Strengthening International Collaboration in Rail Technology

This engagement was organised by the Department for Business and Trade Turkey and facilitated by the Railway Industry Association, reinforcing our commitment to international collaboration and innovation in rail.

As TCDD, we are pleased to see innovative rail maintenance solutions in the UK rail sector and looking forward to further engagements with UK counterparts for Turkish rail network, which is one of the fastest growing rail network in the world Mahmut Civan, Deputy General Manager, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları

During the visit Anthony Thompson, L.B. Foster Inform demonstrated the capabilities of our Inform Totem at King’s Cross Station, including its multilingual translation feature. Delegates interacted with the technology and provided feedback in Turkish, commending its intuitive interface and innovative design.

It was a great pleasure to present our Inform products to Turkish State Railways. We are continuing to expand our market presence in the Middle East, with Inform and Friction Management technology travelling to Riyadh this week to be showcased at the Saudi International Rail Exhibition from 19–20 October. We welcomed the opportunity to engage with Turkish State Railways, and our solutions are now reaching across Europe and beyond. It’s an exciting time at L.B. Foster. Anthony Thompson, Senior Business Development Manager, L.B. Foster - Europe

Meanwhile, Zoe Loveday, Sales Manager, presented our bespoke Top of Rail (TOR) solutions, engineered for durability and optimal performance. These units, developed for Transport for London and located at St Pancras International, feature our world-leading KELTRACK EX friction modifier technology—formulated to deliver enhanced coverage across all operating temperatures while protecting the wheel/rail interface.

It’s always rewarding to demonstrate how our Top of Rail solutions are tailored to meet the specific demands of busy rail networks. The bespoke system we’ve developed for Transport for London is a game changer—not only does it deliver exceptional durability and performance in one of the world’s most demanding urban rail environments, but it also showcases the adaptability of our technology. With its proven effectiveness, this solution can be deployed almost anywhere in the world to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational efficiency. Zoë Loveday, Sales Manager, L.B. Foster - EMEA

This visit marks a significant step in L.B. Foster’s mission to deliver smart, scalable, and globally deployable rail technologies.