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Friction Management Industries

Whatever your railroad type or size, L.B. Foster can help you implement a friction management program to meet your specific goals and needs.

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Rail Friction Management

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Heavy Haul Freight

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Industrial Rail

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Regionals and Short Line Freight

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Urban Rail Transit

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High-Speed Rail

Friction Management Solutions for Every Railway Industry

L.B. Foster delivers comprehensive friction management solutions tailored to the unique demands of different railway sectors. From heavy haul freight rail services to light rail transit networks, our expertize spans the entire railway friction management market.

Industry-Specific Applications

Whether you operate freight corridors, passenger services, or specialized industrial railways, effective industrial friction control is essential for safe, efficient operations. Our friction management experience encompasses high speed rail networks, metro systems, heritage railways, and mining operations. As leading railway friction management consultants, we understand that each sector faces distinct challenges requiring customised approaches.

Comprehensive Support

Our friction global products distribution network ensures reliable supply wherever you operate. We provide advanced rail management systems that optimize wheel-rail interaction, reduce wear, and lower maintenance costs. From initial assessment through to ongoing program management, our rail transit management solutions deliver measurable improvements in performance and safety.

Tailored to Your Railway Type

Whatever your railway type or operational requirements, L.B. Foster's friction management expertize helps you achieve your specific goals—whether that's reducing noise, extending asset life, or improving fuel efficiency.

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Featured Rail Products

Our performance critical engineering solutions fulfill an essential role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of rail networks around the world.

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Wheel Tread Friction Management

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Remote Performance Monitoring

Featured Rail News

The official source for news, thoughts, and announcements from L.B. Foster.

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Interface Journal Features a Presentation by Marco Santoro, Manager of Global FM Applications

Interface Journal recently published an article titled, “On-Board Top of Rail Friction Modifier Application: A More Efficient Approach?”...
Anthony Thomson stands proudly among the ERCI Innovation Awards winners, joined by Toufic Machnouk, Managing Director of GBRX, celebrating excellence in rail innovation.

L.B. Foster Honoured as ERCI Innovation Awards Finalist at Rail Forum Annual Conference 2025

L.B. Foster named a finalist at the prestigious European Rail Cluster Initiative (ERCI) Innovation Awards 2025, held on 30th September at...
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Marco Santoro, Manager of Global Friction Management Applications, Was Featured in Interface Journal

Interface Journal recently published an article titled, “Total Friction Management on CPKC's Thompson Subdivision and Beyond,” that...