Furrer+Frey Overhead contact lines

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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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26. August 2024

Our new website is live!

After more than a year of intensive work, we are now pleased to present our new website – a milestone that is the result of a highly constructive teamwork, both internal and external.

Silver medal in sustainability ranking

Furrer+Frey has been certified for the fourth time by EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of corporate sustainability assessments. And once again in the fourth year, we were able to make significant improvements and were awarded a silver medal!

Retractable ROCS at the new Taff’s Well depot in South Wales

The success story of our retractable rigid overhead conductor rail systems (ROCS) continues – this time with a project in the UK, where we have commissioned another state-of-the-art system on test tracks at the new Taff’s Well depot in South Wales.

24. January 2024

Engineering work Giswil–Lungern

The single-track line between Giswil and Lungern, operated by Zentralbahn, and the protective measures against natural hazards along this line are in urgent need of renewal. For this purpose, the line was closed completely for ten weeks during autumn 2023.

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Reference projects

A railway track passes through a rocky, vine-covered gorge. The track crosses over an arched stone bridge. A small waterfall cascades down the rocky cliffside. The area is lush with greenery, indicating a natural, scenic environment.

Overhead line clearance gauge for 4 m high semi-trailers on the Ceneri summit line

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An orange train travels along a gravel-covered railway track at a rural station. The station features a small green building to the right and is surrounded by open fields and trees. Overhead electric power lines are visible against a cloudy sky.

Extension and expansion of the RBS S8 line for improved timetable stability

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