A promising future for catenary works

On the national rail network:

3 worksites obtained for Phase 1 of the GPSO (Grand Projet du Sud-Ouest)

• 1 worksite to reshape 14 km of double track for the Aménagements Ferroviaires au Nord de Toulouse (AFNT) project
• 2 catenary preparation worksites for the rail developments south of Bordeaux (AFSB)
  

Urban worksites :

Catenary construction sites for extensions or new tramway lines in Lyon (T10 and BHNS), Brest, Aubagne and Strasbourg.

To respond effectively to these invitations to tender, the catenary operations teams were able to count on the strong involvement of their design office. This synergistic approach has enabled us to gain an in-depth understanding of our customers’ needs. Drawing on their know-how, our catenary experts were able to propose technical solutions that perfectly met the requirements and constraints. This was the key to success for ETF, which won all these contracts on the basis of the best bid (best technical score).

These projects will run from 2024 to 2027, and will involve around a hundred operational staff. ETF is therefore positioning itself as a key player in the field of catenary works in France, and is expanding its activities by opening a new specialist branch in Bordeaux. This geographical expansion is also accompanied by growth in human resources, with the creation of around thirty new positions.

This success marks a major step forward in our commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for rail infrastructure, helping to improve and modernise France’s transport network.