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Series 1

The advanced overhead contact line system for speeds of up to 225 km/h

Ein blau-gelber Hochgeschwindigkeitszug mit mehreren Personenwagen fährt an einem bewölkten Tag auf einer Hochbahn. Die Strecke ist von grünem Gras und Gebüsch gesäumt, auf der rechten Seite verläuft eine hohe Hecke. Über ihr verlaufen Stromleitungen.

Series 1 is our advanced overhead contact line system, designed for speeds up to 225 km/h. This system meets high requirements and is characterised by its cost efficiency in construction and life cycle, improved safety, and shorter installation times. The small number of components means that material procurement is simplified, maintenance costs are reduced, and tolerance to fault current is increased. Thanks to its versatile components and assemblies, the system can cover a wide range of infrastructure requirements. It also meets strict demands and standards in terms of interoperability, reliability, ease of maintenance and service life.

Series 1 has been added to Network Rail’s UK Master Series (UKMS) library to be used as the standard system for future projects in the UK. It has already been used successfully on more than 1,000 km of the Great Western line and in the Crossrail project, and is also being used in other electrification projects including the Midland Mainline, the Transpennine Route Upgrade, the Carstairs Junction Remodelling and many more.

  • A railway track under a clear blue sky. Overhead power lines run parallel to the tracks. The surrounding area has leafless trees and sparse vegetation, indicating either early spring or late fall. There are no trains visible on the tracks.
  • A railway line with overhead electric lines runs through a rural area with grassy fields and bare trees. The sky is partly cloudy with wispy, streaked clouds. In the background, there are low, rolling hills.
  • Ein Bahngleis verläuft neben einem grünen Metallzaun. Oberleitungen werden von einer Metallkonstruktion getragen, die vor einer Kulisse aus Bäumen und einem klaren Himmel steht. Das Gebiet scheint ländlich zu sein, und es sind keine Züge in Sicht.
  • A series of tall, metal electricity pylons run along a grassy hill, partially obscured by dense green bushes. A wire fence runs parallel to the pylons on the lower side of the hill. The sky is overcast with gray clouds.

The main features of Series 1

  • The single insulator cantilevers (SICs) are composed of a small number of components, come preassembled, and can be easily and efficiently attached to the mast.
  • The two-track cantilevers (TTCs) are designed for multi-track lines and allow for operation on neighbouring tracks during installation work. They are particularly quick and easy to install, as they can simply be hooked onto the mast.
  • Mono-anchor booms are specially designed individual gantry beams that can be easily and efficiently integrated into existing overhead contact line systems. This approach provides great flexibility in planning and significantly simplifies the installation process.
  • Ein Abschnitt von Stromleitungen und Geräten, die auf einem Metallrahmen montiert sind. Das Bild zeigt verschiedene Isolatoren, Kabel und Metallstrukturen, die bei der Verteilung von Elektrizität über Freileitungen verwendet werden. Der Himmel ist bedeckt, was einen gedämpften Hintergrund erzeugt.
  • Close-up of a gray high-voltage power line insulator connected to metal structures with a wire. The insulator has a ribbed cylindrical shape and is mounted on a pole under a cloudy sky.
  • Eine Nahaufnahme eines Eisenbahnoberleitungssystems mit einer Spannvorrichtung und einem Isolator, die an einem Oberleitungsdraht montiert sind. Die Komponenten, einschließlich Isolatoren und Metallhalterungen, sind vor einem bewölkten Himmel sichtbar. Die Drähte sind Teil des Stromversorgungssystems eines elektrischen Zugs.
  • Zwei Metallmasten mit Isolatoren und Oberleitungen stehen inmitten einer ländlichen Landschaft mit viel Grün und einem bewölkten Himmel im Hintergrund. Der Bereich um die Masten ist mit Gras und Büschen bedeckt.

Technical data

Authorised speed225 km/h
Maximum tensioning length1,500 m
Maximum span65 m
Ambient temperature–18 °C bis +40 °C
Maximum catenary system
temperature		+70 °C (+56 °C)
Short-circuit resistance12 kA during 200 ms
Contact wireCuAg 120 mm2, tensile force 16,5 kN
Messenger wireBzll 65 mm2, tensile force 13 kN
Autotransformer feederAAAC 263 mm2

Approvals

The Series 1 overhead contact line system is certified and approved. We are happy to provide the relevant documentation on request.

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