TBOGI-HD
TBOGI-HD is a rugged, laser-based bogie geometry monitoring system built for the demands of freight and heavy haul operations
What is TBOGI-HD?
Trackside Precision for Freight Bogie Diagnostics
TBOGI-HD is a rugged, laser-based bogie geometry monitoring system built for the demands of freight and heavy haul operations. Installed next to the tracks, it captures in-motion measurements of every wheelset and bogie, flagging early-stage and hard-to-detect defects—before they lead to excessive wear or derailment risks.
Measured Metrics:
- Tracking Position (TP)
- Angle of Attack (AoA)
- Hunting (Instability)
- Inter-Axle Misalignment
- Tracking Error
- Rotation
- Shift
How It Works:
Laser sensors detect geometric deviations in wheelsets and bogies with pinpoint accuracy, even in extreme heat, cold, snow, salt, dust, loading, and wheel-rail friction conditions. TBOGI-HD delivers repeatable, actionable data to stop wear at its source.
Above Rail – Wheels, Bogies & Rolling Stock
Double Wheel Life and Cut Fuel Waste at the Source
Freight wheelsets endure some of the most punishing conditions in rail. TBOGI-HD identifies misalignments, worn components, and unstable bogies—long before damage becomes visible. By diagnosing root causes (not just symptoms), TBOGI-HD eliminates wasted interventions and extends component lifespans.
Key Benefits:
- Extend wheelset life by up to 2×
- Reduce fuel burn by 3–5% by isolating high rolling resistance vehicles
- Prevent cascading component damage from undetected geometry faults
- Target only the worst-performing 2–5% of wagons for intervention
Short-Term Gains:
- Avoid repeated wheel truing and early replacements
- Optimize maintenance cycles and minimize shop time
- Improve fleet reliability
Long-Term Gains:
- Lower lifetime OPEX
- More predictable fleet planning
- Condition-based asset strategy
Below Rail – Rail Life & Track Safety
Protect Your Rail and Turnouts from Wear-Causing Wagons
Freight operations accelerate rail wear when bogie geometry is off, especially through curves and turnouts. TBOGI-HD detects the defects that drive Rolling Contact Fatigue—including shelling, flaking, and gauge corner cracking—enabling targeted interventions before they degrade the track.
Key Benefits:
- Reduce RCF and wear by 20–50%
- Extend grinding intervals by up to 55%
- Flag vehicles that stress turnouts and crossings
- Stop defects that cause threefold increases in wear rates
Short-Term Gains:
- Fewer rail breaks and maintenance delays
- Safer, more stable traffic through critical track segments
Long-Term Gains:
- Longer track life
- Lower grinding budgets
- Strategic rail asset management
