Three years of success for the Cévenol Line
ETF has demonstrated its expertise by winning the contract to renovate the Cévenol line for the third consecutive year. This project highlights the importance of preserving railway heritage while meeting modern transport requirements. This historic line, which runs through mountainous countryside, represents a real technical and environmental challenge.
To access isolated and inaccessible construction sites, operational teams worked on transport solutions, including the use of work trains. These trains, specially equipped to transport equipment and personnel directly to construction sites, were essential in overcoming geographical and logistical constraints. This organisation, made possible by the synergy between ETF and the ETF Services teams, was particularly decisive in the response to the call for tenders, offering a significant competitive advantage. Thanks to this organisation, the tight deadlines were met, enabling SNCF Réseau to limit service disruptions on the line.
Started in mid-February 2024 and delivered in mid-May 2024, this project involved replacing 6,000 metres of rail and 4,000 sleepers, in addition to tamping operations carried out on 25 kilometres of track. The South-East agency was able to count on the support of La Champenoise to complete all the work on schedule despite sometimes difficult weather conditions.
In addition to the special attention paid to this dangerous project, ETF took care to minimise the impact on the ecosystem and the natural environment of the tracks, which are located in a Natura 2000 site.
Photos : J. Damase