LB Foster’s solutions benefit all sectors of the rail industry. They detect, protect, inform, and automate, They move, control, connect, and track.

We keep your world moving, and  our solutions meet our customers’ needs globally to help them make their businesses sustainable and efficient. We are located across  the UK, and we specialise in:

• Enhanced Customer Information System
• Mosaic Signalling Panels
• Control Room Furniture and Digital Systems
• Remote Condition Monitoring Solutions
• Bespoke Software Development
• Turnkey Telecoms Delivery
• BMS
• Fire & Safety
• Transport Consultation

A Total Friction Management solution means to work together to systematically assess, implement, validate, and maintain an optimised and bespoke friction management programme that meets the goals of your railway. You can achieve:

• Extended rail and wheel life
• Reduced corrugation growth rates or onset
• Reduction of squeal and flanging noise
• Better ride quality or improved steering
• Reduced derailment potential (wheel climb)
• Avoidance of rolling contact fatigue (RCF)
• Improved fuel economy
• Reduced lateral forces
• RPM reduced visits to track side applicators

The returns from reduced capital expenditure, and increased longevity of track and vehicle infrastructure are not just for rail operators. The human, social, and community benefits of addressing noise and improving safety mean more now than ever.