SOUTH QUEENSFERRY FOUNDRY
In 2011, Progress Rail Services acquired the U.K.-based manufacturing business that previously traded as North British Steel Group and Edgar Allen Ltd., expanding our global product range.
PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES U.K. Ltd.
The Progress Rail United Kingdom manufacturing site in South Queensferry is one of the most modern steel foundries in the U.K. With a history of high integrity steel casting manufacture for over a hundred years for products including multistage pumps, valves, power generation and general engineering castings, this facility has the capacity to produce castings up to five tonnes in weight in a variety of steels from austenitic manganese to Argon Oxygen Decarburisation (AOD) refined stainless steel.
PRODUCTS
Cast manganese crossings
- Non-hardened and EDH, standard and bespoke Austenitic Manganese steel ‘special’ crossings for the U.K. and numerous rail authorities around the world
- Specialist heavy haul, tram and light rails manganese crossings and switch assemblies to: U.K., France, United States of America, South America, Australia, Hong Kong
Low alloy high strength fully finished track/crawler shoes for enhanced life and the ability to work at sub-zero temperatures (tested at -40°C), up to 3000kg finished weight
Austenitic Manganese track shoes with the option of EDH to raise supplied hardness and reduce plastic deformation in service, up to 3000kg
High-security Bollards, PAS 68 compliant
Specially alloyed Austenitic Manganese steels for various applications
Cable bands
Tunnel wall segments
STRIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Our South Queensferry Foundry works hard to maintain a clean environment, with a wide range of plants and animals on site. Volunteers work to manage a biodiversity project at the facility. We are proud of the work our South Queensferry facility is doing to keep our world sustainable! Click the button to view their 2024 Biodiversity Report.
PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
Design
- Use of Magmasoft solidification and mould filling simulation software ensures castings of the highest quality are produced and speed up the process of introducing new products
Patternmaking
- In-house pattern making and design helps to reduce lead-times and respond rapidly when customers require an urgent or bespoke casting
Moulding
- A "state of the art" loop system installed in 2011 can produce castings of up to 8.2m in length and 1.3m wide
- This modern system incorporates a sand reclamation system that enables us to recycle up to 98 percent of materials
- Traditional "loose moulding" can produce castings up to 11m long by 1.5m wide
Steelmaking
- Primary steelmaking is carried out in two electric arc furnaces (4.5 and 5.5 tonnes)
- Secondary stage through AOD vessel for the production of low carbon "L" grade stainless steels and low alloy high strength steels
Heat Treatment
- Onsite solution treatment with the ability to heat treat castings up to 11m in length
- Capacity to treat up to 15 tonnes of castings in one cycle
Machining
- CNC milling and planning, horizontal borers, programmed in-house to reduce lead-time
- Press facilities are available in-house
Inspection
- Magnetic particle, dye penetrant and ultrasonic inspection
- Onsite radiography using a 6MeV Betatron unit capable of shooting through 300mm of steel
EDH
- Supply of Explosively Depth Hardened austenitic manganese steel to both European and U.S. specification requirements to reduce work hardening time, reducing product maintenance and increasing product life
FBW
- In-house capability to manufacture dissimilar flash butt weld rail sections in both conventional flat bottomed and grooved rail running rails
ACCREDITATIONS
- ISO18001, ISO14001 & ISO9001
- CMX compliant to following specifications:
- U.K. crossings are made to NR/SP/TRK/012
- European crossings are made to BS EN 1568
- USA crossings are made to American Railway Engineering & Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) specification.
CONTACT US
For general inquiries, please contact prsuk.sales@progressrail.com
SOUTH QUEENSFERRY:
Tel: +44 (0) 1313 193 700
Headrig Road, South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SH, Scotland
SIMON KENTFIELD
Sales Director
Phone: +44 (0) 114 2841 634
Mobile: +44 (0) 7808 897092
Europe
Working closely with customers and partners, we lead the industry in technical innovation, sales and satisfied customers. With operations in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, we tailor global knowledge to local markets to deliver world-class railway and diesel engine solutions.
Progress Rail Services UK Ltd.
As the UK’s largest manufacturer of permanent way infrastructure, Progress Rail Services UK Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of permanent way switches and crossings and engineered products for mainline, freight, industrial and light rail customers in the UK and globally. Over 25 percent of total sales are export, and export customers include the United States, Australia, Brazil and Hong Kong.
Trackwork
Progress Rail offers a full line of trackwork, components and fasteners for heavy haul and transit railways, and is a leading manufacturer of specialty trackwork in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located strategically around the globe, we produce the highest quality trackwork and fasteners, with 100-plus years of experience in the design and manufacture of cast manganese crossings.
PRS UK GENERAL INQUIRIES
Tel: +44 (0)1159 218 218