PANTOhealth

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EN 50318 Certified · Service-based OHL Simulation

Design, Validate & Optimize Overhead Lines with Precision

A fully online, EN 50318-certified platform for static form-finding and dynamic pantograph–catenary analysis — model, test, and de-risk overhead line designs long before they reach the track.

The Platform

What is the PANTOhealth Simulation tool?

An EN 50318-certified platform that models and analyses the behaviour of overhead line systems under different operating conditions — enabling designers to design, validate, and optimise infrastructure with high accuracy, before implementation in the field.

PANTOhealth is a specialised clinic for pantograph and overhead line systems. Our simulation tool delivers comprehensive static form-finding of the OCL and dynamic simulation of the pantograph–catenary interaction — whether you are designing a new overhead line or modifying an existing design.

Catenary mechanical model
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Messenger wire · Droppers (K dr) · Contact wire · Registration (K reg)
EN 50318 Certified

Independently certified. Ready for real projects.

PANTO Simulation carries EN 50318 certification — the internationally recognised standard for railway pantograph–overhead line simulation. Validated by SCONRAIL AG (Winterthur) against EN 50318:2018/A1:2022. When you choose a certified tool, you reduce project risk, accelerate approvals, and give your engineering team a validated foundation to work from.

GI-12196/V01
OCL · AC simple

AC simple — certified 2025

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
02.10.2025
GI-12197/V01
OCL · AC stitched

AC stitched — certified 2025

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
27.10.2025
GI-12198/V01
OCL · DC simple

DC simple — certified 2026

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
09.03.2026
EN 50318:2018/A1:2022 Validation of dynamic pantograph–overhead contact line interaction · Certified by SCONRAIL AG, Winterthur
EN 50318 Certified

Independently certified. Ready for real projects.

PANTO Simulation carries EN 50318 certification — the internationally recognised standard for railway pantograph–overhead line simulation. Validated by SCONRAIL AG (Winterthur) against EN 50318:2018/A1:2022. When you choose a certified tool, you reduce project risk, accelerate approvals, and give your engineering team a validated foundation to work from.

GI-12196/V01
OCL · AC simple

AC simple — certified

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
02.10.2025
GI-12197/V01
OCL · AC stitched

AC stitched — certified

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
27.10.2025
GI-12198/V01
OCL · DC simple

DC simple — certified

Standard
EN 50318
Engine
v3.0.0
Body
SCONRAIL AG
Issued
09.03.2026
EN 50318:2018/A1:2022 Validation of dynamic pantograph–overhead contact line interaction · Certified by SCONRAIL AG, Winterthur
Module 01 · Static Simulation

Geometric & mechanical modeling of the overhead line.

Static simulation performs form-finding of the OCL — defining the geometry and mechanical behaviour of the overhead line system as the foundation for every dynamic analysis.

INPUTS
Geometry of the overhead line system
Mechanical features of the overhead line
Technical data such as dynamic behaviour of droppers
RESULTS
Dropper length & static force of the droppers
Elasticity of the OCL along the span
Comprehensive PDF report
Static simulation · Inputs panto-sim
PANTO Simulation static simulation inputs — overhead line geometry and mechanical parameters
Static simulation · Results panto-sim
PANTO Simulation static simulation results — dropper length, static force and OCL elasticity
Dynamic simulation · Inputs panto-sim
PANTO Simulation dynamic simulation inputs — pantograph mass-spring-damper model, forces and train speed
Dynamic simulation · Results panto-sim
PANTO Simulation dynamic simulation results — contact force, uplift and contact quality statistics
Module 02 · Dynamic Simulation

Observe how the pantograph behaves under the catenary.

Once the catenary is modeled and the static configuration reviewed, input your pantograph specifications to analyse the real dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead line.

INPUTS
Pantograph mass-spring-damper model
Static uplift & aerodynamic forces on arms and pantohead
Train speed · up to 8 pantographs · distance between them
RESULTS
Contact force, displacement, velocity & acceleration
Max uplift at supports & vertical movement range
Contact quality stats & detailed PDF dynamic report
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Whether you're designing a new overhead line or modifying an existing one, our rail infrastructure experts will walk you through a certified simulation tailored to your project.

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EN 50318 certified · Fully online · AC & DC validated