Our OLE Services

Softech Rail’s comprehensive Rail OLE services cover consultancy, design, installation, testing, and commissioning of Overhead Line Equipment for electrified railway networks. We manage full-scope Rail OLE projects, from early-stage planning and material specification to site works, energisation and project handover.

Our teams carry out comprehensive site surveys and technical assessments to inform safe, efficient OLE solutions tailored to each route. For clients seeking streamlined delivery, we offer integrated Design & Build capabilities — consolidating OLE design, installation, testing, and commissioning into a single, contractable service that ensures accountability, speed, and precision.

Explore our OLE Capabilities

OLE Consultancy

Scope Definition, Surveys, Feasibility Study, Constraints Analysis, Option Development and Selection, Technology Appraisal and Selection.

OLE Design

We deliver complete Rail OLE design solutions, covering site surveys, scope definition, feasibility studies, and constraints analysis. From option development to technology selection, we create efficient, standards-compliant designs ready for real-world delivery.

OLE Installation

We carry out full-scope Rail OLE installations, including mast erection, cantilever assembly, wire runs, and tensioning. Our teams handle foundation piling, hardware fitting, and contact wire registration with precision. Working safely in live rail environments, we deliver efficient, compliant OLE systems ready for energisation.

OLE Testing and Commissioning

We deliver end-to-end Rail OLE testing and commissioning, including continuity and insulation resistance testing, section proving, voltage testing, and dynamic testing support. Our teams ensure safe energisation, full compliance, and a smooth handover to operational service.