L.B. Foster Engages with Rail Industry Leaders at Prestigious Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception

As a global leader in rail solutions, we seized this unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and learn about strategies shaping the rail sector's trajectory in the coming years. The reception underscored the critical importance of collaboration between industry and government in addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities within the transport sector.

Key discussions at the event centered around rail reform initiatives and industry-wide goals, brought to life through engaging keynote addresses by the most prominent figures in the Transport sector, including:

• Lord Hendy, Minister for Rail 

• Jerome Mayhew MP, Shadow Rail Minister

• Paul Kohler MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Transport)

• Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail

The emphasis on freight as a key component of the future rail strategy, championed by Lord Hendy, opens doors for L.B. Foster to expand our influence in freight-related technologies. With Great British Railways tasked with promoting freight through integrated transport planning, our expertise in trackside systems and friction management could play a pivotal role in supporting these initiatives.

The focus on cost reduction, efficiency, and customer experience improvement under the Rail Reform Act also highlights areas where L.B. Foster can contribute. Intelligent passenger information systems and cutting-edge in-station retail solutions are well-positioned to address these goals, enhancing the overall rail experience for users.

Established in 1993, the Rail Forum is a national industry body with strong regional connections. Based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world, Rail Forum members span the entire industry—from global corporations to micro-SMEs, asset owners to manufacturers, digital solutions providers to passenger and freight operators.

Our participation in the Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception reflects our dedication to tackling the challenges facing the industry. By connecting with senior-level decision-makers and industry leaders, we aim to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and champion solutions that will propel the rail sector forward. From state-of-the-art trackside and signalling systems, a comprehensive portfolio of world-leading friction management products and solutions, to intelligent passenger information systems and cutting-edge in-station retail solutions, we remain at the forefront of delivering technologies that meet the dynamic and evolving demands of the rail sector.