Projects - Enotrac

Supporting SZU in obtaining ECM certification

Enotrac provided technical and methodological support to the SZU project Team in preparing for ECM certification.

Modernisation of the Rhaetian Railway Ge 4/4 III locomotive

The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) is modernising its Ge 4/4 III locomotives. All locomotives will be comprehensively overhauled and partially rebuilt. The RhB is carrying out the conversions in-house. Enotrac is providing the software for vehicle control as an external service.

A Flexitiy Tram of VBZ at Bahnhofstrasse near Paradeplatz in Zurich.

Fabel for Zurich Public Transport

Enotrac’s Fabel simulation software is used by Zurich Public Transport (VBZ). The tool helps VBZ optimise and further develop its traction power supply, making a significant contribution to the supply reliability and improved energy efficiency across the Zurich metropolitan area.

Renewal of the substations on the Montreux – Les Rochers-de-Naye line

The 10.36 km long rack railway and panoramic line connecting Montreux with Les Rochers-de-Naye is one of the region’s most iconic railways.

A small electrical switching installation connected to the overhead contact line at a small station in the Valais Alps.

Renewal of the switching station and the overhead line system in Hohtenn

The southern ramp of the Lötschberg mountain route is supplied from the Gampel traction power substation via a feeder line and the Hohtenn switching station. The existing 15 kV indoor switchgear has reached the end of its technical service life and requires replacement.

Safety certificates and earthing schemes for the BVB

As part of the plan approval procedure (PAP), safety certificates play a key role in the Federal Office of Transport’s evaluation of planned electrical installations. Enotrac supports Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) in several infrastructure projects by providing safety expertise and well-founded con

Project management and engineering services for the BVB Cornichon

Enotrac was commissioned by Balser Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) to provide project management and engineering services (ECM2) for the major inspection of the ‘Cornichon’ tram fleet.

Renewal of the traction power system on the Solothurn–Moutier line

BLS is modernising the railway infrastructure along the Solothurn–Moutier line as part of a comprehensive renewal project. In addition to the refurbishment of the Weissenstein Tunnel, various stations, engineering structures and the railway tracks, the entire traction power system is also being comp

Catenary at the border between Switzerland and Italy showing the 15-3 sign denoting the different voltage levels

Potential transfer at a system separation point

On the railway line between Stabio in Switzerland and Bevera in Italy, lighting-induced damage was caused in the signalling systems in both countries. This occurred despite the galvanic isolation of the return current systems. Overvoltages were transmitted via the trunk cable connecting the two sign

HGe 4/4 II locomotive in a maintenance shed

Extension of the service life of HGe 4/4 II locomotives and articulated control cars

Zentralbahn is facing a strategic decision regarding the long-term future of its proven HGe 4/4 II locomotives and articulated control cars. To support a well-founded decision on continued operation, targeted modernisation, or potential replacement, Zentralbahn has commissioned Enotrac to undertake

A works train on a double-track section. The overhead line on the track where the works train is running has not yet been installed

Renewal of the catenary at St-Blaise-Lac station

The catenary system at St. Blaise-Lac station has been completely renovated by BLS Netz AG. The aim of the project was to increase the reliability and efficiency of the traction power supply and thus ensure long-term operational stability at the station. The measure is part of the ongoing modernisat

Independent expert ZSI-127 for transN

In Neuchâtel, the existing ZST 90 train control system on transN's line 215 no longer complied with current Swiss requirements for metre-gauge railways. TransN therefore decided to upgrade the entire line, from Neuchâtel Place Pury Littorail to Boudry Littorail, to the modern ZSI 127 system. As part

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