Furrer+Frey Overhead contact lines

A row of red trams is parked inside a large, industrial-style garage with high ceilings and geometric steel beams. The interior is well-lit with overhead lights. The trams line up parallel to empty tracks extending further inside.

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Established in 1923, Furrer+Frey AG is a leading medium-sized supplier of overhead contact line systems both in Switzerland and around the world. We develop, plan, build, and maintain overhead contact line systems for suburban and main-line railway services, in the interest of increased electromobility. With our innovative and sustainable approach, we are able to offer our clients cutting-edge, customised and flexible solutions.

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Renewal of overhead contact line system at Thun railway station completed

At Thun railway station, many of the overhead contact line portal structures had reached the end of their service life – some dating back as far as 1922. A breakdown would have resulted in the closure of all main tracks and disrupted access to the Lötschberg Base Tunnel.

17. December 2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The festive season is just around the corner, and with it a time for pause and gratitude.

29. October 2024

Rigid overhead conductor rail system in the new EOLE tunnel on the Paris RER E line

After almost four years of intensive project work – from the initial development and design meetings through planning and installation to the final training and commissioning – the major EOLE (Est-Ouest Liaison Express) tunnel project in Paris is now complete.

03. October 2024

Successful commissioning of the first retractable ROCS for Indian Railways

We are pleased to announce the successful completion and putting into operation of the retractable rigid overhead conductor rail system (ROCS) at the Shakurbasti depot in New Delhi. This project represents a significant milestone for the Indian railway infrastructure and was realised for Indian Railways.

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Nächtliche Gleisarbeiten mit Monteuren und einem hellen Scheinwerfer auf einem Grosfahrzeug von Furrer+Frey. Monteure installieren Joch, wobei mehrere Gleise sichtbar sind. Links ist der Vollmond teilweise von Wolken verdeckt.

Renewal of overhead contact lines at Thun railway station

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Depot Dubbo, Australien, Schwenkbare Deckenstromschiene mit Steuerung

Retractable rigid overhead conductor rail with control system for the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre

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