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

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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.

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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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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, so we can ensure that our services are only ever a huge help to any project.
 

 

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.

 

Our solutions include:

  • Head Wash Repair (HRW) : A cost-effective solution
    to repairing railhead defects and significantly decreasing track
    maintenance costs. The fault is ‘scooped’ out by burning.
  • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) : Repairs to plain rail –
    all rail grade groups and welding for track circuit purposes and also
    covers repairs for all S&C. Faults are removed by grinding.
  • Aluminothermic Welding : Molten steel is poured
    into a pre-heated mould surrounding the gap between rail ends to be
    joined – the metal then fills the moulds and the slag is separated.

“Welding was the foundations that this business was built on. We’re proud to have provided essential welding services for more than 30 years that have made tangible differences in the longevity of some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure.”

Raymond Johnstone, Head of ScotWeld, SIS and ScotTrain

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 with us below

Let's forge a relationship.
Speak to us today about your welding needs.

Raymond Johnstone

Head of ScotWeld, SIS & ScotTrain

George O’Brien
Head of Commercial

Call us: 0844 692 0692
Email us: info@sw-gr.com
“SWGR’s attitude to safety is exemplary and their focus on wellbeing among all rail staff is sector-leading, with the health and wellbeing vehicles on site and professional health practitioners giving life-improving advice. SWGR is excellent in every regard, and I could not be more pleased and satisfied with their performance.”
Alex SharkeyRSAS Director, Network Rail
“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 BryanWorks Delivery Manager, Network Rail
"In my view, SWGR is the market-leading business for Isolations planning and delivery - they go above and beyond to support our needs every time."
Kevin MitchellDirector, TA 365 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 BirchDirector 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 enhancing the professionalism of service provided by a frontline organisation. There 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 RailPrevious Head of Corporate Safety

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.

Accreditations

SWGR is a member of the Rail Welding Association, Rail Industry Contractors Association and the Welding and Joining Society.

Want to work with us?

We’re always looking for opportunities to work with supply chain partners who share our safety ethos.
 
If that’s your company, send us your email address and we’ll be in touch.
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THE NATION’S INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER – SUPPORTING BUSINESSES & PROJECTS ACROSS BRITAIN’S RAILWAY FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

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