L.B. Foster
North America's leading rail infrastructure specialist for over a century. L.B. Foster provides the engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence that keeps railways running safely and efficiently.
As North America's leading rail products supplier and industrial railway solutions provider, L.B. Foster Company has been delivering innovative rail products and engineering excellence for over a century. We serve railroad operators, transit authorities, and industrial clients across the continent with an unmatched portfolio of rail industry solutions.
L.B. Foster's Allegheny Rail Products division represents the pinnacle of insulated rail joint engineering, providing critical electrical isolation solutions that form the backbone of modern railway signalling systems. Our comprehensive range includes bonded insulated joint assemblies, TOUGHCOAT insulated joints, transition insulated rail joints, and insulated rail joint field repair kits that ensure safe, reliable rail operations across heavy haul, passenger, and transit applications.
Allegheny Rail Products factory assembles bonded insulated joint kits that are designed to be installed in the field.
From precision-manufactured prebond insulated rail joints with high-integrity epoxy bonding to poly encapsulated rail joints designed for demanding environments, our Allegheny Rail Products deliver the electrical discontinuity essential for train detection and crossing signal activation. Our joint bars, specialty joints, and comprehensive accessories support both new construction and railway repair applications.
L.B. Foster Company operates as North America's rail products supplier with premier rail distribution capabilities encompassing everything from stick rail and continuously welded rail (CWR) to specialised crane rail systems and railroad track accessories. We supply premium new rail sourced from major North American mills, offering rail sections meeting both A.R.A.-A. and A.R.E.M.A. standards for heavy haul, industrial, low density, and passenger/transit applications.
L.B. Foster's dedicated rail fleet delivers continuous-welded rail (CWR) directly to project sites across North America, providing complete logistics solutions for railroad and transit agencies.
Our dedicated fleet of rail trains delivers 320' or 1,600’ rail directly to project sites throughout North America, supported by comprehensive CWR services including project management and unloading supervision. As experienced trackwork specialists, we design and manufacture custom railroad switches, frogs, and special trackwork components, whilst our complete range of railroad track anchors, tie plates, and fastening systems provides everything needed for robust track infrastructure.
L.B. Foster Company has been delivering innovative rail products and engineering excellence for over a century.
L.B. Foster's Transit Products division specialises in urban rail solutions addressing the unique challenges of passenger rail environments. With over 50 years of experience in direct fixation fastener design, we offer comprehensive fastening solutions alongside innovative products including ballast mat systems (featuring Pliteq partnerships), anti-trespass panels, and embedded track systems.
Since January 1984, L.B. Foster Transit Products has designed and tested direct fixation fasteners, composite contact rails, concrete ties, and other transit system products.
Our complete third rail and contact rail systems include 3rd rail configurations with all necessary accessories, whilst our resilient concrete ties, crossing panels, and concrete tie pads with coverboard provide superior durability for demanding transit applications. Since 1984, our engineering and testing services have supported optimal performance and regulatory compliance for transit systems worldwide.
As your trusted railway products partner, L.B. Foster combines decades of rail industry expertise with innovative manufacturing capabilities and comprehensive distribution networks. Whether you require insulated joints, continuously welded rail, trackwork solutions, or specialised transit products, our team delivers the quality, reliability, and technical support that railway operators depend upon.
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