Business Consultancy

Understanding your customer is key to developing great software.

Coding / Programming

Fast and flexible software development, combined with high quality delivery.

Project Management

We put the time in to get things right, working with you side-by-side.

Quality Assurance

Our software doesn't hit production until it's been thoroughly tested.

Deployment & Training

Once you're ready to go live, we'll take the hassle out of launching your software. We'll do all the hard work and make sure your users...

Accessible Communications

Tailoring L.B. Foster's innovative Inform suite to suit the diverse range of user needs that travel daily on public transport.

Inform Media

Our cloud-based CMS and digital signage platform with a simple web interface to get your content on the big screen.

Inform Apps

Our purpose-built suite of apps is designed to present information from multiple sources on screens in dynamic and engaging ways.

Inform Interactive

Our touchscreen app brings journey, onward travel and other key information to customers’ fingertips .

Inform Totem

Battery powered fully mobile display with wireless technology designed for indoor and outdoor operation. Launched as the first of INFORM by...

Inform Media

A giant leap forward in mobile, always-on digital journey planning for rail passengers is now available from global infrastructure support...

Dynamic wayfinding

Wayfinder can be deployed anywhere customers or staff need to quickly identify the most efficient or accessible route to a destination.

Anatomy Asset Management Platform

Anatomy is a modular SaaS solution which enables a business operation to have a centralised, intelligent view of remote hardware assets. It...

Inform Media Air Travel

With global airline passenger numbers expected to double to 8.2 billion by 2037, according to the IATA, increasing pressure on airport...

Total Friction Management (TFM™)

Understanding the implications of modifying friction at the wheel/rail interface is the overriding mission of global sector leaders, L.B....

On-board Solutions

Dynamic technology-driven approach which provides proprietary solutions to control friction between the wheel and the rail for transit and...

Switch protection using KELTRACK®

The application of KELTRACK® to switches and crossings offers protection against accelerated wear and damage of switchblades.

KELSAN® wheel tread friction modifier - HPF

Our Kelsan® HPF (High Positive Friction) Solid Stick Top of Rail friction modifier is applied directly to the wheel treads of the rail...

PROTECTOR®

Our configurable fourth generation PROTECTOR® system accurately targets friction modifying material on the appropriate part of the rail.

KELTRACK® top of rail friction modifier

Our high-performance, top of rail friction modifier is the original water-based solution to top of rail issues.

KOB Autopilot

KELTRACK® ON BOARD (KOB) AUTOPILOT is a mobile top-of-rail application system.

Dry insulated joints

Insulated rail joints are required to determine the position of the train for the purpose of safe signal control. Our range is class...

Mechanical rail joints

Our range of mechanical rail joints, also referred to as ‘mechanical fishplates’, provide mission-critical performance.

Fishplate design

Our standard rail joints, also referred to as mechanical fishplates, fit onto adjacent rails maintaining alignment and electrical...

Direct fixation systems

Our direct fixation systems are complete, high-performance anchor bolt solutions in a range of diameters and lengths to suit all...

Track fastenings

Our comprehensive range of high performance, high-quality track components are safety critical and deliver peace of mind performance in the...

Rail accessories

We stock and supply a wide variety of dedicated, high quality, high-performance track component rail accessories.

EWOS® switch lock

The EWOS® switch lock by L.B. Foster Rail Technologies is a class-leading, wear-free locking mechanism for rail switches, incorporating a...

EKOS® switch roller system

The EKOS® switch roller system by L.B. Foster Rail Technologies delivers lubrication free switch blade movement.

Rail anchors

Our high-performance rail anchors provide a tried and tested solution for fixing rails to sleepers.

Flange Lubrication - LCF

Our Kelsan® LCF (Low Coefficient of Friction) Solid Stick wheel flange lubricant is applied directly to the wheel flange of a rail vehicle.

Grease

We offer a wide range of grease products and our unmatched level of industry experience means we determine the optimal grease for any...

ALLEVIATE®

ALLEVIATE® traction enhancing material combats seasonal and all year round adhesion issues, including leaf fall and wet rail phenomenon.

TGA

Our Traction Gel Applicator (TGA) applies traction enhancing materials directly to the top of running rails at locations where there is...

Hydraulic Lubricators

Our range of hydraulic lubricators provides an economic and effective method for distributing grease to the rail.

SCADA power control

Concept, design, installation and testing & commissioning of SCADA systems.

Data management

Concept, design, build and testing & commissioning of data management and network systems.

GSM/GSMR

Design and installation services for a safe reliable communication network - even underground and areas where tradition radio fails.

Radio and Wifi

Full design, build and project management for integrated radio and Wifi systems.

Operational Telephony

Full design, project management and installation services for rail and transit telecommunications systems, including safety related...

Public Address & Voice Alarm systems (PAVA)

L.B. Foster's sophisticated PA-VA solutions provide simple announcements provision for providing public information but also automatic...

Tunnel vent and smoke control

Smoke exhaust ventilation (SHEV) systems ensures that smoke is vented out of tunnels allowing escape for passengers/visitors and access for...

Bridge Strike Monitoring

L.B. Foster's Bridge Strike Monitoring system is in use with HD CCTV cameras to display on demand both leading edge bridge damage, under...

LiDAR level crossing obstacle detection

L.B. Foster have delivered over one hundred LiDAR Obstacle Detection solutions implemented across the country as part of the National Level...

Flood Monitoring System

The Flood Monitoring System by L.B. Foster is one of the most innovative remote failure detection solutions available currently, and...

Earthworks Monitoring System

Part of the L.B. Foster family of remote condition monitoring solutions is the new 'Award Winning' Insight Earthworks remote failure...

Avalanche and Rockfall Remote Failure Detection

LIDAR technology remotely alerts controllers about the size and location of the rock obstruction, without an engineer ever needing to visit...

Video surveillance solutions

L.B. Foster offer Video Management Systems for the harshest of conditions, including a range of fully wireless and solar panel charging...

Fingerprint asset maintenance

A bespoke software platform designed for a detailed root cause analysis for engineers, asset guardians and managers

Interactive displays & kiosks

Interactive kiosks for an intuitive user experience. Capacitive touch screen display and L.B. Foster software solutions will guide the user.

Disruption information systems

L.B. Foster Inform wireless, mobile totem allows operators to inform their customers with information at the actual point of disruption.

Customer information systems

L.B. Foster’s software development delivers delivers information to passengers and visitors, where and when they need it most. Pioneering...

Interpretation signage

For over 40 years, our colourful, weather resistant graphic panels and lectern stands have been made and supplied to places of interest,...

Brand environments

Creating graphics, touch points and signage to enrich work, study, health care and other building environments.

Solar gateway CCTV

The Solar Gateway is one of L.B. Fosters unique solutions, created by the need for customers to keep themselves informed where power and...

HD asset monitoring

HD media for onward use by operators. Solar Gateway cameras, positioned strategically on sites, keep our tracks, roadways or monitoring...

Perimeter and intruder detection

Detection systems, sometimes called PIDS, are normally an integration of many detector devices responding to intruders. All data is fed...

Red light violation video security

Using powerful HD CCTV systems, L.B. Foster provide the technology for 24/7 Recording ‘at-edge’ with secure VPN 3G access to live and...

Mosaic Mimic Systems Subklew SM24

The Subklew SM24 is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading Mosaic Mimic System. The mosaic mimic system still provides the most cost...

Control Panels

Control panels have been manufactured in Nottingham for over 100 years and include major projects for the National Grid and Transco control...

Ergonomic Design

Our desks, panels and workstations are all ergonomically designed for the comfort and efficiency of the operator. Workstations undergoe...

Workstations

Control rooms require the most sophisticated, ergonomic workstations, designed to the highest quality specifications. Each bespoke design...

Dynamic overview display

L.B. Foster work with partners, such as Barco, who specialise in rear projection HD overview displays, purpose made for control room...

Help point

Help Points are a 24/7 critical component for information and emergency interface in public areas such as transit hubs, car parks and...

Stanchion

Providing support for critical displays such as DOO CCTV cameras & housings requires precise engineering expertise managing weight,...

Driver only operation

Our innovative product range of NWR Driver Only Operation (DOO) hardware includes fold down camera posts, push/ pull camera posts and...

ESA®

ESA® Electronic Track Lubrication delivers a precise and reliable friction solution to the rail to prevent unwanted track/vehicle noise.

SmartStation

Enhancing the passenger experience across their whole journey with personalised, consistent, real-time information to wherever and whenever...

Disruption management

Passengers need to make choices where planned journeys are disrupted. L.B. Foster Inform wireless, mobile totem allows operators to inform...

LED Displays

L.B. Foster supply a range of innovative LED displays that suit all environments. Including features such as high brightness, colour...

High visibility low power display

Used in our landmark project at St Pancras International Station, HVLP are unique in that the display contrast is enhanced where ambient...

Wall mounted touch screen display

Passengers now have a wealth of up to the minute information at their fingertips by simply touching the screen to reveal a menu designed...

Signalling control panels

We are a world leader in automated control panel solutions for critical infrastructure. Our control panel builders are highly regarded in...

Mosaic mimic systems

L.B. Foster provide the control & display hardware to display data for the signalman.

Signalling workstations

We design, manufacture, install and commission innovative ergonomic workstation solutions that are designed to the highest standards.

Signalling overview display

Dynamic mimic display showcasing the whole network section and train progress within the signalling scheme.

Relocatable equipment buildings and location cases

Our innovative Relocatable Building Solutions ensure the railways keep moving, providing security of service.

Powered overhead conveyors

Our overhead power conveyor systems have an enclosed track design with the chain enclosed inside the track driven by a suitably rated drive...

Power and free conveyors

Our range of power and free overhead chain conveyor systems offer great flexibility for transporting a variety of product weights and types...

Inverted power and free conveyors

Offering a high degree of stability and precise positioning of the customers products, inverted conveyors have the added advantage of...

Manual conveyors

Manual conveyor systems utilise the same track format as our powered system. Minus the motorised chain they allow the operators to manually...

Powered roller conveyors

L.B. Foster Automation & Materials Handling offer a wide variety of powered roller conveyors – from simple lineshaft driven systems up...

Belt conveyors

Our belt conveyor systems are available as either straight or bends and offer a simple reliable method of transporting a large variety of...

Pallet conveyors

The pallet conveyor is a durable and versatile transportation device that can move a wide variety of load weights and sizes with relatively...

Gravity conveyors

Gravity roller conveyors (GRC) offer an unrivalled way of moving goods and speeding up production flow all the way from goods-in to...

Chain conveyors

Our high performance chain conveyors are usually floor mounted and can handle extremely heavy products

Slat conveyors

Our slat conveyor solutions comprise of fixed plates mounted between two chains effectively creating a continuous surface and are used in...

Towline conveyors

A towline conveyor is a transportation device that runs along the ground and is used widely in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

Pallet stackers

Our innovative range of pallets stackers/destacking mean fewer fork lift truck movements and less risky manual handling for operators.

Debander (destrapper)

Our Vertical Pallet Debander automatically locates, cuts and removes vertical plastic straps from stacks of pallets.

Palletiser

The Smart 500 is ideal for palletising low density, high volume products such as snacks, cereals and white goods.

Layer depalletiser (coldroom)

The LDP arctic offers fully automatic layer palletising / de-palletising of boxed products in a multi-temperature environment.

Depalletiser

The depalletiser offers unique and flexible solutions for pallet load transfer of trays or containers in vertical stack arrangements.

Automotive trim

Our Automotive trim machines allow our customers to ensure correct component / component placing and a uniform force is applied across all...

Auto mould cleaner

Our automatic mould cleaning machine increases efficiency and improves the process of mould cleaning, reducing costly scrappage rates.

Auto riveting machine

Our automated riveting machine allows our customer to ensure accuracy and repeatability, whilst also benefiting from the cost savings...

Tabbing and framing cell

Our tabbing and framing machine allows our customers to fold metal tabs with repeatable accuracy, de-skilling a difficult and time...

Bumper assembly

Our Bumper Assembly equipment allows customers to fully control the assembly, testing and data logging of front and rear bumpers whilst...

Tailgate assembly

Our Tailgate assemble equipment allows customers to carry out Assembly, Deburring and inspection process, whilst ensuring no degradation to...

Chassis drill and tap

Our bespoke chassis drill & tap cells allow you to manipulate automotive A frames to multiple stations for flow drilling and tapping.

Exhaust leak test

Our Automated Leak Test machine not only test the exhaust system for leaks but also provides assembly control, component checking and...

Rubber door seals

Innovative rubber extrusion solutions for the manufacture of automotive door, boot, wings and bonnet seals around the world

Wheel and tyre handling

Our tyre and wheel handling systems are designed specifically to suit the customer needs. Managing the handling of tyres and wheels from...

Headliner assembly

Our automated headliner solutions is comprised of a complete range of equipment, from initial press tooling and robot based ultrasonic...

Intelligent Video

Intelligent Video Ltd. is a developer of high quality surveillance, security and safety solutions which it delivers as appliances, cloud...

Remote Performance Monitoring (RPM™)

L.B. Foster’s Remote Performance Monitoring (RPM™) system provides immediate, intuitive insight into the current status of the operation...

Fire Protection

Our Fire Protection division offers a full range of Fire Suppression and Fire Detection, from design stage through to supply, installation...