Engineering & Design

Overhead Catenary System

At the heart of our success is our team of subject matter experts, with a wealth of experience in leading some of the most complex transit programs around the world. Our experts bring a significant understanding of the challenges associated with the construction of high-speed and electrified transit systems, allowing us to provide the best solutions to our clients. Our technical expertise include the construction and maintenance of track, traction power, 25kV OCS, SCADA and comms, train control and substations (AC&DC). We are well informed with lessons learned from projects around the world including California High Speed Rail, Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, Network Rail High Output Track Renewals Program and Systems Integration at Los Angeles World Airport People Mover. In an era marked by technological advancements, United ECM remains at the forefront of innovation in transit systems. The company continually integrates cutting-edge solutions and best practices into its oversight approach, ensuring that clients benefit from the latest developments in the field.

Smarter Overhead Systems for High-Speed, Electrified Mobility

Our OCS solutions are built on lessons learned from global high-speed systems and powered by forward-thinking design practices. We specialize in:

  • ► 25kV electrification systems

  •  Custom catenary pole placement

  •  Clearance validation via LiDAR and 3D scans

  •  Weather resilience and vibration analysis

Innovation Highlight:

We apply BIM integration and AI-assisted conflict detection to eliminate design coordination errors and accelerate construction timelines—improving reliability from design to energization.