Rail-Specific Casting Capabilities
We manufacture rail castings for:
- Track and infrastructure systems.
- Refurbishment of legacy components.
- New build and mid-life overhaul programmes.
Rail Castings
Fowler & Holden is a UK-based foundry supplying cast components for rolling stock, infrastructure, and legacy systems. We produce EN-compliant parts with full machining in-house.
UK Rail Castings Engineered for Performance and Compliance
We combine foundry expertise, pattern making, and CNC machining under one roof to deliver complete, cast-to-finish rail components.
When it comes to the rail industry, precision, compliance and durability are non-negotiable. At Fowler & Holden, we’ve been casting high-integrity components for British rail for decades – supplying OEMs, maintenance contractors, and rolling stock manufacturers with robust, EN-compliant parts. Materials & Standards We Work To
Fowler & Holden casts to both European and UK rail industry standards:
| Material | Common Use | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| SG Iron | High-strength mechanical parts | EN-GJS grades |
| Grey Iron | Structural and housing castings | EN-GJL grades |
| Ni-Resist Alloys | Heat/corrosion resistant parts | ASTM A436, etc. |
Why Rail Contractors Choose Fowler & Holden
- Rail-ready castings from a UK foundry.
- In-house pattern, casting, and machining.
- EN1561 and EN1563 compliant materials.
- Design-for-manufacture advice included.
- Flexible on volumes – one-off to production.
We’re large enough to handle major projects, and agile enough to support urgent part replacements.
FAQs
All relevant parts are supplied to EN1561, EN1563 and additional project-specific standards.
Yes. We machine in-house for precise tolerances, and can supply components fully finished.
Typical lead time is 3-6 weeks. We fast-track urgent rail maintenance jobs where needed.