VRT 160
Wheelsets – Training with Practical Exercises
Our wheelset training provides hands-on knowledge about the construction, maintenance, and inspection of wheelsets. The seminar combines solid theory with intensive practical training on various freight wagons, disassembled wheelsets, and bogies.
Training contents:
- Construction of a wheelset – Components and functionality
- Transport and storage – Guidelines for safe handling
- Maintenance levels – Servicing and repair processes
- Markings – Standards and regulations
- Service life and performance – Wear assessment and durability
- Damages and defects – Identifying and fixing issues
- Inspection measurements and testing tools – Measurement methods and quality control
- Types of wheelset bearings – Overview of different bearing technologies
- Coatings – Protective measures for longevity
- VPI EMG 04 & AVV Annex 10 – Relevant regulations and frameworks
Why this training?
- Expertise from professionals
- Practice-oriented learning
- Safe handling & maintenance
Register now and gain in-depth knowledge about wheelsets in railway transport!
Around 40% of the training consists of practical exercises, allowing participants to work directly on real wheelsets and bogies. This ensures an optimal combination of theory and practice.

Additonal or different topics are possible by arrangement.
If you have any questions about the content, process, or other details of our training courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Target Group:
Maintenance personnel and other interested persons - Admission Requirements:
None - Duration:
1 day, 8 learning units of 45 minutes - Participants:
maximum 5 participants -
Dates:
On request. Please refer to the training calendar for training courses already scheduled. - Training location:
Brandenburg, Hamelin, Hanover or on-site at your location
Order processing
For general questions about this training, please send an email to: info@railtraining.de