Overhead contact systems
Installation of fixed, flexible and auto-tensioned catenary systems.
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ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS ACROSS BRAZIL
Precision in every connection.
Performance in every project.
Engineering and electromechanical installation for railway electric traction systems.
Explore our track record ↗RAILWAY SYSTEMS / SINCE 2009DISCOVER BHT ↓
01 / ABOUT BHT
Expertise that drives
infrastructure forward.
We are a Brazilian engineering company turning complex railway challenges into successful projects.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, BHT Engenharia e Montagens delivers the installation, modernization, maintenance and commissioning of electric traction systems.
We serve private sector clients across Brazil, bringing specialist teams, in-house resources and proven experience in live railway environments.
Company presentation ↗400+ km
of overhead contact systems delivered
2009
year established
130
employees*
Brazil
nationwide operations
02 / OUR EXPERTISE
Solutions for every
stage of the line.
Technical expertise to integrate systems, deliver installations and keep railway infrastructure running.
Third rail systems
Electromechanical installation of third rail power supply systems.
↗Power and infrastructure
Traction substations, power cable installation and associated civil works.
↗Railway maintenance
Overhead line maintenance within railway possession windows and restricted-access environments.
↗03 / OUR TRACK RECORD
Part of the projects
that bring people together.
A track record built across metro and railway systems throughout Brazil.
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OUR JOURNEY
Long-standing expertise. Current involvement.
Selected work for Alstom, Siemens, CCR Metrô Bahia, ViaQuatro and ViaMobilidade, alongside our current involvement with Acciona, Motiva and Siemens.
- 2009
Alstom — Line 4
Rigid catenary, power and lighting on the Yellow Line.
- 2009
Siemens — Line 4
Installation of the CBTC signalling system.
- 2011
Alstom — Jabaquara Depot
Installation of a CBTC-equipped test track.
- 2011
Alstom — Chennai Project
A 25 kV AC train test system at the Lapa facility.
- 2011
Siemens — Salvador
Installation of a 3 kV auto-tensioned overhead contact system.
- 2012
Alstom — Line 1
Installation of 15 kV transformers.
- 2014
CCR Metrô Bahia — Campo de Pólvora
Installation of station supply-air ductwork.
- 2014
Siemens — Line 15
Cable installation along the elevated monorail guideway.
- 2014
CCR Metrô Bahia — Line 1
Support for corrective and predictive catenary maintenance.
- 2015
CCR Metrô Bahia — Salvador
Relocation of point machines and trackside equipment.
- 2016
CCR Metrô Bahia — Turnouts 19 and 20
Turnout motorization and equipment replacement.
- 2016
CCR ViaQuatro — Vila Sônia Depot
Overhead line modifications and washing-platform safety systems.
- Current
Acciona — Line 6
Overhead contact system installation in São Paulo.
- Current
Motiva / TIC Trens
On-demand overhead line maintenance on Lines 7, 8 and 9.
- Current
Siemens
Current involvement in railway projects.
More railway project experience +
| Project / section | Client | Length / scope |
|---|---|---|
| Line 6 — SP | Acciona | 39 km |
| Line 7 — SP | Consórcio ICS | 50 km |
| Line 9 — SP | Consórcio Esmeralda | 40 km |
| Line 5 — SP | Consórcio Toshiba / TIISA | 36 km |
| Line 4 and Lapa Train Depot — SP | Alstom / SNEF – Energ Power | 29 km |
| Line 9 — Grajaú / Varginha — SP | Concrejato / Engibras | 12 km |
| Turnouts on Lines 8 and 9 — SP | Consórcio AMV | 11 km |
| Lines 8, 9 and 7 — SP | Motiva / TIC Trens | On-demand maintenance |
04 / OPERATIONAL RESOURCES
Ready for the field.
Equipped for complexity.
Nationwide mobilization, an in-house fleet and the capacity to support multiple work fronts simultaneously.
08Road-rail trucks
with cranes and platforms
with cranes and platforms
04Crane trucks
04Railway flat wagons
05Minibuses
*Resources and figures as reported in the 2026 company presentation.
COMMITTED AT EVERY STAGE05 / SAFETY AND QUALITY
Technical excellence.
People at the heart of it.
Dedicated Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management, embedded in field operations and tailored to the demands of each task.
- Preliminary risk assessments and work permits
- Daily safety briefings and workforce training
- Field inspections and operational control
- Experience in working at heights and in confined spaces
06 / CONTACT
Your next project
starts with a connection.
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São Paulo, Brazil
Nationwide operations