OLE Design for Rail
We specialise in designing and installing new OLE systems, modernising and upgrading existing components. Softech Rail undertake works from initial design concepts to detailed planning, construction support, and expert consultancy. With a strong and proven track record in the rail industry, Softech have become the go-to partner for complex overhead line systems. Our expertise and experience is relied upon by the likes of Network Rail, Balfour Beatty and Jacobs. We supply expert guidance and engineering support for the most demanding projects.
Our team’s deep expertise ensures we not only understand the challenges but also deliver precise, innovative solutions. With the UK’s electrified rail network growing, we are committed to driving efficiency and progress, offering top-tier support every step of the way.
Electrification System Design
Construction Support
Power Distribution Design
Track Work System Design
OHLE Design
OLE Layout
Proven OLE Design for Rail
Our OLE design team specialises in all aspects of overhead line equipment design, catering to our clients’ needs from initial feasibility studies through to option development, selection of a single option, outline design, detailed design, construction support, as-built documentation, and handover, following the Network Rail PACE Engineering Stages ES1 to ES5.
OLE Surveys
We have complete in-house capability to undertake various surveying and inspection services for Electrification contact system infrastructure. These services encompass everything from condition dilapidation surveys to comprehensive route infrastructure data collection.
Overbridges
Expert advice on structure clearance, OLE infrastructure design modifications, electrical clearance assessments and, solutions for bridge demolition or reconstruction across the network.
Route Improvements
We have proven expertise in full layout and allocation design expertise to deliver on major projects. Our experience includes major station redevelopments, capacity expansion, route speed enhancements and Route Electrification Schemes.
From initial scoping to requirements management and design execution, we apply safe design principles, a forward-thinking approach to risk management, and deep construction knowledge. Our commitment to quality and efficiency ensures smoother, more successful project delivery every time.
OLE Design Capabilities
- Railway Electrification system design (URBAN MRTS, monorail, Long distance, Freight)
- Initial concept design to detailed design up to commissioning
- Construction Support
- Power Distribution system design – Concept design, simulation, studies to detailed design and commissioning
- Building Services system design
- Track work system design
- OHLE Design – Automatic Setting out of Catenary poles
- OLE Layout
- AC Electrification: Traction Power Supply, Substation
- DC Electrification: Electrical Track Equipment(ETE), DC substation, Upstream HV network design
- High Voltage(HV) and Low Voltage (LV) power distribution system
- Earthing, Bonding, Stray current and Electromagnetic compatibility – Step and touch voltage calculations and Earth fault currents
- Signalling Power Supply Design: UPS, Battery power supply, DG power supply.
- M & E (Mechanical and Electrical systems)
- E & P (Electrification and plant systems)
- Cross-section Drawing
- Third rail
- Protection design, control and monitoring
- Statutory Approval documentation support
- LV Distribution system, Emergency power system (DG, UPS), Lighting design, & HVAC design
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