Electrification

Retractable Catenary

Ease and secure maintenance of rolling stock with Pandrol’s Retractable Catenary, a clever removable electric train catenary system.

Pandrol’s Retractable Catenary System Explained

Retractable rail catenary is designed for any rolling stock equipped with pantograph. Our safe system interlocks with a range of existing maintenance depot equipment, including disconnectors, walkways, bridge-cranes, doors, signalling equipment, and lifting platforms.

The option to retract the overhead catenary system allows for safe maintenance and free access to the vehicle roof, creating space and allowing the train to be lifted for bogie inspection and maintenance.

  • Ensure safety and accessibility during rolling stock maintenance
  • Save time with a fast and efficient solution
  • A complete solution supported by Pandrol’s full-service range

Downloads

Product Information Sheet

Benefits of the Retractable Catenary

01

Advantages of Pandrol’s Retractable Rail Catenary

Allow free access to train roofs with Pandrol’s Retractable Catenary. Unlike a traditional rigid catenary, this retractable model is designed to enable a full range of rolling stock maintenance operations.

02

Safety

Boost on-site safety during maintenance of rolling stock with features such as an emergency stop system, alarm, and maximum usage controls, all included with Pandrol’s Retractable Catenary.

03

Time savings

Retract the catenary quickly and efficiently with its easy-to-use control panel. The increased ease of rolling stock maintenance operations saves both time and labour costs.

04

Easy maintenance

Choose a low-maintenance electric train catenary system that doesn’t compromise functionality or performance. Pandrol’s Retractable Rail Catenary is made of aluminium and steel components for durability and ease of maintenance.

05

Compatibility

Adapt Pandrol’s Retractable Rail Catenary product to create a bespoke solution for your system. The Retractable Catenary can be tailor-made for your depot, ensuring ultimate cost-effectiveness thanks to compatibility with existing equipment.

06

A complete solution

Choose a comprehensive, straightforward solution for rolling stock maintenance. The Pandrol Retractable Catenary is supported by Pandrol’s full range of rail services, from design, engineering and testing, to onsite training, supervision and maintenance.

Technical Features of the Retractable Catenary

01

Aluminium bars and plates

Rely on the Pandrol Retractable Catenary’s durable and high-quality construction. The product is made from sturdy aluminium bars, assembled with junction clamps, also known as splices.

02

Swivelling arms

Retract the catenary simply and safely with the swivelling steel arms, available in lengths of up to 6m and installed at a maximum of every 12m on the standard product version. Motorised and mechanical options are also available.

03

Fully retractable

Retract the catenary to create a safe, free space above the vehicle, enabling it to be lifted, and facilitating bogie maintenance or safe access to the roof.

04

Control panel

Operate the Pandrol Retractable Catenary system with ease and accuracy thanks to its intuitive control panel, complete with three user levels, a touch panel, buttons, with installation, operation, and maintenance indicators.

05

Compatibility with existing equipment

Interlock Pandrol’s Retractable Rail Catenary with existing equipment such as disconnectors, walkways, bridge cranes, doors, signalling equipment, and lifting platforms to ensure maximum functionality.

Tell us about your project

Speak to an expert

Related products

Rigid Catenary System

More than 2,000km are installed in rail networks around the world, particularly in tunnels, with a specific retractable version for application in depots.

Rigid Catenary System

View product