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Third Rail Accessories for Transit Systems

L.B. Foster provides comprehensive third rail accessories for heavy rail transit systems across North America. Our third rail solutions include critical components that ensure safe, reliable power distribution for subway and rail transit operations.

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Third Rail Accessories by L.B. Foster

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Contact Rails and Insulators

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Coverboards and Brackets

Complete Third Rail Solutions

Our third rail insulators are available in both fiberglass and porcelain materials for all rail insulator applications, including top running, under running, and side running contact rail systems. We supply railroad brackets made from electrical isolating fiberglass material designed to withstand hostile environments whilst maintaining secure coverboard placement under heavy static and impact loads.

Our third rail cover systems, also known as protection boards or coverboards, provide maximum personnel and power rail protection at economical prices. These lightweight fiberglass composite systems offer high electrical insulation with low-smoke, flame-resistant properties, serving major North American transit agencies including WMATA, MTA, BART, and NYC Transit.

Engineered for Your Transit System

As a complete third rail system provider, L.B. Foster offers splice bars, end approaches, expansion joints and contact rail anchor assemblies, all proven to perform under demanding operational conditions. Whether you need stock rail accessories or custom-engineered solutions, our team designs systems to meet your agency's specific requirements.

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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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Rockfall Monitoring

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Trackside Gauge Face Lubrication

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...