6.1.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
for
ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM

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CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

OBJECTIVE................................................................................................................................................4
SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................4
PHRASES...................................................................................................................................................6
OPERATING CONDITIONS........................................................................................................................7
STANDARDS..............................................................................................................................................7
DESIGN CRITERIA.....................................................................................................................................8
6.1.
Catenary system:...............................................................................................................................8
6.2.
Climatic conditions:............................................................................................................................8
6.3.
Electrical insulation:............................................................................................................................8
6.4.
Pantograph:........................................................................................................................................9
6.5.
Gauge:................................................................................................................................................9
7. CATENARY SYSTEMS.............................................................................................................................11
7.1.
Catenary System On The Main Lines...............................................................................................11
7.2.
Catenary System At The Stations....................................................................................................12
7.3.
Catenary System On The Overpasses.............................................................................................12
7.4.
Overhead Contact Line System Under The Bridges........................................................................13
7.5.
Overhead Contact Line System In The Tunnels..............................................................................13
7.6.
Catenary System On The Workshops And Maintenance Centers...................................................13
7.7.
Catenary System On The Uninsulated Overlaps.............................................................................14
7.8.
Catenary System On The Insulated Overlaps..................................................................................14
7.9.
Catenary System On The Neutral Zones.........................................................................................14
7.10. Mid-Point Anchor System..................................................................................................................14
7.11. Feeding Of The Line.........................................................................................................................15
8. PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION.............................................................................................................15
8.1.
Feeding Diagram..............................................................................................................................16
8.2.
Principles And Calculations..............................................................................................................16
8.3.
Material Manufacturing Illustrations.................................................................................................16
8.4.
Pole Layout Plan..............................................................................................................................17
8.5.
Wiring Plan......................................................................................................................................17
8.6.
Foundation Plan...............................................................................................................................18
8.7.
Grounding Plan................................................................................................................................18
8.8.
Installation Plan................................................................................................................................18
8.9.
Calculation Files And Manufacturing Illustrations For Designs........................................................19
9. MATERIAL AND LABOR..........................................................................................................................19
9.1.
Pole And Anchorage Foundations....................................................................................................19
9.2.
Concrete Poles.................................................................................................................................20
9.3.
Steel Poles.......................................................................................................................................21
9.4.
Portals..............................................................................................................................................21
9.5.
Drop Arms........................................................................................................................................21
9.6.
Catenary Consoles...........................................................................................................................22
9.7.
Wires And Cables.............................................................................................................................22
9.8.
Accessories For The Catenaries Fittings.........................................................................................22
9.9.
Insulators..........................................................................................................................................23
9.10. Section Insulators (IS).......................................................................................................................23
9.11. Automatic Tensioning Device............................................................................................................23
10. GROUNDING SYSTEM............................................................................................................................24
10.1. Grounding Measures........................................................................................................................24
10.2. Grounding Connections....................................................................................................................24
10.3. Continuity Of The Rail Connections..................................................................................................25
11. PROTECTION MEASURES AND WARNINGS........................................................................................25
11.1. Protection Panels..............................................................................................................................25
11.2. Signals And Warning Plates..............................................................................................................25
12. SAFETY AT WORK AND TRAINING.......................................................................................................26
13. MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS..........................................................................................................26
14. PROGRESS AND CONTROL WORKS....................................................................................................27
15. PREPARATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SYSTEM................................................................28
16. RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND NORMS...................................................................30
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1. OBJECTIVE
Kseky Gebze Railway Line Electrification Project incorporates enhancement of the present electrification facilities
under renewal of the existing double-track railway line between Kseky Gebze and shall be carried out under
supervision of the Engineers in accompany with End Recipient. The overall feeding diagram design shall be as
specified by TCDD GK TP 201.
The scope of the Project comprises disassembly and re-construction of the catenary installations as well as
modifications to the present Overhead Contact Line installations on the sections for which infrastructure has been
reconstructed.
As seen on the schematic plan, TCDD GK TP 202, it is required that the Overhead Contact Line installations of about
96,284 meters on Section I be disassembled, that it be re-constructed on the basis of a speed of V: 160 km/h and that
the present Overhead Contact Line installations of about 33,340 meters on Section II be modified on the basis of the
speed of V: 160 km/h.
Approximate breakdown of the zone on SECTION I (the Overhead Contact Line facilities shall be disassembled
and new catenary facilities shall be built):
Double track of about 45,060 m and station side tracks of 6,164 m between Gebze and zmit (A total catenary line of
96,284 m)
Approximate breakdown of the zone on SECTION II (modification shall be made to the catenary facilities):
Double line of about 10,635 m between zmit and Kseky and station side tracks of 11,070 m (A total catenary line of
33,340 m).
2. SCOPE
These specifications cover the disassembly and reconstruction of the double line and station side tracks of 45.060 km
for which infrastructure has been refurbished on Section I as well as necessary assembly works and disassembly works
for modification of the catenary facility on the double line and station sub routes of 10.635 km on Section II.

2.1.

Disassembly of the present catenary facilities on Section I shall be carried out and pole and anchorage
foundation civil works shall be performed for the new catenary facility; catenary poles shall be erected as the
catenary line installations shall be performed. All of the catenary materials on these zones shall entirely be
supplied by the Contractor.

2.2.

Any poles and anchorage stay wires out of the Overhead Contact Line materials, which are technically suitable
for new system, to be used in installation on Section II and any other materials which must be replaced in line
with the technical specifications under the new design shall be supplied by the Contractor. Also, any
disassembly works which may be necessary to be performed on Section II shall be carried out by the
Contractor.

2.3.

Disassembly works shall be carried out by the Contractor at any locations where disassembly of the Overhead
Contact Line facility must be performed and any materials coming out as a result of disassembly shall be
stored at a location to be designated by End Recipient. The Contractor shall be liable for any damages that
would be caused to materials.

2.4.

Catenary feeding shall be provided from the substation at km 71+500. The renewal of such substation shall be
realized within the scope of another project. If renewal works of such substation shall not have been done
during the installation of electrification system within this project, catenary feeding shall be provided
considering the existing situation of the substation. Nevertheless necessary works shall be carried out under
this project in case modifications are needed on the feeder outlets in front of the such substation.

2.5.

All of the electrification designs required for the accomplishment of the Works covered by the technical
specifications shall be made by the Contractor. Major principles to be adopted by the Contractor for preparing
electrification designs shall be submitted to Employer for approval. After Employers approval to such
submission, all plans and projects for electrification shall be prepared by the Contractor. All office works,
construction site works and engineering services which must be realized as part of the design of the
electrification works shall be provided by the Contractor and no additional payment shall be made by Employer
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for design of the electrification projects. The Contractor shall submit the catenary plans and designs to be
prepared in accordance with Technical Specifications and such plans and projects shall only be implemented
following their approval by Employer. Approval of the plans shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility
thereof. The Contractor shall be liable for any damages and losses that may take place as a result of errors in
the plans. All the design works shall be prepared on an electronic medium in line with a Project Implementation
Plan, which shall be prepared by the Contractor, and they shall be submitted in printed format to Employer for
approval.

2.6.

The catenary designs shall be prepared in line with the track route plans prepared by the Contractor and
approved by End Recipient.

2.7.

The feeding and pole layout plans for electrification are provided as an annex to the technical specifications.
The pole layout plans for Section I are preliminary plans and necessary revisions at the stage of site
applications shall be made by the Contractor. The pole layout plans for Section II shall be preserved exactly
unless there would be compulsory revisions and modifications of the catenary facility shall be made
accordingly. All revisions to be made shall be subject to the approval of Employer. The Contractor shall prepare
all the catenary designs in line with these plans.

2.8.

The Contractor shall be responsible for harmonization between any new and old plans. The Contractor shall be
entirely responsible for any situations that would arise out of incompatibility between the plans. The Contractor
shall be responsible for compiling all the electrification designs prepared upon completion of the job and collect
them under a single file. The Contractor shall prepare and submit all the final designs in 5 sets on an electronic
medium and 5 sets in printed format.

2.9.

Steel poles shall be used in pole installations to be made on the railway platforms as well as on the
anchorages on the railway platforms. There shall be steel poles that must be built on the railway platforms
shelters, under the ticket passage halls, on the tunnel ceilings, on the ramp walls and any other similar
locations. The design and necessary calculations of these poles shall be made by the Contractor and
submitted to End Recipient for approval. Maximum care shall be paid to the alignment of all the design to be
made on the railway platforms with the present constructions of the railway platforms. In case it is not possible
to carry out appropriate installation on the shelters at the railway platforms, installation may then be made
between the track axes on the railway platform zone on the basis of a particular design. All the calculations for
the particular designs shall be approved by Employer.

2.10.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient quantities of equipment and technical fittings which would ensure safe
operation of the catenary teams and installation convenience.

The railway line shall be closed to railway traffic for a part of the line while it will be open for the other part as specified
in Volume III 1. General Technical Specifications Article 3.1. Provision of the Site and in Volume 2/Section 3
Particular Conditions, Sub-Clause 2.1.
3. PHRASES
The catenary line system consists of the following:
Catenary system
Portals
Cantilevers
Poles
Feeding
All the breakers and connection material equipment

3.1.

Portals: Two vertical poles, a horizontal steel beam and drop arm which keep the catenary of the multi-track
lines in suspension.

3.2.

Cantilevers: Support set on a pole or drop arm, which comprises one or several elements.

3.3.

Poles: Support by the track, which comprises a vertical column or construction.

3.4.

Span length (a): Distance between two consecutive poles or suspension points along the track.
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3.5.

Drop arm : Galvanized steel element fixed on the bottom of the portal entry to bear cantilevers

3.6.

Tensioning length: catenary length between two anchorage points (fixed or automatic tensioning devices).

3.7.

Automatic tensioning device: Tensioning apparatus which keeps at a certain value the conductor mechanical
tension between certain temperature limits.

3.8.

System height: The vertical distance between the axes of the contact wire and messenger wire at a
suspension point.

3.9.

Contact wire height: The vertical distance between the contact wire and rail cork at a suspension point.

3.10.

Stagger: The amount of shifting of the contact wire between both sides of the track axis at certain limits from
the suspension points of the contact wire that consecutively come one after the other in a sequence in order to
prevent abrasion of pantograph surface from the same location.

3.11.

Feeder: Electric line connection linking catenary to a substation or control devices.

3.12.

Feeding: Connections ensuring electric connection between the contact wire and messenger wire, on the
crossing of the catenary via each other and between the circuit breaker isolator devices and catenary.

3.13.

Uninsulated overlap: Points where two tensioned catenary sections belonging to the same electrified zone
intersect.

3.14.

Insulated overlap: Insulated points formed with adequate air clearing by getting the ends of the contact wires
pertaining to two consecutive sections over each other in such a manner allowing parallel operation.

3.15.

Section Insulator (IS): Insulation points consisting of insulators with skids or similar devices, which are
placed in such a manner that will ensure non- stop crossing between the contact wires in order to ensure nonstop pantograph contact.

3.16.

Sections: The catenary sections between the insulated overlaps, which may be electrically separated and
grounded without interrupting the entire power supply of the substation.
Neutral zone: The catenary sections which prevent electrical connection of the neighboring zones of varying
phases during the crossing of the pantograph.

3.17.
3.18.

Isolator: The devices, which are capable of electrically disconnecting and grounding the line zones without
breaking the entire power supply circuit.

3.19.

Switch gantry: The constructions on which various control devices are placed.

4.1.

4.2.

4. OPERATING CONDITION
Maximum Operating Speeds:
Main tracks: 160 km/h
Secondary tracks: 80 km/h
Depot tracks: 40 km/h
Operating voltage ( EN 50163 )
Nominal voltage:27,5 kV
Minimum voltage: 19 kV
Current is 50 Hz, mono phase.
Overall isolation level is 52 kV.
5. STANDARDS

The Contractor shall observe all the conditions stipulated by any and all relevant national and international
standards so that it may ensure safety of the works related to the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and final
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acceptance of the system as well as any persons working on them and the catenary system may be designed, built and
tested in compliance with such safety conditions.
The Contractor shall achieve the catenary works in compliance with the standards specified below and detailed
in clause 16:
UIC, CENELEC, IEC, TS, TS EN, Strong Current Facilities Regulation and End Recipients
Specifications and Regulations.
VDE, DIN, BS, NF or any other international standards which are equivalent to them, shall be
applicable for any materials, devices, machines, etc., which are not manufactured in Turkey, including
any issues not defined by the Turkish norms and instructions as well as by IEC.
The Contractor shall provide the copies of the latest versions of the standards which are stated in Article 16. The
Contractor shall make sure by assessing the applicability of the relevant standards that appropriate specifications have
been selected and interpreted and implemented properly.
In the event that the Contractor finds out at any stage of the Project that it would not be possible to meet the
above-specified conditions requested by the standards specified above due to the implementation problem or nonfeasibility of the relevant tasks, he shall then prepare the details regarding any envisaged exceptional deviations from
the standards, delivering them. The Contractor shall submit any explanatory technical documentation and alternative
designs which would minimize non-compliance with the standards to the End Recipient and the Engineer.
6. DESIGN CRITERIA
6.1.
Catenary system:
The catenary system supplies energy to the railway vehicles via the conductors and pantographs located on
the uppermost boundary level of the rolling stock.

6.2.

Climatic conditions:
The tolerable highest temperature of the contact wire under the worst conditions is +80 C.
The mechanical calculations in the design of cables, wires and catenary must be made according to the range
of temperatures for the region, which will be received from the meteorological department. The wind force coming on to
the conductors and poles must be used in calculations subject to approval by Employer.

6.3.

Electrical insulation:

It must be compliant with EN 50119 and must be increased in those zones where there is
environmental pollution. In polluted areas, insulators used shall have suitable creeping distances.
Electrical insulation distance :
(UIC 606-1 Ek: 6)
Static 320 mm (ac)
Dynamic 220 mm (ac)
(ac)
{ : Normal insulation distance of the contact line under voltage or pantograph sections and structures or
between the grounding lines of the Rolling stock.}

6.4.

Pantograph:
Pantograph: 1600 mm (EN 50206-1)
Abrasion plate material: Carbon
Subject to the catenary facility design criteria, the half width of the pantograph is 800 mm, having a total
length of 1600 mm.
The design of the catenary facility must ensure that at a speed of V: 160 km/h, the carbon strips of the
pantograph suffer even (homogenous) abrasion (wear and tear), that the pantograph is not damaged or that there will
be no cavity and erosion on certain locations of the pantograph.

6.5.

Gauge:
The gauge of the line shall conform to plan TCDD GK TP 203. ( UIC 505-1)

6.6.

The Overhead Contact Line system is tensioned on an automatic manner. Tensioning is separately
carried out for the contact wire and messenger wire.

6.7.
Grooved copper contact wire is hung on the bronze messenger wire via the copper droppers directly.
Stitch wire is used at any points where speed is V 120 km/h.
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6.8.
The Overhead Contact Line shall be supported by the articulated consoles in a vertical position,
installed on the poles or drop arms. The cantilever shall be insulated with 27.5 kV insulators against the grounded
connection parts on the pole. The catenary shall be suspended by means of the cantilever, which is composed of
aluminum alloy pipes and silicon rubber insulators.
6.9.
The geometric structure of the track and Standard span lengths variable according to the pantograph
type shall be used for the span lengths. The span lengths shall conform to sheet TCDD GK TP 204 and in the case of
any consecutive span lengths, the rule that there may be a difference of maximum 9 m for the primary tracks and a
difference of maximum 18 m for the secondary tracks shall be adhered to. The maximum span lengths shall be 58.5
meters.
6.10. As the catenary suspension point, concrete or steel poles, drop arms suspended on the portal, poles
installed on the marquee, poles installed on the ramp, poles installed on the tunnel bridge walls, etc., may be used. All
the suspension points shall be given numbers as per illustration no TCDD GK TP 205. Portal structures may be used in
cases where there is no sufficient space for erection of poles between two neighboring tracks.
6.11. The normal system height shall be 140 cm on the stations and primary track. The system height may
be gradually reduced to minimum 30 cm at those locations such as bridge bottoms, tunnels, etc.
6.12. The contact wire stagger shall be up to 200 mm on the straight line and 240 mm on the curves.
Different staggers may be applied on the uninsulated and insulated overlaps.
6.13. Under normal conditions, the distance between the pole axis and the track axis shall be 3.25 m. This
value may be minimum 3.70 m for the poles corresponding to the railway platforms at the stations. The distance
between the pole axis and track axis may be lowered to 2.80 m in highly necessary cases. It may be lowered below
2.80 m subject to approval by End Recipient in any particular conditions by considering the track gauge.
6.14. The maximum tensioning length of the catenary shall be 1350 m. It must be preferred that this value
is maintained at around 1250 m. This length must be reduced by assuming the forces that would take place due to the
high number of carrying points on the tracks with curves.
6.15. The mechanical tensioning forces applied to the catenary line with the automatic tensioning device
are 200 kg for both contact wire and messenger wire at an average temperature. The messenger and contact wire shall
be individually tensioned at those locations where speed is V > 120 km / h.
6.16. The contact wire is suspended by stitch wire near the suspension points by means of droppers and
directly in other sections. The connection between the contact wire and droppers is made by means of copper alloy
contact wire fixing part. At the same time, the droppers are fixed on to the messenger wire or stitch wire as appropriate
with a fixing part which is of the same quality as that of the contact wire fixing part but made of copper.
6.17.

The catenary system shall consist of 107 mm2 Cu contact wire, 65 mm2 Bz carrying wire, 35 mm2 Bz
stitch wire and 12 mm2 stranded Cu droppers. Where necessary, insulated bearing wire may also be used. The antibalance suspension is of 7 mm Cu.

6.18.

Return cable shall be drawn for grounding and grounding design shall be made as per plan no TCDD

GK TP 206.

6.19.

As the feeder cable, 280.84 mm2 steel aluminum shall be used. Insulated feeder may be used

where necessary.

6.20. The feeding connections which provide electrical connection during the crossing of catenary on top of
each other in insulated, uninsulated and switch regions or which are connected between the inlets and outlets of the
catenary via the Isolators shall be made of 105 mm2 stranded Cu wire.
6.21. All of the bolts, nuts, screws and U screws to be used in the catenary fitting materials shall be of
stainless steel up to M14. Those which are M14 and above may be of stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized.

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6.22. Parts such as tensioning rod and the like on the catenary line shall be manufactured of forged steel
and of hot dipped galvanizing.
6.23.

The nominal contact wire height shall be 5.50 m. For the relation between the contact wire heights
and pantograph working heights see EN50119:2009 figure 1. The contact wire height may be lower in cases related to
gauge (like bridges, tunnels). The minimum contact wire height shall be calculated in accordance with EN50119:2009
clause 5.10.4. The contact wire may be higher in cases e.g. level crossings, loading areas, etc. In these cases the
maximum design contact wire height shall not be greater than 6.20 m. Conformity assessment shall be carried out by
design review.
The height of the contact wire may vary according to the line profile and line inclination. However, it must
adhere to the safety values envisaged by UIC standards in such a manner not causing speed limitation below 160 km/h
on the main lines.
Contact Wire (Contact Wire) Heights:
Nominal contact wire height
:
5.50 m
Minimum ( in the normal zones )
:
5.00 m
Minimum ( in the dirty zones)
:
5.05 m
Minimum ( in the tunnels)
:
5.00 m
Maximum ( in level crossings-loading areas) :
6.20 m
6.24
Contact wire inclinations:
In case it is needed to build an Overhead Contact Line facility with a contact wire height smaller than 5.50 or
larger, the longitudinal profiles graphically indicating that the inclination difference between the consecutive contact wire
points would not exceed the values under TCDD GK TP 207. The change in the inclination of the consecutive pole
clearings must not be higher than half of the value for the speed under study. In case the change in the contact wire is
made due to the overpasses, under bridges or tunnels, the electrical crossing clearing of the catenary to the structures
and contact wire ice load must also be taken into consideration.
7. CATENARY SYSTEMS

7.1.

Catenary System On The Main Lines

The maximum span length between the two neighboring poles in the track direction on the main lines shall be as
indicated by TCDD GK TP 204.
The Standard cantilevers set shall be installed in two modes on separate concrete or steel poles, drop arms or other
construction.
Pull-off construction (as indicated by illustration TCDD GK TP 208)
Push-off construction (as indicated by illustration TCDD GK TP 209)
7.1.1 A Standard cantilever:
The cantilever is composed of the top and bottom tube insulators, top and bottom tubes, steady arm, stay wire,
registration arm, cantilever connection parts, other relevant connection parts and fixing parts. The dimensions of various
types of consoles shall be determined according to the calculations to be made for the cantilever and catenary
suspended.
7.1.2
Double cantilever:
Two standard cantilevers, which are anchored on to one suspension point are referred to as a double cantilever. This
cantilever shall be installed in the insulated and uninsulated overlaps, standard neutral zones and track switching
points. The distance between two cantilevers (the distance between cantilever axles) depends on the catenary
expansion / elongation at minimum and maximum temperatures. In order to prevent any undesired contact between
both cantilevers at excessive temperatures the first cantilever shall be installed adjacent to the automatic tensioning
device. In case of an increase in temperature, both cantilevers shall move in opposite directions relative to each other.
7.1.3 Cantilevers two tracks: (half portal for two tracks)
The cantilever for two tracks is used where there is a need for the suspension points for the catenary of
two different tracks but there is adequate space for only the catenary pole for one track. This cantilever is fixed on an
Overhead Contact Line pole and it is composed of a horizontal steel beam suspended by means of two retaining wires
and a drop arm fixed on this beam. The drop arm provides a suspension point for the catenary. The cantilevers are
suspended on to the pole for Track 1 and on to the drop arm for Track 2.

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7.2.

Catenary System At The Stations

7.2.1. Care shall be paid to the maximum mechanical stability and catenary safety under the station catenary design.
The catenary of each station shall be independent of the catenary of the adjacent track as far as possible. This rule
shall be met by making use of the suspension points on the moving cantilever installed on the poles individually, which
are located apart from each other to the maximum extent possible to achieve savings.
7.2.2. In case of failure to perform installation on the marquee, installation may be made between two pole axes by
means of a particular pole design by also considering the track structure gauge.
7.2.3. If there is no adequate clearing between two neighboring tracks to provide space for the poles, the portals shall
then be used. The portals shall consist of two poles and one galvanized steel boom as well as other parts.
7.2.4. The maximum span lengths on the secondary tracks shall be as indicated by (a) TCDD GK TP 204.
7.2.5. There shall be automatic tensioning devices at one end of the stage in case of the secondary tracks with a
tensioning length of < 700 m. The poles used in anchorage of the catenary shall be connected by means of stay wire.
7.2.6. Elevated anchorage shall be used on the railway platforms as well as on any points where there may be
pedestrian traffic.
7.2.7. IS (section insulator) shall be installed on any necessary points in the switching zones.

7.3.

Catenary System On The Overpasses

7.3.1. Suspension points must be formed under the bridge to the maximum extent possible in the case of any catenary
systems to be created for the railway crossing under the overpasses. The catenary shall be installed without causing
any pre-sag on the contact wire by also taking into consideration the contact wire height, overpass width on the track
direction and highest present rail level.
7.3.2. One of the following arrangements shall be made in cases where it is not possible to provide free crossing under
the overpass for the catenary.
a)
Construction of additional suspension points to the bridge
b) Arrangement of double contact wire
c) Ensuring free crossing of the contact wire from the bridge and fixing the messenger wire on the
bridge surfaces
d) Use of insulated messengers in compulsory cases

7.4.

Overhead Contact Line System Under The Bridges

7.4.1. No suspension points must be formed on the under bridge to the maximum extent possible in the case of
catenary systems to be developed for the railways crossing across the the under bridges.
7.4.2. One of the following arrangements must be made in cases where it cannot be ensured that the catenary has free
crossing across the under bridge.
a)
Cantilever installed on the steel poles connected on the under bridge
b)
A special construction installed on the under-bridge

7.5.
Overhead Contact Line System In The Tunnels
7.5.1. The vehicle gauge related to the catenary design is indicated by drawing no TCDD GK TP 203.
7.5.2. The minimum contact wire height is 5,00 m.
7.5.3. The electrical clearing for the catenary on the tunnel shall be 320 mm and the distance between the bottom of the
contact wire and the highest top of the vehicle, which is 4,650 mm, shall be preserved.
7.5.4. All the necessary construction works shall be carried out for installation of cantilevers on the tunnel walls or
ceilings.

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7.5.5. All the necessary construction works shall be carried out for installation of cantilevers on the steel constructions to
be placed on the ramp walls or directly on the ramp walls at the tunnel entrances and exits.
7.5.6. Electrical protection (grounding) shall be provided at the tunnels.
7.5.7. Any kinds of necessary measures shall be taken against water leakages that may occur through the tunnel wall
affecting the catenary fittings.
7.5.8. The Overhead Contact Line shall comply with EU Directive 2008/163/EC published on 20 December 2007 about
Safety in Tunnels.

7.6.

Catenary System On The Workshops And Maintenance Centers

7.6.1. Because the speeds of the railway vehicles inside the workshops and maintenance centers will be quite low, a
simple catenary design (by means of contact wire and suspension rope) shall be made.
7.6.2. The catenary line shall be maintained in operation normally but the isolators used shall have ground contact.
When the catenary is grounded by switches on these isolators, it shall have a locking mechanism which may be locked
mechanically or electrically.

7.7.
Catenary System On The Uninsulated Overlaps
7.7.1. The uninsulated overlaps shall be designed as per illustration TCDD GK TP 210.
7.7.2. The uninsulated overlaps are to be installed on those locations pertaining to the same zone where the two
tensioned catenary sections meet. The distance between the catenary crossing / parallel to one another shall be 0.20
m.
7.7.3. In order to provide electrical contact between the catenary in the uninsulated overlap, feeding wires made of very
flexible 105 mm2 Cu cable shall be installed.

7.8.
Catenary System On The Insulated Overlaps
7.8.1. The insulated overlaps shall be designed as per illustration TCDD GK TP 211.
7.8.2. The insulated overlaps are installed at those locations where the two tensioned catenary sections pertaining to
different electrical zones meet. The distance between the catenary crossing/ parallel to one another shall be 0.50 m and
the section shall be installed adjacent to both sides of the zone with the feeding cables made of 105 mm2 Cu cable.
7.8.3. Two electrical zones shall be separated from each other by means of the isolator connected to both catenaries.
7.8.4. The catenary on the main line shall be connected to the catenary by means of an isolator.

7.9.
Catenary System On The Neutral Zones
7.9.1. The neutral zones shall be designed as per illustration TCDD GK TP 212.
7.9.2. The neutral zones are the catenary sections preventing development of a short circuit by bridging the electrical
sections of varying phases on both sides during the crossing of the pantograph of an electrical railway vehicle.
7.9.3. The neutral zones must be installed on the supply points close to the substations as well as on the locations
which are equally distant to two substations approximately and referred to as the neutral zone post.
7.9.4. The neutral zones shall be equipped with the engine driven load separators and Isolators which may be locally or
remotely controlled in order to allow combination of the catenary sections on both sides in case one of the substations
fails or makes an error.

7.10.
Mid-Point Anchor System
7.10.1. The mid-point anchors shall be designed as per illustration TCDD GK TP 213.
7.10.2. The mid-point anchor shall be used to hold any longitudinal movement of the catenary in case of instability
under operating conditions and also to hold the catenary mid-way on the tensioning length in case wire breakage at the
same time.

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7.10.3. Basically, this connection consists of a mid-point anchor fixed on the messenger wire at the central point of a
tensioning length, which is bigger than 700 m. The mid-point anchor is anchored on the poles on the right and left of the
central pole and these poles must also be anchored.
7.10.4. Contact wire mid-point anchor shall be made on the tracks of V> 120 km/h (main line). The contact wire shall
be fixed by tying it to the messenger wire.
7.10.5. The mid-point anchor must be capable of withstanding the total horizontal tensile strength. In order to prevent
various longitudinal movements of the contact wire and messenger wire against each other (especially in case of wire
breakage), contact wire mid-point anchor is installed between the messenger wire and contact wire.

7.11.

Feeding Of The Line

7.11.1. Any necessary installations shall be made in line with the new feeding diagram in illustration TCDD GK TP 201
on the posts already established along the line or to be installed. Designs to be made and all equipment shall ensure
safe and functional electrical operation of electrification system. All equipment shall be selected by the Contractor
considering easy and functional operations and maintenance.
7.11.2. The current and voltage transformers to be used shall be of mono phase 27.5 kV / 50 Hz AC. Insulation levels
are 52 kV.
7.11.3. Isolators and load breakers shall be used so that the electrical sections for the catenary are separated from the
feeding points and at the same time, different electrical sections interconnected are separated from each other without
any problems.
7.11.4. The outdoor type Isolators and load breakers to be used shall be of mono phase 27.5 kV AC. Their insulation
level is 52 kV.
7.11.5. The breakers shall be controlled by means of an engine mechanism electrically or local or remotely by means of
a mechanical system with control bars having a special lock.
7.11.6. The breakers for the loading and depot tracks shall have an additional grounding which will ensure grounding
when the power supply to these tracks is interrupted.
7.11.7. The station and neutral zone posts as well as switch gantry installations shall be made. (This tender does not
cover installations for RTU, remote control and communication on the posts)
8. PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION
All the plans shall be prepared in line with the route plans and existing conditions at site. After the Contractor submits
the prepared plans to Employer, the plans shall be reviewed by End Recipient or returned to the Contractor for revision.
The application stages may commence after the plans are approved by the Employer. For the catenary planning and
installation, drawings and documents shall be prepared on an electronic medium as follows and submitted in a printed
format for approval.
Catenary drawings, which must be based on certain scales and indicate all the necessary specifications for
control, design and catenary installation, shall be provided by the Contractor. These drawings shall be specially
prepared for the station and tunnel zones as well as for any problematic locations on the main line. Any information
earlier explained shall be indicated on the catenary plans. The poles to which ground is to be connected shall be
indicated and also, the clearings to other structures shall be indicated.

8.1.
Feeding Diagram
In case there are any required changes to the feeding diagram having number TCDD GK TP 201, which is furnished as
an annex to the Technical Specifications, the plan shall be prepared in the same format anew. After the final form of the
feeding diagram is approved by End Recipient, preparation of other plans shall commence.
8.2.

Principles And Calculations

The following plans and calculations shall be prepared and submitted to End Recipient for approval.
8.2.1.
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System parameters

8.2.2. Pole layout rules (span length calculation and modification of the contact wire height if required)
8.2.3. Designs of uninsulated overlap, insulated overlap, mid-point anchor and neutral zones
8.2.4. Designs of tunnels, viaducts and bridge crossings
8.2.5. Calculations on the tensioning device (conversion rate calculation including x and y calculations)
8.2.6. Stagger calculations
8.2.7. Dropper calculations
8.2.8. Feeder and supply connections
8.2.9. Concrete pole calculations (counter-flesh calculation if R < 3000)
8.2.10. Iron pole calculation
8.2.11. Foundation calculations
8.2.12. Any types of fittings
8.2.13. Grounding criteria
8.2.14. Installation criteria: Criteria applicable for installation of fittings, grounding wire, messenger wire,
contact wire, stitch wire, droppers, feeder wire, supplies and the like.

8.3.
Material Manufacturing Illustrations
Detailed manufacturing illustrations and necessary calculations shall be prepared for any materials to be used
(especially for those parts exposed to shrinkage) and they shall be approved by End Recipient. Fitting set illustrations
shall be prepared for materials.
8.4.
Pole Layout Plan
Pole layout plans are provided as an annex to the technical specifications. pole layout plans for the sections on
Section 1 are preliminary plans and necessary changes and arrangements shall be made by the Contractor. pole layout
plans of the sections on Section II shall be preserved exactly unless there are compulsory changes and the
modifications of the catenary facility shall be made accordingly.
For the catenary system picketing / staking plan, a route plan for which specifications are indicated in detail, shall be
taken as a basis in any case.
Actual position of the track including respective locations, line kilometers (milestones) and the
directions preferred for train operation to indicate curve radius, sur-elevation values and the beginning
and ends of the switching tracks
Location of warning posts, locations of cables and panels, tunnels, sets and conduits
Railway platforms, railway platform tents and buildings and highways located in the vicinity of the
railway
Structures under or over which the trains will cross as well as necessary information such as height,
length and width
Electric lines traveling along the railway along with voltage, objectives and other relevant data
The catenary pole layout plan to be prepared in line with the route plan taken as a basis shall indicate the following
details.
Pole number, location and type (concrete or steel)
Clearings between the poles along the track
Mid-point anchor
Uninsulated, insulated overlaps and neutral zones
Stagger
Isolators
Feeders
Grounding connections, grounding insulators, grounding stations,
Types of anchorage and catenary lengths for each tensioning
Structures and tunnels under or over which the trains will cross, tunnels, sets and conduits, voltage,
objectives and free height and electrical lines traveling along the railway along with information on the
railway platforms, railway marquees and buildings and highways located in the vicinity of the railway
and their heights, lengths and widths
Portals
A list of special Marks to be added to the layout plan and the symbols used shall be indicated and
explained
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8.5.
Wiring Plan
Plans shall be prepared indicating the zigzag forms of the wires and anchorage points for use in catenary wire stringing.
A catenary wiring plan shall indicate the following details.
Pole number
Contact wire and system height for each fitting
Stagger for each fitting
dropper types
types and lengths of tensioning
Mid-point anchors
IS and isolators
Anchorage types and insulators
8.6.
Foundation Plan
A foundation selection shall be made for each suspension point incorporated in pole layout plan. An Overhead Contact
Line foundation plan shall indicate the following details. Before the foundation type is determined for each pole, ground
resistance shall be measured and foundations shall be selected according to this value.
Foundation type for the pole
Pole number and location, its type and pole length
Distance between the nearest track axis and pole axis
Pole moment and counter-flesh value
Anchorage type, location and distance to the pole
Bottom piece type in case a pole having a bolted bottom piece is used
8.7.
Grounding Plan
Plans shall be prepared indicating the grounding system and grounding electrodes of the catenary. A catenary
grounding plan shall indicate the following details.
Pole number and location of the ground wire crossings
Number and location of the pole where the grounding station will be located
Connection of the cable to be used for grounding to the rail and locations of the grounding stations

8.8.
Installation Plan
The installation plan to be prepared for each pole shall indicate the following details.
Pole number, line milestone, foundation type, track curvature and super-elevation
All the parts to be installed on the pole; details on the cantilever, basic design or drawing number
(cantilever connection parts, portals, anchorages, feeder lines, etc.)
System height and contact wire height
Stagger (axis clearing)
Distance of the pole axis to the track axis
Dimension e: the distance between the rail level close to the pole and the upper section of the
foundation
Dimension x: the distance between the foundation and ground level in the case of bolted types of the
steel pole foundations
Feeder material
Anchorage materials and connection points
Portal details

8.9.
Calculation Files And Manufacturing Illustrations For Designs
As a part of all special designs to be prepared, calculation files and manufacturing illustrations shall be prepared by the
Contractor and approved by End Recipient.
9. MATERIAL AND LABOR
All the steel materials to be used in catenary fittings shall be coated with hot dipped galvanizing against
corrosion as per TSE 914.

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 All the materials shall comply with the standards. Employer may ask the Contractor for any kind of tests
incorporated by the standards related to the materials to be used in the catenary on condition that any
necessary testing means and tools are provided by the Contractor, which shall also meet any other costs
associated therewith. In this case, the Contractor shall deliver the testing procedures to Employer for control
and approval. Therefore, information on the testing dates must be sent at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure
participation of the testing delegation.
The Contractor shall be obliged to make available spare materials in quantities required by the
administration.

9.1.

Pole And Anchorage Foundations

9.1.1. Ready concrete of Type C 16 shall be used in foundation civil works. Foundation civil works shall be carried out
as per End Recipients Technical Specifications for catenary Pole and Anchorage Foundations having No TCDD GK TK
102.
9.1.2. As the foundations of the electrification poles is designed, the foundation selection tables to be prepared by the
contactor and approved by End Recipient shall be used. Calculation files and manufacturing illustrations shall also be
prepared for all the designs to be drawn up.
9.1.3. As foundations are built, coating stones or coatings at locations such as railway platforms and loading and
unloading stations shall be removed and piled up carefully if required. The site shall be restored into its original
condition upon completion of the foundation construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages which
would be caused to the nearby engineering works during foundation construction.
9.1.4. Any kinds of material required for foundation construction fitting the location identified in line with pole layout plan
shall be treated as part of the foundation volume in terms of m3. Reinforcement bars shall also be used on the
foundation side walls where necessary and / or iron bars shall be inserted into the foundations for reinforcement
purposes.
9.1.5. A bore hole sample shall be inserted inside the foundation to form the concrete pole space. The bore hole sample
shall be inserted and fixed into the foundation as per the bore hole sample design values before the foundation concrete
is cast.
9.1.6. The pit into which the concrete pole is to be inserted shall be covered carefully in order to prevent entry of foreign
objects and protect it against accidents until the pole is erected.
9.1.7. The poles shall be adjusted and secured with sand after they are erected in the space in the center of the
foundations built. Circling / bracing concrete shall be made on top of the foundation as per illustration TCDD GK TP 214
in such a manner preventing penetration of water from around the poles.
9.1.8. Steel pole foundations having bolted pole bases require installation of foundation bolts. After they are installed,
foundation bolts shall be set with a corner template. In case the soil is in a soft condition, the foundation depth shall then
be increased by 0.5 m but the calculated length of the foundation bolts shall not be modified. For protection against
corrosion, the length of the foundation bolts shall not exceed the foundation base.
9.1.9. In case the concrete pole foundations are to be reinforced by iron bars, it shall be ensured that the reinforcement
bars are connected to the (main line) ground cable or to the rails (on the station).
9.1.10. Soil extracted from excavation during foundation building shall be taken on the thick nylon covers in such a
manner not causing pollution in the surroundings and the tracks and ballast shall be prevented from being polluted by
waste materials. In case the track and ballast is polluted, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning them. Later,
soil extracted from soil as well as any other waste materials shall be removed from the site.

9.2.

Concrete Poles
9.2.1. An independent pole shall be used on each suspension point for the catenary on the main line and on the main
line tracks which are away from the stations as much as possible.
9.2.2. Manufacture of poles shall be made by using Concrete C 45 as per Technical Specification for Concrete Catenary
Poles of End Recipient having No TCDD GK TK 103.
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9.2.3. The top force is the total force in terms of kg, which has impact on the pole top horizontally.
9.2.4. The top breakage force is the maximum top force which causes the breaking of pole.
9.2.5. The safety factor is the ratio of the top breakage force to the pole force. The safety factor shall be assumed at 2.5
in calculations for centrifugal pipes.
9.2.6. The concrete poles to be used in the railway electrification shall be of the type manufactured centrifugally.
9.2.7. The poles shall be manufactured under the supervision of a civil engineer having good training on reinforced
concrete structures.
9.2.8. Steel ST 70 steel shall be used for reinforcement steel bars inside them. If required, the employer may have the
poles to be controlled by an authorized organization in terms of steel specifications.
9.2.9. The Contractor shall place an order for poles after the concrete pole manufacturing file which shall be prepared
by the manufacturer is approved by End Recipient.

9.3.

Steel Poles
9.3.1. Steel poles shall be used as catenary suspension points on the main line and stations where required.
9.3.2. Pole manufacturing shall be carried out by using minimum ST 52 steel material for poles and minimum ST 37
steel material for profile poles as per Technical Specification for Steel Catenary Poles of End Recipient having No TCDD
GK TK 104.
9.3.3. The calculation files and manufacturing illustrations shall also be prepared for any designs to be drawn up and
submitted to End Recipient for approval.
9.3.4. The top force is the total force in terms of kg, which has impact on the pole top horizontally. Poles of varying
strength and dimensions must be used in construction of the catenary line. Therefore, poles having different dimensions
and top force are adopted in selection and calculation of such types of poles.
9.3.5. The steel poles to be used in the railway electrification shall be designed in line with Article 51 and 52 of the
Regulation of Electric Strong Current Installations
9.3.6. The manufacturer shall prepare a prototype for each pole design, later requesting that this prototype be tested. In
case the tests produce positive results, the manufacturer shall then commence manufacturing.

9.4.
Portals
9.4.1. The conditions laid down by Technical Specification for Steel catenary Poles and Portals of End Recipient having
No TCDD GK TK 104 shall be taken as a basis for the manufacturing criteria for construction of the portals.
9.4.2. Evaluation of the portals shall be made according to the number of tracks traveled by them (electrified and nonelectrified) and the switching centers shall be treated as 1 each.
9.4.3. The calculation files and manufacturing illustrations shall also be prepared for any designs to be drawn up and
they shall be approved by End Recipient.
9.4.4. The manufacturer shall prepare a prototype for each portal design, later requesting that this prototype be tested.
In case the tests produce positive results, the manufacturer shall then commence manufacturing.

9.5.

Drop Arms
9.5.1. Pipes or corner steel profiles shall be used for the purpose of forming catenary suspension points at locations
such as the portals, bridge bottoms, tunnel ceilings, etc. In case of use of corner steel profile, the structure of drop
arms shall be in the form of a cage.
9.5.2. The drop arms shall be connected to the portals by means of connection elements. They shall be fixed on
locations such as tunnel ceilings, bridge bottoms, etc., with special construction and / or various inserts in such a
manner not damaging the structure of connection.
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9.5.3. The conditions laid down by Technical Specification for Steel catenary Poles and Portals of End Recipient
having No TCDD GK TK 104 shall be taken as a basis for the manufacturing criteria for construction of the drop arms.

9.6.
Catenary Consoles
9.6.1. In the fittings of the catenary to be designed anew, aluminum alloy pipe shall be used as consoles of cantilevers,
steady arms, registrations arms. The aluminum alloy pipes shall conform to EN 573-3 and EN 755-2.
9.6.2. The calculation files and manufacturing illustrations shall also be prepared for any designs to be drawn up.

9.7.

Wires And Cables

9.7.1. The wires and cables in Table TCDD GK TP 215, which have been used in construction of the present catenary in
the zone, shall be used in the catenary equipment.
9.7.2. In addition, feeders of equivalent insulation and messengers of equivalent insulation may be used where
necessary.
9.7.3. The cables and wires shall be manufactured according to the international standards such as TS, EN or IEC,
UIC, VDE, DIN, BS and AST or other equivalent standards.
9.7.4. The Contractor shall submit all the lists incorporating technical data for control and selection purposes to
Employer.
9.7.5. The testing procedures related to materials shall be delivered to Employer for control and approval. Routine tests,
testing means and other relevant costs shall be met by the Contractor. Authorized Employer staff shall be entitled to
participate in the tests. Therefore, the information on the testing dates must be sent at least 3 weeks in advance to
ensure the participation of the testing delegation.
9.7.6. Test certificates shall be prepared for the materials controlled.
9.7.7. All the reels shall have the following information:
Project / design and recipient
Cable length, cross section, diameter, weight and type
Date of manufacture and name of manufacturer
9.7.8. The reels shall be in a good condition free of any damage for smooth transport and material installation (wire
stringing). The reel lengths must conform to the standards.

9.8.
Accessories For The Catenaries Fittings
9.8.1. The materials must be of a high quality and conform to standards and regulations such as TS, EN or IEC, UIC,
VDE, DIN, BS and AST. The connection parts shall be manufactured of materials such as spherically cast material,
forged steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, aluminum bronze alloy, copper, aluminum tin bronze alloy,
etc.
9.8.2. Any installations to be made on to the tunnels, bridges and ramp walls shall be designed such that they would not
damage any engineering Works to the maximum extent possible. Where it is required to use dowel pins for installation,
chemical inserts or inserts with reverse pull out may be used.

9.9.
Insulators
9.9.1. The material of insulators to be installed on the catenary system shall be silicone rubber and have a minimum
creeping distance of 1230 mm.
9.9.2. The operating voltage of the line is 27.5 kV / 50 Hz. The insulators shall be designed according to the insulation
level of 52 kV.
9.9.3. The insulators shall be manufactured in compliance with IEC 61109 and IEC 62217.

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9.9.4. The insulators shall conform to international standards such as TS, EN, VDE, DIN, BS, AST, UIC and IEC or any
other equivalent standards in respect of the locations where they shall be applied and installed. The Contractor shall
check the environmental pollution levels along the line and classify the line according to such levels in compliance with
EN 50119, take necessary measures and select appropriate insulators accordingly.

9.10.

Section Insulators (IS)

9.10.1. The insulators to be used on the ISs shall also conform to UIC 61109 and UIC 62217 and they shall be silicon
rubber.
9.10.2. The ISs shall conform to EN 50149 norm.
9.10.3. The ISs shall match the speed at the location where they are used.
9.10.4. The section insulators to be manufactured as per international standards such as TS, EN, VDE, DIN, BS, AST,
UIC and IEC or any other equivalent standards shall be used on the catenary system.

9.11.

Automatic Tensioning Device

9.11.1. An automatic tensioning device shall be connected to the catenary, which has automatic reaction against thermal
fluctuations in order to ensure a constant tension on the messenger wire and contact wire. Messenger wires and
contact wires shall be tensioned individually.
9.11.2 The automatic tensioning device shall have a reel with ratio of 1:3 or 1:5. Normally, this reel shall be suspended
freely but it shall stop in case of a decrease in the tensile strength as a result of breakage of the messenger wire. Thus,
the fall down of the counter-weight shall be prevented. In order to brake the counter-weight and control the oscillation of
the weights towards the wind, one set shall be produced on a trial basis after approval by End Recipient of the design of
the automatic tensioning device and mass production thereof may only start upon performance of controls on it in an
installed condition.
9.11.3. Different designs shall be developed for installations of automatic tensioning devices on locations such as tunnel
interior, ramp walls, etc., and they shall be approved by End Recipient. The calculation files and manufacturing
illustrations shall also be prepared for any new designs to be drawn up. The manufacturing illustrations shall be
compatible with the manufacturing illustrations used in construction of the present catenary.
9.11.4. Such devices located on the railway platforms or any locations open to pedestrian crossing must be placed
under control additionally. In case of selection of appropriate poles, it must be ensured that the counter weights are
placed inside the interior of the poles and that they are not visible externally.
10. GROUNDING SYSTEM

10.1.
Grounding Measures
10.1.1. Any non-live parts of the fittings for the Overhead Contact Line line and line feeders as well
as any metal parts entering the impact area of the catenary, for which boundaries are indicated by illustration TCDD GK
TP 216 must be grounded in compliance with EN 50122.

10.1.2. All the non-live metal parts of the catenary equipment must be connected to the grounding
rail, namely, to the non-insulated rails or other parts of the grounding system. This rule also applies for metal
construction of the concrete poles at the same time. Because the contact wire may contact other metal parts as a result
of breakage of the catenary conductor, any major metal construction accessories which may be contacted by the broken
conductor must be connected to the grounding system. Levels of grounding resistance at normal operational conditions
and also at existence of fault-current conditions shall be defined and electrification system design shall be performed in
order to ensure safety at all such conditions.
10.1.3.

The protection grounding zone is indicated by illustration TCDD GK TP

216. At such locations closed to pedestrian crossings, there is no need to provide grounding of any metal parts slightly
projecting outside the protection area. There is no need for grounding of rails and other metal parts which are
temporarily stowed.

10.2.

Grounding Connections

10.1.4.
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The grounding connections shall be made as per illustration TCDD GK TP 206.

10.1.5.
be Al / St. (LA 180)

A return current cable shall be installed throughout the electrified line and its conductor shall

10.1.6.

The following connections are used for grounding.

8 mm aluminum wire for grounding of metal accessories of the poles and cantilevers, which do
not carry current
10 mm galvanized steel wire for connection of a pole to the rail grounding electrode.
2 x 10 mm galvanized steel wire for connection between the overhead grounding conductor and
grounding electrode.
1x50 mm2 PVC 0.6/1 KV Insulated wire for the connection pole-rail.

10.1.7.
Connections shall be made by means of connection fixing parts. Full
contact must be ensured in such a manner not allowing formation of arc in the connections made with a fixing part.

10.3.

Continuity Of The Rail Connections

10.1.8. 150 mm2 galvanized steel cable shall be used to ensure continuity of the rail circuits at those
points where rails are not welded and they shall be installed by the Contractor subject to approval by Employer.

10.1.9. Connections, which are necessary for ensuring continuity on the switched tracks as well, are
also required on those locations of divergence or deviation and they shall be installed by the Contractor subject to
approval by Employer.
11. PROTECTION MEASURES AND WARNINGS
11.1.
Protection Panels
11.1.1
Protection panels shall be erected on any points to be designated by the Contractor and the
Engineer, which require such a measure for safety of life.
11.1.2
The protection panels shall be designed as per illustration TCDD GK TP 217.
11.1.3
The protection panels shall also be grounded.

11.2.

Signals And Warning Plates

In order to inform the drivers of the electrified railway vehicles and people around the facilities of any special
conditions related to the catenary and ensure their proper action as a result, the special signals and posts as specified
by illustration TCDD GK TP 218 shall be installed.
11.1.4

Signals

Signal 1: It shall be placed before the neutral zones or neutral zone posts and it shall be ensured that the main circuit
breaker of the electric traction vehicle is switched off before the signal is trespassed.
Signal 2: It shall be placed after the neutral zones or neutral zone posts and it shall be ensured that the main circuit
breaker of the electric traction vehicle is switched on after the signal is trespassed.
Signal 3: It shall be placed at the end of the electric line and it shall be ensured that the electric traction vehicle stops
before the signal is trespassed.
Signal 4: It shall be placed at the end of the tracks wired as well as next to the devices having disconnection
functions, which protect those tracks on which dangerous work is under progress and it shall be ensured that the
electric traction vehicle stops before the signal is trespassed.
11.1.5

Warning Plates

Plate 1: It shall be placed on the structures in the neighborhood of the catenary line.
Plate 2: It shall be placed on the doors of the rooms accommodating high voltage equipment.
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Plate 3: It shall be placed by the loading tracks.

12. SAFETY AT WORK AND TRAINING
12.1

The Contractor is obliged to ensure safety of the staff involved in all the stages of the work as per ISO
standards.

12.2

The Contractor shall perform a study on the railway line, identifying any aspects that would impair safe
operation and removing them or taking necessary measures.

12.3

The Contractor is obliged to take safety measures against damages that may be inflicted on the environment
and nearby assets and persons throughout the performance of the work. The Contractor shall be liable for any
damages that would be inflicted. Instructions No 641 of End Recipient shall be observed during works. The
Contractor shall ensure that works are realized in compliance with 2002/49/EC Regulation considering the
management environmental noise.

12.4

Each catenary facility must be treated and evaluated in terms of the ground conditions at its respective location
and vicinity and necessary measures must be taken by the Contractor to prevent anyone attempting to enter
the site without permission from climbing up on the structures.

12.5

Necessary training shall be provided by the Contractor to staff of End Recipient for ensuring sustainable safe
and efficient operation and maintenance of the systems. The training shall be provided at theoretical and
practical phases. The Contractor shall provide appropriate training documents, which shall be subject to
approval of End Recipient, and train the staff of End Recipient in terms of 20 people / month in Turkey. All
expenses of trainings belong to the Contractor and the Contractor shall not charge separately for trainings.
13. MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS

13.1. All the materials must be manufactured as per international equivalent standards such as UIC, CENELEC, IEC,
TS, EN, Strong Current Facilities Regulation and End Recipient Regulations and Specifications. The Contractor
and manufacturers shall be responsible for all defects and deficiency at transport, storage, installation, operation
and maintenance of all equipment and devices. All devices and equipment shall be mounted appropriately, be
tested with suitable methods, adjusted accordingly and appropriate operation shall be ensured. The Contractor
and manufacturer are responsible for taking necessary measures at safety and health protection of staff in
charge throughout such processes.

13.2. VDE, DIN, BS, NF or any other international equivalent standards may apply for any materials, devices,
machines, etc., not locally manufactured in Turkey as well as for any issues not defined by the Turkish norms
and instructions including IEC.

13.3. Employer may ask the Contractor for any kinds of tests incorporated by the standards related to the materials to
be used in the catenary on condition that any necessary testing means and tools are provided by the
Contractor, which shall also meet any other costs associated therewith. In this case, the Contractor shall deliver
the testing procedures to Employer for control and approval. Therefore, information on the testing dates must be
sent at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure participation of the testing delegation.

13.4. The Contractor shall prepare documents defining maintenance periods of all equipment and devices along with
number of spare parts required and provide technical support on procurement of spare parts and maintenance
issues for 2 years starting after expiry of Guarantee Period (Defects Notification Period). Spare parts of all
equipment and devices shall be available for 30 years.
14. PROGRESS AND CONTROL WORKS

14.1.

The Contractor shall report work schedules to Employer in connection with shipments and works as well as
progress information every month. The work schedules linked to the progress reports shall allow Employer to
control the electrification Project and coordinate the works.

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14.2.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit in writing to the supervisory unit weekly work schedules. Any works
performed shall be taken down under record by maintaining minutes on a daily basis thereof. These minutes
signed by the Contractor and Supervisory Unit staff shall be taken as a basis for progress payments.

During the process of catenary civil works:

The foundation locations are applied by the map team of the Contractor to the field according to the
approved pole layout plan.
In the meantime, any cases where the foundation overlaps with any bridges and conduits or are next to
the structures and the like shall be immediately reported to the design group to ensure that necessary
modification is made.
After the foundation excavation is made and bore hole sample connected, the Contractor and supervisory
team controls if:
The foundation measurements comply with the design
The bore hole sample is in the center of the foundation, on the applicable elevation and balanced
The bore hole sample stand and its connections are strong

And then they issue approval for concrete casting.

Concrete is never cast unless approval is issued by the supervisory team for concrete casting. Concrete
is strictly cast under the supervision of the supervisory team.
Concrete sampling and concrete casting operations are made in such a manner meeting the required
standards.
Pole erection may be performed if the testing results are suitable, depending on the 7 day concrete
endurance test results after concrete casting.
It must be ensured that poles are not damaged during shipment and erection.
In case the poles must be held up in the field before erection, suitable stocking conditions must be strictly
provided.
It must be ensured that any poles erected are secured with stoppers meeting the counter-flesh values if
any on the axis of the pit of erection as well as on their vertical positions. Sanding and bracing concrete
are applied to the poles after compliance approval is granted by the supervisory team.
After the map team applies the red code to the poles, installation of the connection parts is made in
compliance with the design and installation principles.
Whether the parts of the catenary system have been installed as per the design standards is checked
(tightening torques, etc.).
Necessary measures must be taken so that the messenger wire, contact wire, feeder and grounding wire
are not damaged during wire stringing. Any wires strung are fixed on their suspension points after waiting
for suitable periods meeting their specifications.
Flesh control is made on the grounding wire and feeder wire after wire stringing. Feeder and grounding
wires are never fixed unless flesh control is conducted.
It is ensured that the messenger and contact wires are strung as per the wiring plan.
Flesh measurement of the messenger wire is made after waiting for a required period of time.

As the messenger wire is fixed on the suspension point, the console fittings are set as per the
thermal elongation co-efficient.
After completion of wire stringing, installation of necessary connection parts (droppers and feeding,
contact and messenger wires as well as mid-point anchor etc) is carried out.
The grounding system is made as per the standards stipulated by the design.
Installations carried out are followed by the supervisory unit at any stages.

15. PREPARATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE SYSTEM

15.1.

After total completion of the system, the line shall be controlled by Employer Supervisory staff accompanied by
the authorized staff of the Contractor to determine if it is ready for the acceptance of the system.

15.2.

Controls shall be made both on foot and on a testing vehicle.

15.2.1. The inspection conducted on foot incorporates:

Control of the foundations and poles

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Control of the grounding and rail connections

Control of the catenary as per the feeding diagram.
Remote or local control of the breakers and Isolators

15.2.2. The control carried out by means of a pantograph vehicle involves:

Control of the contact wire height and axial deviation

Control of electrical clearings in the static and dynamic conditions

Control of the automatic tensioning devices in respect of the dislocation of the counter weight
according to the ambient temperatures and height from the ground level

Control of the tension strength on the messenger wire, which is fixed according to the
ambient temperature

Control of the settings of the high speed division insulators (IS)

Control of the neutral, uninsulated and insulated overlaps

Control of switching catenary

Control of the catenary on the overpasses, under bridges, ramps and tunnels

Measurement and control of the step and contact voltages on the overpasses

Control of all the facilities according to the connection drawings and mechanical and
electrical material drawings

Control of feeding connections, electrical points, etc.

Control of the contact wire and other wires

15.3.

Dynamic behavior of the system shall be tested in compliance with EN 50317 and EN 50318, and consistency
of pantograph with contact wire shall ve checked. Any errors and shortcomings found out shall be recorded
and corrected by the Contractor.
Harmonic and dynamic effects of the electrification systems shall be controlled by the Contractor in accordance
with EN 50388-Article 10 and any errors and shortcomings found out shall be recorded and corrected by the
Contractor.
After completion of electrification works between Kseky and Gebze, dynamic measurements shall be
conducted. Such studies to be made according to EN and TS norms shall be conducted with special machines
or wagons designed for this purpose and control process shall be recorded as follows;

Measurement of consistency between contact wire and pantograph with recorder

Arc time and duration

Video recording of contact of pantograph to the contact wire

Behavior of catenary after passage of measurement wagon / special machine

Measurement of Breaks of pantograph at conducting current

Control of remote command

Warming (heating) of catenary

Level of return current

Continuity and insulation tests

Vertical behavior of pantograph

Measurement of contact force

Measurement of stagger and thickness of contact wire

Pressure of contact wire

15.4.

The Contractor shall inspect the interference of electrification system to all other systems and shall remove all
drawbacks in order to ensure full compliance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The Contractor shall employ
the qualified and competent technical staff for correcting all possible drawbacks.
16. RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND NORMS

The standards and norms to be taken into account, but not limited to, are as follows;
IEC77
Rules for electric traction equipment
IEC137
Bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
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IEC168

Tests on indoor and outdoor post insulators of ceramic material or glass for systems with nominal
voltages greater than 1000 V
IEC207
Aluminum alloy stranded conductors
IEC208
Aluminum alloy stranded conductors (aluminum magnesium-silicon type)
IEC209
Aluminum conductors, steel reinforced
IEC228
Conductors of insulated cables
IEC229
Tests on cable oversheaths
IEC233
Tests on hollow insulators for use in electrical equipment
IEC300
Reliability and Maintainability management
IEC305
Characteristics of string insulators
IEC383
Tests on insulators of ceramic material or glass for OCL with nominal voltage greater than 1000 V.
IEC507
Artificial pollution tests on high voltage insulators to be used on AC Systems
IEC587
Test method for evaluating resistance to tracking and erosion of electrical insulating materials used
under severe ambient conditions
IEC591
Sampling rule and acceptance criteria when applying statistical control methods for mechanical and
electromechanical tests on insulators of ceramic material or glass for OCL with a nominal voltage
greater than 1000 V.
IEC721
Classification of environmental conditions
IEC815
Guide for selection of insulators in respect with polluted conditions
IEC889
Hard drawn aluminum wire for OCL conductors
ISO9000
Quality Management and Quality Assurance standards.
ISO9000-3
Quality Management and Quality Assurance standards; part 3: guidelines for the application of IDO
9001 to the development, supply and maintenance of software
ISO9001
Quality Systems: model for quality assurance in design/development, production, installation and
servicing.
UIC505-1-OI
Kinematic gauge for powered units used on international services
UIC600 OR
Electric traction with aerial contact lines
UIC606-2 OR Installation of 25 Kv and 50 or 60 Hz contact lines
UIC791 R
Quality Assurance of Overhead lin equipment
UIC792 R
Principles for the manufacture and use of portable units for grounding Overhead electric traction
power lines through the rail
UIC870 O
Technical Specification for grooved contact wires
UIC896-2 R
Recommendations for the protection of steel structures against corrosion.
EN50388
cl. 7.3, 6.3, 8.3, 8.4, 14.4.1, 14.4.2, 14.4.3. Supply system performance parameters.
EN50388
cl. 14.7.2: regenerative braking
EN50388
cl. 11: Electrical Protection arrangement
EN50388
cl. 10: Harmonics and Dynamic effects on AC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: External electromagnetic compatibility.
EN50119
cl.5.10.4: geometry of OCL (fig. 1)
EN50119
cl.5.10.3: Variation in contact wire height
EN50367
cl. 7.1: Mean contact force
EN50317
Dynamic behavior and quality of current collection: tests
EN50318
Dynamic behavior and quality of current collection: assessments
EN50149
cl. 4.1, 4.2, 4.5 and 4.7: contact wire materials
EN50367
Annex 1: Phase separation sections.
EN50119
cl.4.3: protective provisions of OCL and protection against electric shocks
EN50122
cl.4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 7: electrical safety.
EN50122-1
cl.7, 9.2 and 9.6: protective provisions of current traction return circuit.
Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC concerning essential requirements and interoperability constituents.

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