Overview of the year
RhB and Repower continue longstanding partnership
October
The new energy supply contract between Rhaetian Railway RhB and Repower ensures the supply of power to run the railway until 2040.
The two longstanding Graubünden-based companies are continuing a successful partnership that has lasted for over a century. The first electricity supply contract between Repower (then Kraftwerke Brusio) and RhB dates back to 1910. Three years later, the first railway line between Bever, Scuol and Tarasp was electrified. Since then, Repower has supplied electricity to power the Rhaetian Railway without interruption.
The new energy supply contract was concluded in October 2024 and ensures that RhB will receive electricity until 2040. During this time, Repower will supply the whole RhB traction power network. Supplying the entire requirements of RhB’s rail operations requires around 96 GWh per year. The electricity for RhB is produced, among other places, at the Sils rail power plant and the Klosters hydropower plant.
Renato Fasciati, Director of RhB (Rhaetian Railway): “We look forward to continuing our business relationship with Repower, which has lasted over a century, for many years to come.”
Roland Leuenberger, CEO of Repower: “The new energy supply contract continues the success story of two longstanding Graubünden companies working together. We’re proud to be able to continue supplying RhB with electricity generated by Graubünden hydropower plants.”