To make sure the increase in freight rail transportation is maintained, the trains and infrastructure itself on which they move needs to be protected. As a materials testing company this is where we can lend support, by making sure every material, product, and sample involved in rail transportation is fit for purpose.
The increase in freight rail is also positive for the British economy, as the rail and transport industry plays a huge role in import and export revenues, supply chain management, and labour mobility. In 2018, the BBC reported that the rail industry contributed around £36 billion to the economy each year. The UK has also experienced a variety of other supply chain issues, particularly within the HGV transport industry. Maintaining the rate of train freight transportation whilst other logistical sectors are slowing is crucial to ease supply chain issues where possible.
Maintaining Product and Material Safety Within the Industry
It is now more important than ever to ensure the safety of trains travelling around the UK, as well as the rail infrastructure on which they travel. If safety is not maintained, any future issues such as product failures, will cause a decrease in freight rail and impact negatively on the UK Economy.
To maintain safety levels within the industry, materials testing on railway products is as important as it has ever been. We are doing our part to provide testing services such as hardness, impact, and tensile tests, as well as coating finish testing, and fastener and wedge testing. These tests are crucial to ensure the quality and durability of railway products, which are required to endure long journeys, often bearing the weight of heavy items and products that are not suitable for HGV journeys.
We work with rail companies throughout their manufacture and repair projects, to make sure the materials and components used are safe and reliable.
Without the support of materials testing within the rail and transport industry, any material or product defects would cause an increased strain on logistics and supply chains, and could also have extreme health and safety impacts for those operating within the industry.
To keep the freight rail industry moving throughout recent supply chain issues, product and material testing is essential.
If you would like to learn more, please give us a call on 01215 140 602.