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Postgraduate Diploma in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics. 8 modules covering EN 13749 (design requirements for bogie frames), EN 14198 (requirements for brake systems) and SIMPACK. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the architecture of rolling stock and its critical subsystems.

02

Analyse the operation of bogies, axles and wheels.

03

Diagnose faults in pneumatic and electrodynamic brake systems.

04

Diagnose faults in door systems and their interlocks.

05

Use TCMS data for onboard diagnostics.

06

Implement predictive maintenance techniques for critical components.

07

Organise the workshop according to safety and quality criteria.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Rolling stock engineer looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Fleet diagnostics technician looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Brake systems specialist looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Railway maintenance workshop manager looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Bogie engineer looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Subsystem reliability engineer looking to specialise in Bogie, Brake and Door Diagnostics.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter railway operators.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 13749 (design requirements for bogie frames)
  • EN 14198 (requirements for brake systems)
  • EN 14752 (access door systems)
  • EN 15827 (requirements for bogies and wheelsets)
  • EN 14531 (brake performance calculation)
  • Regulation (EU) 1302/2014 (TSI for locomotives and passenger rolling stock)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/779 (entities in charge of maintenance)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Vehicle types: locomotives, EMUs, DMUs and trams
  2. 1.2Body, bogies and onboard systems
  3. 1.3LOC&PAS TSI and EN 15227 requirements
  4. 1.4Wheel–rail interface and loading gauge
  5. 1.5Life cycle and maintenance plan
  6. 1.6Workshop organisation and maintenance depots
  7. 1.7Entity in charge of maintenance under Regulation 2019/779
  8. 1.8Technical documentation and maintenance records
  9. 1.9Fleet reliability indicators
  10. 1.10Workshop: analysis of an EMU maintenance plan
  1. 2.1Motor and trailer bogies: components
  2. 2.2Primary and secondary suspension
  3. 2.3Mounted axles to EN 13103 and EN 13104
  4. 2.4Wheels and profiles: wear and re-profiling
  5. 2.5Axlebox grease bearings
  6. 2.6Running dynamics and stability
  7. 2.7Wheel lathe and profile measurement
  8. 2.8Ultrasonic axle inspection
  9. 2.9Typical defects: flats, cracks and flange wear
  10. 2.10Laboratory: interpreting wheel profile measurements
  1. 3.1Principles of automatic pneumatic braking
  2. 3.2Disc and block brakes
  3. 3.3Distributors and control valves
  4. 3.4Electropneumatic braking and microprocessor control
  5. 3.5Dynamic and regenerative braking
  6. 3.6WSP anti-slide protection to EN 15595
  7. 3.7Parking and magnetic track brakes
  8. 3.8Performance calculation to EN 14531
  9. 3.9Static tests and brake testing
  10. 3.10Practice: diagnosing a distributor fault
  1. 4.1Door types: sliding, louvre and plug doors
  2. 4.2Electric and pneumatic actuation
  3. 4.3EN 14752 standard for access systems
  4. 4.4Obstacle detection and edge sensitivity
  5. 4.5Traction interlock with doors closed
  6. 4.6Steps, ramps and PRM accessibility
  7. 4.7Door control units and diagnostics
  8. 4.8Recurring faults and mechanical adjustment
  9. 4.9Interface with the driver and the TCMS
  10. 4.10Case study: analysis of door failures in a fleet
  1. 5.1TCMS architecture and MVB/WTB bus
  2. 5.2Train Ethernet to IEC 61375
  3. 5.3Event logging and fault codes
  4. 5.4Downloading and analysing diagnostic data
  5. 5.5Event recorder and running data
  6. 5.6Portable maintenance tools
  7. 5.7Remote diagnostics and train-to-ground connectivity
  8. 5.8Correlation of alarms between subsystems
  9. 5.9Managing false positives
  10. 5.10Laboratory: reading a TCMS event log
  1. 6.1Vibration analysis on bogies
  2. 6.2Bearing temperature monitoring
  3. 6.3Trackside equipment: hot box detectors and wheel impact
  4. 6.4Oil analysis and brake pad wear
  5. 6.5Degradation models and remaining useful life
  6. 6.6Machine learning applied to fleet data
  7. 6.7Condition-based and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)
  8. 6.8FMECA of bogies, brakes and doors
  9. 6.9KPIs and life-cycle costs
  10. 6.10Practice: predictive model of brake pad wear
  1. 7.1Safety when working in pits and under the catenary
  2. 7.2Traceability of parts and critical components
  3. 7.3Spares and repairables management
  4. 7.4Audits of the ECM maintenance system
  5. 7.5Technical incident investigation
  6. 7.6Feedback of experience to the manufacturer
  7. 7.7Intervention planning and availability
  8. 7.8CMMS and work orders
  9. 7.9Staff training and qualification
  10. 7.10Case study: investigating a brake failure in service
  1. 8.1Selection of fleet and subsystems
  2. 8.2Analysis of fault history
  3. 8.3Definition of critical failure modes
  4. 8.4Design of the monitoring strategy
  5. 8.5Step-by-step diagnostic procedures
  6. 8.6Optimised maintenance plan
  7. 8.7Economic and availability assessment
  8. 8.8Workshop implementation plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment window, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is SIMPACK, MATLAB, SAP PM, TCMS diagnostic tools, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for brake dynamometer tests, wheel and axle ultrasonic inspection and functional door tests. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-led mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:approach safety-by-design, OT cyber, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Fleet and subsystem selection

Describe the architecture of rolling stock and its critical subsystems.

Analysis of fault history

Analyse the operation of bogies, axles and wheels.

Definition of critical failure modes

Diagnose faults in pneumatic and electrodynamic brake systems.

Design of the monitoring strategy

Diagnose faults in door systems and their interlocks.

Step-by-step diagnostic procedures

Use TCMS data for onboard diagnostics.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Rolling stock engineerFleet diagnostics technicianBrake systems specialistRailway maintenance workshop managerBogie engineerSubsystem reliability engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That equates to an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses SIMPACK, MATLAB, SAP PM, TCMS diagnostic tools, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing continuous assessment and the final integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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