Tractedis

What Tractedis does

Tractedis is a French engineering consultancy (bureau d'études) founded in 2018 as Jacques Energie Solutions and rebranded to TRACTEDIS in 2020, operating as a SARL with €25,000 share capital and headquartered in Courbevoie. The firm specializes in EALE (Équipements d'Alimentation des Lignes Électrifiées) engineering — traction power simulation, substation design, catenary systems, control-command, and testing and commissioning — for railway, metro, and industrial infrastructure. Its technical stack centers on the SIGNON/ELBAS traction simulation suite alongside mainstream electrical design tools such as Caneco BT and Dialux, and it has participated in the world-first deployment of superconducting cables at the Faisceau Vouillé rail site. Co-founded by Tomy Jacques and Hugo Letrouit, the firm operates from offices in France, Cameroon (Douala), and the UAE (Dubai).

The firm's client base is concentrated among the principal French rail infrastructure owners and their tier-one engineering contractors, including SNCF, RATP, Société du Grand Paris, Île-de-France Mobilités, ONCF (Morocco), LISEA, EGIS, SETEC, SYSTRA, and KEOLIS. Notable project engagements include Grand Paris Express Lines 15, 16, and 17, the EOLE RER E upgrade, LGV Maroc, the TER Dakar program in Senegal, multiple SNCF Technicentre assignments, and a strategic recurring role as a SETEC Ferroviaire subcontractor. International project work covers francophone Africa (Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon) and the Middle East via the Dubai office.

Tractedis monetizes through project-based engineering service contracts, supplying technical studies, simulations, and on-site commissioning to public infrastructure owners and prime contractors. No external funding has been disclosed, indicating organic, founder-financed growth. The firm is actively recruiting engineering staff, suggesting deliberate scaling of delivery capacity to absorb contracted pipeline across French, African, and Middle Eastern rail programs.

Name

Tractedis

Legal name

SARL Tractedis

Website

https://tractedis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tractedis is a French engineering consultancy specializing in electrical traction power systems for railway, metro, and industrial infrastructure, serving operators and contractors including SNCF, RATP, Société du Grand Paris, and ONCF with simulation, design, and commissioning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUADAKAG

Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/T&D Construction, Engineering & EPC Services

Keywords

• Railway traction engineering
• Electrical infrastructure design
• Traction simulation services
• Catenary system engineering
• Railway electrification studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Tractedis provides intellectual services in electrical energy applied to urban and railway transport. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts, typically as a specialized sub-contractor or partner to larger engineering firms. Services include design studies (AVP, PRO, DCE), VISA (technical validation), DET (works supervision), and ACT (assistance for contracting).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tractedis is a specialized engineering consultancy (bureau d'études) providing electrical engineering services for railway, metro, and industrial infrastructure. The company covers the full EALE (Équipements d'Alimentation des Lignes Électrifiées) project lifecycle, including traction simulation using SIGNON/ELBAS software, conception studies (AVP, PRO), tender documentation (DCE), execution supervision (VISA, DET), and testing/commissioning. Services span substation design (20kV/3200V, 1500Vdc, 25kV), catenary systems, control-command automation, and on-site electrical testing for clients such as SNCF, RATP, Société du Grand Paris, ONCF, and prime contractors SETEC, EGIS, and SYSTRA.

Product overview

Tractedis is an engineering consultancy specializing in electrical energy for railway, metro, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 2018 as Jacques Energie Solutions and rebranded in 2020, the company offers a unified service portfolio centered on electrical engineering for rail transport. The core offering consists of traction simulation services using SIGNON (ELBAS) software and complete EALE (Equipements d'Alimentation des Lignes Électrifiées) studies spanning conception (AVP/PRO), tender documentation (DCE), execution supervision (VISA/DET), and testing/commissioning phases. Key service modules include substation design (20kV, 3200V, 1500Vdc, 25kV), catenary systems, cable sizing, testing services, and specialized railway control systems (PAI 2006, CCR). The company serves major French and international projects including Grand Paris Express, LGV networks, EOLE RER E extension, and TER de Dakar, working with clients such as SNCF, SETEC, EGIS, and RTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traction Simulation Services Simulation of railway traction systems using the SIGNON suite (ELBAS) software to dimension electrical installations, calculate power requirements, and visualize outputs including catenary tensions, rail-to-soil voltages, and traction group currents. Used by infrastructure operators and engineering primes to size and validate traction power systems for new and modernized railway lines.
• Electrical Studies and Design (EALE) Complete electrical engineering studies covering conception (AVP, PRO), tender documentation (DCE), execution supervision (VISA), site monitoring (DET), and testing/commissioning (AOR/Essais) for railway electrical installations including Équipements d'Alimentation des Lignes Électrifiées (EALE). Delivered to operators such as SNCF, RATP, Société du Grand Paris, ONCF, and prime contractors SETEC Ferroviaire, EGIS, and SYSTRA.
• Substation Studies and Design Design and engineering of electrical substations including 20kV/3200V substations, 1500Vdc traction substations, and 25kV AC switching stations for metro, railway, and maintenance facilities. Includes DCE studies, ACT assistance, and execution supervision across multiple voltage classes.
• Testing and Commissioning Services On-site electrical testing and commissioning for railway electrification projects, including factory acceptance testing, individual equipment testing, functional integration testing, energization, commissioning, performance testing, and night-time continuity and isolation testing using megohmmeters injecting up to 5000V. Includes development of S11-type operating procedures for future operators.
• Superconducting Cable Engineering Specialist assistance à maîtrise d'ouvrage et à maîtrise d'œuvre for superconducting cable applications in railway infrastructure, including procedures, test protocols, EXE study visas, site monitoring, and on-site technical verification testing (Phase 2.1). Pioneered at the Faisceau Vouillé stabling facility for SNCF to address space constraints by replacing conventional copper cables with superconducting cables capable of carrying very high currents in limited space.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SETEC FerroviairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTractedis operates as a key partner of SETEC Ferroviaire on multiple major rail infrastructure projects. On the EOLE Mantes La Jolie project, Tractedis serves as SETEC Ferroviaire's partner for master contracting of electrical supply studies and works for both provisional and definitive phases, including site electrical supply and lighting. On the Technicentre EPTIC project, TractedIS collaborated with SETEC Ferroviaire to analyze contractor bids and assist with contract award. This is a recurring, multi-project strategic partnership.
• SYSTRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSYSTRA is listed as a client/partner of Tractedis, appearing in the logo section of the 'Qui sommes-nous' (About Us) page alongside other major engineering firms. SYSTRA is a global leader in public transport infrastructure engineering.
• EGIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEGIS is listed as a client/partner on the 'Qui sommes-nous' page. EGIS is an international engineering and consulting group operating in transport infrastructure. Tractedis appears alongside EGIS in the client/partner logo display section.
• INGEROPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINGEROP is listed as a client/partner alongside other major engineering firms in the logo section of the 'Qui sommes-nous' page.
• SNCF (SNCF Réseau, SNCF Voyageurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF is the primary infrastructure operator client of Tractedis, appearing as a key client/partner across multiple projects including Sous Stations 3200V, Technicentre EPTIC, EOLE, Figeac Station, and others. Both SNCF Réseau (infrastructure manager) and SNCF Voyageurs (passenger operator) are identified as clients.
• RATPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens) is listed as a client/partner in the logo section of the 'Qui sommes-nous' page. RATP operates urban transport in Paris and the surrounding region.
• Société du Grand PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociété du Grand Paris is a key client engaged through traction simulation studies for Grand Paris Express Lines 15 Ouest, 16, and 17. The Grand Paris Express is one of Europe's largest infrastructure programs.
• LISEAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLISEA is the concession holder for the Tours-Bordeaux LGV (LGV Sud Europe Atlantique). Tractedis was engaged to perform AVP studies and PRO-DCE studies for the SMR TAGV at Marcheprime. This is a direct client engagement on a major LGV maintenance facility project.
• ONCF (Office National des Chemins de Fer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerONCF is the Moroccan national railway operator. Tractedis provides assistance à maîtrise d'œuvre for the EALE lot of the LGV extension Kénitra-Marrakech and remodeling of classic lines. International project engagement.
• SNCFflagshipTechnology or IntegrationTractedis was engaged by SNCF for a first-of-its-kind project: superconducting cables at the Vouillé rail storage facility. Tractedis provides assistance à maîtrise d'ouvrage et à maîtrise d'œuvre, including procedures, test documentation, and on-site technical verification testing (Phase 2.1). This world-first application addresses space constraints in urban rail environments by replacing conventional copper cables with superconducting cables capable of carrying very high currents in limited space.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ALSTOM: Global rail OEM with deep French operations and traction system expertise. Listed as a Tractedis client and competes for system-level traction and electrification scope on French and international projects.
• Setec Ferroviaire: Rail engineering subsidiary of the French Setec group and Tractedis's most frequent prime contractor. Provides overlapping EALE and traction capability but at much greater scale and broader rail systems scope.
• SYSTRA: Global leader in public transport infrastructure engineering with deep French rail footprint. Listed as a Tractedis partner/client and competes on the same large public rail programs (Grand Paris Express, EOLE).
• INGEROP: French engineering group active in rail electrification and substations. Listed in Tractedis's partner logos and competes on EALE and HV substation design for French rail programs.
• Hitachi Rail: Global rail systems provider with European operations including signaling and electrification. Comparable as a broad rail engineering incumbent that can compete for traction and substation design scope.
• Colas Rail: Rail infrastructure subsidiary of Colas (Bouygues), active in electrification, catenary, and substation works. Overlaps with Tractedis on EALE design and supervision but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Egis Rail: Rail infrastructure arm of Egis, a major French engineering group. Competes on similar EALE and traction studies and is both a client/partner and a potential competitor of Tractedis on French public projects.
• ARTELIA: Major French engineering group with rail infrastructure and electrification capabilities. Competes for similar traction, substation, and rail systems engineering mandates across France.
• Vossloh AG: European rail infrastructure specialist focused on rail fastening, switches, and electrification components. Adjacent in rail electrification value chain and a potential partner or competitor on catenary systems.

Regional players

• Strukton Rail: Dutch rail infrastructure contractor and engineering services firm. Comparable in providing rail electrification and engineering services but primarily serves Benelux/Northern European markets rather than France.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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