Maintenance of components

Bogie maintenance

High-quality reconditioning of traction and carrying bogies

BLS Ltd. has many years of experience in refurbishing bogies for its own vehicles and for third-party customers.

The reconditioning of traction and carrying bogies for locomotives, cog(wheel) railways, multiple-unit trains, passenger coaches and special vehicles is carried out in our certified workshop by expert personnel. We have the necessary facilities to ensure high-quality processing.

Our infrastructure

Non-destructive testing
Spring test press
Brake force measurement
Bogie test rig
Workshop for wheelset reconditioning

Our services

Reconditioning and repairs of standard and narrow-gauge bogies as well as the respective

components (Re465, Re485, Re486, RBDe, RABe515/525/535, NPZ, EWl-lV, etc.)
Inspection levels R1-R3
R1: Maintenance on demand
R2: Partial refurbishment
R3: Full reconditioning

Wheelset replacement
Dismantling and cleaning
Inspection and reconditioning of frames and components
Spring tests
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Welding repairs according to standard EN15085
Surface treatment
Assembly, brake force test, final inspection
Outgoing inspection on test bench
Removal and installation of bogie in the vehicle

Your benefits

Full service from an expert workshop
Flexibility due to knowledge of different bogie types
Requests at short notice are possible

Location and contact

We know and understand the needs of passenger and freight transport and would be delighted to use our experience on your behalf.

BLS AG, Bahnproduktion, Key Account Management
E-mail
+41 58 327 23 23 Mon–Thu 08.00–12.00 and 13.30–17.00 hours, Fri 08.00–12.00 and 13.30–16.00 hours
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Place of performance

At the bogie centre of excellence in Bönigen, we have the necessary equipment and expertise to carry out all maintenance and repair work on freight wagons professionally