Equans, a leader in rail electrification
Equans, a leader in rail electrification
A leader in rail electrification, Equans supports the energy transition in regions and promotes sustainable mobility.
We deploy a wide range of solutions designed to enhance the performance, appeal, and reliability of rail transportation, both in urban areas and on long-distance routes.
As a long-standing specialist in rail electrification, we also operate in road networks (vehicle electrification, static and dynamic charging systems—ERS, etc.)
Rail Networks: Electrification and Power Supply Systems
Equans designs, installs, renovates, and maintains electrification systems and electrical distribution networks for urban and intercity transportation.
We electrify all types of rail networks:
- catenary systems for conventional and high-speed lines
- overhead contact lines for trams
- metro catenary systems
- partial electrification systems for low-frequency lines
- specialized third-rail (or traction rail) systems for networks with severe space constraints, particularly in urban areas
Good to Know
Our fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) catenary poles offer a practical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional steel poles.
In addition, Equans designs, deploys, manages, and maintains the power supply systems for these rail networks:
- electric substation
- high-voltage-high-voltage traction substation
- traction power supply & distribution
- low-voltage power supply & distribution
- technical energy management system
- electric traction control and monitoring system
- phase imbalance management
New Feature Spotlight
Preventing Catenary Breaks
Our digital solution, SOCRAT (Operational System for Monitoring and Adjusting Tensioning Devices), enables remote monitoring of catenaries and overhead contact lines. It optimizes their efficiency and improves their maintenance. It remotely monitors tensioning devices in real time, detects faults and ground movements, and, if necessary, immediately alerts operators.
Check out Warda Djidjeli's analysis of decarbonizing transportation!
An Electric Journey
By Warda Djidjeli
Road Networks: Moving Toward Electrification!
Roads and highways will become increasingly electrified, with minimized carbon impact.
Drawing on its long-standing experience in rail transportation, Equans is also electrifying road networks through smart solutions:
• charging station systems for heavy-duty vehicles (buses and trucks)
• dynamic charging via overhead wires, to complement static charging systems
• charging management system (CMS) for electric bus fleets; smart depot management; consulting to optimize battery lifecycles; driver support.
Check out Pascal Gessat's analysis of the electric highway!
Stepping on the Gas on the Electric Highway
By Pascal Gessat
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