by Webmaster | Oct 1, 2026 | Electrification & catenary, Technical blog
In a metro tunnel where the crown sits just a few centimetres above the train roof, conventional electrification simply does not fit: there is no height for a messenger wire, droppers and a contact wire with its sag, and no room for the tensioning equipment at the...
by Webmaster | Sep 21, 2026 | Company, News
Instalaciones y Recursos Ferroviarios, S.L.U. (IRECFER) appears once again in the Anuario del Ferrocarril, the reference publication of the Spanish railway sector produced by the Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles. We are repeating last year’s participation, and...
by Webmaster | Sep 16, 2025 | Company, News
Proud to see IRECFER featured in *Vía Libre* At IRECFER, we believe every project tells a story. Today, we want to share a very special one: *Vía Libre*—the leading publication for the Spanish railway sector—has reported on our work electrifying the Faro – Vila Real...
by Webmaster | Apr 24, 2025 | Electrification & catenary, Technical blog
Cantilevers in the Railway Industry: Function, Types and Applications In the railway industry, every component plays a key role in guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of the system. One of these essential elements is the cantilever, a key structure in the...
by Webmaster | Mar 27, 2025 | Electrification & catenary, Technical blog
Disconnectors: Key to the Safety and Efficiency of Rail Transport In the world of rail transport, safety and efficiency are essential to guarantee that rail networks operate continuously and without interruptions. One of the key components in achieving these...
