Precision Rail Welding

Rail Welding

Welding is part of the foundations of the business. Our experienced teams can write, implement, test, and assess procedures — and do so worldwide.

End-to-End Service

A complete welding service

Our rail welding division meets the demands and needs of railway contractors and Network Rail in the delivery of national rail projects using the aluminothermic and manual metal arc welding processes.

Welding is part of SWGR’s heritage, and as such, we can write, test, implement and assess welding procedures — supplying teams on rail projects nationwide. This makes SWGR one of the only welding providers in the UK to provide all aspects of welding — passing cost savings and efficiencies on to the customer.

Safety Culture

We’re Safe Together

Safety is an integral part of everything we do. From extensive training through to leading on the frontline, we take safety seriously. Find out how we’re going the extra mile to keep everyone Safe Together.

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Proven Experience

The experience you need

We carry out both routine, remedial welding jobs and welds as part of more complex engineering projects, and have a great deal of experience working on operational sites. We provide a national resource that supplies welding teams and services across the UK. Our wholly owned equipment is subjected to stringent maintenance and inspection regimes and all of our welding teams carry the requisite safety and skills certification.

Head Wash Repair (HWR): a cost-effective solution
Manual Metal Arc (MMA): repairs to plain rail and all S&C; faults removed by grinding
Aluminothermic Welding: molten steel poured into a pre-heated mould between rail ends

Raymond Johnstone, Head of ScotWeld, SIS and ScotTrain

“Welding was the foundations that this business was built on. We’re proud to have provided essential welding services for more than 40 years that have made tangible differences in the longevity of some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure.”

Beyond Welding

Need more than just rail welding?

Our welding expertise isn’t just limited to aluminothermic welding. Our team has worked on complex structures across the world, including Nigeria, Sweden, Hong Kong and Angola. See how we can help you, wherever you are in the world.

Get in touch

Get in Touch

Call us on 0844 692 0692 or send us a message.

Testimonials

From our clients

SWGR is proud to build strong partnerships with the clients it works with. We are dedicated to doing the right thing, providing the best service, and giving added value in everything we do.

“Ultimately, it is essential to us that we provide a service which ensures the works run as smoothly as possible. We lead on the frontline to do our part in making Britain’s railways better.”

David Kirkwood

Rail Delivery Manager

“Since we engaged with SWGR we have seen a complete improvement in safety and compliance, as well as the delivery and some great ideas to improve our possession working times without cutting back on staff safety. I’ve been very impressed with the company and the staff I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”

Gareth Bryan

Works Delivery Manager, Network Rail

“We have found working with SWGR to be fantastic from a safety and collaboration perspective. The team have safety at the forefront of everything they do and the focus on innovation to further improve how we work is making a significant difference on the projects we are completing with them.”

Stuart Birch

Director of Major Projects, Volker Rail

“My experience of SWGR is that it is a forward thinking company and one that is at the forefront of trying to enhance the professionalism of service provided by a frontline organisation. Their approach is practical and sincere. The investment and support that they are putting into their frontline colleagues and services is refreshing. Well done and keep going SWGR…”

Network Rail

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