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Alstom to supply the first Rigid Overhead Catenary System for Türkiye's new high-speed line
The new line will reduce pressure on local transport by increasing passenger transport by 80% and freight transport by 45% in the Istanbul region.
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Alstom-Rigid Overhead Catenary System
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed an agreement with RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S. to supply the Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) for a section of Türkiye's new high-speed railway line between Halkali and Kapikule. The line will be part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), 153 km of integrated and sustainable transport backbone strategic for the socio-economic development of the entire European Union. Once completed, it will reduce the pressure on local transport systems with an 80% increase in passengers and 45% increase in freight, facilitating exchange between the two areas of the Istanbul region.
Alstom will provide the aerial feeding system along the TBM tunnel, a double-track tunnel of approximately 7 km each (14 km total) and 8.3 meters in diameter, which will pass under residential areas and Lake Küçükçekmece. This project represents the first Rigid Overhead Catenary System application for a high-speed line in Türkiye. The Alstom site in Valmadrera (Lecco) will be responsible for the design, production and supply of the ROCS components, with Alstom Algeria participating for the catenary installation design of the line.
Alstom's ROCS is an efficient and cost-effective solution for rigid overhead catenary, particularly suitable for confined spaces and tunnel retrofits. It features an aluminum conductor profile paired with a copper contact wire, ensuring both ease of installation and low maintenance. The compact design not only offers high performance but also enhances fire resistance. ROCS integrates easily with existing lines and accommodates different supply voltages, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed an agreement with RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S. to supply the Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) for a section of Türkiye's new high-speed railway line between Halkali and Kapikule. The line will be part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), 153 km of integrated and sustainable transport backbone strategic for the socio-economic development of the entire European Union. Once completed, it will reduce the pressure on local transport systems with an 80% increase in passengers and 45% increase in freight, facilitating exchange between the two areas of the Istanbul region.
Alstom will provide the aerial feeding system along the TBM tunnel, a double-track tunnel of approximately 7 km each (14 km total) and 8.3 meters in diameter, which will pass under residential areas and Lake Küçükçekmece. This project represents the first Rigid Overhead Catenary System application for a high-speed line in Türkiye. The Alstom site in Valmadrera (Lecco) will be responsible for the design, production and supply of the ROCS components, with Alstom Algeria participating for the catenary installation design of the line.
Alstom's ROCS is an efficient and cost-effective solution for rigid overhead catenary, particularly suitable for confined spaces and tunnel retrofits. It features an aluminum conductor profile paired with a copper contact wire, ensuring both ease of installation and low maintenance. The compact design not only offers high performance but also enhances fire resistance. ROCS integrates easily with existing lines and accommodates different supply voltages, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.
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