Couple bogies to rail vehicles

Connect the metal frame, to which the axes and wheels are attached, to the railway vehicle bodies by way of an articulated joint called the pivot.

couple train bogies
connect bogies to rail vehicles

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Couple bogies to rail vehicles is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Couple bogies to rail vehicles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Rolling stock assembler: Rolling stock assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as lifting equipment or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture rolling stock subassemblies and body structures. They read and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.

References

1. Couple bogies to rail vehicles – ESCO