Progress into French railway-industry
Sissach, Switzerland, December 2021 – R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin is developing its commitment to the French railway industry. In 2021, the Swiss company made its first installation for SNCF Réseau – the main operator of the French national rail network – and successfully attended the SIFER trade show.
The order from SNCF Réseau is a part of the electrification of the railway line from Gretz to Nogent. R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin supplied SNCF Réseau with two bipolar switch disconnectors, type FHV-B3-25/S with type MFL250 electric control at 48 Vdc to be tested them on SNCF Réseau’s rail network. The devices were installed in April 2021 in La Sucrerie substation, and commissioned – few months later in the presence of engineers from SNCF’s TE department, R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin and local partner OCS2.
The installation will be monitored in service for over a year. If no significant anomaly is observed SNCF RESEAU will issue a technical approval of the product at the end of this test period.
This was not the only cooperation between R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin and OCS2 in recent months.
Both companies participated at SIFER on 26-28 October, 2021 in Lille, France. SIFER is France’s premier rail industry event, bringing together suppliers and manufacturers of the very latest in railway technology, products, and services.
R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin exhibited a load break switch (LBS), type FHV-B3-25/S for powering catenaries with an interactive demonstration of its operation. The demo attracted great interest from experts from companies associated with railway electrification works.
Main technical data:
- Nominal / Rated voltages – 25 kV / 52 kV AC (IEC 62271-1)
- Impulse withstand voltage across isolating distance – 290 kV
- Rated / Breaking / Making current – 2000 A
- Rated short time withstand current – 31.5 kA / 3 s.
Key features and benefits:
- Easy installation and setting for operation
- High reliability up to 10000 cycles
- All conducting parts either silver, nickel or tin-plated
- Practically maintenance-free
About SNCF Réseau
SNCF Réseau is part of the SNCF Group and a key player in the development of the rail offerings in France and across Europe. As the national rail network manager, it orchestrates traffic on almost 28,000 kilometers of line, with responsibility for its maintenance, modernization and safety. The company also ensures fair and equal access to infrastructure, in partnership with government and regional authorities.
About OCS2
OCS2 was created four years ago, and offers products and technical solutions, primarily for catenary electrifications and overhead lines for metro and tramways. OCS2 works daily with rail operators and installers to provide strong technical support and a high level of service in order to gain full customer satisfaction.
About R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin
R&S Rauscher & Stoecklin is part of the Swiss-based R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products in key markets. The company, founded in 1919, is a well-established and experienced manufacturer of transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
