Innofreight has completed the development of a new Y25 bogie frame, which will be used across its fleet of freight wagons. The component has been designed for full automated manufacturing and is engineered for high dynamic loads over a 40-year operational lifespan.
The first bogie developed in-house by Innofreight will also be available in an Ibero version for Portugal and Spain in the future and, thanks to its UIC compatibility, can be used on all European freight cars.
It is 25% lighter than previous models, saving around 250 kilograms, and thanks to state-of-the-art welding robots, it is based on 100% automation, thus ensuring consistently high quality.
In combination with the lightweight 80 ft InnoWaggon, an additional 2.3 tons can be transported. The higher payload means that more goods can be transported with the same number of trains – an important contribution to modal shift and the modernization of European rail freight transport.
Created in just 22 months, it has made its way from idea to finished product in this time. The approval process is particularly noteworthy, involving a series of intensive tests. The InnoBogie underwent bench tests simulating pressure corresponding to a service life of more than 100 years and traveled 2,000 kilometers across Austria. InnoBogie passed all tests without any problems, achieving recognition for its performance and durability. With fewer welded parts, ideal force flow, and reduced stress levels, it clearly stands out from the bogie designs available to date.
The InnoBogie, also manufactured in Trieste, will be the heart of the new 80-foot InnoWaggon – two will be installed on each wagon – ensuring a significant increase in payload, further promoting modal shift and strengthening Trieste's role as an economic center. At full capacity, 2,000 bogies are produced per year.
The bogie frame complements Innofreight’s existing portfolio of 3,500 wagons and 22,000 containers operating across 20 countries. The company runs around 230 block trains and manages about 2 million container unloadings annually.
