train in Northern

Railway.
• This training has been a great learning experience and one which will
prove to be immensely useful in the future.
• This was our first practical experience of an industry or workshop of
any kind and we are happy that we could learn a lot in this short span.

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THANK YOU

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