Client: SBB
Project name: Renewal of overhead contact line, Zurich Wiedikon and Zurich Enge
Partner: –
Year of completion: 2018
The overhead contact line system at Zurich’s historic Wiedikon and Enge city railway stations, built at the end of the 19th century, was replaced by a modern rigid overhead conductor rail system. This project included the complete renewal of the overhead contact line at both railway stations. The new system needed to blend harmoniously with the listed surroundings and overcome technical challenges such as additional structural strength on platform roofs and low bridges.
The main renovation work took place during a 55-hour period of complete closure over the weekend from 23 to 26 March 2018, with over 100 field engineers working in shifts. The work was completed on schedule, and the line was back in operation on Monday morning.





