STRUCTURAL FABRICATION FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY

Complete Structural Fabrication Solutions

Our experienced team manufactures a wide range of structural steelwork for rail applications, including Access for All bridges, footbridges, walkways, cable bridges, staircases, platforms and bespoke structural steel assemblies. Every project is designed with functionality, durability and ease of installation in mind, ensuring safe, reliable infrastructure for passengers and operators alike.

As part of WEC Group, we have access to the latest fabrication, laser cutting and CNC machining technology, enabling us to provide a complete manufacturing solution under one roof. This integrated approach allows us to maintain exceptional quality, improve efficiency and deliver projects on schedule.

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Design Engineering Expertise

Our in-house design team works closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective structural solutions tailored to individual project requirements. We provide full engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, including Form A, Form B, structural calculations and Category 2 checks, ensuring every structure is fully compliant before manufacture begins.

By integrating design and fabrication within a single team, we reduce programme times, simplify project management and ensure every structure is manufactured exactly as intended.

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Recent Projects

Canterbury West Station Footbridge

Project: Canterbury West Station Footbridge
Location: Canterbury West train station
Client:Network Rail

WEC Fabrication manufactured and supplied a new footbridge and two lift structures for Canterbury West railway station as part of the Access for All programme. The project significantly improved accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility, helping create a more inclusive and accessible station environment.

Audley End Footbridge

As part of the national Access for All programme, WEC Fabrication manufactured the structural steelwork for the new footbridge and two enclosed lift shafts at Audley End railway station. Designed to provide step-free access, the project has improved accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility while enhancing the overall station environment. Manufactured to the highest standards of quality and precision, the bridge and lift structures were built for long-term performance and form part of a wider programme of accessibility improvements across the UK rail network.

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Specialist Fabrication for the Rail Industry

From OLE components to electrification systems, CCTV posts and rolling stock metalwork - We fabricate a wide range of precision-engineered solutions for the UK rail sector.

Leading railway industry fabrication specialists for gantries, two-track cantilevers, portals and more.

WEC Fabrication have previously supplied a wide range of rail fabrication structures tailored to meet diverse project needs.

Our Rail Division is one of Europe’s top rail fabrication suppliers of overhead steel poles for Light Rail electrification systems.

We are an EN15085-accredited rail fabrication specialist, experienced in manufacturing complex aluminium metalwork.

Our outdoor cabinets support vital trackside communications and enable effective CCTV monitoring across rail networks.

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Why Choose us?

Whether delivering Access for All infrastructure, station improvements or bespoke structural steelwork, WEC Rail provides a complete design, fabrication and installation service for the rail industry. Our experience, manufacturing capability and commitment to quality have made us a trusted partner on projects throughout the UK rail network.

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Quality You Can Trust

WEC Fabrication combines skilled fabricators, coded welders and modern production facilities to manufacture structural steelwork to the highest industry standards. With EN 1090 accredited manufacturing capabilities and the capacity to fabricate structures weighing up to 30 tonnes, we are equipped to undertake everything from bespoke fabrications to major infrastructure projects.

Quality is built into every stage of production through rigorous inspection procedures, certified welding processes and continuous investment in manufacturing technology, ensuring reliable performance in demanding rail environments.

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Nationwide Delivery You Can Count On

Keeping rail infrastructure projects on schedule requires dependable logistics. WEC Rail coordinates the delivery of structural steelwork to sites across the UK, ensuring fabricated components arrive safely, on time and ready for installation. Supported by our in-house project management team and strategically located manufacturing facilities, we minimise lead times and provide a reliable service from manufacture through to site delivery

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Download/View Our WEC Rail Brochure

Explore our WEC Rail brochure to discover our specialist structural fabrication services for the rail industry, including bridges, walkways, signal structures, OLE steelwork, CCTV mounting systems and bespoke fabricated solutions. See how WEC Rail delivers integrated design, manufacture and installation services for projects across the UK rail network.