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# OpenRail Overhead Line Designer

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> OpenRail Overhead Line Designer is a BIM software application designed for the 3D design, analysis, and documentation of overhead line electrification and catenary systems for rail and transit networks. It supports engineering firms, owner-operators, and public sector organizations involved in rail electrification projects by managing the entire overhead line design workflow. The software functions as a digital twin authoring tool, transitioning traditional plan production workflows into intelligent infrastructure models with asset information for the entire lifecycle.

The software includes automated mast and foundation placement based on design rules and customizable catenary component libraries. It enables detailed clearance analysis for tracks and structures, sag and tension calculations under varying temperature and load conditions, and clash detection between overhead line components and other rail infrastructure. It supports the design and modeling of complex overhead line and catenary systems in a data-rich 3D environment, ensuring compliance with project standards and safety requirements.

The application generates layout plans, cross-sections, profile drawings, and construction deliverables directly from the 3D model. It also produces detailed bills of materials and quantity takeoff reports to support project planning and execution.
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> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Bentley Systems
- **Location**: Exton, US
- **Founded**: 1980

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Other Business Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4943/other-business/software)

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/619037/OpenRail-Overhead-Line-Designer)

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| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/619037/OpenRail-Overhead-Line-Designer> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/619037/OpenRail-Overhead-Line-Designer> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/619037/OpenRail-Overhead-Line-Designer> |

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