Warringtonfire and the rail industry
Warringtonfire has been supporting the rail industry for over 30 years. We specialize in several key areas, from testing performance-critical rolling stock components to the design, inspection, and assessment of crucial railway infrastructure, including stations, tunnels, bridges, and trackside fencing.
Warringtonfire prides itself on having an engaged team of outstanding technical experts across various disciplines who will work alongside you to help complete your rail project, achieve your objectives and comply with local and international regulations.
Full service rail fire safety
Warringtonfire testing services comprise fire tests and assessments to a large number of national and international rail standards.
Our UKAS, DAkkS, and BELAC accredited laboratories are based in Warrington, UK, Frankfurt, Germany and Gent, Belgium. These independently accredited testing laboratories can test for flammability, combustibility, toxic fume emission, smoke emission and fire resistance of rolling stock components, called upon in the railway standards.
Many of our staff are recognized as international experts within their field and have been involved in developing new rail test procedures.
How can Warringtonfire help with your rail project
In addition to the testing, our independently accredited fire engineers can work with you on your rail infrastructure project, helping you design the fire and evacuation strategy for your stations and platforms.
Our sister company, BM TRADA, also has a team of timber experts who can inspect and advise upon any timber structure within the rail network.
Our parent company, Element, can also provide non-fire performance testing for rolling stock components, including environmental and physical and performance testing.
For more information about our range of rail services, click the links below or contact us today.
Rail Industry Services
Click on a link below to find out about Warringtonfire's rail industry services
Doorsets and Hardware Testing
Find out about our full range of accredited door fire testing services and fire resistance testing for door hardware (such as locks, latches, hinges, closers, exit devices and kick plates).
Fire Resistance Reports and Assessments
Warringtonfire is able to help you create solutions for all your fire testing requirements and as part of this offering, we are able to provide a fire resistance assessments.
Product Assessment Reports
Find out how we are able to provide product assessment reports for passive fire protection as part of our wider offering to the fire sector.
Site Surveys for Passive Fire Protection
Find out how we are able to provide site surveys for passive fire protection as part of our wider offering to the fire sector.
Furniture
Find out how our sister company, FIRA International, provides specialist testing and certification support services to the furniture industry.
Rail Fire Testing
Find out more about our comprehensive range of independent rail fire testing services, performed from our UKAS, DAkkS and BELAC accredited laboratories.
CFD Fire Modelling
Solve equations regarding fluid flow and heat transfer from the growth and spread of fire.
Fire Assessments
Fire assessments are reports provided when a modification is made to a construction that has already been fire tested.
Fire Evacuation Modelling
Latest technology for fire evacuation modelling in order to create an economical and robust solution.
Fire Risk Assessment
Key fire safety disciplines enables us to provide the most comprehensive and insightful fire risk assessment.
Fire Safety Audit
Complete a fire safety audit to ensure your building project is fully compliant.
Fire Safety Certificate Application
Fire safety certificate application services for the Irish market.
Fire Safety During Construction
Fire safety during construction for all types of building projects.
Fire Strategy
Create a fire strategy in order to achieve the fire safety objectives for your construction project or completed building.
