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Enotrac as an expert in overhead contact line planning

As an independent engineering office, Enotrac has extensive experience in the planning of overhead line systems for:

  • Railways (AC and DC)
  • Urban public transport
  • Trolleybus systems
  • Tunnels and special routes

We develop customized solutions tailored to customer requirements, track topology, speed and climatic conditions.

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Services in Catenary Design

Our range of services includes:

  • Design and engineering of overhead contact line systems
  • Development of power supply and feeding concepts
  • Preparation of planning approval and construction dossiers
  • Preparation of tender documents and support in procurement
  • Construction management, construction supervision, construction control and construction phase planning
  • Support for the client and representation of the client
  • Expert assessment in accordance with BAV RL UP-EB

All projects are implemented in accordance with the relevant standards and regulations (e.g. EN 50119, EN 50122, TSI-Energy, AB-EBV, VPVE, RTE 27100, RTE 27900, VV BAU-STE).

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Why Enotrac is the right choice for your catenary engineering

Enotrac supports overhead contact line projects throughout the German-speaking and French-speaking regions. Our Enotrac team has extensive experience with different national requirements and standards and ensures that projects are implemented efficiently, in compliance with standards and in a way that guarantees operational safety. We have expertise in overhead contact line planning for conventional routes, complex railway junctions, urban projects and tunnel systems. Our strength lies in our holistic approach: we do not consider overhead lines in isolation, but as an integral part of a safe and efficient railway system. Thanks to our close relationships with operators, our in-depth knowledge of standards and our solution-oriented approach, we develop cost-effective and sustainable concepts. Customers benefit from clearly structured projects, high planning security and quality, as well as an implementation that takes the operation into account from the very beginning.

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