Railway engineering
Our engineering office supports railway operators from design to implementation: feasibility studies, alignment design, BIM modelling and project coordination.
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Octofer
Unique know-how. World-class expertise.
Located in Martigny at the crossroads of the trans-Alpine lines, OCTOFER is one of the few centres in the world specialising in the overhaul of rack-and-pinion bogies. A benchmark for the most demanding railway operators.
A one-of-a-kind centre of expertise
Opened in 2018 in Martigny, OCTOFER was born of TMR SA's ambition to bring together and develop its railway expertise within a leading industrial facility.
Housed in an 11,000 m² hall ideally located at the crossroads of the trans-Alpine lines, the centre serves the most demanding railway companies in Switzerland and Europe. A tradition of industrial craftsmanship, carried by passionate staff and decades of accumulated know-how.
OCTOFER in figures
18M
CHF invested in the Octofer centre
220+
Staff committed every day
11 000m²
of space for the railway industrial hall in Martigny
6+
Partner railway companies in Switzerland and Europe
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Discover OCTOFER's 3 areas of expertise
Bogie overhaul
OCTOFER is one of the few centres in the world certified for the overhaul of metre-gauge rack-and-pinion bogies. An exceptional expertise, recognised by Europe's leading railway companies.
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Our maintenance centre, directly connected to Martigny SBB station, handles the complete maintenance of all types of railway vehicles, with a specialisation in metre-gauge stock.
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A benchmark built on decades of experience
OCTOFER's reputation was not built in a day. It is the result of years of investment, innovation and a constant commitment to quality. Some of Europe's most demanding companies place their trust in us — and that is no coincidence.
Over 30 years of experience in railway bogie overhaul
Integrated, multidisciplinary engineering office
The world's only centre for certain rack-and-pinion specialities
Infrastructure backed by CHF 18 million of investment
Craftsmanship quality on an industrial scale
Become an OCTOFER partner
Are you a railway operator, infrastructure manager or player in the rail industry? OCTOFER is ready to listen and build a lasting partnership founded on trust, quality and expertise that is unique in Europe. Get in touch to discuss it.
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